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Moments ago, a bold group of RAN activists drove a truck onto the front lawn of the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. and dumped a “mountain” of coal waste onto it. It’s about time. The coal debris traveled all the way from Appalachia where every day the EPA stands by and local residents watch in horror as another 300 million year old mountaintop is blown into oblivion by mountaintop removal (MTR) mining. It’s a damn shame. Neighboring communities and nearby waterways are flooded with the toxic debris, poisoning life in one of our nation’s most unique regions. It’s hard to believe this is legal in the United States. Well, enough is enough. Appalachian locals and their allies are fed up. We’ve all had it. Call Lisa Jackson from the EPA and tell her to veto all future MTR permits.. Spruce Mine is the largest proposed MTR mine site in Appalachia and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson has the opportunity to veto it. Your call today could be the tipping point. Dial up the EPA and say “Lisa, Veto Spruce Mine!”. The action this morning aims to give the EPA a tiny glimpse into what life is like for the people of Appalachia getting dumped on right and left by MTR mining companies. Make sure the EPA gets the point. Flood their phone lines with your calls today. Thanks for supporting the action today and being such an integral part of the Network.
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22 Million Jobs
This election, the choice is clear:
- Republicans like John Boehner and Mitch McConnell want to retain the Bush-Cheney reckless tax cuts for the wealthy that created out of control budget deficits and lead America into a jobs-losing recession.
- Democrats like Barack Obama and Patrick Leahy want to return to the booming Clinton-Gore economy that led to balanced budgets and created over 22 million new jobs.
Which do you choose? I know, I know, the choice is obvious, right?
Believe it or not, some corporate Democrats in the Senate might side with lobbyists and racist Tea Party Republicans instead of you and me. If we’re going to win in November, we must raise $50,000 from at least 5,000 DFA members by the end of this week for an aggressive no-holds-barred campaign that backs up President Obama and Patrick Leahy right now.
Contribute $10 today to fuel DFA’s aggressive campaign to win in 2010
Racist Tea Party Republicans are more intent on beating Obama — no matter what the cost — than creating jobs for the American middle-class. The right wing wants to score political points by taking money from our kids’ and grandkids’ future, and handing out tax dollars to the wealthiest Americans.
It’s up to us to stop them.
That’s why yesterday, Senator Patrick Leahy joined with Democracy for America members in calling on Congress to let the Bush-Cheney tax cuts for the wealthy expire this year as planned. Already, in just 24 hours, over 50,000 Americans have added their name and signers are still rolling in.
I will choose the Democrats’ campaign for “Jobs, Jobs, Jobs” on Election Day over the Republicans’ dream of more “Tax Gifts for Millionaires” — and so will the rest of America — if Democrats stand up and do the right thing.
But it’s up to us to make Senate Democrats deliver for the middle class — Contribute now.
It’s not rocket science. It’s now or never. The more Democrats deliver for regular Americans in September and October, the bigger our victories will be this November.
Thank you for working to get the job done.
-Charles
Charles Chamberlain, Political Director
Democracy for America
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FW: New GOP Attack Groups’ Ad Buy
I just got this email from our Research Director who told me that four of the most extreme right-wing shadow groups just launched a new multi-million dollar barrage of attack ads against 39 Democrats in close races.
We have a strategic advertising response in place and we have mobilized our rapid response efforts earlier than ever before in preparation for attacks just like these. But, this new tidal wave of attacks is going to require urgent additional resources.
Help us urgently raise $500,000 in the next 48 hours to counter this corporate special interest onslaught. Every grassroots dollar you give is put to work immediately for rapid response, grassroots mobilization efforts and getting our message out.
Contribute $5, $10 or more to our Emergency Ad Fund in the next 48 Hours to help Democrats under attack by right-wing shadow groups.
Let me be clear — we will retain the majority in the House if we have you standing with us and fighting back against every vile GOP attack and dirty trick. We know the truth when Democrats have the resources to get their message out and turn out voters — Democrats win. It’s as simple as that.
Thank you for standing with us.
Jon Vogel
DCCC Executive Director
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From: Nicole Landset
Sent: Sunday, September 12th, 2010 4:52 PM
To: Jon Vogel
Subject: New GOP Attack Groups’ Ad Buy
Hi Jon,
Here are the latest numbers: from September 9th through October 12th four shadowy third party groups have placed over $11 million in television ads attacking Democrats in 39 Congressional districts.
Nicole Landset
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Gallup -1 of 4Bills they say the public agrees with
Among Recent Bills, Financial Reform a Lone Plus for Congress
Most Americans oppose four other prominent legislative acts
by Lydia Saad
PRINCETON, NJ — The financial reform bill President Obama signed into law in July is the most popular of five major pieces of legislation Congress has passed in the past two years — in fact, it is the only one tested in a recent USA Today/Gallup poll that a majority of Americans support.
Six in 10 Americans approve of the legislation to strengthen government regulation of the financial industry. By contrast, a majority disapprove of the 2009 economic stimulus package, the auto industry bailout, healthcare reform, and — most of all — the 2008 banking industry bailout.
Financial reform does best due to a relatively high level of support from Republicans — 42% approve of it — as well as majority support from independents. Independents join Republicans in mostly opposing the other four legislative initiatives tested. Democrats, on the other hand, approve of all five, although to varying degrees.
Of the five legislative acts, healthcare reform and the economic stimulus package are the most politically divisive. By contrast, financial regulatory reform, as well as aid to automakers and banks, sparks more similar reactions from Republicans and Democrats.
Bottom Line
Congress’ approval rating has been stalled at or below 20% for most of this year, down from 39% in March 2009 — and recent Gallup polling finds Americans no happier with the Republicans than with the Democrats in Congress. While some of this may be due to unavoidable fallout from the prolonged economic downturn, it may also represent an accumulation of public discontent with the more prominent spending and policy programs Congress has made law. Wall Street regulatory reform stands alone as a major legislative accomplishment that congressional incumbents would be wise to tout as they campaign for re-election this fall.
Survey MethodsResults for this USA Today/Gallup poll are based on telephone interviews conducted Aug. 27-30, 2010, with a random sample of 1,021 adults, aged 18 and older, living in the continental U.S., selected using random-digit-dial sampling.
For results based on the total sample of national adults, one can say with 95% confidence that the maximum margin of sampling error is ±4 percentage points.
Interviews are conducted with respondents on landline telephones (for respondents with a landline telephone) and cellular phones (for respondents who are cell phone-only). Each sample includes a minimum quota of 150 cell phone-only respondents and 850 landline respondents, with additional minimum quotas among landline respondents for gender within region. Landline respondents are chosen at random within each household on the basis of which member had the most recent birthday.
Samples are weighted by gender, age, race, education, region, and phone lines. Demographic weighting targets are based on the March 2009 Current Population Survey figures for the aged 18 and older non-institutionalized population living in continental U.S. telephone households. All reported margins of sampling error include the computed design effects for weighting and sample design.
In addition to sampling error, question wording and practical difficulties in conducting surveys can introduce error or bias into the findings of public opinion polls.
View methodology, full question results, and trend data.
For more details on Gallup’s polling methodology, visit http://www.gallup.com/.
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Congress:the Senate/House debates & votes today!
The Senate Convenes: 10:00amET September 14, 2010
Resume consideration of H.R.5297, the Small Business Jobs bill with the time equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees.
At 11:00am, the Senate will proceed to a cloture vote on Johanns amendment #4596 (1099 reporting). If cloture is not invoked, the Senate would proceed to a cloture vote on the Nelson (FL) amendment #4595 (1099 reporting). If cloture is invoked, there would be up to 30 hours for debate. If cloture is not invoked, the Senate would proceed to a cloture vote on the substitute amendment #4594 to HR5297, Small Business Jobs.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm – 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
By unanimous consent, the filing deadline for second degree amendments to the substitute amendment #4594 and HR5297 is 12:00 noon today, Tuesday. September 14.
Votes:
231: Cloture on Johanns #4596 (1099 reporting);
Not Invoked: 46-52
232: Cloture on Nelson (FL) #4595 (1099 reporting);
Not Invoked: 56-42
233: Cloture on Substitute amendment #4594: to H.R.5297, Small Business Jobs bill;
Invoked: 61-37 <<- this means that HR5297 will now move forward to a final vote this week; Reid tweets dadt may get a vote as well this week
There will be no further roll call votes.
Unanimous Consent:
Adopted S.Res.597, a resolution designating September 2010 as “National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month”
Adopted S.Res.603, a resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Council for International Visitors, and designating February 16, 2011, as “Citizen Diplomacy Day”
Adopted S.Res.607, a resolution recognizing the month of October 2011 as “National Principals Month”
Adopted S.Res.620, a resolution to designate September 12, 2010, as “National Day of Encouragement”
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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 2:00pmET September 14, 2010
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION
7:00 P.M. –
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:59 P.M. –
Mr. McClintock requested the following general leaves to address the House on September 21: Mr. Jones for 5 min.
Mr. McClintock requested the following general leaves to address the House on September 16: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, and Mr. Bishop of UT for 5 min.
6:57 P.M. –
Mr. McClintock requested the following general leaves to address the House on September 15: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Gohmert for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.
6:45 P.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House continued with further one minute speeches.
acknowledging and congratulating Miami Dade College on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of service to the students and residents of the State of Florida
6:43 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 – 0 (Roll no. 520).
6:32 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
honoring the members of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard of the State of Oklahoma for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States since September 11, 2001
6:31 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 – 0 (Roll no. 519).
6:01 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
6:00 P.M. –
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 14.
3:50 P.M. –
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:00 P.M. today.
expressing support for designation of the week beginning September 19, 2010, as “National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week”
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
3:40 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1611.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
commending the University of Southern California Trojan men’s tennis team for its victory in the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men’s Tennis Championship
3:39 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
3:29 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1480.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
commending and congratulating Michigan Technological University on the occasion of its 125th anniversary
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
3:18 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1564.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
acknowledging and congratulating Miami Dade College on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of service to the students and residents of the State of Florida
3:17 P.M. –
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
3:04 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1571.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 to extend the authority of the Secretary of the Navy to enter into multiyear contracts for F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and EA-18G aircraft
3:03 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:53 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6102.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
recognizing and honoring the United States troops who gave their lives on D-Day at the Battle of Normandy
2:52 P.M. –
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:45 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1251.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
honoring the members of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard of the State of Oklahoma for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States since September 11, 2001
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2:38 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1052.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Boren moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001
2:37 P.M. –
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2:13 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1610.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2:12 P.M. –
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:00 p.m. today.
2:04 P.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:03 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 House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 14, 2010 at 9:21 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to H.Con.Res. 292, without amendment.
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 House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 12, 2010 at 12:04 p.m.: That the Senate agreed to S.Res. 617.
2:02 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 House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 12, 2010 at 10:37 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 6080, without amendment.
2:01 P.M. –
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00 P.M. –
Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Laura Richardson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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