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Saturday, July 21, 2007
BerryBlog #34
Missions Accomplished...
and Still
Remaining
Dear Neighbors:
It is amazing that my first session as your State Representative
passed by so quickly. I am proud of much that we accomplished this term in Augusta, and determined to keep
us moving forward in the second regular session of the 123rd Legislature.
I had a significant role in improving the school administrative
consolidation plan, and the overwhelmingly bipartisan budget that has determined state spending for the next
two years. Work remains to be done on tax reform and on health care, and I am encouraged by the Governor's commitment
to moving these forward in the next few months.
As your legislator, I voted for each of the bills
listed to the right. In some cases, I was also the bill's sponsor or cosponsor. The list is not comprehensive,
so please feel free to contact me for more information.
Summer is an excellent time for me to help you in dealing with state
agencies, or discussing issues in more depth. Please do not hesitate to call or write.
I will always believe we can do better for Maine's people.
With your support and input, I will continue to move Maine and our region forward.
All the best,
Seth
3:15 pm est
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HOW BAD IS IT, DOC? -- NY Times Interactive Map of State Budget Shortfalls in the U.S.
Note: most states have major budget shortfalls. Those that do not are largely states with strong fossil
fuel (TX, AK, WY, WV) or food (IN, SD, OR, WA) based economies.

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| Bowdoinham's Steen Farm is for sale , protected by ME Farmland Trust. Click for Press Herald story. |

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| Seth and his son at a new wind farm in Maine |
| HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS |

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| Cpl. Cory McCollet of Bowdoin returned home in May from Iraq, & was reunited with daughter Isabella |
As your State Representative, I use this site as another way to keep
you informed and to hear from you. I believe strong communication and a willingness to
work across party lines are critical as we work to move Maine forward.
The BerryBlog is published at least twice a month when
the Legislature is in session. To read previous postings, please click on the archive dates below the current message.

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| Rep. Berry receives the annual Healthy Air Award from the American Lung Association |

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| Rep. Berry receives award from Major Hatt of the Maine National Guard |

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| Representatives Standing Up for Children |
National Debt Clock (over $140,000 per family... and rising)
Public Hearings This Week
How To Testify at Hearings
| BASIC HEALTH CARE IS A RIGHT -- NOT A PRIVILEGE |

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| Speaking to Richmond elders on schools, health care and tax fairness (see Seth in the News, 3/5/07). |

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