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You can be a leader in helping us defend critical victories in the fight for equality. All it will take is 67 cents a day – less than the cost of a candy bar or a bottle of water.
An end to the hateful Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Critical protections for same-sex couples. Constant pressure on Congress – and unyielding work to secure lasting marriage equality in state after state.
Will you be one of the select few – the HRC Partners – who don’t just join these fights, but lead our movement to victory?
By midnight tonight, HRC needs 100 people like you to take their support to the next level with a monthly gift
Why give monthly?
•It’s easy on your budget, and it goes a long way. Most of us don’t think twice about keeping the lights on or the car insured – aren’t fundamental rights just as essential?
•The enemy is relentless, shameless, and animated by hatred. A Congress elected to tackle economic issues has set its sights on defending discrimination at any cost. It takes steady resources to fight back with national grassroots pressure, direct lobbying, public education programs, and hard-hitting media campaigns.
•Monthly giving is the right wing‘s bread and butter. We need to match our opponents – gift for gift, dollar for dollar. Or, to put it a finer point on it, for every 67 cents they pour in, we must do the same. These are the critical funds we use to counter right-wing lies and push back assaults on equality – all at a moment’s notice.
That’s why we need you to become an HRC Partner by midnight TONIGHT and claim your eco-friendly tote as a thank-you gift.
Now’s not the time to relent – we can’t afford to give one inch back to the radical right. Take the next step with us, and help us ensure we don’t.
Warmly,
I recently delivered your petition signature along with a copy of the latest Harvard study that shows the true cost of coal to both of your Senators.
You and 50,000 other activists signed our petition urging the Senate to defend the EPA’s ability under the Clean Air Act to protect Americans from the true cost of coal. The Senate got your message.
During our delivery, we made sure to prioritize the offices of Senators whose states have been devastated by coal mining such as John Rockefeller (D-WV) and Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Also, those who take their cues from the polluter companies that paid for their election campaigns such as Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Jim Inhofe (R-OK).
We then dropped off the petition and the Harvard study to Senators like Sherrod Brown (D-OH) who have been on the fence about whether carbon pollution from coal is dangerous enough to restrict now.
Thank you for your support. With these petitions, you and activists across the country made it clear to the Senate that the 34,000 Americans who die each year from coal and the extra half a trillion dollars it costs our economy is a price too high.
The fight for clean energy continues. In Washington, coal industry lobbyists are pressuring lawmakers to strip the Environmental Protection Agency of its power to regulate the dirty emissions of coal fired power plants. Our campaign is just getting started and we are going to need you every step of the way. Thanks for taking action and I look forward to working with you in the future.
Thank you,
Kyle Ash
Greenpeace Senior Legislative Representative
With Earth Day only a couple of weeks away, many of us are taking a moment to reflect upon the state of the planet. Let’s see here: nuclear meltdown, continued drilling in the Gulf, ever shrinking forests all over the world. Ugh. We can’t deny it looks pretty depressing.
That’s why, when the going gets tough on the environment, the tough get actors…and Girl Scouts! That’s right. Entertainers and intrepid young activists can be just the inspiration we need during the darkest of times. Sometimes you gotta go big. Enjoy.
Table of Contents
1.Mountaintop Removal: An American Tragedy
2.Born To Be Wild 3D with Morgan Freeman
3.Rainforest Hero Badge for Girl Scouts
4.Vote for RAN!
5.You Be the Judge
6.RAN Earth Day Poster Contest
7.A (Mr.) Big Cup of Tea
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Mountaintop Removal: An American Tragedy
With the generous help of actress Susan Sarandon, RAN is issuing a major wake up call about mountaintop removal for everyone still unaware of its tragic effects. Please watch and share this incredible video with everyone in your life who may not yet know about what’s happening in Appalachia. To share it with the CEOs of banks still funding MTR, Take Action below. http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=9LtARQ%2Fq9hTacIqS7AB99tTC6ssp7cWk
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Born To Be Wild 3D
Morgan Freeman narrates the uplifting tale of orphan baby orangutans on their journey from ravaged forests, to rehabilitation, and back into the wild. Shot in breathtaking IMAX 3D, Born To Be Wild takes you right into the heart of Indonesia’s rainforests with Dr. Birute Mary Galdikas and a cast of incredibly charming creatures that even the most cynical curmudgeons (even those at Cargill) will not be able to resist.
http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=cNbw61F62gm5ue7ZOeaOQNTC6ssp7cWk
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Rainforest Hero Badge for Girl Scouts
Over the last two weeks,10,000 of you have signed our petition to the CEO of Girl Scouts USA asking her to get rainforest-destroying palm oil out of Girl Scout cookies. We’re off to a great start! Now we need your help to create a sea change from within. We’ve created a special limited edition renegade Rainforest Hero Badge, that Girl Scouts can earn using our new toolkit. Please share this with the Girl Scouts in your life!
http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=W980YV5qU%2B332YJiau28rNTC6ssp7cWk
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RAN Earth Day Poster Contest
ATTN: Teachers and Students. How are you celebrating Earth Day in your classroom? Not sure yet? Join RAN and Tiki the Tiny Tiger for our annual Earth Day Poster Contest
http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=SIB8C03gMWF1LSZDGcxEItTC6ssp7cWk
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Vote for RAN!
RAN is excited to be on the CREDO ballot for 2011. The more votes we get, the bigger the donation we receive, so we need your help! Voting is easy—just go to credomobile.com/ballot and cast your ballot for RAN. Not a CREDO member? No problem! Simply take an online action at credoaction.com first and then cast your vote.
http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=P%2BAEW66nZrQfJNajDxYzmdTC6ssp7cWk
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You Be the Judge
Chevron has found a U.S. federal judge who is a little too willing to help the company launch counter-attacks against Ecuadoreans suing Chevron for environmental and cultural damages in the Amazon. Let CEO John Watson know that shady and abusive legal tactics won’t change the facts that Chevron is guilty.
http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=Q1HpWF9myx%2B7AAtECZfwGtTC6ssp7cWk
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A (Mr.) Big Cup of Tea
This Earth Day, actor, RAN supporter and tea enthusiast Chris Noth is launching a new tangerine green tea called “Sweet Florida Dream.” As part of LOVA Tea’s Charity Collection, the sales of the tea will be benefiting Rainforest Action Network. Thanks Big!
http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=aKCVqOEOFnul6p5hWVbB5NTC6ssp7cWk
The Senate Convenes at 10amET April 7, 2011
Following any leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the first hour equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees, with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the second 30 minutes.
Senator Hoeven will be recognized at noon for up to 25 minutes to deliver his maiden speech to the Senate.
We continue to work to complete action on the small business bill. We also hope to deal with the
CR by the end of the week.
There will be no roll call votes this evening.
Unanimous Consent:
Adopted S.Res.136, United States v. Douglas D. Hampton
Adopted S.Res.137, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of take our daughters and sons to work day.
Passed HR658, as amended with the text of S.223 as a substitute amendment (FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011). Appointed the following conferees: Rockefeller, Boxer, Nelson (FL), Cantwell, Baucus, Hutchison, Ensign, DeMint, and Hatch.
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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 7, 2011.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 7, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION
6:54 P.M. –
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 8, 2011.
Mr. Jackson (IL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:19 P.M. –
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order Speeches.
4:18 P.M. –
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13536 of April 12, 2010, with respect to Somalia, is to continue in effect beyond April 12, 2011 – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-16).
3:09 P.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:08 P.M. –
Mr. McHenry asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, April 7, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2011 for Morning-Hour Debate Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 910:
to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change, and for other purposes
3:07 P.M. –
On agreeing to the Polis amendment Failed by voice vote.
Amendment offered by Mr. Polis.
An amendment to change the title of the bill.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 255 – 172 (Roll No. 249).
3:00 P.M. –
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 251 (Roll No. 248).
2:43 P.M. –
The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:35 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the underlying bill from limiting EPA’s Clean Air Act authority to protect the health of children, seniors, and those with asthma and lung diseases from the effects of air pollution emitted by large sources (those that emit 75,000 tons or more of carbon pollution annually).
2:34 P.M. –
Mr. McNerney moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
2:33 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H.R. 910 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
H.R. 1363:
making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 – 181 (Roll no. 247).
2:26 P.M. –
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 – 236 (Roll no. 246).
2:10 P.M. –
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:03 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Owens motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section to the end of title VIII of division A which provides that salaries to members of the armed forces would not be interrupted in the event of a federal government shutdown.
Mr. Owens moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
2:02 P.M. –
On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 – 187 (Roll no. 245).
1:39 P.M. –
Mr. Rogers (KY) moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
Mr. Hoyer appealed the ruling of the chair.
1:37 P.M. –
Mr. Rogers (KY) raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Rogers (KY) stated that the provisions of the motion to recommit propose a net increase in budget authority in the bill. Sustained by the Chair.
1:31 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment that strikes all after the enacting clause and inserts the following: “That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Public Law 111-242) is further amended by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting April 15, 2011”.
1:30 P.M. –
Mr. Hoyer moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
1:29 P.M. –
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:10 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1363.
12:09 P.M. –
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1363 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill and the provisions of the bill are waived.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 206.
12:08 P.M. –
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 307 – 113, 2 Present (Roll no. 244).
12:02 P.M. –
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.
H. Res. 206:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1363) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
11:51 A.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 189 (Roll no. 243).
11:44 A.M. –
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 185 (Roll no. 242).
10:16 A.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 206.
Considered as privileged matter.
10:04 A.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Barrow to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:03 A.M. –
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX) objected to the voice vote based upon the absenceof a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
10:01 A.M. –
Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
10:00 A.M. –
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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