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Honorable Allan W. Fung

Allan W. Fung is the Mayor of Cranston, the third largest city in Rhode Island.  Elected in 2008, Fung made Rhode Island history by becoming the first Asian-American Mayor in the state.  From 2003 to 2007, Fung was a City-Wide Councilman.

Since taking office in January 2009, Mayor Fung has accomplished a number of his ambitious objectives.  He has boosted economic development by supporting existing businesses and by bringing in over 400 new jobs to Cranston.  He has reduced the city’s operational expenses and continues to explore consolidation and other savings initiatives with other municipalities.  He was the first Mayor in the state to successfully negotiate pension reform with a major union by replacing the costly defined benefits pension system with a defined contribution plan.  Committed to community engagement, Fung has held town hall meetings so that he can have a continuing dialogue with his residents and to respond to neighborhood concerns.

Before becoming Mayor, Fung served as Government Relations Counsel for MetLife from 2001-2009, a prosecutor in the RI Department of Attorney General from 1999-2001 and a litigation associate with Mandell, Schwartz & Boisclair from 1996-1999.

Fung graduated from Rhode Island College and Suffolk University Law School and also completed the Leadership Rhode Island program.  Fung was the former Chairman of the Rhode Island Governor’s Insurance Council and is the current Chairman of the Board of the Rhode Island Association of Chinese Americans.  He also serves on the board of the Rhode Island College Alumni Association, Rhode Island Mayoral Academies and the Thurgood Marshall Law Society.

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Two IRS offices targeted Hawaii GOP leader at the same time

In what former Republican executive and activist Dylan Nonaka is calling a massive invasion of privacy that suggests a coordinated effort to target conservative groups, two IRS offices last year independently and simultaneously conducted costly audits and sought tea party-related training materials that they apparently believed could be tied to Nonaka.

Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2013/05/18/records-show-irs-officials-independently-targeted-conservative-training-materials-in-pretty-big-invasion-of-privacy/#ixzz2TplzAmAp

Michelle Steel Kicks Off Orange County Supervisor Campaign

The following information was released by Michelle Ssteel for Supervisor 2014.

Today, Michelle Steel kicked off her campaign for the Second District on the Orange County Board of Supervisors. The seat is currently held by John Moorlach, who is prohibited from running for reelection due to term limits.

“I am running for Orange County Supervisor because I love and care about the community I live in,” said Michelle Steel, who lives in Surfside and is the leading candidate to replace Moorlach. “In these tough economic times,” continued Steel, “and as governments on all levels are struggling to tighten their belts while preserving excellent service, I believe that my experience as one of California’s fiscal officers, and an advocate for taxpayers, will help keep Orange County on a strong path for economic freedom and sound public policy.”

Michelle Steel has built a reputation as a tough advocate for taxpayers and small businesses on the California Board of Equalization and is currently serving as the Board’s Vice Chair. Representing Orange County for the past six years, she kicks off her campaign boasting an impressive list of campaign co-chairmen.

“I am so thankful and honored to have the support of Orange County’s most trusted leaders, including District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, and former Assemblyman Jim Silva, who have all agreed to serve as honorary co-chairmen for my campaign,” said Michelle Steel.

The election to fill the open Second District Supervisor seat will take place next year on June 3, 2014.

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Pictures: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebrated at The Republican National Committee

The Republican National Committee hosted a reception Wednesday, May 15, in Los Angeles to recognize and celebrate the Asian Pacific American community. RNC Chairman Reince Priebus spoke briefly at the reception held at The Dragon Restaurant. Nicole Jabson sang the National Anthem on behalf of PIRL, and the group was well represented by some of its L.A. base members. Stay tuned for other events in which you can participate in your particular location.

Michelle Steel introducing the Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Preibus to the Asian Pacific American community — at The Dragon Restaurant.

Members of PIRL, Niki Jabson (who sang the National Anthem) and L.A. County Party leadership. — with Mell Flynn and Mark Vafiades at Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - Los Angeles.



Gathering with Filipina Republican leaders, Young Kim (who attended Barrigada Jr. High in Guam), Susan Lee, and Thelma Hechanova. — with Dennis J. Santo Tomas at Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - Los Angeles.



 

More pictures online at  Pacific Islander Republican League (PIRL)

Associated Press: "North Korea sentences American to 15 years' labor"

Seoul, South Korea (AP) — A Korean American detained for six months in North Korea has been sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for "hostile acts" against the state, the North's media said Thursday — a move that could trigger a visit by a high-profile American if history is any guide. Kenneth Bae, a Washington state man described by friends as a devout Christian and a tour operator,  is at least the sixth American detained in North Korea since 2009.

The others eventually were deported  or released without serving out their terms, some after trips to Pyongyang by prominent Americans,  including former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.http://news.yahoo.com/north-korea-sentences-american-15-years-labor-035931247.html 

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Sandy Spackman for San Diego City Council

Sandy Spackman immigrated to the United States from Laos in 1976 when she was just 10 years old. Her family fled Laos to escape persecution and possible death at the hands of the communist government that took over Laos at the end of the Vietnam War. Like many immigrants before her, she feels fortunate to have had the opportunity to come to the U.S. to seek and live the American dream.

 After a couple of years in the Pacific Northwest, Sandy’s family settled in San Diego, where she has lived ever since. She grew up in a modest home near Market Street. She attended local public schools, including Chollas Elementary, Pershing Junior High, Crawford High, and Southwestern College. In 1989 she took a break from school to start a family. She and her husband, Howard Spackman, raised a wonderful family of 4 children. After her children grew older, Sandy re-enrolled at San Diego State University, graduated with a degree in education in 2008, and taught in local public schools for 4 years.

 She currently works as an Assistant at SPAWAR Systems Center where she recently was recognized for organizing a facility for nursing mothers on the job. She also currently serves as President of the Lao American Coalition (LAC), a dynamic local non-profit organization (non-profit status pending) which provides health awareness, leadership training, and civic engagement, as well as representation of the Laos community within San Diego. Having lived most of her life in the 4th District, Sandy knows and understands the people in this community and the challenges that face the District.

Having experienced the struggles an immigrant faces (learning a new language, facing discrimination and bullying in High school, struggling with poverty, and being unaware of available resources) she brings a perspective shared by many of the 4th District constituents. As a community leader and a strong advocate for the 4th District, she knows how to bring people together for a common purpose. Her vision is clear and her voice is strong that the 4th District deserves the resources equal to any of the eight other San Diego Council districts.

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Interview with Sandy Spackman for City Council