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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Today, the New York City Council passed a law we championed expanding the protections of the Earned Sick Time Act, the landmark law we fought for and won in 2013. The new law will give 3.4 million workers new rights, called safe time, to time off when they or their families are facing domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking. It will also ensure that New York City workers can take the time they need to care for their chosen families, loved ones to whom they may not necessarily have a legal or biological relationship–a protection that is especially important for immigrant and LGBTQ families, veterans, and older adults. You can find out more on our blog.
At A Better Balance, we’ll keep fighting until all workers can be with their families in the face of illness or violence, no matter what those families look like.
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