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PHOTOS: Doubling Down in Vegas

11/14/2014 Nativegrl77

Bridget Lavington, Everytown for Gun Safety

We needed 101,667 petition signatures to get background checks on the ballot in Nevada. Volunteers like you delivered more than twice that amount yesterday — the largest number of signatures that’s ever been collected for a Nevada ballot measure!

Building on our historic victory in Washington State, we’re off to a great start in the fight to bring a strong background checks law to Nevada — and beyond. But the NRA has already vowed to fight us at every turn, and we need your support.

Make a gift right now to our trusted partners at Nevadans for Background Checks to keep this momentum up. Your gift will help organizers connect with voters in Nevada and lay important groundwork for more initiatives like this across the country.

Here are some of the photos from yesterday’s record-breaking petition delivery in Las Vegas:

Yesterday’s petition delivery was just the first step in a long journey. These signatures will qualify the Background Check Initiative for the ballot, but we need the support of people like you from across the country if we’re going to eventually win this fight like we did in Washington State.

Make a contribution to our partners at Nevadans for Background Checks and support their work to get this common-sense measure passed at the ballot.

Together, we’re sending a message: When our elected officials refuse to act, we’ll take this issue straight to the people for a yes-or-no vote.

Thanks for powering this fight,

Bridget Lavington
Nevada Organizing Director
Everytown for Gun Safety

P.S. — Supporters like you helped deliver more signatures than any group has EVER delivered for a ballot initiative in Nevada. Want to help keep this fight going? Donate right now to support our trusted partners at Nevadans for Background checks.

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Children tell clothes brands to “Detox Our Future”

11/14/2014 Nativegrl77

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Burberry commits to Detox its clothes

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Thanks to thousands of actions taken by people like you, Burberry has committed to Detox its clothes of hazardous chemicals. This is great news for the environment and future generations.
Over the past two weeks the brand’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram channels have been flooded with messages from people all over the world, calling on Burberry to get rid of the toxic Little Monsters and Detox now.
With your help, we have proven that when people speak out, big brands listen. Burberry is the 19th fashion company to commit to Detox, raising the bar for the rest of the luxury sector and proving that beautiful fashion doesn’t have to cost the earth.

Together we are revolutionising the fashion industry. Check out what made this victory possible and then share the story with your friends.
Let’s make sure this toxic nightmare has a happy ending.
Thanks!

Black History

The Senate ~ CONGRESS 11/14 ~ The House

11/14/2014 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, November 17, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:30pm. At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to 4 roll call votes on adoption of the motion to concur to S.1086 and on the Adams, Cohen, and Ross nominations.

5:30pm—4 roll call votes:

Adoption of the motion to concur in the House amendment to accompany S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014;
Cloture on Executive Calendar #856 , Leslie Joyce Adams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia;
Cloture on Executive Calendar #857 , Mark Howard Cohen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; and
Cloture on Executive Calendar #858 , Eleanor Louise Ross, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.

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Last Floor Action:11/14
2:49:19 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on November 17, 2014.

Last Floor Action:
1:15:40 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action:11/13
9:02:34 A.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES –

The House proceeded with one minute speechesh which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:00:41 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:49 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:57 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:10 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:15 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:34 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speechesh which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:07:00 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:13:29 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 14.
12:13:30 P.M.	H.R. 5682	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5682 — “To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.”
12:43:42 P.M.	H.R. 5682	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 192 – 224 (Roll no. 518).
12:53:18 P.M.	H.R. 5682	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 252 – 161, 1 Present (Roll no. 519).
12:53:19 P.M.	H.R. 5682	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:10:20 P.M.	H.J. Res. 129	Considered as privileged matter. H.J. Res. 129 — “The title of this measure is not available.”
1:10:34 P.M.	H.J. Res. 129	On passage Passed without objection.
1:10:49 P.M.	H.J. Res. 129	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:11:05 P.M.	H. Res. 753	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 753 — “The title of this measure is not available.”
1:11:08 P.M.	H. Res. 753	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:11:09 P.M.	H. Res. 753	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:11:10 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy (CA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, November 14, 2014, it adjourn to meet on Monday, November 17, 2014, when it shall convene at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
1:11:20 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:15:40 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

2:49:11 P.M.		Ms. Norton moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:49:18 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:49:19 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on November 17, 2014.