Where has our Democracy gone?
We the People have to deal with the ramping up of Right-wing Media Pollution …For those people on the right, like Fox news,Rove, Bill Crystal, Limbaugh and beck …53% voted for President Obama. The 53%, made up of more than just Black People makes you wonder if the comments used by the people listed are engaging in the fine line between racist remarks, the act of discrimination or as they honestly feel is freedom of speech. I believe freedom of speech should come with the ability to act and use it with responsible behavior …but that might be too much to ask from some people let alone ask them stick to the facts or speak the truth.
Today, the culmination of the various things in the news judged, questioned, denied negotiated, decided, debated, and still waiting on some table to be voted before the break will be faced head on in both chambers of Congress starting this week. We the People will hear a lot more vitriol leading up to the November elections. The various items Republicans have held up, blocked, or manipulated could make your head pop off. As Americans, we should see the forest through the trees; continue to push the Democratic Party to have courage, push for change that 53% voted for during the 2008 election. It might be time to have a meeting as one Party to get on the same dang page why don’t you and challenge this President to lead more if that is what is will take to get things passed in the Senate.
As Congress goes back to work this week, the pollution in various forms will be in play. The will have plenty to do, have plenty of complaints at a time when reports suggest another recession or worse is at hand or as talking heads refer to it as a double dip is coming. The impending doom and dread that cable heads of that double dip recession or worse, can be avoided if folks in Congress would just work for the best interest of the people instead of what will keep them employed on the Hill.
As we, all know Republicans voted against the unemployed … people should use their votes to voice how those NO votes made them feel and vote out Republicans. If you have not already heard, Republicans have invited lobbyists to the Hill next week. The week will start out slow but unless you live under a rock, the intent is clear; do Republicans think voters will continue to put up with them siding with Wall Street and not Main Street or the Street. The public will finally notice and call Republicans out. The Senate will convene around 2pmEt on Monday and there will be debates/votes and confirmation of a judge. The House meets on Tuesday and while the Senate battles it out on legislation given them both chambers will have climate change & clean energy, immigration dadt to deal with in a period of 4 months before the November elections; can they do it. Americans expect Congress to make a good faith effort to get these things done and maybe the Democratic side should look at budget issues that might merit the use of reconciliation.
Other News …
**Spain wins World Cup
**UFCW 367 is asking you to call the Tacoma Macy’s tell them to treat their employees fair
**The WA state bandit was caught by the Bahamian police
SEATTLE — In a last-ditch effort to chip away at King County’s $60 million deficit, the county’s council is introducing a brand new tax proposal.But the measure is almost identical to a similar sales tax hike proposal that recently failed. and If King County doesn’t raise taxes, Sheriff Sue Rahr says she’ll be forced to make a list of cuts, including: “”the marine patrol, arson investigations, homicides, sexual assault investigations, elderly abuse investigations and domestic violence.”
**Republicans in Bonner County, Idaho are protesting the area’s “Fiesta at the Fair” theme. The county GOP said it will “decorate its booth with the word ‘celebrate’ instead of ‘fiesta’ and have “asked Arizona officials for some license plates to put in the booth” to show support for the state’s controversial anti-immigration law. Bonner County fair board Chairman Tim Cary responded, “Are we supposed to change the name of a burrito to something in English? I’m thinking there’s some narrow-mindedness here, but that’s just my opinion.”
**Cnn will be in Haiti starting today…stayed tuned
**President Obama will unveil “the first-ever national AIDS strategy” on Tuesday an attempt at “slashing the number of new infections and increase the number of people who get care and treatment.” The strategy will not increase federal spending but will “redirect money” to areas and population groups with the greatest need, “including gay and bisexual men and African-Americans.”
**On Fox News Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he did not envision a negotiated Middle East peace agreement being implemented within the next two years. “Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad has set a goal of building the institutions of a Palestinian state within a year.”
C-SPAN …
Congress Returns to Tackle Financial Regulation, War Bill, jobless benefits
Senate Floor: C-SPAN2 Live at 2 pm ET House Floor: C-SPAN Live Tuesday at 2 pm ET
C-SPAN’s Congressional Video & Resources C-SPAN’s Congressional ChronicleOil Spill Commission Holds First Public Meeting
The National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling will hold its first public meeting today in New Orleans. The commissioners will hear testimony on the status of the spill response and the economic impact to the region. President Obama created the bipartisan commission one month after the April 20 rig explosion to provide recommendations on how to prevent and respond to future spills. Former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham (D-FL) and William K. Reilly, former Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, serve as the commission’s co-chairs. On Sunday, a BP spokesman said the company was pleased with “capping stack” efforts to stem the flow of oil from the leaking well. Speaking to reporters on a conference call, BP Senior V.P. Kent Wells cautioned that the project could take another six days to complete. Wells is expected to testify today on the ongoing response effort, and will be joined by Coast Guard Rear Adm. Peter Neffenger, the Deputy Incident Commander.
Commission Mtg: C-SPAN3 Live at 10am ET Obama Announces Co-Chairmen of Commission
WaPo: Oil spill panel faces challengesWeak Planning Found in Pentagon-to-State Department Handoff of War Contracts
A new report released this morning by the Wartime Contracting Commission indicates that there is insufficient planning in the transition of reconstruction, logistics, and security functions from the Pentagon to the State Department.
Defense Department officials are appearing before the panel today and face questions on how the lack of planning may lead to unnecessary spending in hiring new contractors which the State Department may be unable to properly oversee.
The commission was created by Congress in 2008 to examine federal agency contracting for reconstruction, logistics, and security functions in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and to recommend future improvements. Former Deputy Director of the Defense Contract Audit Agency, Michael Thibault, and former Rep. Chris Shays (R-CT) serve as co-chairs.
The commission will submit its final report to Congress in 2011.
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