Please click on the photo to read what is says … Every State should be required to send this mailer out to each and every person with an address . Call your States Elections Office and push for the Presidential elections to be National process.
Charlotte 2012
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| Dear Charlotte in 2012 Supporter,Throughout my life I have had the opportunity to attend many Democratic Conventions. Both as a fresh out of college volunteer and throughout my tenure in Congress, I have seen a lot of behind the scenes moments, floor votes, and celebrations that make each convention special. I want to share a few of my own memorable moments with you.
Watch my Convention memory video here. Like my post as a “security guard,” Conventions always rely on people to help make them run. The 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina is no different. Because this Convention is the first in modern history NOT to be funded by corporations and lobbyists, we are relying on a grassroots network of support that includes you. Every dollar that you put towards this Convention makes our grassroots network of individuals that much stronger and engages more Americans in this process. Click here to watch other Convention Memory videos from Convention CEO Steve Kerrigan and me. I hope you’ll consider investing or reinvesting in this Convention. Whether it is $5, $10 or $25, you are the reason the first week of September will be a success. We cannot do it without you. Please watch and then give what you can right now. Sincerely, Representative Steny Hoyer House Minority Whip |
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Stand with Wisconsin
Wisconsin holds a special place in my heart. I grew up in the suburbs outside Milwaukee in a small town called Mequon. Though my family moved to Michigan when I was in high school, I still consider Wisconsin home in many ways and I want to see its people succeed. When Gov. Scott Walker launched his attack on working families and Wisconsin communities last year, I wanted to find ways I could help. That’s why I will be using the new Friends and Neighbors (FAN) tool in the coming weeks to get the word out to friends and other Wisconsinites about recalling Walker and other anti-working family candidates on June 5. A recent poll shows the race is a dead heat1 and it is going to come down to the side that turns out the most people from now until June 5. Walker and his political allies are relying on millions in out-of-state donations from corporate donors and right-wing billionaires to blanket the state with misleading ads. They may have unlimited money, but we can cut through the noise by having real conversations with Wisconsinites about how Walker’s policies are wrong for them and their communities. Click here now to sign up for the FAN and get started connecting with Wisconsin voters. Let’s show Walker in these final weeks leading up to the recall elections on June 5 that working families in Wisconsin and across the country are more united than ever and ready to stand against the extreme policies that are leading our country in the wrong direction. In Solidarity, Andy Richards P..S. Need some more motivation? Check out this video that recently surfaced of Walker talking about his strategy to “divide and conquer” working families. |
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Sign the petition to end fossil fuel subsidies
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Congress: the Republican led House —- the Senate in pro forma session
The Senate Convenes on June 4, 2012
- Convenes: 2:00pm
- Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is the Majority Leader’s intention to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act.
- At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #613, the nomination of Timothy S. Hillman, of MA, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts. There will be up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Hillman nomination.
- As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act on Thursday, May 24th. That cloture vote will occur at 2:15pm on Tuesday, June 5th.
| 10:00:00 A.M. | The House convened, starting a new legislative day. | |
| 10:00:59 A.M. | The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. | |
| 10:01:30 A.M. | Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy. | |
| 10:02:52 A.M. | The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. | |
| 10:02:56 A.M. | Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. | |
| 10:03:12 A.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 May 23, 2012 at 9:38 a.m., that on behalf of the Republican Leader, the Chair appointed the following individuals to the Congressional Award Board: Michael Schmid of Wyoming, Cheryl D. Maddox of Kentucky, and Charmaine Yoest of Virginia. | |
| 10:03:22 A.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 May 24, 2012 at 10:06 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 4097, without amendment; and passed S. 2367. | |
| 10:03:24 A.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 May 24, 2012 at 5:01 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 1905, with an amendment, and H.R. 5740, with an amendment. The Senate also passed S. 3187. | |
| 10:04:21 A.M. | The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on May 29, 2012. |
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