It's time to bring our government closer to the people
Billings Gazette - Thu, May 22, 2008
"He's perhaps best-known for giving out
$500 to $1,000 scholarships to deserving high school graduates in several
Eastern Montana towns, including Sidney, Richey and Forsyth. Candee
estimated that he's handed out $50,000 worth of scholarships in the past 17
years.
Candee said he wants to bring the federal government closer to the people,
and has a plan to do it: A dozen House members at a time could hold periodic
meetings at different locations around the country, including Montana, to
get them out of Washington, D.C., to talk directly with people about their
concerns.
Then, if Congress ignored the will of the people on an issue like
country-of-origin labeling of meat products, "the people could be on 'em,"
he said.
"Democracy could be reborn," Candee said. "It could be the change this
country needs."
Candee also isn't raising any money, and said he never cashed a check that
Gov. Brian Schweitzer sent him for the 2006 campaign: "I just didn't feel
right cashing it. I'm doing it on my own dime."
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Candee creates alternative energy invention
When it comes comes to alternative energies, Bob Candee is more than just thinking and talking. He also acts and innovates. Read about Bob's alternative energy invention.
Bob Candee demonstrates how great things can start with a small idea, like his "Grain Flour Fuel" engine. Click here to see Bob's original sketch for his patent application.
Candee invests in the future by donating to education today
In
a letter from the Superintendent/Principle of Richey Schools, Bob Wagner
thanks Bob Candee for his donations. Read
the
Bob Wagner Letter.pdf
Candee scholarship recipients are successful and thankful
A
News letter from one of Bob's Scholarship recipients who is currently
doing missionary work in Madagascar.
Read the
Madagascar Newsletter.pdf
"The mere word MONTANA is a powerful word of great impression. When
you travel around this country and mention you are from Montana, people
are intrigued. People come to Montana because of Montana. It is thought
of as the last frontier with good, hardworking, honest people. I have a
deep abiding interest and love for all generations of our people and
the land we call home. Within me is a willingness and determination to
learn of our many concerns and represent and protect Montana's
interests in a meaningful way." -Bob Candee