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ThinkProgress.org …

04/21/2010 Nativegrl77

CIVIL RIGHTS — MARYLAND FOSTER AGENCY WON’T ALLOW MUSLIM MOTHER TO FOSTER A CHILD: Contemporary Family Services, a Maryland-based private foster agency that is “authorized by the state to place foster children with families,” has rejected the application of Tashima Crudup, a former foster child herself, to foster a child. A social worker who visited Crudup reported that she was “accepting of religious practices other than their own” and willing “to make arrangements to have a child attend the church of his or her own choice if so requested.” Nevertheless, after clearing an initial screening process and completing 50 hours of training, Crudup’s application was rejected. Why? The “main reason” was because Crudup does not keep pork in her house due to her Muslim faith. In a letter addressed to Crudup, the company said that, even though it respects her “personal/religious views and practices,” it also wants to “ensure that the religious, cultural and personal rights of each foster child” they place are upheld. In an editorial, the Baltimore Sun responded, “There are thousands of kids across the state who desperately need stable homes and loving caretakers; that’s what foster care and adoption officials should be focusing on, not on which meat dish gets put on the table every night.” The ACLU of Maryland, which has taken up Crudup’s case, is suing the agency, alleging anti-Muslim bias. “I have a hard time believing [the company] denies every vegetarian or Orthodox Jewish person a foster care license,” said Ajmel Quereshi, an attorney with the ACLU. The state’s Department of Human Resources, which gave the agency its contract to administer fostering services, has suggested that the company is violating the law. “The law does not permit the agency to make a determination solely on the type of food served in a home,” said spokeswoman Nancy Lineman.

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the Senate and the House … on Wednesday

04/21/2010 Nativegrl77

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 21, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

7:34 P.M. –

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 22, 2010. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved that the House do now adjourn.

4:29 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

4:28 P.M. –

Mr. Bartlett requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 28: Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min. Mr. Bartlett requested that Mr. Forbes be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on April 22.

4:09 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H. Res. 1216:: congratulating Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his tenth year of service as Chaplain of the House of Representatives

4:08 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 0 (Roll no. 216). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:59 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1104:: supporting the mission and goals of 2010 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States, no matter their country of origin or their creed, and to commemorate the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week theme of “Crime Victims’ Rights: Fairness. Dignity. Respect.”

3:52 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 – 0 (Roll no. 215).

H. Res. 1104:: supporting the mission and goals of 2010 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States, no matter their country of origin or their creed, and to commemorate the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week theme of “Crime Victims’ Rights: Fairness. Dignity. Respect.”

3:44 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Roll Call 215 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending. Considered as unfinished business.

S. 1963:: to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes

3:43 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 214).

3:07 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

3:06 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 1276:: recognizing the continued importance of volunteerism and national service and the anniversary of the signing of the landmark service legislation, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act

3:05 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

2:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1276. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1270:: expressing support for Mathematics Awareness Month

2:57 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.

2:48 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1270. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 1585:: to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education

2:47 P.M. –

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

H.R. 1585:: to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education

2:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1585. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 1239:: commending the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win in the 2010 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament

2:24 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

2:11 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1239. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1182:: congratulating Radford University on the 100th anniversary of the university

2:10 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

2:01 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1182. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1262:: expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the fire at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington

2:00 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

1:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1262. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 855:: expressing support for designation of May 1 as “Silver Star Service Banner Day”

1:48 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

1:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 855. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Con. Res. 255:: commemorating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and honoring the founder of Earth Day, the late Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin

1:41 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

1:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 255. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1281:: celebrating the life and achievements of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height and recognizing her life-long dedication and leadership in the struggle for human rights and equality for all people until her death at age 98 on April 20, 2010

1:24 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

1:23 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

H. Res. 1281:: celebrating the life and achievements of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height and recognizing her life-long dedication and leadership in the struggle for human rights and equality for all people until her death at age 98 on April 20, 2010

12:27 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1281. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1116:: supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

12:26 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

12:04 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1116. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1216:

congratulating Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his tenth year of service as Chaplain of the House of Representatives
12:03 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.

11:24 A.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1216. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Capuano moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

S. 1963:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes
11:23 A.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.

10:33 A.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1963. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
10:32 A.M. –: The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.

The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET

Morning Business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Majority will control the first 30 minutes and the Republicans will control the final 30 minutes.

Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Christopher Schroeder to be Assistant Attorney General. There will be up to 3 hours for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the Schroeder nomination.

Upon disposition of the nomination, the Senate will consider the nomination of Thomas Valaskie to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit. There will be up to 3 hours for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the Valaskie nomination.

Votes:
121: Confirmation of Christopher Schroeder to be an Assistant Attorney General;
Confirmed: 72-24

122: Confirmation of Thomas Vanaskie, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit;
Confirmed: 77-20

Unanimous Consent:
Adopted H.Con.Res.222, a concurrent resolution recognizing the leadership and historical contributions of Dr. Hector Garcia to the Hispanic community and his remarkable efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States.

Adopted S.Res.483, a resolution congratulating the Republic of Serbia’s application for European Union membership and recognizing Serbia’s active efforts to integrate into Europe and the global community.

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STOP the… Legalization of Racial Profiling in IMMIGRANT RIGHTS

04/20/2010 Nativegrl77

Legalizing Racial Profiling in IMMIGRANT RIGHTS

Do you “look” undocumented? This week, the Arizona state legislature approved an anti-immigrant bill that essentially gives police the right to profile people based on race. It will also give natives the right to sue local law enforcement if, in their opinion, not enough is being done to hunt down undocumented immigrants.

Reasonable Suspicion, what does that mean?

Immigrant Rights blogger Prerna Lal asks, “Arizonians, are you ready to kiss your civil liberties goodbye?” If not, you might want to click on the link and SIGN THE PETITION to Urge Gov. Jan Brewer to veto the bill before it becomes law or Senator( R.)John Kavanaugh (602) 926-5170

Call Gov. Jan Brewer and Flood her office with calls:(602)542-4331

Too big for jail … BoldProgressives.org

04/20/2010 Nativegrl77

The SEC sued Wall Street titan Goldman Sachs for fraud.

Sign our petition supporting members of Congress calling for a CRIMINAL investigation of Wall Street execs.

The SEC made international headlines Friday by suing Wall Street titan Goldman Sachs for fraud.

That’s a great step, but Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) and others in Congress are boldly urging the Justice Department to launch a criminal investigation of Goldman and others who may have broken the law as they devastated our economy.

Now is the moment to make clear: Nobody on Wall Street is “too big for jail.”

When we get 10,000 signatures, we’ll deliver this petition to the Justice Department so they know the public supports Rep. Kaptur and that her request for accountability must be taken seriously.

We’ll also give the signatures personally to Rep. Kaptur — to help her persuade more members of Congress to join her cause. Please sign the petition today.

Goldman Sachs is accused of selling mortgages they knew were toxic, hiding that fact from the public, and allowing a key investor to make billions (with a b) by betting against those investments. Goldman made billions as well.

“Morally bankrupt” is how Britain’s Prime Minister describes it. “Criminal fraud on a historic scale” is what Rep. Kaptur’s letter says.

Thanks for being a bold progressive,

— Aaron Swartz, Stephanie Taylor, Adam Green, Shaunna Thomas, and the PCCC team

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Tuesday News tips … &c-span.org live stream

04/20/2010 Nativegrl77

So, the financial reform conflict between the Democratic and Republican Political Parties have been portrayed as the next big fight though if responsible smart and lucid; the Republicans would find it in their best interest not to be the Political Party of no in a moment when most Americans helped Wall Street and the Banks get back on track then have them turn their backs on Main Street …

It is strange to know that all 41Republicans are willing to slow down progress, block progress for All Americans; though it will help shine a light on who We the People should be voting for in not only the November elections but for 2012 as well; who in their right mind would vote no just because a Bill that has all the requirements to reform financial institutions that did dirty to people and shoved our economy into the ditch with bad behavior just shy of illegal just because it was written by the governing party?

The Political Party of No should be challenged on the floor of both the House and Senate so those who wrongly believe Republicans are for the people can see it for themselves as well hear it being said by the very people willing to say we care much more about ourselves then Americans or the need to regulate big Banks, AIG types and Wall Street. While it is important that Congress should be legislating together because Americans do want bipartisanship if possible, but not if it means sacrificing the peoples business and again Republicans have clearly decided to be on the wrong side of reform.

Other News … tips

**The special elections polls in Hawaii are getting tight …Hawaii gotv for Hanabusa

The Department of Education “will no longer allow universities to rely solely on student surveys to prove they are meeting the requirements of the gender-equity law known as Title IX, a reversal of a Bush administration policy that had been opposed by the N.C.A.A. and women’s sports advocates.” In advance of today’s announcement, Vice President Biden said, “Making Title IX as strong as possible is a no-brainer.“TP

**Did Scott Brown lie about how many jobs would be lost if financial reform is implemented?

**Is anyone else surprised and maybe offended by what could possibly be a new rightnetwork that spews right wing agenda loud and clear…and headed by Kelsey Grammer … WHAT!! our EX- Fab guy who created so many programs for people of colour … i say boycott this BS of a show

Dorothy Height

Passes Away at 98

More than 1,500 lobbyists, financial institution executives, and bankers have “made their way to the Senate committee that…will take up legislation to rein in derivatives, the complex securities at the heart of the financial crisis, the billion-dollar bank bailouts and the fraud case filed last week against Goldman Sachs.” JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said new regulation rules “will be negative” for Wall Street TP

**Because the President decided to bail out GM and def going against Republicans/others on the right over 240thou auto-workers(Americans) were able to keep their jobs and now GM is paying back the loan …almost 5years ahead of schedule.

**Boeing has given 300 layoff notices to Washington State workers and is now outsourcing work to California

**Washington State Mayor will veto any panhandling bill that does not deal with the act/ the Seattle City Council vote that passed the law was only 5-4

**Discovery made a safe landing today after 2weeks in space

**Ken Vogel from Politico states that Foxnews is not doing anything illegal by hosting or raising money, sponsoring political action commte is not illegal; i do not believe it

**The Supreme court voted 8-1 against a possible law to ban videos of animal videos because of the violence or slaughter;animal cruelty…the court stated it would go against freedom of speech