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By now, you’ve received your ballot for the 2012 Primary Election. Please mail your ballots by Tuesday, August 7th.

It’s important that you vote in the August Primary, even if there is not a contested race in your area. The Primary Election will be watched carefully, here in our state and nationally. It will dictate the amount of money and resources invested in our state by national committees and super PACs.

Click here to find out which candidates on your ballot we’ve endorsed, including local candidates.

Make sure to vote for these federal and statewide candidates:

Federal candidates

Senator Maria Cantwell for Senate Rick Larsen for Congress (CD2) Mary Baechler for Congress (CD4) Rick Cowan for Congress (CD5) Derek Kilmer for Congress (CD6) Jim McDermott for Congress (CD7) Karen Porterfield for Congress (CD8) Adam Smith for Congress (CD9) Denny Heck for Congress (CD10)

Statewide candidates

Jay Inslee for Governor Bob Ferguson for Attorney General Brad Owen for Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Drew for Secretary of State Mike Kreidler for Insurance Commissioner Jim McIntire for State Treasurer Craig Pridemore for State Auditor Peter Goldmark for Public Lands Commissioner Susan Owens for Supreme Court, Position 2 Steve Gonzalez for Supreme Court, Position 8

To find these endorsements and endorsements for State Legislature, go to our Personal Democratic Endorsement Finder:

http://www.wa-democrats.org/primary-endorsements

Thank you! Make sure your ballot is mailed and postmarked by August 7th.

Best,

Dwight Pelz Washington State Democrats Chair

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Tell Congress: Women Can’t Afford More Tax Cuts for the Richest Two Percent

07/20/2012 Nativegrl77

It’s time for Congress to restore some fairness to the tax code. As early as next week, Congress will start to vote on whether to end — or extend — the Bush-era tax cuts for the richest two percent.

Extending the Bush-era tax cuts on income up to $250,000 per couple as President Obama has proposed would give 98 percent of Americans their full tax cuts next year. And the wealthiest two percent would still receive tax breaks on their first $250,000! We simply can’t afford to give even more tax breaks to those who need them least when so many women and families are struggling just to make ends meet.

Call your Members of Congress at 1-888-744-9958 and tell them that it’s time for the richest Americans to pay their fair share: we need to end the Bush tax cuts on income over $250,000.

Ending the Bush-era tax cuts on income above $250,000 would save about $1 trillion over the next ten years — funding that’s urgently needed to protect programs like child care, Pell Grants, Head Start, Medicaid, and Title X family planning services. It’s time to stop trying to balance the budget on the backs of women and families. The richest Americans need to start paying their fair share of taxes.

Can you take five minutes to make a call? Calling is easy. Dial 1-888-744-9958 and listen to easy instructions and a sample script.

Your Senators and Representative need to hear from you! Tell them that you expect them to stand up for women and families — and end the Bush tax cuts for the richest two percent!

Sincerely,

Joan Entmacher Vice President, Family Economic Security National Women’s Law Center

P.S. Know someone with a phone? Please multiply the power of your action by forwarding this to friends, family and colleagues who can help generate some calls.

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Congress should end the tax cuts for the richest … AAUW

07/19/2012 Nativegrl77

Everyone Should Pay Their Fair Share!	Take Action!


In the next two weeks, the House and Senate will vote on extending the temporary “Bush-era” tax cuts. It’s time for everyone to pay their fair share – Congress should end the tax cuts for the richest 2 percent of Americans and close loopholes that allow large corporations to avoid paying taxes on their profits and ship jobs overseas. AAUW supports public budgets that balance individual rights and responsibility to the community. Americans applaud financial success but when wealthy people and corporations get tax breaks they don’t need and the country can’t afford, the middle class has to make up the difference – and that’s not right. To call Congress, simply click on the “Take Action” link in the upper right corner. Then follow the instructions on the page.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate considers S.3369,Disclose Act

07/17/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET July 17, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The time until 12:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the second 30 minutes.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
Additionally, the time from 2:15pm until 3:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or the designees.
At 3:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act, upon reconsideration.

did you know that our members of Congress will take a … State Work Period August 6 -September 7, 2012

By unanimous consent, the Senate passed H.R.205, HEARTH Act of 2012, Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Home ownership Act of 2011.

3:04pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3369, DISCLOSE Act, upon reconsideration; Not Invoked: 53-45

Senator Reid moved to proceed to Calendar #442, S.3364, the Bring Jobs Home Act, and filed cloture on the motion to proceed. Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote will occur at a time to be determined on Thursday

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act, upon reconsideration; Not Invoked: 53-45

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Indian Affairs Committee and passed H.R.205, the Helping Expedite and Advance Tribal Home ownership (HEARTH) Act of 2011.

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and adopted S.Res.483, commending efforts to promote and enhance public safety on the need for yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing bonding.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.3393, the Middle Class Tax Cut Act. (Reid)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 17, 2012.

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2:12:23 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

12:00:00 P.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

12:00:22 P.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable John Abney Culberson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:00:51 P.M.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

12:01:05 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 had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 16, 2012 at 2:12 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 2527, with an amendment.

12:01:58 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:04 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.

2:00:25 P.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

2:01:40 P.M.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:01:43 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2:02:13 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:10:48 P.M.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency and related measures dealing with the former Liberian regime of Charles Taylor are to continue in effect beyond July 22, 2012. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-124).

2:12:23 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

5:00:06 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.
5:01:31 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
5:01:50 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>Mr. Griffin (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 1959 — “To require a report on the designation of the Haqqani Network as a foreign terrorist organization and for other purposes.”
5:02:10 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:02:12 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1959.
5:09:53 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:09:57 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:10:57 P.M.	H.R. 6018	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6018 — “To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.”
5:11:16 P.M.	H.R. 6018	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:11:18 P.M.	H.R. 6018	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6018.
5:18:36 P.M.	H.R. 6018	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.
5:19:45 P.M.	S. 2165	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2165 — “To enhance strategic cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.”
5:20:12 P.M.	S. 2165	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:20:15 P.M.	S. 2165	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2165.
5:52:22 P.M.	S. 2165	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:52:29 P.M.	S. 2165	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:52:38 P.M.	S. 2009	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2009 — “To improve the administration of programs in the insular areas, and for other purposes.”
5:52:56 P.M.	S. 2009	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:52:59 P.M.	S. 2009	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2009.
6:02:33 P.M.	S. 2009	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.
6:02:46 P.M.		The House received a communication from Gary L. Ackerman, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Ackerman notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Queens and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
6:03:28 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 had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 17, 2012 at 12:53 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 205.
6:04:04 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:15 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.
6:30:38 P.M.	H.R. 6018	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6018 — “To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.”
6:55:22 P.M.	H.R. 6018	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 333 – 61 (Roll no. 469).
6:55:22 P.M.	H.R. 6018	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:12 P.M.	S. 2009	Considered as unfinished business. S. 2009 — “To improve the administration of programs in the insular areas, and for other purposes.”
7:05:28 P.M.	S. 2009	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 – 11 (Roll no. 470).
7:05:29 P.M.	S. 2009	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:25 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:09:04 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:39:27 P.M.		Mr. Tonko moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:39:31 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:39:42 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 18, 2012.

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must see Whitehouse Vids

07/16/2012 Nativegrl77

Champions of Change: Fight Against Youth Homelessness

The White House honors leaders who have made a significant difference in the way their communities combat homelessness among children and youth. July 12, 2012.More