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DOJ fights AT&T merger – but our fight’s not over …Rashad Robinson, ColorOfChange.org
An exciting new ally joined the fight to stop AT&T’s dangerous merger with T-Mobile: the United Stated Department of Justice. Arguing that the merger would crush competition and lead to higher prices, the DOJ filed a lawsuit in Federal court to block the merger, dealing it a major blow.1
This is an important victory in our fight to protect the ability of poor folks and communities of color to use the Internet to make a better life for themselves. If AT&T were allowed to purchase T-Mobile, it would have a terrible impact on jobs, affordability, and Internet freedom.
Instead, the case will take months to wind its way through the court system. And the Federal Communications Commission, which also has authority over the proposed deal, has publicly indicated its own deep misgivings.2 None of this could have happened without the massive public outcry from ColorOfChange members, and our friends and allies. Thank you.
This fight isn’t over yet. We can’t predict how the lawsuit will turn out, and it’s important that we remain vigilant. AT&T is expected to fight the DOJ’s decision tooth and nail, and it remains possible that the DOJ and AT&T could hammer out a deal that leads the DOJ to drop its opposition. And 76 Democratic members of Congress are still on record supporting the deal. It’s critical that we continue to expose their false arguments in support of the merger and keep pushing them to withdraw their support.
AT&T has spent millions on lobbying and PR to advance its agenda, and it will continue to use its vast resources to twist the facts and mislead the public. Our work is powered by you, our members, and we need your support to keep fighting back. Your voice has been a powerful force in this fight. If you can also support our work financially, in any amount, please click the link below:
http://www.colorofchange.org/donate
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be sure keep you up to date with any new opportunities to take action. At ColorOfChange, we will continue to stand up for everyone’s right to access a free and open Internet, and we hope you will continue to be there with us.
Thanks and Peace,
— Rashad, James, Gabriel, William, Dani, Matt, Natasha and the rest of the ColorOfChange.org team
September 2nd, 2011
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References:
1. “U.S. sues to block AT&T buying T-Mobile,” MarketWatch, 8-31-2011
http://act.colorofchange.org/go/952?akid=2150.1174326.zFs-xm&t=4
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. “FCC Still Reviewing AT&T’s T-Mobile Deal After Justice’s Antitrust Action,” Bloomberg, 8-31-2011
http://act.colorofchange.org/go/953?akid=2150.1174326.zFs-xm&t=6
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Fw: I ❤ Taxi Drivers. Who Do You ❤? AFL – CIO
Dear Carmen,On my very first business trip, I left my wallet in a New York taxi—with more than $200 in it. This was right after college, so that was a TON of money for me. And I thought it was gone for good. But then, he brought my wallet back.The taxi driver didn’t just call me. He braved rush hour traffic to bring back my wallet and didn’t charge me a dime.
I ♥ that taxi driver—and workers like him who go the extra mile for other people every day. And I just let the world know. Who do you “heart”? Tell us which workers you heart. Then, you can update your Facebook status through Labor Day and tweet about it (but you don’t have to use Facebook or Twitter to participate in our campaign). Maybe it’s Wisconsin workers. They braved the bitter cold day after day, week after week, to fight for workers’ rights. Maybe it’s coal miners. They risk their lungs and their lives every day to provide the power that keeps our country going. Maybe it’s the plumber who got your wedding ring out of the drain. What a huge relief that must have been. I’ve heard in some places sanitation workers have even gotten wedding rings out of the sewer. Amazing! Click here to take action. It takes about 15 seconds to let us know who you heart this Labor Day. In Solidarity, Manny Herrmann P.S. Please take action and tell us who you heart on Labor Day. Then forward our message to your friends and family so they can take action, too. P.P.S. See a weird symbol in this message, like a box? It’s supposed to be a heart symbol, but for a very small percentage of users, it appears as something else. |
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Congress: -Another day of Republicans avoiding their duty to Americans
The Senate will meet on the following dates and times for pro-forma sessions
only with no business conducted:
– Friday, August 5th at 10:00am,
– Tuesday, August 9th at 11:00am,
– Friday, August 12th at 12:00pm,
– Tuesday, August 16th at 11:00am,
– Friday, August 19th at 10:00am,
– Tuesday, August 23rd at 2:30pm,
– Friday, August 26th at 11:15am,
– Tuesday, August 30th at 10:00am,
– Friday, September 2nd at 10:00am;
When the Senate convenes at 10:00am on Friday, September 2nd, it
will adjourn until 2:00pm on September 6, 2011. Following any Leader remarks,
the Senate will be in morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to
speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
Following morning business, the Senate will be in Executive Session to
consider Calendar #109, Bernice Bouie Donald, of Tennessee, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the 6th Circuit with 30 minutes of debate equally
divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley.
The next roll call votes will be at 5:30pm on Tuesday, September
6th. The first roll call vote will be on confirmation of the Donald
nomination. The 2nd will be a cloture vote on the motion to proceed
to H.R.1249, the Patent Reform bill.
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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION
10:03 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to sections 3 and 4 ofH. Res. 375. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 6, 2011.
10:02 A.M. – DISPENSING WITH LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS – Pursuant to section 4 ofH. Res. 375, the Chair announced that no legislative business would be conducted on this day.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:01 A.M. – APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 5 ofH. Res. 375, the Chair announced that the Journal of the last days’ proceedings was approved.
10:00 A.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Patrick Riffle, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Washington, DC.The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael G. Fitzpatrick to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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Manny Herrmann, AFL – CIO
From the transit workers who get us where we need to go to the firefighters, teachers and caregivers whose work is so much more than a job—Labor Day season is when we say “thanks.”There are two ways you can say “thanks” to workers this weekend:
America’s working families have had a tough year. But we’ve also shown unprecedented solidarity. Let’s keep that solidarity going this weekend and beyond. In solidarity, Manny Herrmann FYI—if you see a weird symbol in this message, like a box, it’s supposed to be a heart symbol, but for a very small percentage of users, it appears as something else. Click here to take action and find out what our campaign is all about. |
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