Dave Freudenthal
Dave Freudenthal
David Duane "Dave" Freudenthalis an American politician who served as the 31st Governor of Wyoming from 2003 to 2011...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth12 October 1950
CountryUnited States of America
activity based budget change fact increased larger numbers reflect together
The numbers reflect the increased (minerals) activity in the state. Frankly, the fact that the numbers are larger than they were won't change the way I put the budget together. I'm going to put the budget together based on what's needed, not on what's available.
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I've been opposed to it from the beginning, ... The argument is that our gas tax is lower than our surrounding states, so I have a moral obligation to pay 5 cents more a gallon. When I'm watching that little meter spin around, I don't really feel all that morally obligated to pay more.
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The safest course for all of us as public officials is simply to throw all the money in a sack. Or in the way of one servant in the Biblical parable of the talents, bury the money in the ground rather than accept any risk. The servant's business plan proved reliable but ineffective.
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protected Wyoming's highly valued wildlife resources during those times when they are most vulnerable.
bigger guess
We had a lot before, and now I guess we have a bigger lot,
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Her question was not about too-high ACT scores or funding for one-year certificates; it was about why her son wouldn't qualify for a program she knows is coming -- eventually,
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I would request that the discussion of removing seasonal wildlife stipulations be replaced with a focus on increasing federal dollars for staff and technical expertise related to pipelines, permitting and environmental analysis, ... By shifting the dialogue to address these needs, our state's wildlife will be protected and development can be achieved at an increased pace.
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Much emphasis has been placed on the delays imposed on industry as it works to comply with seasonal stipulations, ... Certainly, an element of delay cannot be denied, but they are rarely overly burdensome.
act decade looking remarkable
We're looking at a remarkable decade or two if we can get our act together,
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It's only when I get lumped in with John Kerry and Howard Dean that my party affiliation becomes an issue, ... Stick to the kitchen issues - health care, jobs and fairness - and stick to the facts.
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Theodore Roosevelt always talked about 'fair chance' in terms of the pursuit of game. I think you ought to have fair chance in the pursuit of a license,
change commitment problem
Money should not, and must not, change our commitment to solving problems and building this state.
officials courses public-officials
The safest course for public officials is simply to throw all of the money in a sack.
tired nuts focus
I'm tired of high policy talks. I want to focus on nuts and bolts.