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Not done fighting on DADT


Organizing for America

This afternoon, a discriminatory policy that deprives our military of qualified troops, endangers our national security, and violates the simple American principles of integrity, fairness, and equality was allowed to remain law.

Every Republican senator but one — Senator Susan Collins — voted to prevent the passage of legislation to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”

Several of them had previously claimed to support repeal, but voted “no” today.

It’s a frustrating setback, but here’s the good news: We are just three votes away from moving forward on repeal.

And Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and our allies in the Senate are promising another vote on repeal before Congress heads home for the year. There is still a chance for this to pass.

Allies in the Senate are not done fighting. The President is not done fighting. And I know you’re not, either.

Write the Republicans standing in the way in the Senate — and tell them to get on the right side of history.

There’s no question that today’s vote was disappointing.

But we also have a lot of reasons to be proud today.

The letters to the editor you wrote and the phone calls you made — and the 582,000 petitions you signed — have been crucial in building support for repeal.

This morning, OFA volunteers delivered those petitions to Senator Collins’ office. And this afternoon, she voted to move this bill forward.

Now your work can help make sure we secure the votes necessary to finally put an end to this unfair policy.

One final push might be all it takes.

I know we still have a lot of fight left in us. Write Republicans now — and tell them to stop standing in the way:

http://my.barackobama.com/DADTRepealLetters

Thanks,

Mitch

Mitch Stewart
Director
Organizing for America

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One step away from the DREAM Act


Reform Immigration FOR America Share This Message:
The House passed the DREAM Act
Now we have a fight in the Senate.
Last night, the House of Representatives voted to pass the DREAM Act. It was a big victory, but now we keep up the fight to get it passed in the Senate[1]. 

The DREAM Act is just one step away from becoming a reality, but we must keep pushing. Call your Senator now and ask them to vote YES on the DREAM Act.

Dial 866-996-5161 or click here to call your Senator.

Your calls have already made a huge difference – keep it up! Make sure your voice is heard.

Thank you,
Marissa Graciosa
Reform Immigration FOR America

[1]A bill must pass both chambers of Congress before being signed into law
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a message from Joe Solmonese …


Human Rights Campaign


I know you must have been disappointed when you saw my earlier email tonight saying that the U.S. Senate stopped action on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal, the discriminatory law that bans gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. This news certainly draws attention to the actions the President can take to end the discharges, and it’s important that we continue to urge him to do so. Aside from that, I also wanted to share some late breaking news that keeps congressional repeal as a possibility THIS YEAR.

After the failed vote to bring up the Defense Authorization bill today, two champions for repeal – Senators Joe Lieberman and Susan Collins – announced that they would introduce repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” as a stand-alone piece of legislation. While passing this new bill will be an uphill battle, it is another chance for a durable legislative solution.

Over the past few days we’ve seen a number of senators speak out for repeal and it’s clear that under the right circumstances, we can get above the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. What got in the way today was procedure.

Thankfully a bipartisan group of senators has committed to finding an alternative method of achieving repeal. We encourage all senators to take up this bill and pass it quickly so that the military has the power to implement a repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”

I’ll be in touch in the coming days to give you ways to get involved and help pass this stand-alone bill to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The fight for open service has had many twists and turns but until “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is left in the dustbin of history we will never give up the fight.

Thank you,

Joe Solmonese
Joe Solmonese
President

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News from PRLog.org …


The American 99ers Union reminds Washington, people over politics

The proposed 13 month extension of unemployment insurance, does not include the majority of America’s Unemployed. As Washington debates tax cuts for the wealthy, the Nation’s longest termed unemployed suffer as the jobless recovery drags on.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release) – Dec 10, 2010 – Advocacy groups from all across the Country have once again joined together for one specific initiative and one common cause, saving American lives while in turn rebuilding the American Economy. To this end, The American 99ers Union* is requesting that Washington Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike now follow suit. In order to save millions of unemployed and underemployed people, in order to protect the jobs of working Americans and in order to facilitate the recovery of our flailing economy more rapidly, The American 99ers Union* is now making the following appeal to Washington Officials: 

VOTE NO ON ANY PROPOSED LEGISLATION that DOES NOT include an extension of unemployment insurance beyond the current 99 week maximum. Only legislation including the 99ers** will allow for ALL unemployed Americans to immediately take part in the recovery and get back to work ASAP. Should the Country make a short term investment that will result in finally getting Americans back to work, or a long term investment paying for food stamps, welfare and other Government Programs that will need to be created for the millions who will never find their way back to work unless the right thing finally is done?

President Obama said during his Press Conference on 12/08/10, “Unemployment insurance probably has the biggest impact in terms of making sure that the recovery we have continues and perhaps at a faster pace”. With Consumer spending accounting for approximately 70 percent of all national economic activity, Washington has two options: temporarily rescue only 2 million Americans from poverty, allowing them to play an active role in the economy. Or include the 99ers** and immediately rescue over 7 million Americans from poverty and allow all unemployed Americans to assist in the recovery.

The American 99ers Union* is suggesting that Washington immediately examine the facts and figures. Since the recession officially ended in June 2009, the economy has lost a net 439,000 jobs***. The unemployment rate was 9.5 percent in June 2009 and on December 3rd; The Department of Labor announced the unemployment rate for November 2010 was 9.8 percent.

The American 99ers Union* proclaims, Extended unemployment insurance for ALL unemployed Americans, so that the economic recovery can truly begin.

*A coalition of 19 Long Term Unemployed Advocacy groups; see american99ersunion.com for list. http://www.american99ersunion.com
**Americans who lost their jobs through no fault of their own and have been unable to find employment for over 99 weeks
*** Associated Press, 12/01/2010: Why the economy’s growth isn’t easing unemployment

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lame ducks -Friday in Congress


The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET December 10, 2010

Morning business with Senator Sanders recognized to speak at 10:15am.

Unanimous Consent:
Passed S.3817, CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010

Passed H.R.2941, a bill to reauthorize and enhance Johanna’s Law to increase public awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecological cancers (with committee reported substitute amendment).

Passed S.372, Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2009 (with committee reported substitute amendment and Akaka amendment).

Adopted S.Con.Res.77, to provide for the approval of final regulations issued by the Office of Compliance to implement the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 that apply to the Senate and employees of the Senate.

Adopted S.Res.700, to provide for the approval of final regulations issued by the Office of Compliance to implement the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 that apply to the Senate and employees of the Senate.

The Senate confirmed the following nominations:

– Ripley Rand to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina
– Charles Oberly III to be United States Attorney for the District of Delaware
– William Conner Eldridge to be United States Attorney for the District of Arkansas
– Frank Leon-Guerrero to be United States Marshal for the District of the Northern Mariana Islands
– Charles Thomas Weeks II to be United States Marshal for the Western District of Oklahoma
– Kenneth Bohac to be United States Marshal for the Central District of Illinois
– General Claude R. Kehler, to be General, Air Force
– Coast Guard grade – to be Rear Admiral
– All of the nominations on the Secretary’s desk for the Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00amET December 13, 2010

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