Right now, there are 1.2 billion people around the world who are deprived of basic rights and opportunities to achieve their potential.
We’re a community, hundreds of thousands of people strong, who just aren’t willing to accept that–and we’re doing something about it. Global Citizen is movement that will amplify your voice, use your passion, and take meaningful action.
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Dear Washington member,
I’m James P. Thompson, a MoveOn member in Houston, TX, and I started a petition to Ben van Beurden, CEO, Royal Dutch Shell Oil Company , which says:
We don’t want any more workers to die. That’s why the United Steel Workers union is taking on the richest, most powerful industry in the world by fighting to secure a fair contract that will protect the health and safety of workers and communities. The oil industry’s greed and bad faith bargaining has stalled efforts to improve conditions in their workplaces. The industry has refused to address serious health and safety issues that have already killed thousands of workers over the years.< /p>
We support the efforts of the USW union to improve the working conditions of the striking refinery workers. Jobs in refineries are dangerous and require a high level of skill. As we know from the BP disasters, mistakes can cause catastrophes for the surrounding communities and the environment< /p>
These workers deserve to be treated fairly. Failure to bargain fairly in these negotiations will only reflect the oil industry’s lack of regard for the workers and the communities in which their enterprises are located.
Click here to add your name to this petition, and then pass it along to your friends.
Thanks!
–James P. Thompson
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We surprised Florida lawmakers on Monday by dropping off 12,000 postcards at their doorstep with a powerful message: No guns in our schools — period.
I flew to Tallahassee for this event because this fight is personal for me. My son, Christopher, was shot and killed near UC Santa Barbara last year. I was honored to stand with dozens of other parents this week and ask lawmakers to keep our schools and campus communities safe.
I wanted to share these photos from the advocacy day and thank you for everything you’ve done to support this fight. If you would like to continue fueling this important work to keep guns out of our schools, please consider making a gift to help Stop Crazytown now.
A staffer in the state legislature accepts postcards signed by constituents.
Moms, survivors, law enforcement, educators, and students all gather in front of the capitol.
Florida A&M University Police Chief Terence Calloway: “Forcing colleges and universities to allow concealed handguns on campus is a perfect way to … turn our communities into dangerous, risky places to be.”
More than a dozen TV stations and newspapers covered the TV ad we’re airing across Florida.
In total, the NRA is pushing bills in 24 states that would allow guns on college and university campuses and in K-12 schools. It’s part of their “guns everywhere, for anyone” vision for our country and frankly, it’s Crazytown.
These bills put the safety of our kids and communities at risk — so Everytown and Moms Demand Action are wasting no time fighting back.
If you want to help fight the NRA’s dangerous agenda in states all across the country, please consider making a gift now:
https://donate.everytown.org/donate/Stop-Crazytown-Guns-in-Schools/
At the end of the day, we’re trying to keep our families and communities safe. Your gift — like your energy and activism — will help win this fight.
Thanks for helping to drive this work forward,
Richard Martinez
Santa Barbara, CA
The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, March 11, 2015.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour, with the Democrats controlling the first half and Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.178, a bill to provide justice for the victims of trafficking.
Amendments pending to S.178:
The Senate has resumed consideration of S.178, a bill to provide justice for the victims of trafficking. Currently 2 Portman amendments are pending to the bill. Discussions on a path forward are ongoing; however, no votes are scheduled at this time.
Senator Toomey asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Toomey amendment #285 (school employee background checks). Senator Brown objected.
Senator Vitter proposed (a second degree) amendment #284 (citizenship) to Portman #271.
Amendments pending to S.178:
Amendments pending to S.178:
The Senate will recess from 4-5pm to allow for a Republican conference meeting.
The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
At 1:30pm tomorrow, Thursday, March 12, the Senate will turn to Executive Session to consider the following nominations:
There will be 30 minutes for debate prior to votes on confirmation of the nominations in the order listed. We expect a roll call vote on the Hart nomination and a voice vote on the Dinh-Zarr nomination. If all time is used, the first vote would begin at approximately 2:00pm.
WRAP UP
Roll Call Votes
Legislative Business
Executive Business
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Last Floor Action: 3/10
12:02:21 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 134.
The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on March 13, 2015.
| 12:00:08 P.M. | The House convened, starting a new legislative day. | |
| 12:00:18 P.M. | The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. | |
| 12:00:35 P.M. | Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Scott Sina, St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, McLean, VA | |
| 12:00:36 P.M. | Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 134, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved. | |
| 12:01:16 P.M. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. | |
| 12:02:21 P.M. | The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 134. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on March 13, 2015. |
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