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NMAAHC! ~ here’s what’s happening!

10/23/2017 Nativegrl77

NEWS FROM THE NMAAHC

Dear Friends,

Happy October from the National Museum of African American History & Culture! We wanted to share a few things with you that we think you’ll find exciting.

	“Hip-Hop’s history applies to all walks of life no matter where you’re from.” – 9th Wonder, hip-hop producer and scholar The NMAAHC in collaboration with Smithsonian Folk Ways, the Smithsonian Institution’s record label, has launched a Kickstarter. Help make #HipHopHistory with a landmark collection of music, stunning visuals, and powerful stories collected in a 300-page book and 9 CDs. Join our Kickstarter today!
	**New NMAAHC USPS Stamp** The U.S. Postal Service issued the “Celebrating African American History and Culture” commemorative Forever stamp during a dedication ceremony at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Hundreds gathered to celebrate the occasion, which coincides with the first anniversary of the Museum. Check out the NMAAHC stamp on the USPS website!
	Reflections of the Little Rock Nine, 1957 – 2017 The Little Rock Nine was the name given to the nine students who bravely integrated Little Rock’s Central High School in the fall of 1957. On September 26th, the Museum honored the tremendous courage and sacrifice of those students and their families 60 years ago, acknowledging the great achievements in their careers. Watch the panel discussion featuring the surviving members of the Little Rock Nine on our UStream channel!
	*Protests in sports aren’t new at all* Read an op-ed piece written by Lonnie Bunch and David Skorton. Lonnie Bunch is the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. David Skorton is the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Read it at the Washington Post.
	*In an Era of Strife, Museums Collect History as It Happens* The National Museum of African American History and Culture is featured in this New York Timesarticle about collecting history. Read it at the New York Times.

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Senator vicki marble ~ she said it 8/2013 ~ Blacks eat too much chicken

10/23/2017 Nativegrl77

little man(Great boy scout) was right! thank you sir for shining a light not only on this woman but speaking up and out on gun control issues …. Senator Marble,a Senator, representing CO. supposedly a Public Servant, NOT what some might say … a racist needs to go Please start your own chapter and continue your gun reform activism sir! ~ Nativegrl77

Vicki Marble: her bio: is a Republican member of the State of Colorado’s General Assembly. Additionally, Senator Marble is Chair of the Local Government Committee and Vice-Chair of the Education Committee. *wiki

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Why We’re Suing the Trump Administration ~a reminder

10/23/2017 Nativegrl77

It’s simple. Birth control is health care. Discrimination is illegal. And we’re taking the administration to court.

Friends,

instead of helping Puerto Rico or fighting gun violence, the Trump administration and leaders in Congress spent last week launching non-stop assaults on women and LGBTQ people. And We. Are. PISSED.

SMDH

No, Seriously, #HandsOffMyBC
Last Friday — just two days after the House approved an appalling abortion ban – the Trump administration announced a callous attack on birth control access. Under the guise of “protecting religious liberty,” the administration issued two rules allowing virtually any employer with religious or moral objections to take birth control coverage away from their employees. These rules, which go into effect immediately, will leave countless people without the critical birth control coverage they need to protect their health and economic security. But this isn’t over — we’re going to fight back every way we can.

We’ll be filing a lawsuit against the administration this week. Read our statement.
Tell President Trump exactly what you think about this discriminatory birth control rule.
Worried you might lose access to birth control in the wake of this attack? We can help. And a reminder, birth control isn’t just for ciswomen.
On Friday, the Department of Justice also released disturbingly broad religious liberty guidance that could open the door to widespread discrimination.
We’ll be rallying in front of the White House on Friday at 1 p.m. ET. Join us to tell Trump #HandsOffMyBC and to remind his administration it doesn’t have a #licensetodiscriminate.

A Budget That Prioritizes Wealthy Few Over Working Families
On Thursday, the House passed a budget resolution that slashes programs and services that guarantee basic living standards for all Americans, paving the way for more tax cuts for millionaires, billionaires and corporations. Now we need to ensure Senators hear from us so they don’t make the same mistake.

Join us and our partners to send a clear message to Congress: Protect working families by rejecting tax and budget policies that slash services we need to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy.
Read more about how this tax and budget strategy would hurt women and families.

Resistance Must-Do’s

Amy Coney Barrett’s record has shown that she shouldn’t be trusted to respect judicial precedent, which has major implications for women’s rights, particularly around reproductive freedom. Urge the Senate to oppose her.
Passionate about immigration and reproductive justice? Register for our next reproductive justice webinar, happening on Wednesday, October 25, at 6:00 p.m.
Are you committed to helping your K-12 school community combat sexual violence? Register to attend Georgetown Day School’s Summit on Sexual Violence & Consent this coming November. “ You can also read how students and faculty at Georgetown Day School are combating sexual violence by building a culture of consent and respect.

Resistance Must-Reads

Stealthing is a deplorable violation of consent. Some members of Congress are moving to ensure the law recognizes it as such.
Why you should be outraged by Las Vegas if you are a women’s rights activist
ICYMI, Attorney General Jeff Sessions also just invited employers to discriminate against transgender working people.

We the Resistance is our fight to protect our rights and freedoms and to defend the most vulnerable among us through powerful collective action. Every conversation you have with a loved one about the issues important to you, every call you make to Congress, every rally you attend is a part of that resistance. Join us — sign on to the We The Resistance manifesto.

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Art of Living Without Recognition

10/23/2017 Nativegrl77

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the senate October 15th-19th CONGRESS 2017 the house

10/22/2017 Nativegrl77

Senate Wrap Up For

October 19, 2017	Wrap Up for Thursday, October 19, 2017
October 18, 2017	Wrap Up for Wednesday, October 18, 2017
October 17, 2017	Wrap Up for Tuesday, October 17, 2017
October 16, 2017	Wrap Up for Monday, October 16, 2017

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House Activity 10/19/2017

12:00:02 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:13 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Darrell E. Issa to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:37 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Gene Hemrick, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Washington, DC
12:01:13 P.M.		SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 562, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
12:01:28 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:00 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 received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 17, 2017 at 12:04 p.m.: that the Senate passed S. 705, and agreed to S. Con. Res. 26 and appointment: Congressional Award Board
12:02:32 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 received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 17, 2017 at 3:24 p.m.: that the Senate agreed to a Conference with the House of Representatives on H.R. 2810
12:02:33 P.M.	H.R. 2810	APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREE – Pursuant to clause 11 of rule I, the Chair announced the removal of the gentleman from Oregon, Mr. Walden, as a conferee and appointed the gentleman from Illinois, Mr. Shimkus, to fill the vacancy.
12:02:34 P.M.	H.R. 2810	MODIFICATIONS OF INSTRUCTIONS TO CONFEREES – The Chair announced that the appointment of conferees from the Committee on Natural Resources on H.R. 2810 is modified by striking the first reference to section 2863.
12:03:48 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to sec. 2(b) of H. Res. 562. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 23, 2017.

House Activity 10/16/2017

10:00:05 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:22 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Woodall to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:38 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
10:01:01 A.M.		SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 562, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
10:01:26 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:09 A.M.		The House received a communication from Tim Murphy, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mr. Murphy notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents and testimony, issued by the Court of Common Pleas for Allegheny County and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he would make determinations required by Rule VIII.
10:02:36 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 562. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 19, 2017.