Editorial Repost: "Understanding the Unemployment Numbers" by Brent Teichman

"Every week, we hear so much about the “unemployment rate,” the latest “jobless numbers” and how many “private sector jobs” were added to the overall economy – but what does it all mean? Is the economy really recovering? And (most importantly), how will this impact my family?

For some answers and the full story, click here: "Let's start with the basics."

Must see communication and video about "Communication and New Media Tools"

Molly Teichman, "Political Mommentator" on the web, presented the following program to a recent meeting of the Missouri Federation of Republican Women at their statewide board meeting in Jefferson City, Mo.

You will find it fascinating pathway for learning about social media networking and how that can lead to Conservative victories at the polls.

An excerpt: "Authentic and open — we will win when we communicate directly. Social media extends our ability to be personal, not replace personal interaction."

Visit this page to download the video or print the presentation via Scribd.

Missouri Federation of Republican Women encourage you to visit their new website.

Visit the new website for the Missouri Federation of Republican Women and learn how you can become a member.

Membership into the Missouri Federation of Republican Women is available for any of the nine Missouri Congressional Districts. Membership is available for any woman living in Missouri who is interested in becoming more active within the Republican Party or who may want to help promote the values and ideals of our party platform. Spouses and other interested individuals are encouraged to participate as associate members as well.

The MoFRW is affiliated with the National Federation of Republican Women.

Reagan's words more timely than ever: "Those Voices Don't Speak for the Rest of Us" --presented by the Republican Study Committee.

Congressman Tom Price (R-GA) and the Republican Study Committee present to you a new video featuring President Ronald Reagan reminding us that the out-touch voices of the Democrat Party don't speak for all Americans.

Follow the RSC on Twitter: @RepublicanStudy

Follow RSC Chairman Tom Price on Twitter: @RepTomPrice

Lafayette County Officials, elected in November, are sworn in on New Year's Eve

A swearing-in ceremony and reception for Harold Hoflander, Presiding Commissioner, and other elected officials was held Dec. 31, 2010, in the Circuit Courtroom in the Lafayette County Courthouse, the oldest courthouse in operation west of the Mississippi. Immediately afterwards a retirement reception was held for outgoing Presiding Commissioner Jim Strodtman. State Representatives Mike McGhee and Joe Aull, presented plaques to both Strodtman and Harland Mieser (who retired in 2008) Mieser served 16 years on the commission. Strodtman served 20 years as Presiding Commissioner, the longest time served by any Presiding Commissioner in Lafayette County history.

Officials sworn in include:
Harold Hoflander, Presiding Commissioner
Patsy Olvera, Recorder
Cherie Mason, Auditor
Linda Niendick, County Clerk
Deana Aversman, Circuit Clerk
Judge John Frerking, Associate Circuit Judge
Lori Fiegenbaum, Collector
Kellie Ritchie, Prosecuting Attorney