Creating Vital Partnerships
As posted on WhiteHouse.gov When looking for a group of dedicated individuals that are willing and able to provide assistance in the areas of employment, education, and wellness– look no further than the Retired Military Officers Association (RMOA). Made up of military veterans who are now executives of successful small businesses, members of this organization are dedicated to serving and supporting veterans and military families. I had the pleasure of speaking to this organization, informing them of ways to partner with...
read moreEducation remains the gateway to economic success
As posted at www.charlestoncurrents.com To the editor, in response to your 3/5 education commentary: President Obama has challenged governors to invest in education within their respected states. Governors across the nation must to do their part to ensure American students and workers have the education and training they need so there will be an always-ready workforce prepared for the jobs of the 21st century and the critical skills needed for them to be successful. The White House recently released “Education Blueprint: An Economy Built...
read moreYour Service is Still Needed
Service has many meanings. To a member of the Armed Forces, service is duty, pride, and honor. Those of us who wear – or have worn – the uniform have a deep sense of conviction and purpose. A career in the Armed Forces demands selfless service and above-average performance at every turn, a responsibility not taken lightly. For the veterans and military families who want to instill the same sense of duty, pride, and honor in their communities, the Corporation for National and Community Service needs you. As the federal agency tasked to...
read more9/11: Reflection and Call to Action
By Clay N. Middleton The nation, and many in the world, will pause on the tenth anniversary of 9/11 to reflect on what occurred on that horrific day. Many will engage in some type of service activity or memorial, a powerful sign of strength and unity that will demonstrate to those that want to test the will of the United States that we will not be broken or beaten down. This sign of resiliency should send shock waves through the mind, body, and spirit of America’s enemies. I hope that the unity that will be demonstrated on the...
read moreSacrifice and Service
Since declaring our independence from Great Britain 235 years ago, we continue to strive in advancing in every field of human endeavor, remain a super power, be the beacon of light and source of opportunities for the entire world. Getting to this point wasn’t easy and, as we seek to improve ourselves as a people and as a country, we must keep the spirit of our ancestors that made the thought of the United States of America into a reality, deeply rooted within our way of life. This starts with a belief that our better days are ahead. To...
read moreIn Good Health
Is a reasonable health insurance exchange possible for S.C.? by Clay N. Middleton As published in the Charleston City Paper June 22, 2011 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed last year by Congress requires all states to set up a health insurance exchange program. While South Carolina is one of 26 states to sue the federal government over this law, it does not prevent these states from working toward such an insurance exchange program. All states are required to have a health insurance exchange program by the end of...
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