Tag Archives: gay

~ politics petitions pollution and pop culture

SenateDemocrats’s Channel …youtube


Today Senate Democrats voted for passage of a bill that will prevent thousands of teachers from being laid off and provides Medicaid funding to states. “I think what this bill is a reminder of even when we’re going through these incredibly trying times, that it’s our obligation as a generation to make sure that we provide more opportunity, not less to our kids and grandkids,” said Sen. Michael Bennet.

Senate Republicans are pushing a job-killing agenda that includes opposition to tax cuts for small businesses, opposition to clean energy jobs, and protection for tax loopholes exploited by multinational corporations. More info and vote details at: http://democrats.senate.gov/gopjobkilling/

At a press conference in the U.S. Capitol today, Senate Democrats discussed the next steps for a clean energy bill. Republicans are blocking 700,000 clean energy jobs, but they’re protecting tax breaks for CEOs who ship American jobs overseas. “It’s a terrible disappointment,”said Reid. “But everyone should understand we are not giving up on energy.”

~ politics petitions pollution and pop culture

So what happens now on Climate Change?


Center for American Progress Logo

You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts.

The Senate has abandoned the climate change bill. Want to know what this means about the future of climate and energy issues?

You’re not alone.

Watch the Video

Thankfully, there’s a way to get answers on the tough questions. Center for American Progress experts are at your service.

Daniel J. Weiss, an expert on energy and climate policy, is taking questions through Facebook on the oil disaster response bill and other climate and energy issues.

To ask Dan a question, just go to CAP’s Facebook page and click the “Like” button at the top. Then post your question on our wall. Your question might be chosen for Dan’s next “Ask the Expert” video.

Make sure to get your questions in now ― the deadline is this Thursday. Next week, we’ll post the new video with Dan’s answers on Facebook.

And keep an eye on CAP’s Facebook page to see when our next “Ask the Expert” video is coming up so you can get your questions in!

~ politics petitions pollution and pop culture

Humanitarian Alert: Pakistan floods displace thousands


CARE - Emergency Alert: Pakistan Floods -- Donate now

Please help provide relief and recovery support when disaster devastates the world's poorest families -- Donate now

Facebook Twitter Tell a Freind
Click to share news about the Pakistan emergency

You’ve probably heard that torrential monsoon rains in Pakistan have taken the lives of more than 1,500 people and left a million more without homes, food or safe drinking water. CARE is deeply concerned about this natural disaster.

Rescuing thousands of survivors is an immediate priority. Massive floodwaters engulfed whole towns, swept away bridges and roads, and damaged thousands of homes, making it extremely challenging to reach those stranded by the high waters.

CARE immediately responded by sending emergency supplies of tents, mosquito nets, family hygiene kits and kitchen sets to affected regions. We’re also partnering with mobile health clinics to provide health services to survivors injured during the flooding and address growing concerns of an outbreak of waterborne diseases.

When disaster strikes, CARE is poised to provide immediate relief to survivors, and it’s only possible because of the generosity of people like you. Can you give to CARE today and help us continue offering support to survivors of catastrophes like this recent one?

Our work doesn’t stop once the immediate danger has passed. The key to tackling poverty is to address its root causes — like hunger, poor infrastructure and low quality health care — over the long term. We’ve already begun developing a livelihood recovery plan for Pakistan, as we did for Haiti when a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck.

To sustain our efforts in Pakistan, Haiti and other poor countries in the world affected by disasters, we need your help. Please make a gift today to help now and to be prepared for when the next disaster hits.

Your support will also help CARE find lasting solutions to empower poor families to overcome disaster and poverty. Here are a few examples of what your gift can help CARE make possible:

  • Help poor families send their children to school
  • Improve access to health care for expecting and new mothers so they can help their kids grow up strong
  • Expand access to resources so that women can start their own businesses and earn a living

Don’t delay in making a gift so CARE can help those who are vulnerable. I appreciate your dedication to empowering some of the world’s poorest families and helping to create a hopeful future for all.

Sincerely,

Helene D. Gayle, MD, MPH
President and CEO, CARE
~ politics petitions pollution and pop culture

livecheap.com …Today’s Best of the Web


//

Written by livecheap staff

Here’s Today’s best articles on the web:

  • Greenspan Warns of Double Dip Recession
  • Shoe String Travel
  • Corruption at Cheap Eats
  • I’m a Cheapskate – Out and Proud

Greenspan Warns of Double Dip Recession

“At the moment there is no sign of that because the financial system

is broke and you cannot have inflation if the financial system is not working.” Have you ever heard Greenspan say anything more absurd? Tell that to Germans circa 1930 or to Zimbabweans today.

Editor’s Response: Yup, Greenspan has been off the mark before.  Here’s his famous 2004 quote: Indeed, recent research within the Federal Reserve suggests that many homeowners might have saved tens of thousands of dollars had they held adjustable-rate mortgages rather than fixed-rate mortgages during the past decade…. American consumers might benefit if lenders provided greater mortgage product alternatives to the traditional fixed-rate mortgage.

Shoe String Travel

This is right up our alley. Going places everybody can afford.

Corruption at Cheap Eats?

Tell us it ain’t so.

I’m a Cheapskate – Out and Proud

This is a nice little interview with Jeff Yeager the author of “The Cheapskate Next Door”


Like this Best of Web? Get it delivered to you each day along with our feature article and a Cheap Tip a Day.

~ politics petitions pollution and pop culture

Americans V Republicans?


Prior to a vote on the small business jobs bill, Senator Olympia Snowe, who eventually voted no, described her frustration with the countless delays this legislation has encountered, by her Republican colleagues nonetheless…. (more info)

Senate Democrats today discussed The Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Spill Accountability Act that was introduced earlier this week. Democrats are trying to pass this legislation to create jobs, lower consumers’ energy costs, protect the environment, and hold BP accountable for the Gulf Coast oil spill. Senate Republicans want taxpayers to foot the bill for BP’s disaster and let BP use endless legal battles to run out the clock on those whose livelihoods they destroyed. The Republican plan also does nothing to create jobs or reduce our nation’s dependence on oil. … (more info)

Senator Jeff Sessions today attempted to claim that President Obama’s judicial nominees have moved at a considerably faster pace than President George W. Bush’s did. False.

Senator Sessions skewed the math to his advantage. Take a look at the video for the real facts. … (more info)