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The wind and rain was, is  loud and heavy here in the 206 last night but nothing like what is going on in the mid-west and further south of our country.  All thoughts are on the people along the Gulf Coast, hopefully BP will hire and pay so all those who are losing money everyday the WELL is not capped as the coast remains a mess and threats of damage to shrimping, oyster beds, fish, canneries, restaurants,  sight-seeing tours and everything related is likely to suffer as well.  It’s only right to not only pay up but figure out what the potential loss for the gulf coast economy along with the  fishing industry and prepare to compensate a whole lot of people.

The people  on the Gulf Coast should not be treated as if they don’t know what the future looks like; no deal, no amount of money will  be able to undo what has happened to the area in the long term and after hearing an offer of $5,000 dollars if people don’t sue? uh can we all say class action.  While there are many other issues to stress out on most people are wondering and or thinking about … the attempted terrorist attack in Times Square, Wall Street reform, an Immigration and Climate Change Bill.

Other News …

**Conservative Latinos are rethinking their ties to the Republican Party in the wake of the GOP’s reaction to the new anti-immigrant Arizona law. Massey Villarreal, a past national chairman of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly, said, “It’s insulting to have Republican leaders across the country applauding this racist law. I’m sure this is going to hurt the Republican Party.” WSJ

**Seattle garbage/waste management workers voted 96% on the 5yr contract with yearly increases

**Obama administration officials told Newsweek that the Department of Homeland Security signaled to Arizona police that “it will most likely detain and deport only violent criminals” arrested because of the state’s new anti-immigration law. All others “will get a written notice requesting that they appear for a future hearing — warnings that some immigration officers call ‘run letters’ because recipients so rarely show up.”TP

**Whirlpool, who took about 19million in stimulus dollars; will now outsource jobs to Mexico

C-SPAN …

watch White House Briefing 5/3

At a national conference on intolerance, leaders from across the country gather to hear from key government leaders, policymakers and ambassadors on ways to confront violence stemming from anti-Semitism, incivility in America, the Iranian nuclear threat, and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The Anti-Defamation League hosts this Shana Amy Glass National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.

watch Conference: C-SPAN2 at 12:30pm ET

Governors Share Solutions to Improve Job Growth

A bipartisan panel of governors, including Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN), share the challenges states face in the economic downturn, such as creating jobs and reviving economic growth. He will discuss a recent study on Minnesota’s methods to foster conditions for job growth. Earlier today, Gov. Bill Richardson (D-NM) gave a preview of the annual summit, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Chamber Foundation

watch Panel Discussion: From Earlier

Sec. Clinton: U.S. Committed to Vision of Nuclear Free World

As part of the “irreversible, transparent and verifiable steps” to reduce its nuclear arms, Sec. of State Clinton announced that the U.S. will publicize the number of weapons in its nuclear arsenal. This is one of several actions by the Obama Administration to encourage world leaders to follow its nonproliferation agenda. Sec. Clinton also responded to Iranian Pres. Ahmadinejad’s remarks, saying that Iran has failed to meet its responsibility and is in noncompliance with U.N. safeguard obligations.

Iranian President Resists Non-Proliferation Pressure

In his first remarks in the United States since Pres. Obama began advancing his non-proliferation agenda, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will address a United Nations Non-Proliferation Treaty Conference this morning. Later today, Sec. of State Hillary Clinton also delivers remarks and will likely discuss stalled efforts to pass new sanctions against Iran, as well as international cooperation on nuclear arms control.

watch U.N. Conference: C-SPAN at 10:30am ET
read Reuters: Iran may not get warm welcome at U.N.
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Congress at Work …


The Senate Convenes: 2:00pm

Resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform.

Votes:
There will be no roll call votes on Monday, May 3.


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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 3, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

10:06 A.M. –
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on May 4, 2010.

10:05 A.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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on April 30, 2010 at 11:20 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 3714 and had agreed to S.Con.Res. 61, S.Con.Res. 62, and H.Con.Res. 264.

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Stand Up for Reform … May Day event


Reform Immigration FOR America

TAKE ACTION
Watch the video,

and then

stand up

for reform tomorrow!

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Tomorrow, tens of thousands of us are attending hundreds of events across America to celebrate the strength of our movement and march for progress on immigration reform. I just shot this video explaining why the marches and rallies happening tomorrow are so vital to this fight.

Watch the video.

If we don’t make our elected leaders act now, we’re going to see more raids, more discrimination, and more hatred – just look at what’s going on in Arizona for a chilling example of what could happen across America if we don’t act now. Tomorrow we’re going to show Congress that we won’t wait any longer for them to move on immigration reform.

Thank you,
Gabe Gonzalez
Reform Immigration FOR America
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Congress … well The Senate is in session Today


The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 on May 3, 2010

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The Senate Convenes: 9:30am and adjourned at 12:54pm ET


Resume S.3217, Wall Street Reform on May 3, 2010

The Senate spoke on (S3217) Restoring American Financial Stability Act 2010, Senator Webb offered an amendment A#3736 the occasion of  35th annv. the end of Vietnam War, the START Treaty  and no votes were taken

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Follow Friday News …&C-SPAN


While the sun comes up and the light of day starts to show just how bad this oil spill disaster is and  finally uncover what exactly happened. Hopefully, reality will sink in on how just one error that could have been prevented by simply making BP or companies like them put expensive  but high-tech emergency equipment in place to cap the well, avert or absorb spills before they start. The negative outcome and proof that the  rules and deregulation of financial and oil companies by the house of Bush … is evident.  Now, we see what happens when a big corporation tries to save money but does so much damage and in this case a big impact not only the environment but foul, fish industry and the entire economy on the gulf coast for decades.  It is great to have a President that is willing to change direction on issues when the facts and or evidence show that delays and or cancellation of offshore drilling is clear.  What happened should not be blamed on President Obama, this is clearly a human error and in this case BP;  they know it and need to take responsibility for the entire clean-up.

I have to say the first reports of the explosion and then word that everything was okay made me wonder …common sense tells you okay the well is underground; it could bleed out, up or both, which is what happened.  The big question is why didn’t they act before the oil started to leak.  This spill, is for me a warning to either change the way the clean-up process works or scrap any plans for further oil platforms or at least  get an emergency plan in place because it seems this error by BP happened because they had no plan B, C  maybe none at all… I’m no expert but equipment should have been available immediately that absorb oil… bumpers placed along the coast and shores before the leak actually spread … i saw nothing but boats watching , waiting for the leak to show … unacceptable

In other unacceptable news …  the Arizona law that will carry out legal racial profiling or  SB1070 and the fact that in 90days and or after the Arizona legislature finishes it’s business may become law as well as the stupid birther law.  Republicans have managed to alienate a whole lot of people and hopefully I’m not the only one who feels the up coming elections will show that … if not, it’s definitely something to work on.

The bright spot on immigration reform are the comments from Nancy Pelosi about leadership and appetite in response to The President; meaning she is willing and has the appetite to deal with immigration reform in 2010; as well as the move by Senator Harry Reid, who put together an immigration proposal that will include a National ID ?, a pathway to citizenship and beefed up Border Patrol … this is a beginning stayed tuned because some of it needs adjustments if you ask me.

last …

The continued effort by all these mistresses who, i guess truly believe they have not stolen someone’s husband or that they are not home wreckers is just beyond me.  Is it time to get legal on these women? and how nutty  were Miss Hunter’s comments; this O interview just shows in my opinion how delusional the “other woman is” … or what. When will they understand this is not your man; he is legally married to someone no matter how unhappy you think he is or how often he says it and just because you have a baby by the married man does not change a thing…you have no legal rights to him  –the other women, predator or ho and should have said NO because he is married –simple

http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Oprahs-Conversation-with-Rielle-Hunter

Other News …

The President has started interviewing Supreme Court candidates, having spoken to Sydney Thomas yesterday


**Leno is hosting the White House Correspondent Dinner Saturday night on MSNBC 9pm ET raising money for potential journalists

**Honda Motor Co. is recalling about 167,000 Acura TSX cars to fix power steering hoses that could deteriorate and cause a fire under the hood.AP

**The U.S. economy grew at 3.2 percent annual rate in the first quarter of this year, marking three straight quarters of growth. “Consumer spending growth has remained solid thanks to more hiring and better financial conditions,” said Aaron Smith, a senior economist at Moody’s Economy.com. TP

**The company Massey& owner of the mine where 29miners died has offered a settlement of 3million each to families; reports are that Massey is only offering money to those without counsel

**Senator Patty Murray& SenatorDorgan have started a move to get the fast track back on track in a meeting that occurred on Thursday money was the main problem but talks have begun …

**Gov Jan Brewer is calling immigrants terrorists and their coming into Arizona a terrorist attack ? omg

**Hawaii has voted to  same sex unions

**Seattle, A ruling on R71 may happen in June 2010

**The $8000 dollar credit for first time Home buyers ends today at midnight/Buyers must close by June 30 2010 –some offices are open until 10pm tonight

**Insurer Anthem has announced that they will withdraw the 39% rate hike

**Reports of another jobs bill coming up for consideration in Congress possibly in 3months

**The State of Washington will start the new 10 unpaid furlough days work during the year and the cigarette tax pack starts as well



C-SPAN …

watch Oil Spill Update

watch Navy Secretary: From Earlier

watch Pres. Obama on Oil Spill and 2010 Q1 GDP

watch Conference Discussion: From Earlier

watch State Dept. Briefing

watch VP Biden Remarks read WH Press Release on Projects

creating middle class Jobs, state of the U.S. Labor Market.  New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and National Economic Council Director Lawrence Summers join a discussion examining the national long-term trends in employment, earnings and job opportunities. The conference, hosted by The Hamilton Project and the Center for American Progress, also includes morning panels with academics and policymakers who explain how the competitive global economy is linked to the challenge of creating high-paying U.S. jobs.

Navy Secretary Outlines Plan to Allow Women on Submarines.  One day after the ban prohibiting women from serving aboard submarines expired without formal objection from Congress, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus is expected to outline the shift in remarks to the National Press Club today. He is also expected to discuss other future obstacles facing the Navy. Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced the intended submarine policy reversal in a letter to Congressional leaders in February.

watch LIVE from the NPC: c-span.org at 1pm ET
visit Reuters: Women to start serving on submarines

Debate Continues on Financial Regulation Overhaul Measure.  After three days of blocked attempts to debate Sen. Chris Dodd’s (D-CT) financial reform bill, Senate Republicans agreed to allow the bill to move ahead for a formal debate yesterday. Today, members will continue with general speeches and are set to submit their amendments on the bill, which will likely be voted on next week.