Friday
I don’t know about you but I am tired. The need for action seems relentless and our politicians’ lack of accountability is so frustrating. But we must persist. Like Dora the fish said, “Just keep swimming.”
I don’t know about you but I am tired. The need for action seems relentless and our politicians’ lack of accountability is so frustrating. But we must persist. Like Dora the fish said, “Just keep swimming.”
1. Gun Violence Updates
A. H.Res.367 - Establishing the Select Committee on Gun Violence Prevention.
https://www.congress.gov/…/115th-congress/h…/367/cosponsors…
This bipartisan committee was created created to study gun violence and to brainstorm common sense gun legislation. According to a press release from Representative Nancy Pelosi, the House Republicans voted 231 to 189 to block this committee. This happened two days after one of the deadliest gun massacres in American history. I cannot find a list of how our MN representatives voted. Why not call to day and ask them yourself. Shameful.
https://www.democraticleader.gov/newsroom/10417-2/
https://www.congress.gov/…/115th-congress/h…/367/cosponsors…
This bipartisan committee was created created to study gun violence and to brainstorm common sense gun legislation. According to a press release from Representative Nancy Pelosi, the House Republicans voted 231 to 189 to block this committee. This happened two days after one of the deadliest gun massacres in American history. I cannot find a list of how our MN representatives voted. Why not call to day and ask them yourself. Shameful.
https://www.democraticleader.gov/newsroom/10417-2/
B. Continue to ask your members of Congress to support Sen. Feinstein’s legislation to close loopholes that allow rifles to be converted from semi-automatic into rapid fire weapons. http://www.sacbee.com/…/politics-government/capitol-alert/a…
C. Are you a country music fan? The NRA is attempting to rejuvenate their member base by appealing to young country music lovers.https://www.nracountry.com/ Read about it here: https://www.theguardian.com/…/nra-country-gun-lobby-music-n…
The pressure for country music performers to support the NRA is harsh and persistent. Rosanne Cash, daughter of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash is brave enough and stand us against the NRA. Good for her.
https://www.nytimes.com/…/rosanne-cash-country-musicians-nr…
https://www.nytimes.com/…/rosanne-cash-country-musicians-nr…
Caleb Keeter witnessed the violence in Las Vegas first hand. It changed his opinion on the 2nd Amendment. Read more here.https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/i-cannot-express-how-wro…/…
If you have a favorite country music performer, contact them and urge them to support gun regulation.
2. Veterans Upward Bound Program
Who loves our veterans? We all do, but Republicans sure like to use that as a backbone of their party. The problem is, it’s all words and no action. The GOP’s proposed cuts to Medicaid and Medicare would have devastating consequences for our veterans. Educational programs like Veterans Upward Bound, part of the TRIO program helps veterans and those coming from disadvantaged backgrounds get the education they need to be successful members of the workforce. Unfortunately, the GOP would prefer not to fund this program. I guess with the high cost of private flights, cutting taxes for the wealthy, and building a big wall, there isn’t enough money to help out those who fought for our country. Give your member of Congress a call and urge them to fund these programs.
Read more about those programs here:https://www2.ed.gov/programs/triovub/index.html
And here: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html
And here: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html
Have a great weekend and be good to yourself.
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Klobuchar-202-224-3244
House of Representative switchboard: (202) 224-3121
MN Legislators: https://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/legislators
Resistbot: https://resistbot.io/
Governor Dayton- https://mn.gov/governor/contact-us/
Congressional District 2 residents: Check out this website for information about groups and events in your area. mn02progressiveactionnetwork.com
Out and About
October 14th 10:30 - 12
Forum with Erin Murphy, candidate for governor
Burnhaven Library
1101 County Road 42 W, Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
Forum with Erin Murphy, candidate for governor
Burnhaven Library
1101 County Road 42 W, Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
Saturday, October 14th 11 am – 1 pm
The People's Rally for Justice
Minnesota State Capitol
75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
The People's Rally for Justice
Minnesota State Capitol
75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
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