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Anthony Hardwick’s campaign to save Thanksgiving from the holiday shopping arms race has made headlines in literally thousands of media outlets around the country — and sparked a national conversation about protecting family time on Thanksgiving. To recap: Last week, Anthony, a Target employee from Omaha, started a Change.org petition asking Target to move back its Black Friday opening time from midnight on Thanksgiving to (the somewhat less crazy) 5 a.m., so that thousands of workers and shoppers could have Thanksgiving dinner with their families. Nearly 100,000 people have signed, and more than 50 other petitions have been started asking stores like Best Buy and Macy’s to move back their openings, too. Will you add your name to Anthony’s petition? Anthony’s campaign is already making huge strides: Several of Target’s competitors, like J.C. Penney and Sears, have now proudly announced that they’re opening later to give workers time to celebrate the holiday with loved ones. And there’s no doubt that Target and others will think twice before opening so early next year. It’s up to you to keep up the pressure. Please sign Anthony’s petition and forward this email to everyone you know: http://www.change.org/petitions/tell-target-to-save-thanksgiving Thanks for being a change-maker, – Jess and the Change.org team P.S. Here are some of the other top Change.org petitions this week:
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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate considers S.1867,the Department of Defense Authorization Act&receive report on HR2112,the Agriculture, CJS and Transportation Appropriations bill
the Senate Convened at 10:00amET November 17, 2011
- Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
- Following morning business, the Senate will begin consideration of S.1867, the Department of Defense Authorization Act.
- We expect to receive the conference report to accompany H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS and Transportation Appropriations bill, which contains the continuing resolution during Thursday’s session. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.
The following amendments are pending to S.1867, the DoD Authorization Act:
- Levin amendment #1092 (counterfeit electronic parts)
- Kirk amendment #1084 (Iran Sanctions)
The following amendments have been considered:
- Ayotte amendment #1065 (force structure for strategic airlift aircraft)
The Senate is considering S.1867, the Department of Defense Authorization bill.
Senator McConnell has called up amendment #1084 (Iran Sanctions). By consent, the next amendment offered will be by Senators Levin and McCain and the Levin-McCain amendment will be considered as being the first amendment offered.
The Levin-McCain amendment #1092 (counterfeit electronic parts) is pending to S.1867, the DoD Authorization Act. The Ayotte amendment #1065 (force structure for strategic airlift aircraft) was agreed to by unanimous consent.
The following amendments are pending to S.1867, the DoD Authorization Act:
- Levin amendment #1092 (counterfeit electronic parts)
- Kirk amendment #1084 (Iran Sanctions)
- Leahy amendment #1072 (National Guard)
The following amendments have been considered:
- Ayotte amendment #1065 (force structure for strategic airlift aircraft)
2:13PM During Thursday’s session, Senator Cardin asked unanimous consent that the Senate confirm Executive Calendar #403, Kenneth J. Kopocis, of VA, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Senator Barrasso then objected to Senators Cardin’s request.
5:10PM The following amendments are pending to S.1867, the DoD Authorization Act:
- Levin amendment #1092 (counterfeit electronic parts)
- Kirk amendment #1084 (Iran Sanctions)
- Leahy amendment #1072 (National Guard)
- Paul amendment #1064 (repeal of Military Force Against Iraq Authorization Resolution)
- Merkley amendment #1174 (Afghanistan)
The following amendments have been considered:
- Ayotte amendment #1065 (force structure for strategic airlift aircraft)
5:30PM The Senate is now debating the conference report to accompany H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS and Transportation Appropriations bill, which includes the continuing resolution momentarily. There will be up to two hours of debate equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. However, we expect to yield back some debate time and vote as early as 7:00pm. The conference report will be subject to a 60-vote threshold.
Additionally, the Leahy amendment #1072 (National Guard), the Paul amendment #1064 (repeal the Military Force against Iraq Authorization Resolution) and the Merkley amendment #1174 (Afghanistan) were made pending to S.1867, the DoD Authorization Act prior to turning to the conference report to accompany H.R.2112.
6:41pm The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of the conference report to accompany H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS, and Transportation Appropriations bill. Adopted: 70-30
1) Adoption of the conference report to accompany H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS and Transportation Appropriations bill; Adopted: 70-30
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Passed H.R.2059, a bill to protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes.
Passed H.R.2056, to instruct the Inspector General of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to study the impact of insured depository institution failures, and for other purposes with a Levin amendment
Passed H.R.3321, America’s Cup Act of 2011 with a Feinstein substitute amendment
Passed S.99, the American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2011 with a committee-reported substitute amendment and Bingaman amendment
Adopted S.Res.332, supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week
Adopted S.Res.333, a resolution honoring former World War II U.S. POWs
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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 17, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION
3Votes today … minibus … balanced budget amendment …
-The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on November 18, 2011.9:44:15 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.9:44:00 P.M. -Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.7:36:09 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order Speeches.7:36:08 P.M. -The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to the conference report on H.R. 2112.7:19:00 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:18:59 P.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification to extend the period of production of the Naval Petroleum Reserves for a period of 3 years from April 5, 2012. – referred to the Committee on Armed Services and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-73).7:18:31 P.M. -H.J. Res. 2POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 466, further consideration of this motion is postponed.4:39:42 P.M. -H.J. Res. 2DEBATE – The House continued with debate on H.J. Res. 2.4:39:41 P.M. -Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 470.4:23:40 P.M. -H.J. Res. 2DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 466, the House proceeded with 5 hours of debate on H.J. Res. 2.4:22:15 P.M. -H.J. Res. 2Considered under suspension of the rules.4:22:00 P.M. -H.J. Res. 2Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended. H.J. Res. 2 — “Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.”4:18:18 P.M. -H.R. 2112Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:18:18 P.M. -H.R. 2112On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 298 – 121 (Roll no. 857).3:53:30 P.M. -H.R. 2112The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.2:47:49 P.M. -H.R. 2112DEBATE – Pursuant to H. Res. 467, the House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2112.2:45:59 P.M. -H.R. 2112Mr. Rogers (KY) brought up conference report H. Rept. 112-284 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 467.2:44:53 P.M. -H. Res. 467Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:44:52 P.M. -H. Res. 467On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 262 – 156 (Roll no. 856).2:38:00 P.M. -H. Res. 467Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 467 — “Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2112) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.”2:37:58 P.M. -H. Res. 466Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:37:55 P.M. -H. Res. 466On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 – 169 (Roll no. 855).2:29:35 P.M. -H. Res. 466On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 173 (Roll no. 854).1:04:41 P.M. -H. Res. 466DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 466.1:04:18 P.M. -H. Res. 466Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 466 — “Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”1:03:29 P.M. -H. Res. 467POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 467, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced.1:03:07 P.M. -H. Res. 467The previous question was ordered without objection.12:33:22 P.M. -H. Res. 467DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 467.12:33:07 P.M. -H. Res. 467Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 467 — “Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2112) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.”12:02:27 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.12:01:54 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Donnelly of IN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:01:51 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:00:34 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Martin R. Springer, Trinity Lutheran Ministries, Edwardsville, Illinois.12:00:30 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 17.11:30:24 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:00:48 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.10:00:39 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:21 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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Jim Messina: One Million Person-to-Person Conversations – Obama For America
Something special happened in Colorado a few days ago: One of our volunteers called up an ’08 supporter in Denver, and they had the millionth conversation of this campaign.
The person on the other end of the line had never volunteered before. But as a result of this call, he decided to attend an event in his area to connect with other volunteers in his community. Over the next 12 months, he could start dozens, maybe hundreds, more one-on-one conversations with voters. And they’ll start conversations of their own.
That will all have started with this one conversation. This is how we build this campaign.
Messina recorded a message reporting back on what this means, and why our opponents won’t have this kind of grassroots enthusiasm. You’re going to want to take a look at this one.
While we are all excited about this 1 million milestone, right now, we’re training our eyes on the next million conversations.
Some of these conversations will be with supporters who have always believed in the President. Others might be with folks who haven’t engaged with us for a while. It’s on all of us to reach out to these people — and you don’t have to wait for a phone bank or a canvass to do it. You can start making calls right now.
When I think about 1 million conversations, I can’t help but think back to March 2007, when I began organizing for then-Senator Obama’s campaign.
Back then, a lot of people seemed to think that winning a presidential campaign always came down to big-dollar donations and big-name endorsements, period. They counted out our style of grassroots organizing — said it wouldn’t get people to the polls.
We didn’t listen to them. We built our organization person by person, one conversation at a time — and that strategy didn’t just get us votes. It was how we won in key states around the country, and how we elected this president.
We’ve got to do that again. Because this time around, the stakes are even higher, and there are still just as many folks on the other side who don’t believe in grassroots organizing. They’re counting you out right now. They think you can’t — or won’t — take individual action to help build this organization.
You can start proving them wrong with the conversations you’re about to have.
Watch Messina’s message, then commit to volunteer in the months ahead, and start some conversations of your own:
http://my.barackobama.com/1-Million-Conversations
Thanks for everything you’ve done — and everything you’re about to do.
– Jeremy
Jeremy Bird
National Field Director
Obama for America
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