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Donna your baskets are beautiful.

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-----Original Message-----From: djnova50@...Sent: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:19:50 -0800 (PST)To: mserslife Subject: checking in [2 Attachments]

I got some disturbing news from the Arc of Washington State. Because the income tax initiative did not pass, our governor is proposing some pretty steep budget cuts. Many of them do not need legislature approval, so will go into effect January 1, 2011. Some have already gone into effect, and others which will require legislature approval, will go into effect as early as March 1, 2011. I have to say, Washington state is the first state where I have lived that does not have a state income tax. In Ohio, where I'm from, we had to file, federal, state, and city tax returns. But, most people got full refunds on their state and city taxes. I always did. The recent initiative that was on the ballot to repeal the food and beverage tax passed almost 2 to 1. So, the state no longer has that tax. I often wonder why it is, when the state is experiencing financial woes, that the first to get cuts, is the ones that should be way down on the list for cuts. I think that all politicians from the state level on up, should spend 6 months at least, on some kind of low income assistance program. Like, my son, whose SSI is less than $700/month. These politicians should also have insurance no better than Medicaid. They really need to experience it first hand to understand what it's like. Then maybe they will all go out and have bake sales and car washes because cutting social service programs just aren't the best way to save the budget. Of course, even if my Senators and Representative were to cut their income in half, they would still have a higher income than my family's combined income.Take a look at some of these cuts: Dental Services – All adult dental services except emergency services are eliminated. Adults will be able to go to a dentist or the emergency room for pain medication only, dental services will not provided. Effective Jan 1, 2011.Medicaid prescription drugs – Funding is eliminated for all outpatient pharmacy prescription drugs for adults. Only medications administered in a physician’s office or outpatient hospital settings will be covered. This takes effect March 1, 2011.Vision, hearing & podiatry, physical, occupational & speech therapy services are all eliminated for adults. Effective Jan 1, 2011.I have Medicare and my Medicaid is a Medicare only Medicaid, so it already doesn't cover dental services. Nick and Marcus both have Medicaid. Marcus just turned 17, so these cuts probably won't affect him yet. On a happier note, I did complete 2 more baskets. I have the photos attached. The first one looks like it was made from a gourd; but, it's not. The second one is the first covered basket that I have made which has a lid with a pine cone handle. Donna in WA

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Lovely baskets Donna! Do you sell your crafts? I wish I could get back to mine but the mindset just ain't there .. hugs, Cait

checking in [2 Attachments]

I got some disturbing news from the Arc of Washington State. Because the income tax initiative did not pass, our governor is proposing some pretty steep budget cuts. Many of them do not need legislature approval, so will go into effect January 1, 2011. Some have already gone into effect, and others which will require legislature approval, will go into effect as early as March 1, 2011. I have to say, Washington state is the first state where I have lived that does not have a state income tax. In Ohio, where I'm from, we had to file, federal, state, and city tax returns. But, most people got full refunds on their state and city taxes. I always did. The recent initiative that was on the ballot to repeal the food and beverage tax passed almost 2 to 1. So, the state no longer has that tax. I often wonder why it is, when the state is experiencing financial woes, that the first to get cuts, is the ones that should be way down on the list for cuts. I think that all politicians from the state level on up, should spend 6 months at least, on some kind of low income assistance program. Like, my son, whose SSI is less than $700/month. These politicians should also have insurance no better than Medicaid. They really need to experience it first hand to understand what it's like. Then maybe they will all go out and have bake sales and car washes because cutting social service programs just aren't the best way to save the budget. Of course, even if my Senators and Representative were to cut their income in half, they would still have a higher income than my family's combined income.Take a look at some of these cuts: Dental Services – All adult dental services except emergency services are eliminated. Adults will be able to go to a dentist or the emergency room for pain medication only, dental services will not provided. Effective Jan 1, 2011.Medicaid prescription drugs – Funding is eliminated for all outpatient pharmacy prescription drugs for adults. Only medications administered in a physician’s office or outpatient hospital settings will be covered. This takes effect March 1, 2011.Vision, hearing & podiatry, physical, occupational & speech therapy services are all eliminated for adults. Effective Jan 1, 2011.I have Medicare and my Medicaid is a Medicare only Medicaid, so it already doesn't cover dental services. Nick and Marcus both have Medicaid. Marcus just turned 17, so these cuts probably won't affect him yet. On a happier note, I did complete 2 more baskets. I have the photos attached. The first one looks like it was made from a gourd; but, it's not. The second one is the first covered basket that I have made which has a lid with a pine cone handle. Donna in WA