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OKLAHOMA CAPITOL REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

Next Meeting: February 15, 2012
Brandon Dutcher, Vice President for policy at the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
We're often told that Oklahoma is a "national leader" in what's called "early childhood education," chiefly because Oklahoma ranks first in the nation for having the highest percentage of 4-year-olds in its state-funded preschool program. But Brandon has a different perspective: he says Oklahoma is leading the nation, but we're leading the nation in the wrong direction. He argues that the encroaching nanny state-and the tax burden required to sustain it is inimical to the American tradition. Rather than leading the nation in providing what the Heritage Foundation calls "an expensive and unnecessary middle-class subsidy," Oklahoma should start leading the nation in the right direction: toward economic and educational freedom. Getting rid of the state income tax would be a good place to start.

Congratulations to Charlie Potts and Ken Bartlett for their re-election as Chairman and Vice Chairman. Also to County Commission Ray Vaughn, Paul Mathews and Ted Withrow for their elections to the post of CRC Board Members. And a big hoorah to Linda Huggard on being re-elected to Treasurer.

NOTE: New meeting place - Boulevard Cafeteria located at NW 11th Street and Dewey Avenue (northwest of Classen Circle).
Reminder - Attandance is "members only."  Guests are welcomed but must be accompanied by a member or prepared to join the Caucuss.

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The Capitol Republican Caucus offers a venue to discuss current topics of the day in an effort to inform, advise and promote conservative ideals. The CRC will meet every month on the third Wednesday at the Boulevard Cafeteria, located just north of the Classen circle at NW 11th Street and N. Dewey Avenue. Registration and lunch is served at 11:30 A.M. Our program starts promptly at noon and ends at 1:00 P.M.

The CRC luncheon meeting is a Members Only function. All attendees MUST be a member or a Guest attending with a member. Guests will be introduced at each meeting.

Lunch cost is dependent on your choice of great food at the Boulevard Cafeteria - you pay them for your food order and a $3 donation to the CRC candidates reserve fund.

Program speakers consist of elected political leaders and candidates as well as business and community leaders.

We regularly meet with legislators, attend hearings, and support candidates that support principled government.

The Capitol Republican Caucus speakers expect an open, honest and civil discourse at our meetings. They are also aware CRC encourages a no-holds barred format where members may ask any question, expect honest answers with no subject off limits. All discussions are confidential and recordings of any kind are not allowed without expressed prior approval of the CRC.

Officers:
Charles Potts, President - Insurance and Investment Advisor, Mass Mutual Investor Services
Councilman Ken Bartlett, Del City, Oklahoma - Vice President
Linda Huggard, Treasurer - Broadway Machine
Board Members:
Ray Vaughn, Oklahoma County Commissioner
Paul Mathews, GOP Activist
Ted Withrow, State Farm Agent

Membership: $25 per calendar year.

For more information, email: CharlesPotts@cox.net or call, 410-2466