The Government Is Coming – The Government Is Coming
By: Doug Busselman, Executive Vice President
One of more classic and beloved stories of our country’s history was the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere...the story of a hard-charging Patriot rushing through the countryside sounding the alarm to let his fellow countrymen know that the British Military (the government enforcers of that era) were approaching with the purpose of taking away the citizen’s freedom.
Over the past few days there has been a rash of e-mail messages in my electronic mailbox, asking for my perception of the Obama Administration’s Executive Order 13575 and the formation of the White House Rural Council.
Of concern for those posing the question and seeking my thoughts, this theme is central -- the potential that this force of united government agencies is being assembled to play out the world wide pursuit of destroying America and hooking us into an international agenda.
Now, while there are legitimate concerns about agency over-regulation and inappropriate expansion of government – this initiative probably doesn’t apply.
On June 9, President Obama signed an Executive Order that establishes a Rural Advisory Council. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will chair the council, which includes representatives from 25 executive branch departments, agencies and offices.
The council will be responsible for providing recommendations to the president on investment in rural areas and improving the quality of life for rural Americans. The council will identify and facilitate rural economic opportunities associated with energy development, outdoor recreation and other conservation related activities. The council will coordinate with a variety of rural interests, including agricultural groups, small businesses and state, local and tribal governments.
The council will advise the White House on rural issues, including:
One of more classic and beloved stories of our country’s history was the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere...the story of a hard-charging Patriot rushing through the countryside sounding the alarm to let his fellow countrymen know that the British Military (the government enforcers of that era) were approaching with the purpose of taking away the citizen’s freedom.
Over the past few days there has been a rash of e-mail messages in my electronic mailbox, asking for my perception of the Obama Administration’s Executive Order 13575 and the formation of the White House Rural Council.
Of concern for those posing the question and seeking my thoughts, this theme is central -- the potential that this force of united government agencies is being assembled to play out the world wide pursuit of destroying America and hooking us into an international agenda.
Now, while there are legitimate concerns about agency over-regulation and inappropriate expansion of government – this initiative probably doesn’t apply.
On June 9, President Obama signed an Executive Order that establishes a Rural Advisory Council. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will chair the council, which includes representatives from 25 executive branch departments, agencies and offices.
The council will be responsible for providing recommendations to the president on investment in rural areas and improving the quality of life for rural Americans. The council will identify and facilitate rural economic opportunities associated with energy development, outdoor recreation and other conservation related activities. The council will coordinate with a variety of rural interests, including agricultural groups, small businesses and state, local and tribal governments.
The council will advise the White House on rural issues, including:
- Jobs: Improve job training and workforce development in rural America;
- Agriculture: Expand markets for agriculture, including regional food systems and exports;
- Access to Credit: Increase opportunity by expanding access to capital in rural communities and fostering local investment;
- Innovation: Promote the expansion of biofuels production capacity and community based renewable energy projects;
- Networks: Develop high-growth regional economies by capitalizing on inherent regional strengths;
- Health Care: Improve access to quality health care through expansion of health technology systems;
- Education: Increase post-secondary enrollment rates and completion for rural students;
- Broadband: Support the president’s plan to increase broadband opportunities in rural America;
- Infrastructure: Coordinate investment in critical infrastructure; and
- Ecosystem markets: Expand opportunities for conservation, outdoor opportunities and economic growth on working lands and public lands.
Posted by Doug Busselman at 7/18/2011 8:09 AM 
Categories: Government
Tags: White House Rural Council Government Central Planning Government Regulations Rural America
Categories: Government
Tags: White House Rural Council Government Central Planning Government Regulations Rural America
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