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Taking on the Patent Trolls


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DAILY SNAPSHOT Tuesday, June 4, 2013
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Taking on the Patent TrollsOur patent system is meant to encourage innovation and invention. But in recent years, companies called “patent trolls” have used abusive patent litigation designed to threaten innovators in order to extract settlements based on questionable claims.

It costs the economy billions of dollars and undermines American innovation, and today President Obama issued five executive actions and seven legislative recommendations designed to protect innovators from unnecessary litigation and improve the quality patents in our system.

Learn how the Administration is taking on patent trolls to protect American innovation.

Learn how the Administration is taking on patent trolls to protect American innovation.

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You'll Never Guess What 30,000 MoveOn Members Did After Hurricane Katrina

You’ll Never Guess What 30,000 MoveOn Members Did After Hurricane Katrina

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President Obama Visited Chicago And He Got This Surprise

You'll Never Believe Who Is The Lowest Low Wage Job Creator In America

You’ll Never Believe Who Is The Lowest Low Wage Job Creator In America

the Senate considers S.744,Immigration Reform & S.954,Farm bill :::::: Congress :::::: the House is out until 6/10


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  • The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Friday, June 7, 2013.
  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to S.744, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. The time until 1:30pm will be for debate on the motion to proceed with Senator Sessions, or his designee, controlling three hours and the Majority Leader, or his designee, controlling the remaining time.
  • There will be no roll call votes on Friday.
  • The next roll call vote will be at 5:30pm on Monday, June 10th on passage of S.954, the Farm bill.
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  • No ROLL CALL VOTESLEGISLATIVE ITEMS

    Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.126, the Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act. (Republican request)

    Began the Rule 14 process of S.1121, the 4th Amendment Restoration Act. (Paul)

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Last Floor Action: 6/6/13
3:15:33 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on June 10, 2013.

Immigration reform bill


 

immigrationWe are fast approaching the critical moment that our movement has made possible: S. 744, the bipartisan immigration bill, is expected to be introduced to the full Senate early next week for debate, amendment and a full vote.

We must keep up the pressure to ensure the bill we have been fighting for continues to move forward.

Dial 888-891-3271 or click here to call your Senator now.

We have proven the power of our movement before. Our calls, faxes, and contacts to the Senate helped advance the bill this far — but as this bill moves to the full Senate, it will be even more vulnerable to amendments that could jeopardize the path to citizenship for millions of families.

Dial 888-891-3271 or click here to call your Senator in support of reform with a path to citizenship.

The Senate has the opportunity to make history by passing a reform law that keeps families together and strengthens our country by creating a pathway to full citizenship. We must make sure that the Senate passes this important bill. Millions of American families depend on it.

Click here to be immediately connected to your Senator and tell them to support immigration reform.

With hope,

Donna De La Cruz Reform Immigration FOR America

P.S. We need your help to ensure that Congress hears our message. Forward this email to your friends — together we will make immigration reform a reality!

Seattle event 6/13: Innovation and Global Poverty


CARE Defending dignity. Fighting poverty.

 

CARE USA, Global Washington and Microsoft cordially invite you to a conversation with Helene Gayle, President & CEO of CARE USA and Steve Davis, President & CEO of PATH.

They will share updates and the latest innovations related to global health issues and food aid reform.

Innovative Efforts in the Fight Against Global Poverty // A Conversation with Helene Gayle & Steve Davis

Thursday, June 13, 2013
Registration: 4:30-5:00 pm Program: 5:00-6:30 pm
Microsoft Campus Redmond, WA 98052 *Exact location will be emailed to registered participants.
Cost: Free

If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Young, CARE Regional Advocacy Coordinator, at jyoung@care.org or call 206-464-0787.