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H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act


CBO’s Web site:


  • H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act
    Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Financial Services on July 29, 2010
    http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=11883
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Lindi, Kassidy, Ashley, Jay and Matt


Let’s face it; this election is going to be close.

It’s more important than ever that we defend our progressive leaders already in Congress and continue to lead the charge to pick up open seats and challenge vulnerable Republicans.

DFA has already raised over $500,000 for progressives candidates, made over 50,000 calls to voters in targeted districts, and delivered thousands of boots-on-the-ground volunteer hours focused on working to win.

Now, we’re stepping it up another notch.

Meet Lindi, Kassidy, Ashley, Jay, and Matt — our first five trained Dean Corps staffers already on the ground on some of the tightest, most important races across the country. They’re training and recruiting volunteers, organizing events and phonebanks, and contacting voters and making a difference for DFA endorsed candidates up and down the ballot everywhere they go. But they can’t succeed without our support.

Contribute $10 right now to fuel our aggressive campaign to win

It’s coming down to the line. The November election is only 40 days away and, in some states, early voting has already started. Polls show many progressive Democrats barely ahead, in the margin of error, or worse… behind by double digits… even against racist Tea Party Republicans that shouldn’t even have a chance.

Matt Winner is working to deliver victory for Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy and progressive Democrats across Ohio.

Kassidy Johnson is mobilizing voters for Democrats in Rep. Tom Perriello’s district in Virginia.

In Iowa, Lindi Conover is focused on taking down Republican Chuck Grassley and electing Roxanne Conlin to shake up the U.S. Senate.

Ashley Green‘s in Pennsylvania helping Democrats and Manan Trivedi win a Republican-held seat that Obama won in 2008.

And Jay Matthew is on the ground working for Bill White for Governor to make sure Democrats finally turn Texas blue just in time for redistricting in 2011.

It’s up to us to make sure progressives win in November. All of them. Alan Grayson, Raul Grijalva, Barbara Boxer, Elaine Marshall. All of them. Working together, we can win these races, but we can’t hold anything back.

Make sure progressives win in 2010 — Contribute $5 right now to fuel the campaign

The first five Dean Corps staffers are already on the ground making a difference in these campaigns. It’s up to us to back them up.

I know I can count on you. Thank you for everything you do.

-Charles

Charles Chamberlain, Political Director
Democracy for America

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it’s Friday in Congress -the Senate …the House is back on 9/28


The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET September 24, 2010

Morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

There will be no roll call votes during Friday’s session.

Unanimous Consent:
S.Res.644, a resolution designating the week beginning October 10, 2010 as “National Wildlife Refuge Week.”

S.3839, a bill to provide an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (extends through January 31, 2011)

S.3196, the Pre-election Presidential Transition Act (with Kaufman-Voinovich substitute amendment)

H.R.6190, FAA Extension Act (extends to December 31, 2010)

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:30amET September 28, 2010

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0 children dead from preventable causes


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Take action to reduce the number of preventable child deaths to zero.

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Big news: UNICEF just announced that the number of children under the age of five dying each day has significantly dropped over the past year: from 24,000 to 22,000.

We’re asking you to take action today and help make that number ZERO.

We know you believe that 22,000 children dying from preventable causes each day is 22,000 too many. They die from causes most of us will never have to worry about – such as starvation, unsanitary living conditions, no access to clean drinking water, or lack of a five-cent vaccine.

We are making remarkable progress toward a world in which no child dies from preventable causes, and can see a light at the end of the tunnel. But without a strong commitment by the U.S. government, we will never reach zero. Please urge Congress to fully fund our committment to UNICEF this year to help save millions of children’s lives and protect their futures.

From measles campaigns in Pakistan to emergency food in Ethiopia; from hurricane relief in Haiti to anti-malarial bed net distribution in Nigeria – UNICEF’s work is having a huge impact. And with this latest announcement comes more hope – we can see that the drop in child mortality is actually accelerating.

In a very concrete way, the news about a drop in child mortality demonstrates that global investment and strategic partnerships are putting comprehensive child survival strategies in place that get results. Over the last 50 years, UNICEF and its partners have helped reduce the worldwide child mortality rate by more than 50%. This pace of improvement is increasing, and we are getting closer to a day when zero children die from preventable causes.

Please write Congress today and urge continued strong support of UNICEF so that we can continue to reduce the number of preventable child deaths around the world.

Thanks for all that you do,

– The Change.org Team

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Saturday in Washington
Early Voter Action Fund: 24 Hours Left
$122,646 TO GO: Contribute Today >>
40 Days Until the Election

Saturday is another critical make-or-break day for our campaigns nationwide.

Local Washington organizers are ready to go door-to-door this Saturday to make sure voters know the truth about Democrats fighting for the middle-class and tea party Republicans attempting to hide their radical ideas — but we can’t do it without your help.

We need 17 supporters from Seattle to help equip local organizers for this Saturday’s massive Voter Outreach Day of Action.

Almost every pundit agrees it’s all going to come down to turnout and who can get their supporters to the polls. That means voter contact NOW when early voting is starting will be critical to our success in November. We are short $122,646 before our deadline in just 24 hours to get the money to our campaigns in time.

Will you contribute before tomorrow’s midnight deadline to help power our National Day of Action? Your gift will be matched 2-to-1 by a group of committed Democrats.

“Boehner for Speaker” Republicans and their corporate-funded front groups just launched a barrage of new ads attacking House Democrats who stood strong against the special interests. With early voting starting this week in battleground states, we can’t sit back and let their lies take hold.

The right-wing shadow groups may have millions in right-wing special interest cash but they can’t hide the fact that their Republican candidates support unpopular ideas like privatizing Social Security and tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas.

With your support, we’re going to give voters the facts they need to fight the right-wing spin.

Help us make sure voters have the facts on tea party Republicans’ radical ideas by contributing to our Early Voter Action Fund today. Your gift will be matched 2-to-1 by a group of committed Democrats.

Onward to victory!

Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
DCCC Chairman

P.S. We are short $122,646 before our deadline in just 24 hours to get the money to our campaigns in time. Will you contribute before tomorrow’s midnight deadline to help power our National Day of Action? Your gift will be matched 2-to-1 by a group of committed Democrats.