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Demand Justice for Renisha McBride

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Renisha McBride was killed while seeking help after a car accident, but the man who shot her has not been arrested or charged with a crime.

Call on Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy and the Dearborn Heights police department to fully investigate Renisha McBride’s killing and bring the shooter to justice.

The tragic killing of unarmed 19-year-old Renisha McBride has left her family and supporters across the country seeking answers and demanding justice. More than a week after Renisha’s death the shooter has not been arrested and he may not face proper prosecution because of Michigan‘s so-called “Stand Your Ground” or “Shoot First” law.¹

Shoot First laws have been under intense scrutiny since the tragic killing of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman – who “got away with murder” – because Florida’s Shoot First prevented a proper investigation and controlled the instructions given to the jury.² These laws, when combined with the daily reality of deep-rooted racial prejudice, create a culture of fear and violence where Renisha McBride — a young Black woman perceived as a threat — can be killed without consequence.

Renisha’s family deserves justice and an end to a culture that does not value Black lives. Please join us in calling on Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy and the Dearborn Heights police department to fully investigate Renisha McBride’s killing and bring the shooter to justice.

Shortly after the news of Renisha’s death broke, local residents of Detroit and nearby areas rallied for justice — condemning racial profiling and violence against women. Demonstrators referred to Dearborn Heights as a “sundown town”, a mostly white suburb outside of Detroit that has a history of being hostile to Black folks.³

Michigan enacted “Stand Your Ground” in 2006 and its law closely resembles Florida’s.⁴ In this case, the law can protect Renisha’s shooter from criminal prosecution if he believes that he was in danger, even if his belief is wrong and rooted in racial bias. But this tragedy and the countless others like it are preventable, if enough of us continue to speak up and demand justice.

Demand that Wayne County Prosecutor and the Dearborn Heights police department fully investigate and bring Renisha’s killer to justice. And when you do, please ask your friends and family to do the same.

Thanks and Peace,

–Rashad, Matt, Arisha, Kim, William, and the rest of the ColorOfChange team November 11th, 2013

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References

1. “Michigan’s ‘stand your ground’ law mirrors Florida law more than any other state,” Michigan Radio, 7-15-13 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3078?t=9&akid=3186.1689899.7lphca

2.”7 Mind Blowing Moments From Zimmerman Juror B37′s First Interview,” ThinkProgress, 07-16-13 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/2799?t=11&akid=3186.1689899.7lphca

3. “Detroit activists demand justice for Renisha McBride,” The Grio, 11-08-13 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3079?t=13&akid=3186.1689899.7lphca

4. See reference 1.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, November 13, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.3204, the Pharmaceutical Drug Compounding bill, post-cloture.

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

All time during adjournment, morning business and recess will count post-cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.3204.

Senator Vitter asked unanimous consent that the Senate adopt the motion to proceed to H.R.3204, Drug Quality and Security Act; that the only amendment in order be the Vitter amendment #2024 (Show Your Exemption Act); that there be 2 hours for debate prior to a vote on the amendment; the amendment be subject to a 60-affirmative vote threshold; and that upon disposition of the Vitter amendment, the bill, as amended, if amended, be read a third time and passed.

Senator Harkin objected.

Senator Vitter then asked consent that the Senate pass H.R.3204, Drug Quality and Security Act; that the Senate then proceed to the consideration of S.1197, the National Defense Authorization Act; the Vitter amendment, which is at the desk, be called up and notwithstanding Rule 22, the Vitter amendment remain in order, with no second degree amendments in order and the amendment be subject to a 60-affirmative vote threshold for passage.

On behalf of the leadership, Senator Harkin objected.

WRAP UP FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.293, designating the week beginning on November 18, 2013, as “National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.”

Adopted S.Res.294, Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Adopted S.Con.Res.25, a concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for activities associated with the ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers.

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The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November
13, 2013.

10:00:52 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:56 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Vicky Hartzler to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:08 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour Debate, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:40:20 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:13 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 13.
12:00:21 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi Joshua Gruenberg, Congregation Beth El Yardley, Yardley, Pennsylvania.
12:01:00 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe (TX) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (TX) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:02:35 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Wagner to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:06 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.
12:30:31 P.M.	H. Res. 403	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 403 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2655) to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 982) to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos; and for other purposes.”
12:33:59 P.M.	H. Res. 403	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 403.

2:08:06 P.M.	H. Res. 403	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 195 (Roll no. 573).
2:17:45 P.M.	H. Res. 403	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 – 194 (Roll no. 574).
2:17:45 P.M.	H. Res. 403	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:18:07 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 13, 2013, at 11:24 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 1499, S. 1512 and S. 1557.
2:19:00 P.M.	H.R. 982	The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:19:15 P.M.	H.R. 982	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 403. H.R. 982 — “To amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos; and for other purposes.”
2:19:20 P.M.	H.R. 982	The resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 2655 and H.R. 982. In the case of H.R. 2655, the resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit. In the case of H.R. 982, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order only those amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit the bill H.R. 982.
2:19:25 P.M.	H.R. 982	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 403 and Rule XVIII.
2:19:47 P.M.	H.R. 982	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 982.

3:22:18 P.M.	H.R. 982	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-264 to exempt from the bill asbestos trusts with internal anti-fraud procedures.
3:23:08 P.M.	H.R. 982	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment.
3:32:42 P.M.	H.R. 982	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:32:59 P.M.	H.R. 982	An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-264 to protect public health and safety by adding a requirement that any party seeking payment information from a trust must also make available information relevant to such action that pertains to public health or safety.
3:33:50 P.M.	H.R. 982	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment.
3:43:07 P.M.	H.R. 982	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:43:35 P.M.	H.R. 982	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-264 to apply the transparency rules in the bill equally to asbestos industry defendants by requiring asbestos companies to report information about the location of their asbestos-containing products and provides an exception for trade secrets.
3:44:42 P.M.	H.R. 982	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment.
3:54:41 P.M.	H.R. 982	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:55:00 P.M.	H.R. 982	Mr. Goodlatte moved that the committee rise.
3:55:16 P.M.	H.R. 982	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:55:30 P.M.	H.R. 982	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 982 as unfinished business.
3:55:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:17:29 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 13.
4:17:31 P.M.	H.R. 982	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 982 — “To amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos; and for other purposes.”
4:17:50 P.M.	H.R. 982	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
4:19:18 P.M.	H.R. 982	On agreeing to the Cohen amendment (A001) Roll Call 575 – Recorded vote pending.

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4:54:55 P.M.	H.R. 982	On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 194 – 226 (Roll no. 576).
4:59:42 P.M.	H.R. 982	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 226 (Roll no. 577).
4:59:53 P.M.	H.R. 982	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 982.
5:00:22 P.M.	H.R. 982	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:01:13 P.M.	H.R. 982	Mr. Owens moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
5:01:54 P.M.	H.R. 982	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Owens motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to exempt veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces from the disclosure requirements of the bill and ensure that their asbestos claims are paid before death.
5:08:12 P.M.	H.R. 982	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:18:03 P.M.	H.R. 982	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 – 224 (Roll no. 578).
5:28:12 P.M.	H.R. 982	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 221 – 199 (Roll no. 579).
5:28:13 P.M.	H.R. 982	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:28:26 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and put the question on agreeing to the Journal de novo.
5:28:31 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
5:28:32 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:28:58 P.M.	H. Res. 196	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 196 — “Supporting the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the right to counsel.”
5:29:14 P.M.	H. Res. 196	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:30:21 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:33:37 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:34:50 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 25.
6:35:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.

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11/12/2013 Nativegrl77

Shining a Light on our Researchers, Doctors, Nurses, and Caregivers

Friends,

This has been an important week in a number of key policy areas that impact women, including immigration reform and healthcare.

Earlier this week, Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to President Obama and Chair of the White House Council on Women & Girls, joined the President Obama, Vice President Biden and Senior Administration officials for a meeting with business leaders on immigration reform.

In addition to this meeting, White House Advisor on Violence Against Women, Lynn Rosenthal authored a piece on the importance of immigration reform in protecting victims of domestic violence.

On Tuesday, Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Reception. They were joined by survivors, caregivers, families, doctors, researchers, and advocates who have all been touched by breast cancer.

And earlier this week, Katherine Archuleta was sworn in as the first Latina Director of the Office of Personnel Management. Please read below to learn more about Katherine and the responsibilities of her new position.

In case you missed it, First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated Diwali at the White House. She joined students for a Bollywood Dance Clinic in the State Dining Room of the White House. Be sure to read below for more on their great visit.

Thank you for all that you do!

The White House Council on Women & Girls

The Time is Now: President Obama Meets with Business Leaders on Immigration Reform

Reflecting on a meeting with business leaders on immigration reform, Valerie Jarrett posted a blog about her experience:

Today, I joined the President, Vice President and senior Administration officials for a meeting at the White House with a group of top U.S. business leaders to discuss the importance of commonsense immigration reform to bolster U.S. economic growth, and improve the climate for business, and job creation. These leaders shared with the President their desire to see our broken immigration system fixed, both because it is the right thing to do, and because it will be good for the U.S. economy.

Read the full post from Valerie Jarrett here.

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden meet with business leaders to discuss immigration reform to bolster U.S. economic growth

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden meet with business leaders to discuss immigration reform to bolster U.S. economic growth, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Nov. 5, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Survivors Can’t Afford to Wait

Domestic Violence Awareness Month may have ended, but our work to end abuse continues. Today, in this country, women and children continue to suffer from unspeakable violence because they are afraid to seek help without legal status. When immigrant survivors of abuse without legal status are, according to one study, half as likely to call the police to seek the help they need, we must act.

Since it was first signed into law in 1994, the Violence Against Women Act or VAWA has recognized the need for special protections for immigrant survivors of abuse, including self-petitions and categories of visas for victims of violent crimes and human trafficking. But while VAWA includes key provisions to help immigrant survivors, it is not enough.

Now, Congress has the opportunity to take an important step towards protecting victims, and supporting law enforcement to create safer communities for all Americans. Commonsense immigration reform would significantly benefit immigrant women all over the country. The Senate has already passed an immigration reform bill by a wide, bipartisan majority. And Democratic leaders have introduced a bill in the House that’s similar to the bipartisan Senate bill. So it’s up to Republicans in the House to decide whether to move forward with immigration reform. Unlike many other issues in Washington, immigration reform is one that both parties can agree on. Congress must finish the job on commonsense immigration reform.

Read more here.

Shining a Light on our Researchers, Doctors, Nurses, and Caregivers

Earlier this week, the Vice President and Dr. Biden hosted their 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Reception. They were joined by survivors, caregivers, families, doctors, researchers, and advocates who have all been touched by breast cancer.

As Dr. Biden wrote:

Each year, this reception is one of the most inspiring events that we hold at our home, and this year was no different. As I embraced both old and new friends, I was reminded of the bravery of the survivors and their loved ones. I saw the hope in their eyes, their unwavering spirit, and their determination to continue pushing forward.

This year, we asked all of the survivors to invite someone who was important to them during their course of treatment. Joe and I know that the fight against breast cancer is not only limited to what the patient endures, but also extends to the family members, the caregivers, the doctors, and researchers who work day in and day out to save lives and support those that they love.

Read more here.

Dr. Jill Biden gives remarks at a breast cancer awareness month reception with Vice President Joe Biden, in the living room at the Naval Observatory R

Dr. Jill Biden gives remarks at a breast cancer awareness month reception with Vice President Joe Biden, in the living room at the Naval Observatory Residence in Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 2013. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

President Obama to Dallas Health Care Volunteers: “Nothing Is Going to Stop Us from Getting This Done.”

The President joined canvassers and navigators who are part of the community’s most active group of volunteers working to enroll their neighbors in quality, affordable coverage through the Marketplace. He personally thanked them for their work, calling out the fact that ultimately, “all the politics, all the chatter sometimes leaves out the fact that the system we had — the status quo — just wasn’t working for too many people.”

President Barack Obama delivers remarks at an Affordable Care Act event at Temple Emanu-El in Dallas, Texas, Nov. 6, 2013. (Official White House Photo

President Barack Obama delivers remarks at an Affordable Care Act event at Temple Emanu-El in Dallas, Texas, Nov. 6, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

At a time when 24 states — Texas included — have neglected to take advantage of the Medicaid expansion available to working families in their states under the Affordable Care Act, the President acknowledged that 133,000 Texans in Dallas alone would immediately have coverage if Texas decided to expand the program.

You can read the President’s full remarks here.

The Truth About Artificial Trans Fats

For decades Americans have been trying to reduce their consumption of artificial trans fats. Parents check the food labels when grocery shopping for their families and consumers are making better choices when eating out. Companies like McDonalds and Subway stepped up and made it easier by removing all artificial trans fats from their products. And Wal-Mart has pledged to no longer have artificial trans fat on their store shelves by 2015.

But there is still more to be done by government, industry and consumers to make sure that we have the tools we need to keep unsafe foods off our tables.

Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHO), are an artificial substance that is formed by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil during processing to make it more solid. PHOs are the leading source of artificial trans fat; they cause plaque buildup in the arteries, are a contributing factor to heart attacks, and for too many, an early death. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that a further reduction of artificial trans fat in the food supply can prevent up to 7,000 deaths from heart disease each year and as many as 20,000 heart attacks each year.

Thursday, in keeping with their mission to keep the American food supply safe, the FDA released for public comment its preliminary determination, consistent with science, thatPHOs are no longer “generally recognized as safe.” FDA is seeking public comment on this finding as well as input on the amount of time that would potentially be needed for food manufacturers to reformulate products that currently contain artificial trans fat should this determination be finalized.

The good news is that many food manufacturers have already taken this on—it is becoming easier to find foods without trans fats. FDA’s action could make it easier still. Today’s action is an important step in a direction that America has already begun to move in, which will keep us healthier while enjoying the foods we love.

Read more here.

Welcoming Katherine Archuleta, the First Latina Director of the Office of Personnel Management

Monday, Katherine Archuleta was sworn-in as the 10th Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and will serve as the Federal government’s personnel chief. She will be the first Latina to hold this position. Katherine shares President Obama’s vision for diversity and inclusion in the federal workforce, which the President said helps “create more effective policymaking and better decision-making [for me], because it brings different perspectives to the table.”

OPM is uniquely positioned to have a significant influence on the face of the federal government, welcoming people from all backgrounds and utilizing their talents to have a positive impact on our communities. When we draw on the wisdom of a workforce that reflects the population we serve, we are better able to understand and meet the needs of our customers-the American people.

Read more here.

First Lady Michelle Obama Celebrates Diwali at the White House

On Tuesday, First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed guests to the White House for a Diwali celebration. The celebration started with the First Lady surprising local students at a Bollywood dance clinic and trying out some moves herself.

Then the First Lady spoke in the East Room:

“We’ve celebrated this holiday here at the White House every year since Barack took office. And there’s a reason why we’ve done that,” she said.

When we say that we want to make the White House the “people’s house,” we mean all people. We mean that we want to honor and embrace all of the many cultures and faith traditions that make us who we are as Americans. And Diwali is very much one of those traditions.

Read more here.

First Lady Michelle Obama joins students for a Bollywood Dance Clinic in the State Dining Room of the White House, Nov. 5, 2013. (Official White House

First Lady Michelle Obama joins students for a Bollywood Dance Clinic in the State Dining Room of the White House, Nov. 5, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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a message from Gov.Inslee

11/12/2013 Nativegrl77

On November 7, Lawmakers returned to Olympia for an urgent special session of the legislature that I’ve called to secure the future of Washington’s aerospace industry and create jobs.

I’ve been working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to craft a jobs package that will guarantee the production of the Boeing 777X aircraft and their revolutionary carbon fiber wing in Washington state.

This legislative package is a big deal. In just the last year, the 777 project alone created $20 billion in economic activity and supported 56,000 jobs in the state of Washington. This jobs package will help us build on that success and grow our entire state economy for the future.

We need to pass this important jobs package. Will you help build support by signing on as a citizen endorser now?

Here are a few key items I’m asking the legislature to pass without delay:

A bipartisan plan to fund our transportation needs.
Education and workforce development to help more workers train for careers in aerospace and related fields.
Streamlined processes to help major companies like Boeing and others scale their businesses up quickly and effectively, right here in Washington, while creating thousands of jobs.
Extension of existing commercial-airplane tax incentives — due to expire in 2024.

Every Washingtonian has a stake in the work we’re doing. We need to get this done now.

The special session starts today, so now is the time to make your voice heard. Will join me as a citizen endorser of this crucial jobs package now?

If we can do this quickly, we can be certain that Washington’s aerospace future — and the jobs that come with it — will be even brighter than its past.

Thanks for your help.

Let’s go get ’em,

Jay Inslee Governor

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how we can win back the House …Mo Elleithee, Democrats.org

11/12/2013 Nativegrl77

We defied some pretty big trends in this past election:

For the first time in almost four decades, the winning candidate in Virginia’s governor’s race is from the same party as the president.
For the first time in more than twenty years, we elected a Democratic mayor of New York City.
In St. Petersburg, Florida we defeated an incumbent Republican mayor, the first time that’s happened in two decades.
In Pasco County, Florida, we won a special election for a legislative seat that had been held by Republicans for nearly twenty years.

At one point or another, the cynics and the pundits looked at all of those races, pointed to the history, and said Democrats didn’t have much of a chance. But because supporters like you stepped up, we proved them wrong.

So when people tell you that Democrats can’t take back the 17 seats that we need to win back the House, don’t get mad — get to work and prove them wrong, as well.
Chip in $3 or more and let’s go elect a Democratic House.

If you look at Tuesday’s exit polls from Virginia — a swing state — you see an electorate that looked a lot like the one that showed up to vote for President Obama in 2012. A lot of pundits were saying that would never happen, too.

Load image to see the big news from Election Day.

Recent polling shows Democrats up in 48 congressional races that we need to win 17 of in order to take back the House. If we can do across the country what we did in Virginia — get our Democratic coalition to show up on Election Day — we could be in for a good night next November.

But that won’t happen unless we stand together to put winning plans into action.
Chip in $3 or more to help Democrats seize this moment and invest in talent, tools, and candidates who are going to keep this momentum going:
https://my.democrats.org/Seize-The-Moment

Thanks,

Mo
Mo Elleithee
Communications Director
Democratic National Committee