AANR Weekly Report for September 29, 2006
<br> AANR Weekly Report for September 29, 2006<br><br>Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director<br><br>REPRESENTATIVE MARK FOLEY RESIGNS CONGRESSIONAL SEAT FOLLOWING ALLEGATIONS<br>As some of you 05 have already read this afternoon, Rep. Mark Foley (FL) tendered his resignation to House Speaker Dennis Hastert. The decision followed press accounts of alleged inappropriate e-mails and instant messages between Foley and House pages. An ABC News story is here: <a href=http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2006/09/foley_resigns_o.html>http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2006/09/foley_resigns_o.html</a><br>Given Mr. Foley's past vocal criticisms of AANR's youth programs, many have already wondered aloud about how we feel about this recent news. On this point, I wish to be perfectly clear: <br>Three years ago, the Congressman read a brief newspaper account of our camps and took less than two hours to frame an inaccurate opinion of those camps. He then communicated that opinion as well as several significant untruths which were then erroneously repeated as "facts" in the media within the weeks that followed. <br>As the credible voice of reason for nude recreation, we will NOT make a similar mistake. Inaccuracies – about whomever they are voiced – can be very destructive things. We trust that legitimate information will emerge in this matter, but we recognize that speculation on our part is not going to make that happen. <br> Linda Berry, Director of Publications<br>Cyber-Bulletin <br>Columnists Abby and Annie both give their OK to visit a nudist resort. Read more about it at <a href=http://www.aanr.com/cyber_bulletin.html>http://www.aanr.com/cyber_bulletin.html</a><br>The Bulletin The November issue is in production.<br>Question of the Month<br>What would you like to know about AANR clubs and participating businesses before scheduling a visit? Please send your answers to me at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=7DjUMoopWgkyPoYGywcLbyKW-6SLLLEj02yj8wDpS6kbqQEuudHZpGklF4Du_MZyncs3TnXCjK-qiQ>editor@aanr.com</a><br> Patricia Orner – Government Affairs Coordinator<br>POLITICS & LEADERSHIP<br>"BIG DAY AT THE POLLS: Last Tuesday was a big primary election day, with nine states — ARIZONA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT and WISCONSIN–choosing candidates for their general election in November. The day produced a few surprises, but plenty of politics-as-usual too." <br>This entire article can be found on the Government Affairs page at www.aanr.com <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/>http://www.aanr.com/</a>> <br>Upcoming elections (09/14/2006 – 10/05/2006)<br>09/14/2006 Ohio Special Election US House (OH 18)<br>09/19/2006 Massachusetts Primary Election House (All) Senate (All) Constitutional Officers: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Treasurer, Attorney General, State Auditor US House (All) US Senate (Edward Kennedy)<br>09/19/2006 South Carolina Special Primary Senate 005<br>09/19/2006 Washington Primary Election House (All) Senate (All) US House (All) US Senate (Cantwell)<br>09/23/2006 Hawaii Primary Election House (All) Senate 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 24, 25 Constitutional Officers: Governor, Lieutenant Governor US House (All) US Senate (Akaka)<br>Please let your GAT Region Chair know if a change in your local/state politics will be someone we will need to watch – or someone that we can count on for support.<br>ENVIRONMENT A court in HAWAII ruled that a 2003 Aloha State law that says any natural growth of beachfront land automatically becomes state property is unconstitutional. The court said the practice is an "uncompensated taking" of beachfront property owners' land. All HAWAII beaches are public, but previous to the law in question, property owners with beaches that had naturally expanded could take land on the inland side of their property in quantities equal to the growth in land on the beach side of their lot. State officials say they will appeal the ruling (HONOLULU STAR BULLETIN).<br>This week in session States in Regular Session: DC, MI, NJ, PA (Senate)<br>THE EBB AND FLOW OF TERM LIMITS Legislative term limits have long been a political love/hate match–voters love them; politicians hate them. While opponents blame term limits for a host of modern political ills, supporters say they'll do whatever is necessary to keep those in place and expand the concept to all political positions. On September 11, the State Net Capitol Journal examined the impact of term limits on both lawmakers and public policy. If you would like a copy – drop me an e-mail at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=eFDhfuCdk0XwKz8575G4V6yaJh5m0QvFCEzfDeQaryPUTP1gFYagJtci9gaAubH19Dvsf1KbdiFRIg>GOVERNMENT@AANR.COM</a> <mailto:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=eFDhfuCdk0XwKz8575G4V6yaJh5m0QvFCEzfDeQaryPUTP1gFYagJtci9gaAubH19Dvsf1KbdiFRIg>GOVERNMENT@AANR.COM</a>> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> </td>