Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Tuesday 3/27 Call to Action

It's Tuesday! I feel like current events in the age of the Trump administration are like a giant Whack-a-Mole game. The second you try to focus on one thing, three other things pop up that warrant attention. Whew!
1. Trump's Budget Proposal
The content of Trump's proposed budget is vast and difficult to swallow. This will be an ongoing call to action. For now, work of familiarizing yourself with what the budget contains. In the future, we can pick of bits and pieces of it to focus on. If you are feeling up to speed, by all means contact your senators and let them know what you think.
Check out this blog post by Legislative Action: Yes We are Watching. It is a comprehensive overview of the budget.
https://yeswerewatchinglegislativeaction.wordpress.com/…/w…/
Senator Amy Klobuchar shared this information on how the proposed budget would affect rural Minnesotans.
https://www.facebook.com/amyklobuchar/photos/a.469152126190.251159.7606381190/10154109259951191/?
Thirdly, here is a piece of the budget proposal's affect on scientific research:https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/in-trumps-budget-the-unw…/…
2. HR 610 To distribute Federal funds for elementary and secondary education in the form of vouchers for eligible students and to repeal a certain rule relating to nutrition standards in schools (That's really the title!)
https://www.congress.gov/…/115th-con…/house-bill/610/actions
The Trump administration (Betsy DeVos) and the GOP are hellbent on dismantling the Department of Education. Here's what the Washington Post said: "The bill would, as explained by the Congressional Research Service, repeal the current version of the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and only allow the Education Department to award block grants to qualified states. It would have no other powers."
This bill is currently being considered by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Those of you in District 2, Jason Lewis is on that committee.
This article contains a talking point for calling your representative and senators: https://www.romper.com/p/how-to-call-your-senator-about-hou…
3. S. J. Resolution 34
 Today the senate will be voting to roll back Obama Era internet protections. The GOP would like to allow big companies (i.e., Comcast) to sell your internet activity data. Here is more information from Countable: https://www.countable.us/…/sjres34-115-a-joint-resolution-p…
Make this your fist call this morning.
4. Out and About
Today, 3/28 Protest for Gun Safety @ Capitol Building, St. Paul
10:45 a.m. HF896 - Public Safety Omnibus Bill.
11:30 a.m. HF238 - Stand your ground gun law
Today, 3/28 12-1 p.m.
#ResistTrumpTuesday at Senator Klobuchar's Office w/ MoveOn.Orgpin (Go encourage her to vote no on Gorsuch!)
1200 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1227, United States
Wednesday, 3/29 The Power of Many Happy Hour!!!
7-9 p.m. The Happy Gnome 498 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102
Saturday 4/1 Health Care Town Hall Meeting w/ local legislators
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Metcalf Junior High
2250 Diffley Rd, Burnsville, Minnesota 55337
Finally, a song dedicated to our representatives who just won't have a town hall. We are going to getcha! (in a completely civilized way, of course)  Blondie-One Way or Another
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  1. The Power of ManyMarch 28, 2017 at 5:44 AM

    There is this article too. http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2017/03/15/passing-house-bill-610-dismantle-strongest-aspects-public-education

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