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Copy of the e-mail I sent to Rep. Dean Heller (R-NV) on 12/01/10 regarding unemployment benefits and the tax cut issue:
I am writing to you today about unemployment benefits and the issue over the tax breaks.
The idea that anyone could vote against America and its citizens with regards to unemployment benefits is absolutely absurd and disgusting and makes those who voted against benefits inhuman! Are they aware that they are creating the exact environment for a revolution? Are they aware that those millions of people, including children and the elderly, will be driven to steal and take what they need from those who act out against them? I am watching the level of violence rise in Reno and that is only one city! Ninety-nine percent of those on unemployment are there due to circumstances beyond their control and there are NO programs to help people get out of the situation they are in-NONE! I do not advocate violence, but I know that I can defend my family and myself as it has already happened. This past election was supposed to be about the people and what they need from those who are supposed to be there as thier representatives, instead thier lives are being destroyed by those inhuman pieces of work. Regardless if anyone wants to admit it, this is genocide! When does it stop?
Also, I have listen[ed] to all of the representatives talk about the need to keep the Bush Tax Cuts for the wealthy (those that make over $250,000 per year) so that it will promote job creation, but I, and many others, are not idiots and we recognize the reality--that is BS! If the tax breaks would create jobs, it would have already happened as those tax breaks have been in place for years and our unemployment has continued to grow and jobs continue to be cut! More of us would rather see the cuts extended as the fallout wouldn't be as severe. However, to place the burden completely on the backs of the poor (my family is considered poor) and middle class is absolutely anti-American!
I have been asked by several people to pass a similar message along to you, but I cannot write what they have asked me to say as I would get into trouble. People are angry and they are setting thier sights for the Republicans and Democrats!
Please, if you care about all Nevadans and the people of this country, do everything you can within your power to get this message out to your colleagues. The American people are under attack and they will strike back. I would rather see this avoided, but Congress is the only one that can make that decision.
Either all of you are for the people of this country (all of us, not just a few) or you are against this country. Please help!
Sincerely,
Catana L Barnes
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Bank of America to Pay $108 Million in Mortgage Abuse Case-
Bank of America has agreed to pay $108 million to settle
charges by the Federal Trade Commission that the bank's
Countrywide Financial mortgage subsidiary collected excessive
fees from struggling homeowners and engaged in other abusive
practices in the years before the bank acquired Countrywide
in July 2008. In announcing the settlement on Monday, the
commission said the payment would be used to reimburse
homeowners.-NYTimes.com06/07/10
Congress Pressed for Reform Bill Deal
The administration says a deal before President Obama leaves for a G-20 meeting would help persuade other countries to support some of its provisions.-NYTimes.com 06/07/10
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Worries Over Hiring Data Erode Stocks; Major Indexes Close More Than 3% Lower
Stocks in the United States closed sharply lower on Friday
after the latest employment figures raised concerns about the
strength of the economic recovery and new worries emerged
that the debt crisis in Europe was spreading. The Dow Jones
industrial average fell below 10,000, closing with a loss of
323,84 points or 3.16 percent in preliminary figures. The
broader Standard & Poor's 500 index fell more than 3.4
percent, and the technology-heavy Nasdaq composite more than
3.6 percent. The euro continued its decline, dropping to less
than $1.20 on concerns about the fiscal troubles in Europe.
The markets skidded steadily all day after the Labor
Department reported that though nonfarm payrolls grew by
431,000 in May, hiring of temporary Census workers accounted
for almost all the gains, while private-sector job growth was
more anemic than expected.
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Jobless claims rise by largest amount in 3 months-abclocal.go.com/kgo 05/16/10-Expired
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*Stocks slip after wild day, Europe woes linger | VIDEO
Turbulence is continuing in the stock market, a day after some of the most volatile
trading in history.-abclocal.go.com/kgo 05/07/10-Expired
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After plunging almost 1,000 points earlier in the day, the Dow recovered
two-thirds of its losses and closed down 347 at 10,520.-abclocal.go.com/kgo 05/06/10-Expired
Stocks are plunging as investors give in to fears that Greece's debt
problems will halt the global economic recovery. The Dow briefly plummeted over 900 points
before regaining some ground.-abclocal.go.com/kgo 05/06/10-Expired
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Received 05/03/10:
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Dear Catana,
I recently asked the Chairman of the Federal Reserve who received the half
trillion dollars ($500,000,000,000) the Fed handed over to various banks.
He said he didn't know.
Think about that for a minute -- he didn't know!
That kind of ignorance and arrogance must end. We need a full independent
audit the Fed. The House has passed it and the Senate could vote on it as
soon as tomorrow. It's going to be extremely close -- every vote will
count.
[3]Can you sign our urgent petition asking the Senate to support the Audit
the Fed amendment?
The amendment is simple. If it passes, we'll finally learn how the Fed has
been handing billions of dollars to big Wall Street banks like party
favors. But if it fails, the Fed can keep handing out our money to
whomever it wants, without telling Congress or the American people.
You'd think passing this legislation would be a slam dunk. Wrong. Wall
Street bankers and their lobbyists are twisting arms and pouring millions
into the campaign coffers of politicians on both sides of the political
divide, to keep their sweetheart Fed loans under wraps. We need to counter
their influence-peddling by making the Senate listen to the united voice
of the American people. (That would be you.)
[4]It's time to step up the pressure. Sign our petition NOW. Then, we'll
tell you how to contact your senator.
We can pass this, with your help. The amendment is already cosponsored by
progressive heroes like Bernie Sanders, Pat Leahy, and Russ Feingold. And
joining us in this bipartisans coalition are John McCain, Jim DeMint,
David Vitter, and Sam Brownback.
Now we need your senator on board. [5]Can you take a second to sign our
petition right now?
Courage,
Alan Grayson, Member of Congress
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Catana,
Huge news! It was announced Friday that the Justice Department is doing a
criminal investigation of Goldman Sachs!
This victory came just two days after we joined Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH)
and delivered your signature and 140,000 others to the Justice Department
-- asking them to start this investigation.
[5]Click here to see video of our big delivery to the Justice Department
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On the video page, you can also chip in $3 to help us continue our
effective Wall Street accountability work -- which is only possible
because of donations from people like you.
We also delivered the Justice Department a letter from over 60 House
members who joined our cause after getting thousands of our phone calls.
Before our calls, only 7 House members were on board. People power made a
big difference!
[6]Click here to watch us deliver your signature to the Justice
Department.
Thank you so much for being part of this important cause.
-- Aaron Swartz, Stephanie Taylor, Adam Green, Shaunna Thomas, Forrest
Brown, and the PCCC team
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*Computer maker Hewlett-Packard has agreed to acquire struggling smart phone
maker Palm for nearly $1 billion in cash.-abclocal.go.com/kgo 04/28/10-expired
*Goldman execs deny wrongdoing in crisis--abclocal.go.com/kgo 04/28/10-expired
*Unemployment challenges Obama's economic push-abclocal.go.com/kgo 04/27/10-expired
*Goldman Sachs exec declares 'I did not mislead'-abclocal.go.com/kgo 04/27/10-expired
*E-mails show Goldman boasting as meltdown unfolds-abclocal.go.com/kgo 04/26/10-expired
*Wal-Mart to face massive class action suit-abclocal.go.com/kgo 04/26/10-expired
*Home sales rise more than expected-abclocal.go.com/kgo 04/22/10-expired
*Obama slams Wall Street ways while asking support -abclocal.go.com/kgo 04/22/10-expired
04/21/10
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Catana,
Great news!
Yesterday, you and over 20,000 people signed our petition calling for a
criminal investigation of Goldman Sachs.
Then, over 2,000 folks called their representatives -- asking them to join
the 7 bold members of Congress calling for an investigation.
In just 24 hours, we more than doubled the members of Congress calling for
a criminal investigation -- to 17 members. But Representative Dean Heller
still needs to hear from you.
[1]Can you take 30 seconds to call him today? Click here --
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Thanks for making a difference on this important issue,
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*GM pays back government loans from US, Canada-abclocal.go.com/kgo 04/21/10-expired
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Dear Catana,
As a result of the crash of 2008, eight million Americans lost their jobs. Millions more, many who did nothing wrong whatsoever, lost their homes, pensions, or nest eggs.
Then, we did something as distasteful as it was critically necessary. To avert what many said would be a catastrophe on par with the Great Depression, we bailed out financial institutions.
Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it. We will not repeat the crash of 2008 on my watch. If banks or investment houses need another bailout, then they can get it from their friends down the Street, or someplace else -- but never the American people.
Wall Street's game ends now. Taxpayers will never bail them out again. I know this to be true because the bill we're going to pass ends taxpayer-funded bailouts for good.
Every last one of my Republican opponents is standing with Wall Street in opposition to our bill, I need you standing with me. Together, just like we did with health reform, we'll get this done.
Sincerely,
Harry
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*Goldman earns $3.3B in 1Q as fraud case looms-abclocal.go.com/kgo 04/20/10-expired
04/20/10
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Catana,
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."
[3]Can you sign our petition supporting members of Congress who are
calling for a CRIMINAL investigation of Wall Street? Click here.
Then, please pass this email to your friends.
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. [4]Please sign the
petition today -- then pass it to friends.
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 big money 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.
[5]Please sign the petition supporting Kaptur's call for a criminal
investigation today. Then, tell your friends.
Thanks for being a bold progressive,
-- Aaron Swartz, Stephanie Taylor, Adam Green, Shaunna Thomas, and the
PCCC team
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Firm: NorCal median home price up in March-abclocal.go.com/kgo 04/16/10-expired
Jobless claims rise for second straight week-abclocal.go.com/kgo 04/16/10-expired
Calif. jobless rate swells to 12.6%-abclocal.go.com/kgo 04/16/10-expired
04/16/10:
Dear Friend:
Thank you for writing me. I have heard from many
Americans who are losing their jobs and struggling to pay their bills.
Every day, I meet with my economic advisors to make sure we are
doing all we can to create good jobs and help Americans support their
families and pursue the American Dream.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was
the first step to spur job growth and ease the pain of unemployment.
This measure was designed to save or create millions of jobs here at
home in industries such as alternative energy, health care, and
construction. By extending and increasing emergency unemployment
compensation and increasing access to health insurance, ARRA has
provided relief to millions of unemployed Americans and has helped
improve our Nation's economic outlook.
Many Americans, however, are still struggling to find
employment and provide for their families, and I am working to
promote additional job creation. To assist workers who lose their
jobs, I signed into law the Worker, Homeownership, and Business
Assistance Act in November, extending unemployment benefits
beyond what exists in ARRA. I also signed into law an extension
of COBRA benefits and partner with Congress to ensure that a safety
net remains in place for those who face long-term unemployment.
My Administration is also helping Americans return to work
by emphasizing job training in industries that cannot be outsourced.
Recently laid-off workers receiving unemployment benefits have
new opportunities to pursue higher education and job training
programs, including easier access to Pell Grants. To encourage job
creation in the United States, I am replacing tax laws that send jobs
overseas with new incentives to create them here at home. Available
assistance can be found online at:
www.dol.gov/recovery/implement.htm or www.opportunity.gov.
Together, we can help more Americans find and keep good jobs and
enjoy a healthy standard of living. To locate an employment center
near you, select your state at: www.dol.gov/dol/location.htm.
For information on benefits and opportunities for those out of work, I
encourage you to visit: www.dol.gov/dol/audience/aud-
unemployed.htm. To find career resources, you may call 1-877-872-
5627 or visit: www.careeronestop.org. While it will take time to turn
our economy around, I am confident that, working together, we will
emerge from this crisis stronger than before.
Sincerely,
Barack Obama
To be a part of our agenda for change, join us at www.WhiteHouse.gov
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*Job openings rise in several sectors-abclocal.go.com/kgo 04/06/10
*Employers added most jobs in 3 years in March-abclocal.go.com/kgo 04/02/10
*Obama welcomes jobs report as rare, good news-abclocal.go.com/kgo 04/02/10 |
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Good afternoon,
These have been very tough years for our country. Millions of our family members, friends and neighbors have lost their jobs in the great recession. Plummeting home values closed out what had already been a lost decade of stagnant wages and rising costs.
But today we got an encouraging sign of better times ahead. We learned that the economy is now actually producing a substantial number of jobs instead of losing them -- there were 162,000 new jobs created in March, the most positive jobs report we have had in three years.
One community where we've seen these glimmers of hope is Charlotte, North Carolina, where the President spoke today. An advanced battery company, one of those industries at the forefront of the emerging clean energy economy, has also been at the forefront of our recovery in no small thanks to a boost from the Recovery Act. We had a chance to check it out a few days before the President headed down. Watch a quick video to get a sense of what hope looks like for our economy:
 Pulling America back from what many experts warned could be another Great Depression and putting us on a course towards new jobs and new industries has been the President's top priority since Day 1. That's why he made signing the Recovery Act his first task when he came into office. Two million more Americans are on the job today because of the Recovery Act, and we have broken the back of the worst recession in a generation.
We are gratified for that. But we are not satisfied. Not by a long shot.
We know we have a lot of work in front of us to repair the damage and rebuild our economy. We also know that there will be some additional bumps in the road ahead.
But today's news is a positive sign post along that road.
And I want you to know that the President and all of us in the Administration will continue to work day and night to pursue a recovery that strengthens the middle class and reaches all our communities and lays a lasting foundation for a better future.
Sincerely,
David Axelrod
Senior Advisor to the President
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March 31, 2010
Mrs. Catana Barnes
Reno, NV
Dear Mrs. Barnes:
Thank you for contacting me to express your concerns about the current state of our economy. I appreciate hearing from you and assure you that I am working hard to enact policies that promote job creation.
It is clear that Americans continue to suffer from one of the worst recessions since the Great Depression. I am acutely aware of the impact that the downturns in the housing and financial markets have had on Nevada's families. The phone calls, letters, and emails I receive each day have only furthered my commitment to providing meaningful relief to the Nevadans that face economic hardships.
That is why I was pleased to shepherd passage of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act and join President Obama when he signed this important piece of legislation into law (H.R.2847/P.L.111-147). The HIRE Act exempts employers from Social Security payroll taxes for 2010 if they hire a person who had been unemployed for at least 60 days. To encourage employers to retain these employees, the law also provides a $1,000 income tax credit for every employee retained for a full year. The HIRE Act also helps small businesses by allowing them to write off the costs of major purchases, protects jobs by extending existing highway programs, and makes existing Tax Credit Bonds for school construction and rehabilitation, renewable energy and energy conservation projects eligible for the Build America Bond benefits.
I also worked hard to garner support for the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 (H.R.4213). This important legislation helps states by providing critical disaster relief and additional funding to protect Medicaid, extends unemployment insurance and tax relief for individuals and small businesses, and provides responsible pension funding relief for employers to help them retain jobs. H.R.4213 passed out of the Senate on March 10, 2010, by a vote of 62-36, and I will continue working towards enacting this measure into law.
These are just a few of the bills that I support as a means of putting Nevadans back to work. As the Senate builds an agenda focused on job creation, I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with me. Nevada's working families deserve policies that reward their hard work and provide opportunities for a more secure future, and I remain committed to using my Senate leadership position to achieve these aims.
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Sincerely,
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HARRY REID
United States Senator
Nevada
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Copy of an e-mail I sent to the White House 03/29/10:
I am responding to an e-mail I received this morning from Vice President Biden about putting money directly back into our hands.
First, I need to say that Mr. Biden is frustrating. His 'nay say' rhetoric is embarassing...how old is he?
I, and millions of other Americans, are POOR, not middle class (many people keep asking me who this middle class is), we have no savings, no assets, and we exist on a day-to-day basis. Your tax breaks do not help people like us! Waiting once a year (the following year I might add) for money doesn't help anyone!
Why hasn't President Obama and his administration ever said there are POOR people in this country? Why hasn't he acknowledged the number of POOR people in this country?
You do realize that POOR people vote...right?
Our country and the officials we helped get elected have left us behind!
People with money provoke fights with POOR people (I have had 'baby boomer'-aged men tell me that anyone who is unemployed or poor are lazy and should die...among other words I will leave out), and we are extremely profiled!
Your supposed 2 million job creation and/or jobs saved is a joke. The jobs that were created went to highly skilled workers (not the majority of the labor market) and the jobs saved have since ended and those people are now unemployed.
Please, stop with the puppeteering like Bush used...we aren't all as stupid as you think we are.
Please, just once, acknowledge the large population of POOR people that live in this country.
Sincerely,
Catana L Barnes
Concerned Citizen
03/29/10
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Good morning,
I'm writing you today to talk about literally putting money back in your pocket.
We've launched the Tax Savings Tool at WhiteHouse.gov to make sure as many Americans as possible know about and take advantage of the array of middle class tax refunds passed in the Recovery Act last year. With a few simple questions, the tool generates a printable checklist anyone can use to make sure they don't miss out on any of the benefits they may be owed.
Did you know, for example, that 95% of working families have been getting money in their paychecks in 2009 from the Recovery Act's $400 to $800 a year Making Work Pay tax credit –- and will continue to in 2010?
If you didn't know that, you may not know about all of the other tax cuts that may be available to you as a result of the Recovery Act -- refunds relating to everything from college tuition to new cars to new houses to using more renewable energy. The reason the President fought for all of these tax cuts as part of the Recovery Act was to give middle class families a little extra break in what continues to be a tough economic time -- and also to help give the economy itself a boost.
For families across the country, maybe including yours, these tax cuts have provided the incentive they need to make energy-saving improvements to their homes, finally get a new car, or buy a home for the first time. All of that is helping to jumpstart the economy and provide more clean energy, manufacturing and construction jobs for working families, contributing to the 2 million jobs the Recovery Act has created or saved since it passed.
So take a look at the tool and make sure you're getting everything you can out of your tax return -– you may be pleasantly surprised.
Sincerely,
Joe Biden
Vice President
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Copy of an e-mail I sent to Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV), Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), and the White House on 03/26/10 about the Extended Unemployment Compensation:
I am writing today to ask you to support the EUC extensions. You and your staff have been very helpful to my family and me. We applied for, and received, 7 new windows and a 90/10 furnace from CSA for which they just completed the final inspection. However, due to the fact that my husband's unemployment just ended, and I am not eligible for unemployment (employer issue), we are now faced with losing our home. We are among the millions of Americans that do not have incomes, cannot get incomes, and have absolutely no assets or savings to rely on (we are poor). If we do not receive the unemployment (we would love to find work, but cannot) we will become homeless and our home will be hauled to the dump, and all of the money, time, and effort spent over the past several months will have been for nothing...throw away money (about $7,000.00 on the windows and furnace). I would also like to let you know that we are not the only people that are faced with this here in Nevada (the country as well) and, if left to our own demises, will bring further collapse of Nevada's economy. It is vitally important to know that the majority of the people on unemployment want to work, but are faced with many obstacles to gaining employment including the lack of jobs. I can provide you with four examples of laws and/or policies that will continue to prevent people from gaining employment and they are: 1. The credit score. 2. Domestic battery charges (all you have to do is yell at someone, here in Nevad, to get this charge and the majority of employers will Not hire anyone with this type of charge...I personally know several people in their 20s with babies that have lost their jobs for arguing with their mates), 3. Transportation (if you have to ride the bus you Will Not get a job as the employers do not recognize the bus as 'reliable' transportation), and 4. Don't be homeless (nobody will hire someone who is homeless)! These four issues will continue to haunt Nevada and it's economy if they continue to go unaddressed! I know I don't want my 13-year-old living on the streets, but that is where we are headed if the unemployment extensions are not there. We are already faced with going behind on our power and rent from just missing one week of benefits (we have nothing to catch up with either). Please, if you truly care about people and your community at large, support the passage of the EUC extensions. I would be willing to give my life for every single person involved if it meant getting everyone some money!
Sincerely,
Catana L Barnes
Concerned Citizen
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03/18/10
Dear Friend:
Thank you for writing me. Each day, I hear from
concerned Americans who are struggling in this economy,
and I appreciate your perspective.
Far too many families are experiencing financial
hardship in today's recession--falling behind on mortgage
payments, losing a job without warning, or struggling to
secure much-needed loans. My Administration is working
tirelessly on policies to repair the damage from this
economic crisis and get our economy back on track.
We are implementing plans that will generate
economic growth. The American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act is saving or creating millions of jobs in
infrastructure and green industries. It also provides a tax
cut to 95 percent of working families and extends
unemployment benefits and health care coverage to the
unemployed. We have also implemented several programs
to ensure that banks restart lending and to help
homeowners avoid foreclosure. In addition, we are
working to make our auto industry more competitive so
that these jobs stay in the United States. To follow
developments and track projects in your community, visit:
www.recovery.gov.
As we work for an immediate recovery, we must
also make long-term investments that generate sustained
prosperity. Sound investments in education, health care,
and energy will lay a new foundation for economic growth.
They will make our workforce more skilled and
competitive, create new jobs and industries, and reduce the
cost of health care for families and businesses throughout
the country. To learn about my economic plans, join me
online at: www.whitehouse.gov/issues/economy.
Information on jobs, health benefits, housing assistance,
and other public resources available to those in need can be
found by calling 1-(800)-FEDINFO or by visiting:
www.usa.gov.
I am working every day to strengthen our economy
so that all Americans can reach their highest aspirations
and potential. Thank you again for contacting me.
Sincerely,
Barack Obama
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Dear Catana,
Every day, I'm working hard to find ways to kick-start Nevada's struggling economy. While we have to continue to step up our efforts to create jobs, we are making some progress.
Last night the Senate passed a bill to promote travel to Las Vegas, other tourist destinations in Nevada, and nationwide. Other countries actively promote their destination cities, and it's long past time we do the same. Even better, we can do it while creating up to 40,000 jobs, 6,000 in Nevada alone, and reducing the deficit by $425 million over the next 10 years.
To get updates on the progress of future legislation to get Nevada's economy back on track, follow my campaign on Twitter or join us on Facebook.
Last week I introduced a fiscally responsible, targeted jobs bill. I said at the time there was no reason it shouldn't pass with bipartisan support. Today I'm pleased to report that it did just that -- passing the Senate on Tuesday with 70 votes.
Yesterday I attended President Obama's health care summit. I know we've been working on this issue for a long time, but it's important to remember that the American people have been waiting much longer - many decades - for Washington to fix our broken health insurance system.
Let me be clear - we are going to pass health care reform. Small businesses and families in Nevada need the relief health insurance reform can provide by leveling the playing field and reducing costs.
Thank you for all you do for our country. I'll be in touch soon with updates on our efforts.
-Harry
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Lowden opposes job creation and tax cuts, but loves big bonuses
Sue Lowden opposes tax cuts for small businesses and efforts to create jobs in Nevada.
What she doesn't oppose is a $200,000 bonus for her husband the same year her gaming company cut a quarter of its work force and axed the 401(k) contribution while her family took home a $1 million paycheck.
Lowden joined embattled Republican Sen. John Ensign in taking a stand against the Jobs Bill, which would cut taxes for small businesses and create jobs, in response to criticism of her job-killing history as a Las Vegas casino boss.
The same year Sue Lowden's company slashed pensions and cut its work force, the Lowdens made $1 million, including a $200,000 bonus for Paul Lowden.
Taking home $1 million a year including hefty bonuses, the Lowdens don't have to worry about job creation like the maids, dealers and servers who no longer work in their casino do. And considering Sue Lowden's record as a job-killing casino owner, it should come as no surprise that she opposes a bill to create jobs for ordinary Nevadans -- a bill that 13 Republican Senators voted for. Those Republicans were willing to put American jobs first and partisan politics second. But if you look at Lowden's record rather than her rhetoric, it's clear how much she values the kind of jobs that don't bring in seven figures for her and her husband.
The Jobs Bill Lowden opposes, which was endorsed by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, will:
• Save 1 million jobs and invest in our nation's infrastructure
• Cut payroll taxes for business that hire workers who have been out of work for more than 60 days
• Give a tax credit for businesses that hire new workers and keep them on staff for at least a year
• Help small businesses grow by allowing them to write off investments
Nevada GOP enlists pro-Yucca, anti-gaming fanatic to speak for party
In a feeble attempt to distract from President Barack Obama's visit to Nevada last week, the state GOP is trotting out anti-gaming, pro-Yucca Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty.
The Nevada Republican Party has once again shown how out of touch it is with ordinary Nevadans, bringing someone who so clearly stands for everything Nevadans are against and against everything Nevadans are for. Pawlenty thinks gaming is "destructive" and favors "permanent storage (of nuclear waste) at Yucca Mountain."
In 2002 Pawlenty told the St. Paul Pioneer Press that Yucca should be fast-tracked to be complete by 2007, in order to accept nuclear waste from his home state.
And in 2003 he opposed gaming in Minnesota, saying it was a "sad commentary" for government to turn to gaming for revenue, and said gambling had a "negative impact on people's lives."
This hypocrisy is typical of Nevada Republicans, who stood by silently while George W. Bush blacklisted Las Vegas for government travel and rigged their 2008 nominating convention to pave the way for John McCain, one of Yucca Mountain's most outspoken supporters.
After leveling ridiculous attacks at Pres. Obama for supposedly hurting our tourism economy with one comment, Republicans stood by Tim Pawlenty's long record of anti-gaming and pro-Yucca rhetoric.
The fact that Nevada Republicans are relying on Tim Pawlenty - an anti-gaming fanatic who wants to ship dangerous nuclear waste from his home state to our backyard - to be their mouthpiece proves they just don't get it. This is a classic example of Republican hypocrisy, and Nevadans should be outraged that the state GOP thinks Tim Pawlenty represents their interests. |
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Gibbons caught returning from trip to D.C. with woman at center of Textgate
Gibbons and Karrasch pose with "Luv Gov" Mark Sanford, Republican governor of South Carolina, who flew to Argentina to visit his mistress.
Things got tense last Sunday when - just hours before a special session was scheduled to commence - I-Team political reporter Jonathan Humbert ran into Gov. Gibbons arriving back in Reno after a taxpayer-funded trip to the National Governors Conference with alleged gal pal Kathy Karracsh.
Karrasch was the married woman to whom Gibbons sent hundreds of text messages from a state-owned call phone in 2007, when he was not yet separated from his wife, Dawn Gibbons. When the texts were revealed in 2008, Gibbons denied that he was having an affair with Karrasch.
When caught in the Reno airport over the weekend wtih Karrasch, Gibbons at first lied to Humbert, denying she was with him in D.C., saying she wasn't on his flight back to Reno and claiming she wasn't even in the Reno airport. Then Humbert caught Karrasch getting into a state-owned vehicle driven by Gibbons' security detail at the airport curb.
Click here to view the I-Team report on GIbbons explosive reaction to Humbert's questions and the governor's subsequent apology for any "ambiguity" in his statements to the reporter.
And click here to read Jane Ann Morrison's column on how Gibbons, once a liar always a liar, is sorry not that he went to D.C. with Karrasch, but that he got caught coming home with her.
Real Republicans: Gibbons drops the s-bomb 
Gibbons gets into a state-owned vehicle after arriving home from D.C. with Kathy Karrasch.
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Jonathan Humbert: We're literally less than 12 hours away from a special session that's going to decide almost a billion dollars in cuts and here you are with a woman who's not your wife.
Gov. Jim Gibbons: You're full of sh*t.
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02/25/10
Mrs. Catana Barnes
Reno, NV
Dear Mrs. Barnes:
Thank you for contacting me to express your views. I appreciate hearing from you.
Over the past year, too many families in Nevada and across the country have been harmed by one of the worst economic recessions since the Great Depression. Americans have suffered from stagnating or even declining incomes, while the costs have increased for everything from food, to health care, to college tuition. We also face a persisting credit crisis that has stymied economic growth. I am acutely aware of the impact of this recession on Nevadan families. Every week, I hear from Nevadans that continue to suffer from the housing and financial crises, and these conversations only strengthen my resolve to find meaningful solutions for families in Nevada and across the country.
As you may know, the Obama Administration called for an additional comprehensive approach to job creation. In response, I was pleased to introduce a measure that included additional tax incentives for the private sector to hire new workers, tax incentives for business to make important equipment and machinery purchases, and investments in infrastructure.
I have noted your opposition to this legislation and share your concerns over our nation's budget deficit. While I believe government must play a role in helping to restore short-term economic growth, there is no question that we cannot continue to run large deficits indefinitely.
As Nevada's senior senator and the Senate Majority Leader, it is my job to do what is in the best interest of our state and work on behalf of the people of Nevada. Please be assured that I take these responsibilities very seriously, and I will continue to do everything I can to make Nevada an even better place to live and raise a family. Nevada's working families deserve the implementation of policies that reward their hard work and provide opportunities for a more secure future. I will be sure to keep your thoughts in mind as we work toward legislation that will prevent wasteful spending while ensuring the security of our nation's economy.
My best wishes to you.
Sincerely,
A
HARRY REID
United States Senator
Nevada
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Dear Catana,
Last week Sen. Harry Reid and Pres. Barack Obama announced a new effort to stem foreclosures in Nevada. The program will provide new incentives for banks to renegotiate mortgages and rewrite second liens, and will make loans available to unemployed homeowners.
Nevada will be one of only five states to participate in the new foreclosure rescue program, which will bring $100 million worth of much-needed relief into Nevada to help struggling homeowners rework their mortgages and stay in their homes.
The state could use the money to fund:
• Bridge loans" to help unemployed homeowners pay the mortgage until they land a job.
• Incentives for lenders to rewrite upside-down mortgages.
• And incentives for lenders to rewrite second mortgages, which often prevent homeowners from refinancing.
Like the Recovery Act, which brought our economy back from the edge of a cliff, this foreclosure prevention program will help thousands of Nevada families who are on the brink of losing their homes. While there is still plenty of work to be done to shore up our economy, create jobs and stem the tide of foreclosures, Sen. Reid and Pres. Obama are serious about helping the middle class and will not rest until the American Dream is restored. This housing initiative and the Jobs Bill the Senate is working so hard to pass this week are huge steps towards stabilizing Nevada's housing markets and helping middle class families stay afloat in these difficult times.
Sincerely,
Sam Lieberman
Chairman, Nevada State Democratic Party
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Copy of an e-mail I sent on 02/22/10 about the jobs bill:
Dear Senator Reid,
I just wanted to let you know that I am very much in favor of creating jobs, but I, and many others, do not believe that giving the Social Security Payroll Tax Cut is an appropriate action. This places more burden on the laborer force.
I participated in the jobs forum last December and have spoken with many people at the street level about job creation and there are a few points that I think are worth mentioning to you as you continue through this process.
I have had small business owners express to me that the largest problem they face with hiring anyone is the initial hiring costs (drug tests, background checks, credit checks, uniforms, setting up an employee file, etc.). In relation to this, I have been told that the 90 day trial period is the most expensive part of hiring an employee. So, why not help the small businesses with this aspect rather than a tax credit that doesn't help them for a year (most of the business owners said the tax break would not help them nor would it be an encouragement to hire someone)?
I have also spoken with many small business owners, have read some comments by small business owners on the Internet, and they say they do not like to hire people that are unemployed because they said, "they expect handouts and are lazy"...I take a lot of offense to this! There is a great dislike for those who receive unemployment because everyone believes it is a handout (very ill-informed public).
Here in Nevada, there is the greater problem of trying to sustain employment. A person may get hired, but trying to keep a person working is very difficult when the population doesn't have any money to spend thus preventing the businesses from thriving...it is a vicious cycle (our daughter works at a party store one day a week as that is all of the hours they have for her...sometimes she will actually get two days).
Again, I am not against job Creation, but the Social Security Payroll Tax Exemption is a lop-sided effort that places a strain on the labor force and really doesn't help the small business owner until the next tax year.
Removing the credit check would be a huge step in the right direction. I do not know anyone who has the kind of credit it takes to land a job at this point!
Sincerely,
Catana L Barnes
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by David Ellis
Friday, February 19, 2010 provided by
If you haven't heard, big changes are soon coming for the credit card business.
The CARD Act, which was signed into law last May, is effective as of Monday, meaning big changes for the millions of card-carrying Americans across the country.
Among other things, it will eliminate some of the more egregious practices of the past like so-called "double-cycle billing," arbitrary rate increases and hefty fees for exceeding your credit limit.
But while the new law also promises consumers more transparency about their credit card bill, cardholders still need to watch out for a whole new series of traps and tricks.
Higher Fees
For starters, consumers could suddenly find themselves socked with a variety of new fees and charges.
Banks and other card issuers have already been aggressively implementing new fees or raising existing ones to help make up for any potential revenue lost as a result of the CARD Act.
Last May, for example, Discover Financial Services announced it would start charging a 2% fee on all purchases made outside the United States.
And whereas 3% was once the standard charge for rolling over a balance from one credit card to another, issuers like JPMorgan Chase are now assessing customers a 5% fee, according to Bill Hardekopf, CEO of the card rating site LowCards.com.
But with the new law setting no restrictions on the types of fees issuers can implement, consumers should pay particularly close attention to the "Terms and Conditions" section of their statement so they know exactly what they are being charged for, warn experts.
"Fees are the one source of revenue that will become more and more important," said Hardekopf.
Tougher to Get a Card
As Congress moved closer to passing the law last spring, banking industry advocates cautioned that shaking up the status quo would mean that credit would be more difficult to come by for consumers.
So far, that seems to be playing out as predicted.
The amount of credit made available to consumers by credit card companies plunged by $252 billion, or 7%, between March and September of last year, according to IRA Bank Monitor.
Credit is poised to tighten even further. As part of the CARD Act, credit card companies will be severely restricted in how they market cards to college students, potentially shrinking an important part of their business.
But issuers are also expected to implement much more severe underwriting practices. Some may demand, for example, details on an applicant's income or proof of other savings.
Consumers with poor or even a mediocre credit history, as a result, may find it much more difficult to get a card or have their credit limit extended after the new law takes effect on Feb. 22, said Joseph Ridout of the advocacy group Consumer Action.
"I think it is fair to assume that credit card companies are going to scrutinize their potential customers a lot more closely than they did in the past," he said.
Fewer Rewards
Consumers may also be increasingly unable to enjoy the fruits of their spending as a result of the new law.
It wasn't that long ago where a cardholder could easily earn credit towards a free airline ticket or cash back for every dollar spent. But issuers are now quietly becoming more stingy with their rewards in an effort to save money.
American Express, for example, recently told its co-branded card customers they would not be able to accrue reward points on their purchases if they were late with a payment. Only by paying a $29 fee could they recoup those points.
To avoid missing out, experts suggest that consumers carefully read any notices they get from their credit card company about changes to their loyalty or rewards program.
"Rewards can be another way of penalizing people too," notes Nick Bourke, manager of the Pew Safe Credit Cards Project.
Rising Rates
One of the biggest victories for consumers in the new law are a series of limits on how and when credit card companies can set interest rates.
Whereas in the past, banks could raise your annual percentage rate just for missing a payment on your cell phone bill or without giving a consumer much advance notice, such practices will soon be outlawed. Issuers now have to alert you at least 45 days in advance before raising your rate under the CARD Act.
The new law won't shield consumers from rate hikes altogether, though.
In recent months, banks have moved consumers over to so-called variable rate cards, whose rates fluctuate based on the direction of the prime rate. And with that rate at historic lows, experts said consumers should be prepared for at least a moderate increase in their APR at some point.
The new law also does not include any sort of interest rate cap banks and issuers can charge customers that are late on their payment by two months or more.
Credit card companies may remain reluctant to impose any usurious rates ahead of a review of penalty rates and fees by the Federal Reserve scheduled for later this year and given the public discontent for banks these days.
But that doesn't mean the days of big rate hikes are gone for good, Bourke said -- especially for consumers who are overwhelmed by debt. So experts suggest consumers should take extra care to stay current on their bills.
"The [CARD] Act doesn't absolve anyone from having to pay back their bills or take people out of harm's way if they run into trouble," said Bourke.
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02/19/10
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Dear Catana,
As I discussed in my message yesterday, job creation must be our top priority in Nevada. However, we can't expect to turn our economy around without addressing Nevada's foreclosure crisis.
And it is a crisis.
Right now, thousands of Nevada families are in danger of losing their homes, struggling desperately to keep their heads above water, and calling out for help. I want all Nevada homeowners to know, I hear those calls -- and I've been working with President Obama to tackle this crisis head on.
Today, I am thrilled to announce that Nevada will be one of only five states to participate in a new foreclosure rescue program. This much needed relief will bring $100 million dollars into Nevada to help struggling homeowners rework their mortgages and stay in their homes.
This funding will be put right to work. It could provide "bridge loans" to help unemployed homeowners pay the mortgage until they land a job. Or even incentivize lenders to rewrite upside-down mortgages -- when a homeowner owes more than the home is worth.
What's certain is that this initiative is exactly what Nevada needs to provide assistance for thousands of families who desperately are in need of a break as they struggle to keep a roof over their heads. So, I hope you will join me in thanking President Obama for working with me on this crucial issue, and for coming to Henderson to talk with Nevadans today.
Over the past year the Recovery Act brought our economy back from the edge of a cliff, but there is still much work to be done. You can follow updates about my efforts to create jobs and get Nevada's economy moving on my website, on Twitter, and on Facebook. I hope you'll connect with us online today, because this campaign isn't about me, and it isn't about President Obama -- it's about you.
We still have a long way to go to create many more jobs and turn our economy around, but this important step will protect thousands of Nevada families from being forced from their homes -- and that's definitely good news in tough times.
Thanks for reading, and thank you for all your do for our great state. I'll be in touch soon.
Sincerely,
Harry Reid
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02/18/10
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Dear Catana,
When our economy narrowly avoided a catastrophic depression, I began working with President Obama to stop the bleeding and get things moving in the right direction. We've seen evidence of a recovery over the last year, but I know that we need to do more to create and save jobs. And so for the rest of this Congress and for as long as it takes, I plan on introducing legislation specifically crafted to build on the success of the Recovery Act. I got started last week by introducing a bill that's going to save and create jobs, plain and simple.
Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and it's clear that the projects being funded have helped and are going to continue to help Nevada weather this recession. Whether they say it to the media or not is one thing, but the fact is that both Republicans and Democrats have asked for and welcomed Recovery Act funds to their home states and districts. I know it's done some good in Nevada so far -- funding renewable energy projects, helping struggling families afford to keep their health insurance, and easing the burden on small businesses so they can get back to hiring people.
One thing that won't save or create a single job is simply saying 'No' to common-sense initiatives. Our Jobs Bill is fiscally responsible and would take effect this year, so it should enjoy bi-partisan support. But as usual, I can't do this alone -- Nevadans and Americans need to continue standing up and demanding progress on job creation from their elected officials.
I agree wholeheartedly with President Obama that members of Congress need to focus more on creating jobs for the American people and less on protecting their own. That's always been how I've approached my job in the Senate, so my bill seeks to simplify the entire process by focusing on measures that should have bi-partisan support and will create jobs this year.
Our bill will invest more in infrastructure projects on the federal level, provide Build America Bonds to make it easier for state and local governments finance infrastructure projects, and cut taxes for small businesses who hire currently unemployed workers. Middle class families and small businesses cannot afford any further delays, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate need to work together and pass this bill.
This is only the beginning of our 2010 job-creation efforts in the Senate. By putting together common-sense proposals that should enjoy bipartisan support, we'll get smart investments and tax breaks to the people that need them most as quickly as possible. The power of Silver State lies is our independent spirit and willingness to roll up our sleeves and get to work, and I plan on taking that spirit straight to the Senate chamber to continue to success of the Recovery Act, and keep Nevada moving in the right direction.
Thanks for your time today, and for all you do for Nevada and our country.
Harry
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Good Morning,
A year ago, President Obama signed the Recovery Act, a bold initiative not only to rescue our country from a potential second Great Depression but also to build a new economic foundation for the future of our Nation. At that time, we were in an economic freefall -- hemorrhaging more than 700,000 jobs a month with the middle class under assault and financial institutions on the brink of collapse.
One year later, I’ve prepared a report for the President on the impact of the Recovery Act. Even though we have much more to do, the evidence is clear: the Recovery Act is working.
Before I give you the hard facts, take a look at this video featuring several Mayors -- officials on the front lines of this economic crisis -- who discuss the impact of the Recovery Act.
Now here are some facts from the report I hope you’ll share far and wide:
- 2 Million Jobs: Public and private forecasters ranging from the Council of Economic Advisors to Moody’s Economy and IHS Global now say the Recovery Act is responsible for about 2 million jobs nationwide.
- Economic Growth: We recently learned that our economy grew 5.7 percent in the fourth quarter -- the biggest gain in six years that many economists say is largely due to the Recovery Act.
- Tax Relief: The Recovery Act provided over $100 billion in tax relief for American businesses and families.
- Aid to Small Businesses: This past year, the Recovery Act supplied over 42,000 small business loans that provided nearly $20 billion in much-needed capital.
- Building a New Foundation: The Recovery Act funded tens of thousands of projects nationwide this year that are not only creating jobs right now, but also laying a long-term foundation for economic growth, including investments in high-speed rail, health technology, broadband, a smarter electrical grid, clean cars and batteries, and renewable energy.
My entire report to the President is available on WhiteHouse.gov/Recovery, and it details specific recovery projects across America. So take a look at what’s happening in your part of the country:
While we’ve made tremendous progress, our work is far from finished. Many projects are just now getting underway that will be creating jobs throughout 2010 and beyond. And on behalf of the President, I can say our Administration will not stop until every man or woman who wants a job can find one.
But one year in, the Recovery Act has helped pull us back from the brink of economic disaster and is helping lay a firm foundation for our economic recovery.
Thank you,
Joe Biden
Vice President
P.S. Take a moment to check out the video, browse through the report and share it with your friends and neighbors.
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The Government and the Department of Labor do not count underemployed, some unemployed and the no longer eligible for unmeployment-unemployed in their data for unemployment numbers? If they told the truth the number would be in the double digits...see for yourself~
Copy of an e-mail I sent to Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), The White House, and Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV) on 02/14/10 about the JOBS BILL:
I received an e-mail from the Nevada State Democratic Party on 02/12/10 about your jobs bill and I was absolutely blown away by point #4--Letting employers/corporations NOT pay Social Security Tax on anybody they hire that has been unemployed for 60 days or more!
Once again, you are making the people on Main Street pay for Wall Street!
I have already begun a letter writing and phone calling campaign to let you all know that this bill will NOT be supported by the people on Main Street and I will go down and get a permit for a protest if necessary!
The Supreme Court handed the corporates our politicians and now all of you want to hand us over to them and it is NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!
October 2, 2009, Ben Bernanke made a statement during the hearings that people who were unemployed more than 60 days are no longer considered viable candidates for employment and now you want to cater to the employers/corporates and destroy the labor force!
Again, we the people, will fight this bill every step of the way and I will be doing my part via my website, www.freespeech2u.com and by face-to-face contact...it's on!
Please, contact your Congressman (varies by state), Senator Harry Reid (202-224-4642 or reid.senate.gov/contact/, and the White House (202-456-1111 or www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ and tell them that you/we will not support a jobs bill that includes the Social Security Tax exemption for the employers... another handout for Wall Street!
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Dear Catana,
Although our economy is beginning to show signs of recovery, we know there is still so much work to be done to create jobs in this country.
That's why Sen. Harry Reid is working to pass a jobs bill that will:
• Save 1 million jobs by investing in our nation's infrastructure.
• Help small businesses grow by allowing them to write off investments.
• Allow state and local governments to borrow at a lower costs, so they can improve their infrastructure while putting people to work.
• Offer employers an exemption from social security payroll taxes for every worker hired this year who has been unemployed for at least 60 days.
• Give employers an additional $1,000 income tax credit for every new employee they keep on staff for 52 weeks.
Job-creation measures like these are simply too important to getting bogged by Republicans' obstructionist tactics. Sen. Reid knows we must act now to create jobs in this country.
That's why he wanted to simplify this jobs bill, focusing on measures that have bipartisan support and will create jobs right away. This simpler bill will allow us to move quickly and avoid the foot-dragging we've seen from Congressional Republicans for the last year.
And this won't be the last jobs bill we pass this year. This bill is only the beginning of our efforts to create jobs and stimulate our economy - but it's an important first step, and one that couldn't wait. Putting Americans - and especially Nevadans - back to work is just too important.
Sincerely,
Sam Lieberman
Chairman, Nevada State Democratic Party
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The economy grew at an annual rate of 5.7 percent in the last quarter, the Commerce Department said Friday. The AP calls that the "fastest [growth] since the third quarter of 2003" and strong evidence that the recession is over.
For more information... http://www.politico.com 01/29/10
Copy of a letter I received from Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV) regarding the e-mail below:
Official Redress of Grievance to the United States Government
Copy of an e-mail I sent to Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV), Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), and the White House on 01/27/10:
I am writing this e-mail on behalf of the American People as an official redress of grievance to the United States Government.
We, the American People, request an audit of Ben Bernanke's handling of the United States Federal Reserve and all other activities related to the economic structure of the United States for the years 2005 through 2009.
We, the American People, believe that Ben Bernanke had a direct hand in collapsing the American Economy and we demand to see what he did and how he did it.
Ben Bernanke should not be appointed to a second term as Chairman of the Federal Reserve until the grievances of the American People are satisfied.
The United States Constitution states that we, the American People, have the right to petition our government for a redress of grievances and that is what we are seeking to accomplish with this e-mail.
In the event that this request goes unaddressed by our government, signatures will begin to be collected, country wide communications will begin and protests will commence.
We, the American People, have the right to be fully informed of what our employees are doing and how they are doing it and that is what we are making demand for.
Sincerely,
Catana L Barnes
American Citizen for Transparency & Truth
"Jobs must be our Number One focus in 2010," President Barack Obama says in his first official State of the Union address, calling on Congress to send him a new jobs bill. He announces plans to take $30 billion in repaid Wall Street bailout funds to create small business loans, and calls for a small business jobs credit to help 1 million companies create jobs or raise wages.
For more information...http://www.politico.com 01/27/10 |
President Barack Obama, in advance excerpts of his State of the Union address released by the White House: " Despite our hardships, our union is strong. We do not give up. We do not quit. ... [W]e have to recognize that we face more than a deficit of dollars right now. We face a deficit of trust – deep and corrosive doubts about how Washington works that have been growing for years. To close that credibility gap we must take action on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue to end the outsized influence of lobbyists; to do our work openly; and to give our people the government they deserve." POLITICO 01/27/10
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says any federal spending freeze should apply to defense spending as well as to domestic spending – pushing back against one of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union proposals. In an interview with POLITICO, Pelosi also floats the idea of a two-track approach to health care reform, with easier-to-pass incremental changes possibly coming before a comprehensive reform bill.
For more information...http://www.politico.com 01/27/2010
Axelrod: Obama's State of Union to focus on jobs - Yahoo! News 01/24/10
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"Any people anywhere, being inclined and having the power, have the right to rise up and shake off the existing government and form a new one that suits them better. This is a most valuable and sacred right--a right we hope and believe is to liberate the world."
Abraham Lincoln
Below are more of my favorite quotes...what are yours?
"The most heroic word in all languages is--REVOLUTION!"
Eugene Debs
"It is an observation of one of the profoundest inquiries into human affairs that a revolution of government is the strongest proof that can be given by a people, of their virtue and good sense."
John Adams
"In the abstract theory of our government the obedience of the citizen is not due to an unconstitutional law: he may lawfully resist its execution."
John Quincy Adams
"An oppressed people are authorized whenever they can to rise and break their fetters."
Henry Clay, politician
"If the State cannot survive the...agitation, then let the State perish. If the Church must be cast down by the sturgglings of Humanity to be free, then let the American Union be consumed by a living thungerbolt, and no tear shed over its ashes. If the Republic must be blotted out from the roll of nations, by proclaiming liberty to the captives, then let the Republic sink beneath the waves of oblivion, and a shout of joy, louder than the voice of many waters, fill the universe at its extinction."
William Lloyd Garrison
"Revolution is the only thing, the only power, that ever worked out freedom for any poeple. The powers that have ruled long, and learned to love ruling, will never give up that prerogative till they find they must, till they see the certainty of overthrow and destruction if they do not! ... To plant--to revolutionize--those are the twin stars that have ruled our pathway. What have we then to dread in the word Revolution--we, the children of rebels! We were born to be rebles--it runs in our blood."
Wendell Phillips
"Full opportunity for full development is the unalienable right of all. He who denies it is a tyrant, he who does not demand it is a coward; he who is indifferent to it is a slave; he who does not desire it is dead. The earth for all the people! That is the demand."
Eugene Debs
"If we do not soon bestir ourselves for a bloody revolution, we cannot leave anything to our children but poverty and slavery."
Die Arbeiter Zeitung, Chicago labor paper
"We can't have education without revolution. We have tried peace education for 1,900 years and it has failed. Let us try revolution and see what it will do now."
Hellen Keller
"Those who won our independence by revolution were not cowards. They did not fear political change. They did not exalt order at the cost of liberty."
Louis Brandeis, Supreme Court Justice
"That circumstances sometimes justify it...(revolution) is not Communist doctrine but an old American belief." Justice Jackson
"Wherever one goes in this civilized world, one always finds the same set-up. The little man, the man who does the dirty work, the producer is of no importance, recieves no consideration and is always being asked to make the greatest sacrifice. Yet everything depends on this forgotten man. Not a wheel could turn without his support and co-operation. It is this man, whose number is legion, who has no voice in world affairs...he knows that he has been robbed and cheated from time immemorial. He is suffocated with all this bitter knowledge. He waits and waits hoping that time will alter things. And slowly he realizes that time alters nothing, that with time things only grow worse. One day, he will decide to act. "Wait!" he will be told. "Wait just a little longer" But he will refuse to wait another second."
Henry Miller
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Thank you,
Catana L Barnes
"There is a political feudalism where a dynasty has the trappings of a parliamentary system but manipulates it for the benefit of the ruling class...Revolution in theTwentieth Century means rebellion against another kind of feudalism...economic feudalism...and the United States should promote democratic revolution against these conditions of economic feudalism."
William Douglas, Supreme Court Jusitice
"They set up the courts; they set up the police; they set up the army; they set up an educational system; they set up the newspaper; they set up all the apparatus to brainwash and to keep in subjugation. If we're going to be free, and we will not be fully free until we smash this state completely and totally...no people in this world have ever achieved independence and freedom through the ballot or having it legislated to them. (They) got their freedom through struggle and through revolution."
William Epton
"God forbid we should ever be twenty years without...a rebellion."
Thomas Jefferson
How well do you know the U.S. Constitution?
I took the Myers-Briggs Personality Test and the result is listed below:
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