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Nancy Duff Campbell and Marcia Greenberger
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In yesterday’s election, we saw voters were with us on the issues. Here are a few bright spots: Four states and two cities voted to raise the minimum wage. Two out of three states voted down restrictions on reproductive rights. One state and three cities guaranteed paid sick days to their workers. And extreme candidates moderated their messages to appear to support women’s issues.
Now it’s up to us to hold them to their campaign promises.
You may feel down — but we’re not out. Not by a long shot. Pledge to stand with us.
The women’s vote continues to be a critical factor in elections — and politicians need to make sure they don’t turn their back on policies that help women. But we also know that we’ll need to roll up our sleeves, stand by our agenda, and use every tool we can to make advances for women and their families.
This is not the time to back down. Now is the time to fight even harder, stand even stronger and never let up for a minute.
Sincerely,
Nancy Duff Campbell and Marcia Greenberger
Co-Presidents
National Women’s Law Center
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Protect federal and military retiree pensions …
In this tough economy, there are always businesses looking to take advantage of people. Sadly, a new underhanded business practice is targeting the pensions of federal and military retirees.
In the same spirit as payday and car title loans that victimize the poor, “pension advance” schemes provide instant cash at a terrible cost.
Veterans and federal employees are encouraged to sign away pensions earned over decades for a high interest loan laden with hidden fees obscured by complex fine print.
Our veterans and public servants deserve better.
Campaign for America’s Future manager@ourfuture.org
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Karen Corby via Change.org
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My son, Paul, will die without a heart transplant. But the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania refuses to put him on the transplant list — because he’s autistic. Paul is only 23, and he’s amazing. He was diagnosed with a deadly heart condition four years ago, but he battles through it with a smile. He’s smart and creative — we just self-published a story he wrote, and he’s working on a sequel. He loves his nephews. And the whole family loves him. I don’t know how to tell my son that his doctors refuse to give him the operation that could save his life. I promised Paul that I would fight for him with every breath, no matter what it takes. But I’m afraid my voice alone isn’t enough. I started a petition on Change.org asking the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania to put my son on the transplant list — will you sign? Paul’s doctor says one of the reasons he doesn’t qualify for a transplant is that he can’t name all the medications he’s on. This is ridiculous, because Paul takes 19 medications. My son has faced discrimination because of his autism all his life, but this time, that discrimination could kill him. I was devastated when I found out the hospital wouldn’t help Paul — it was the worst moment any mother could imagine. But then I read about another mom who got her mentally disabled daughter on the list for a life-saving kidney transplant after more than 50,000 people signed her petition on Change.org. That’s what inspired me to start my petition for Paul. I know that if enough people sign my petition, the hospital will give my son a chance to survive. Thank you, Karen Corby |
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CONGRESS: the Republican led House – the Senate considersS.3240,Farm bill -SNAP
the Senate Convenes: 9:30amET June 13, 2012
Senate Rejects Effort To Cut Food Stamp Program
- Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
- Following any Leader remarks, the next hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
- At a time to be determined on Wednesday, Senators should expect 2 roll call votes in relation to the following amendments which are pending to S.3240, the Farm bill. Senators should expect the votes to be motions to table each of the amendments.
- Reid amendment #2393, which is text of Shaheen amendment #2160 (Sugar) to the Reid amendment #2392 and
- Reid amendment #2392, which is text of Paul amendment #2182 (SNAP).
- Senators will be notified when the votes are scheduled. We continue to work on a larger agreement for amendments to the Farm bill and will notify Senators if an agreement is reached.
Senators should expect 2 roll call votes shortly (at approximately 12:00pm) on the following, in the following order:
- Reid motion to table the Reid amendment #2393, which is text of Shaheen amendment #2160 (Sugar) to the Reid amendment #2392 and
- Reid motion to table the Reid amendment #2392, which is text of Paul amendment #2182 (SNAP).
12:02pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Reid motion to table Reid amendment #2393, which is text of Shaheen amendment #2160 (Sugar); Tabled: 50-46
12:35pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Reid motion to table Reid amendment #2392 (SNAP); Tabled: 65-33
The following amendments and motion are pending to S.3240, the Farm bill:
- Stabenow-Roberts amendment #2389 (managers’ amendment)
- Reid 2nd degree amendment #2390 to amendment #2389 (date change)
- Reid motion to recommit the bill with amendment #2391
- Reid amendment # 2406 which is the text of Coburn amendment #2353 (to eliminate certain working lands conservation programs);
- Reid amendment 2407 which is the text of DeMint amendment #2285 (convert all mandatory spending to discretionary spending)
The following amendment have been considered to S.3240, the Farm bill:
- Reid 2nd degree amendment #2393 to amendment #2392 (the text of the Shaheen amendment #2160 – sugar); tabled: 50-46
- Reid amendment #2392 (the text of the Paul amendment #2182 SNAP); tabled: 65-33
Senator Reid asked unanimous consent to consider the next 4 amendments to the Farm bill. Senator Coburn objected. The request can be found below. Senator Reid then offered the following amendments:
Reid amendment # 2406 which is the text of Coburn amendment #2353 (to eliminate certain working lands conservation programs); and
Reid amendment 2407 which is the text of DeMint amendment #2285 (convert all mandatory spending to discretionary spending)
Reid’s UC request that Senator Coburn objected to:
Leader: I ask unanimous consent that the pending motion to recommit be withdrawn; that amendment #2390 be withdrawn; that the Stabenow-Roberts amendment #2389 be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be considered original text for the purposes of further amendment; that the following four amendments be the first amendments in order to the bill with no other first degree amendments in order until these amendments are disposed of:
– Coburn #2353;
– Hagan #2366;
– DeMint #2285; and
That there be up to 60 minutes of debate equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, on each of the amendments; that upon the use or yielding back of time on all four amendments, the Senate proceed to votes in relation to the amendments in the order listed; that there be no amendments or motions in order to the amendments prior to the votes other than motions to waive points of order and motions to table; that upon disposition of these amendments, the Majority Leader be recognized.
Senator Coburn objected.
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The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 15, 2012.
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