- H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Financial Services on July 29, 2010
http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=11883
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Lindi, Kassidy, Ashley, Jay and Matt
Let’s face it; this election is going to be close.
It’s more important than ever that we defend our progressive leaders already in Congress and continue to lead the charge to pick up open seats and challenge vulnerable Republicans.
DFA has already raised over $500,000 for progressives candidates, made over 50,000 calls to voters in targeted districts, and delivered thousands of boots-on-the-ground volunteer hours focused on working to win.
Now, we’re stepping it up another notch.
Meet Lindi, Kassidy, Ashley, Jay, and Matt — our first five trained Dean Corps staffers already on the ground on some of the tightest, most important races across the country. They’re training and recruiting volunteers, organizing events and phonebanks, and contacting voters and making a difference for DFA endorsed candidates up and down the ballot everywhere they go. But they can’t succeed without our support.
Contribute $10 right now to fuel our aggressive campaign to win
It’s coming down to the line. The November election is only 40 days away and, in some states, early voting has already started. Polls show many progressive Democrats barely ahead, in the margin of error, or worse… behind by double digits… even against racist Tea Party Republicans that shouldn’t even have a chance.
Matt Winner is working to deliver victory for Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy and progressive Democrats across Ohio.
Kassidy Johnson is mobilizing voters for Democrats in Rep. Tom Perriello’s district in Virginia.
In Iowa, Lindi Conover is focused on taking down Republican Chuck Grassley and electing Roxanne Conlin to shake up the U.S. Senate.
Ashley Green‘s in Pennsylvania helping Democrats and Manan Trivedi win a Republican-held seat that Obama won in 2008.
And Jay Matthew is on the ground working for Bill White for Governor to make sure Democrats finally turn Texas blue just in time for redistricting in 2011.
It’s up to us to make sure progressives win in November. All of them. Alan Grayson, Raul Grijalva, Barbara Boxer, Elaine Marshall. All of them. Working together, we can win these races, but we can’t hold anything back.
Make sure progressives win in 2010 — Contribute $5 right now to fuel the campaign
The first five Dean Corps staffers are already on the ground making a difference in these campaigns. It’s up to us to back them up.
I know I can count on you. Thank you for everything you do.
-Charles
Charles Chamberlain, Political Director
Democracy for America 
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it’s Friday in Congress -the Senate …the House is back on 9/28
The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET September 24, 2010
Morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.
There will be no roll call votes during Friday’s session.
Unanimous Consent:
S.Res.644, a resolution designating the week beginning October 10, 2010 as “National Wildlife Refuge Week.”
S.3839, a bill to provide an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (extends through January 31, 2011)
S.3196, the Pre-election Presidential Transition Act (with Kaufman-Voinovich substitute amendment)
H.R.6190, FAA Extension Act (extends to December 31, 2010)
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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:30amET September 28, 2010
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Russ Feingold down by 6
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Red alert: The latest polls show that Senator Russ Feingold could lose in November. They all him have him down by at least 6 points against a tea party Republican who actually thinks climate change is caused by sunspots.1
There’s no better, more principled Democrat in Washington than Sen. Feingold: The only senator to vote against the PATRIOT Act. A steadfast opponent of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. And a passionate crusader against corporate influence in politics.
But since those very corporate interests have already spent $650,000 trying to defeat him, he’s now facing the fight of his political life.2 Because keeping Sen. Feingold’s voice in the Senate is so important, this race has become our top national priority.
We need to invest additional resources in Wisconsin immediately, which means raising at least $375,000 today. That’ll take at least 102 donations from folks in Seattle. Can you chip in $5? Just click here:
https://pol.moveon.org/donate/feingold.html?bg_id=hpc5&id=23613-17809870-XHvkOGx&t=3
With enough resources, we can recruit more volunteers to help Feingold’s campaign get out the vote, run an additional wave of ads in Wisconsin, and double our efforts to expose the corporate money behind the right-wing attacks on him.
We’re ready to expand on the key pieces of our campaign:
- We’re firing up the recruitment engine we used to turn out hundreds of thousands of volunteers for the Obama campaign in 2008. In the next six weeks, we’re planning to make 500,000 calls nationwide to build a grassroots army and get out the vote.
- Our team of expert field organizers and specially trained volunteer leaders are working around the clock to expose the corporate money backing Feingold’s opponent, as well as Republicans in other states.
- And every time the right wing tries to smear Feingold and other Democrats who voted for the health care bill, we’re pushing back with hard-hitting ads and grassroots media campaigns.
Sen. Feingold can absolutely come back and win. Even the pollster who found Feingold down by 11 points predicts it’ll be a dead heat if voter turnout matches 2008 levels—and adds, “Right now these races look very difficult but if Democrats wake up between now and November they have the potential to become toss ups.”3
In a moment like this, with polls so close and just weeks to go before the election, the “ground game” is what’ll tip the balance—and that’s something MoveOn members excel at.
We’ll be able to expand our grassroots organizing and ad campaigns if at least 102 people from Seattle donate today. Can you chip in $5?
https://pol.moveon.org/donate/feingold.html?bg_id=hpc5&id=23613-17809870-XHvkOGx&t=4
Thanks for all you do.
–Michael, Joan, Anna, Jeff, and the rest of the team
Sources:
1. “2010 Wisconsin Senate General Election: Ron Johnson (R) vs Sen. Russ Feingold (D),” Pollster.com, Accessed September 23, 2010
http://www.pollster.com/polls/wi/10-wi-gov-ge-jvf.php
“Sunspots are behind climate change, Johnson says,” Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, August 16, 2010
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/100814454.html
2. “Campaign Cash: Who’s spending where in 2010, Wisconsin Senate race,” The Washington Post, Accessed September 23, 2010
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=90359&id=23613-17809870-XHvkOGx&t=5
3. “PPP Poll: Feingold, Barrett Trailing in Wisconsin,” Talking Points Memo, September 21, 2010
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=90675&id=23613-17809870-XHvkOGx&t=6
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This is health reform
After a century of struggle and a year of debate, health insurance reform became law six months ago today — and this week, key provisions of the Affordable Care Act take effect.
This is possible only because you — and millions of Organizing for America supporters and volunteers — stood up and said, enough. Even when the fight seemed all but lost, we continued to organize, call Congress, knock on doors, and do everything we could to keep reform alive.
But behind these historic changes are real people and real families. Their stories are important reminders that health reform couldn’t wait — and we can’t give up on moving this country forward. Too much is at stake.
Meet Patrick, Kay, and Kristin:
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Patrick is a single dad in Rockport, Maine. When he lost his job as a boat builder, he lost his health coverage, and paid out of pocket when his 14-year-old daughter required surgery for scoliosis. Pat has since found a new job, and because insurance companies can no longer deny coverage to children on the basis of pre-existing conditions, his daughter Katie is now insured. “If it wasn’t for proper medical insurance, we never would have had the doctors she had. I feel like President Obama did it just for us.” Now, Pat can take Katie to the doctor without worrying about falling deeper into debt. “It’s about time someone, anyone, stood up for the things that mattered.” | ||
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Kay is a small business owner in Evansville, Indiana. Every year she sees premiums soar and searches for more affordable options. “Even with us paying half the premiums, we have employees who cannot afford the health insurance and go without. They feel like they are constantly living on the edge — hoping that neither they nor their children will face an illness or injury that will bankrupt them.” The small business tax credit in the Affordable Care Act will help Kay continue to ensure her employees can get the coverage they need. | ||
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Kristin is a recent grad living in Scottsdale, Arizona. Last year, she was told that the cost of staying on her parents’ plan after graduating would skyrocket to $500 a month. “Staying on my mother’s plan would have been a great option now! But that was in the spring of last year, before any health reform had passed.” Now, young people like Kristin will be able to remain on their parents’ insurance at the same rate until finding work or turning 26 — eliminating what can be a costly gap in coverage. |
Today, we also celebrate an end to some of the worst insurance company abuses, like rescinding coverage when someone needs it most. Those previously considered uninsurable because of a pre-existing condition — 400,000 Americans — now have access to insurance through the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan. And all new health plans must now provide free preventive care, like mammograms, colonoscopies, immunizations, and pre-natal care.
Millions will see expanded benefits — and more control over the care they receive.
This is real change. And there are stories like these all over America. Check out a few more — including a video of one woman’s surprise call from the President — at the White House‘s site:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/healthreform
Thanks for all you do,
Mitch
Mitch Stewart
Director
Organizing for America
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