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The Senate Convenes at 2pmET July 11, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the final half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1323, a bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit.
The filing deadline for all first degree amendments to S.1323 is at 12:00pm on Tuesday, July 12^th.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
As a reminder to all Senators, Senator Reid filed cloture on S.1323 and on the motion to proceed to H.R.2055, the MilCon Appropriations bill; the Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs and related agencies Appropriations bill . Unless an agreement is reached, there will be up to 2 roll call votes Wednesday morning.
There will be no further roll call votes during today’s session of the Senate.
Adopted S.Res.231, designating September 2011 as National Child Awareness Month.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 11, 2011

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 11, 2011

H.R. 2354:: making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

7:55 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

7:54 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Miller (NC) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Miller (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:48 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Miller (NC) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Miller (NC).

An amendment to increase funds for energy efficiency and renewable energy by $24,018,000) by reducing funds for fossil energy research and development.

7:47 P.M. – On agreeing to the Harris amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

7:35 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Harris amendment No. 4 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Harris.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce nuclear energy allocation by $6,000,000 and increase the spending reduction account by the same amount.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:27 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Connolly (VA).

An amendment to increase allocations for energy and efficiency and renewable energy by $46,000,000.

7:26 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lamborn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lamborn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:17 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lamborn amendment No. 5 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Lamborn.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to strike language related to the allocation of funds relating to weatherization assistance funds.

7:11 P.M. – On agreeing to the McClintock amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 538).

7:07 P.M. – On agreeing to the Woodall amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll No. 537).

7:04 P.M. – On agreeing to the Scalise amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll No. 536).

7:00 P.M. – On agreeing to the Graves (MO) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll No. 535).

6:56 P.M. – On agreeing to the Tierney amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 534).

6:31 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

6:30 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 11.

6:18 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

H.R. 2417:: to repeal certain amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to lighting energy efficiency, and for other purposes

6:17 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.

5:31 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2417.Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:30 P.M. – Mr. Barton (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

5:26 P.M. – The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

H.R. 2354:: making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

5:25 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2354as unfinished business.On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:15 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Markey amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Markey.

An amendment to increase the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account by $100 million and reduce the Nuclear Energy account by $50 million and the Fossil Energy Research and Development account by $50 million.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:57 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. McClintock.

An amendment to reduce various accounts by $3,250,437,000 and transfer the savings to the spending reduction account.

4:56 P.M. – On agreeing to the Kaptur amendment Failed by voice vote.

4:52 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kaptur amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Ms. Kaptur.

An amendment to increase the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account by 10 million and reduce the Departmental Adminstration account by 10 million.

By unanimous consent, the Kaptur amendment was withdrawn.

4:45 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kaptur amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Ms. Kaptur.

An amendment to increase the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account by 10 million and reduce the Departmental Adminstration account by 10 million.

4:36 P.M. – Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the McIntyre amendment Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

4:31 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McIntyre amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Mr. McIntyre.

An amendment to add a new section at the end of the General Provisions, Corps of Engineers-Civil account by amending section 156 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976.

4:30 P.M. – Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Terry amendment Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

4:24 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Terry amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Mr. Terry.

An amendment to insert a new section at the end of title I stating that not later than 1 year after the date enactment of this Act, the Army Corps of Engineers shall conduct and publish the results of a study regarding the reasons and contributing factors that led to the abnormal flooding of the Missouri River during the spring and summer of 2011, with specific focus on whether the water management activities of the Corps, conducted for any purpose other than flood prevention and control, contributed to the 2011 flooding and in what ways.

4:23 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:56 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran (VA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:55 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Moran.

An amendment to strike section 109 of the bill, which prohibits the use of funds to be used by the Army Corps of Engineers to adopt or enforce a change or supplement to the rule or guidance documents pertaining to the definition of waters under the jurisdiction of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

3:47 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2354.

3:46 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:40 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Sessions.

An amendment to strike section 102 of the bill, which prohibits the use of funds to be used to implement any competitive sourcing actions under OMB Circular A-76 or High Performing Organizations for the Army Corps of Engineers.

3:37 P.M. – Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Courtney amendment Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Courtney amendment sought to propose a net increase in the budget authority of the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

3:29 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Courtney amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Mr. Courtney.

An amendment to appropriate $808 million to the Army Corps of Engineers, Operation and Maintenance account, which shall be derived from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.

3:28 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Woodall amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Woodall demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:15 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Woodall amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Woodall.

An amendment to reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance account by $4,900,000 and increase the Spending Reduction account by the same amount.

3:14 P.M. – Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Bishop (NY) amendment Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Bishop (NY) amendment sought to increase the level of outlays in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

3:05 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Mr. Bishop (NY).

An amendment to increase the Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance account by 33,535,000 to improve and restore water infrastructure and reduce the Fossil Energy Research and Development account under the Department of Energy.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Scalise amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scalise demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:55 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.Amendment offered by Mr. Scalise.

An amendment to increase the Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance account by $6,360,000 for efficient cargo transportation by improving dredging and navigation of waterways, and reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Administration Expenses acount by the same amount.

2:53 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Graves (MO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Graves (MO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:48 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Graves (MO) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Graves (MO).

An amendment to reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Construction account by $1,750,000 and increase the Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance account by $1,000,000.

2:43 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2354.By unanimous consent, the Rivera amendment was withdrawn.

2:38 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rivera amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Rivera.

An amendment to increase the Army Corps of Engineers Construction account by $32,724,000 for everglades restoration and reduce the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account under the Department of Energy by the same amount.

2:37 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tierney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tierney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:32 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tierney amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.Amendment offered by Mr. Tierney.

An amendment to increase funds for the Army Corps of Engineers, Construction and Operation accounts and reduce funds for the Nuclear Energy account under the Department of Energy.

By unanimous consent, the Turner amendment was withdrawn.

2:27 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Turner amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Turner.

An amendment to reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Construction, Operation and Maintenance accounts by $241,713,000 and increase the National Nuclear Security Administration account by the same amount.

2:25 P.M. – Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Tierney amendment Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Tierney amendment sought to increase the level of outlays in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:19 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tierney amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Mr. Tierney.

An amendment to increase funds for the Army Corps of Engineers, Construction and Operation accounts and reduce funds for the Nuclear Energy account under the Department of Energy.

2:18 P.M. – By unanimous consent, the King (IA) amendment was withdrawn.

2:12 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. King (IA).

An amendment to provide a transfer of $1 million to the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a study of the Missouri River flooding.

2:10 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

2:09 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

2:02 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:01 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Visclosky 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. Patrick J. Conroy.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 11.

12:07 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

12:00 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.The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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a message from … Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America

07/08/2011 Nativegrl77

Exactly five weeks from today, Wisconsin voters will finally have a chance to stop Scott Walker and the Republican war on working families dead in its tracks.

All six Republican Senators are up for recall and we must replace at least three of them with progressive Democrats to flip control of the Wisconsin Senate.

We can win, but it’s up to each of us to make it happen. Will you sign up to make phone calls from your home this week to voters in Wisconsin?

Yes, I can call this week!

Making calls is easy. All you need is a phone and your computer.

Your shift starts with a short campaign conference call to make sure you have the most up-to-date news happening on the ground. And, of course, any questions you have get answered. Then it’s on to making calls.

Working together, we will win these elections and get out the vote — can you help by signing up for a two-hour phone shift?

Yes, sign me up to make calls this week!
Sorry, I can’t call right now but I’ll contribute $5 fund the campaign to win.

Thank you for working to win in Wisconsin.

– Charles

Charles Chamberlain, Political Director
Democracy for America

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TGIF &some News

07/08/2011 Nativegrl77

We are all waiting, watching, listening, and judging not only the behavior of President Obama but comparing and contrasting it to the current rhetoric and behavior coming from the Republican Party. It is obvious for me that Republicans put Party and Profit before the People; folks like Senator John McCain, who called himself a maverick throughout the 2008 campaign turned out to be a big flip flopper. I am not sure which Republican came out first but the flip flopping of Republicans definitely caused their own constituents to blink then rise up at most of the town hall meetings in disbelief. I have to say it took way too long for the truth to come out but a certain amount of buyer’s remorse has set in- Finally. Now, mostly in Republican controlled states American workers have had to fight back against the lie that is the Republican Political Party. Who knew that a Grover Norquist maybe some other outsiders have such a power over the people we call public servants, and their votes. I have to say any candidate willing to sign off on a document that would only serve or give an advantage to their Political Party and not be good for “We the People” sounds like a candidate unworthy of being in public service. The 2012 election season is one that will affect all our lives in that this President could continue the move toward the 21^st Century, nominate, and confirm another left leaning justice maybe two which could counter anything like Citizens United. It cannot be lost on anyone that it is even more important now that those of us on the left make sure our neighbors know what is at stake as the Republicans continue to pull Americans back to the days when the privilege were in control the middle class barely living while the poor live on the street. We must all take responsibility for making sure the truth about healthcare reform, climate change, immigration reform and what positive things equality can do for All Americans not some or a selected few. Instead, we are now facing a default on our debt because of the Political Party of No who feels not cooperating with the Democratic members of Congress or the Obama Admin and get them a win in 2012. I think stripping away worker rights, trying to ban abortion, strip Veteran funding, union rights, programs that will help the elderly and the poor should be enough to prove who is incapable of governing based on that agenda alone . The Republican Party and its leaders have managed to fool the public and side step their responsibilities while tossing double speak with a substantial amount of the vitriol. Americans have seen members of Congress and some of our Supreme Court Justices engage in what seems like a lot of negative activism, overt discrimination, exclusion, and lack of compassion over the last two years. I have been saying, It’s the Republicans Stupid and all you have to do to believe that is to get the facts … get informed and while Republicans managed to trick their constituents into believing they are the ones who will save them just look at states like WI,FL,IA,OH,TX,ME,TN, ID,NH,NC, and lean left in 2012

It is clear, at least for me that the right person is in the office of President. But it’s just my rant

Other News …

Atlantis roars into space on final shuttle mission

US jobs stall, setting back recovery hopes

Sudan officially recognizes South Sudan

Violence erupts in Karachi, Pakistan; at least 80 dead

Oakland Athletics (39-50) at Texas Rangers (48-41), 8:05 p.m.

Taxes and Billionaires

CSPAN …

Space Shuttle Launches for the Final Time

Atlantis heads into orbit for 12 day mission

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Lawmakers Examine Social Security Cuts

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Debt Talks Continue

Debt ceiling deal still uncertain

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Egypt protests: Speedier trials, reforms demanded in protests across Egypt – latimes.com

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Sign the petition to congressional Democrats asking them to stop a terrible debt deal

07/08/2011 Nativegrl77

BREAKING: Reports say the president just offered to cut Social Security benefits, if Republicans agree not to let the U.S. default on its debts.¹

It’s his offering to the out-of-control Republicans, who are threatening to crash the economy in order to ram through savage cuts to crucial government programs.

It’s sickening to think that millions of seniors would have to sacrifice in order to appease Republican hostage-takers. Especially because every poll shows overwhelming majority of Americans support raising taxes on the rich and protecting Social Security and Medicare.²

But there’s still time to stop this “bargain” in its tracks. Whatever deal the president offers Republicans will need Democratic votes to pass Congress. So we need Democrats in Congress to stand strong and oppose any benefit cuts to Social Security and Medicare.

Can you sign our emergency petition to Democrats in Congress and tell them to stand up and tell the President they will not vote for Social Security and Medicare benefits cuts? Add your name here.

President Obama is making a huge mistake that will cost our country dearly.

This is one of those moments where we either stand up and demand that the Democrats in Congress show a real spine. Or we sit back and watch the Republicans destroy decades’ worth of progress.

Will you help send a message demanding that Democrats draw a clear line in the sand: no cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits?

Click here to add your name: http://pol.moveon.org/bad_debt_deal/?id=28665-17809870-IiKa5ex&t=4

Thanks for all you do.

–Daniel, Wes, Elena, Julia, and the rest of the team

Source:

1. “In Debt Talks, Obama Offers Social Security Cuts,” The Washington Post, July 6, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=210871&id=28665-17809870-IiKa5ex&t=5

2. “Poll: To Reduce Deficit, Most Americans say Tax the Rich More,” CBS News, January 3, 2011
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20027036-503544.html

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Paul Ryan gets our message ! boldprogressives.org

07/06/2011 Nativegrl77

We made Rep. Paul Ryan feel big pressure this week in Wisconsin.

Along with his challenger, Rob Zerban, we delivered 65,000 signatures to Ryan’s local office — opposing his plan to end Medicare.

Local and national media covered our activism! The local newspaper headline blared, “Zerban presents petition on Medicare to Ryan’s office.”

Many candidates and political committees promise to do stuff in the future. We’re committed to doing effective work now.

We work with leaders in Congress and on the campaign trail who are committed to being bold progressives and partnering with the grassroots to move the ball forward on issues we care about.

That’s why we partnered with Sen. Al Franken to re-ignite public pressure for Elizabeth Warren — and partnered with other bold leaders on the public option and Wall Street reform.

Now, we’re showing how candidates can use their campaigns to pressure Republicans back home on Medicare — in a way that impacts the current debate.

Watch video from this week’s event. Then, add your name to Rob’s letter so he can keep doing events holding Paul Ryan accountable.

Thanks for being a bold progressive.

— Adam Green, Stephanie Taylor, Jeremy Feigenbaum, Neil Sroka, and the PCCC team