Wednesday
1. Tax Bill
Here’s a quick side by side comparison of the Senate and House versions of the bill (thanks C. G.!) https://govtrackinsider.com/h-r-1-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-fbd…
Here’s a quick side by side comparison of the Senate and House versions of the bill (thanks C. G.!) https://govtrackinsider.com/h-r-1-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-fbd…
This tax bill is proving to be a tricky, unpopular bill. Even though the House voted to go to conference, there is a vast array of disagreement among its members.
Republican Congresspeople from California are facing backlash from their constituents because the repeal of state and local taxes (SALT) and mortgage interest deductions will have an immediate negative effect on taxpayer’s pocketbooks. Will it be enough to keep them from voting yes on the final bill? We shall see. https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/e25c3000-d9fa-11e7-b1a8-62…
Republican Congresspeople from California are facing backlash from their constituents because the repeal of state and local taxes (SALT) and mortgage interest deductions will have an immediate negative effect on taxpayer’s pocketbooks. Will it be enough to keep them from voting yes on the final bill? We shall see. https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/e25c3000-d9fa-11e7-b1a8-62…
Senator Susan Collins voted for the Senate version of the tax bill based on three assurances.
1. A reinsurance pool would be established to cover the cost of the very sick, to prevent insurance premiums form going up.
2. Support for the Alexander-Murray bill that would continue to make payments to insurance companies for the next two years to keep costs low.
3. No cuts to Medicare as a result of this bill.
Whoopsie! It appears that Speaker Ryan is not so keen on keeping those promises to Senator Collins. Will it be enough for her to vote no? We shall see. http://www.pressherald.com/…/house-republicans-say-they-di…/
1. A reinsurance pool would be established to cover the cost of the very sick, to prevent insurance premiums form going up.
2. Support for the Alexander-Murray bill that would continue to make payments to insurance companies for the next two years to keep costs low.
3. No cuts to Medicare as a result of this bill.
Whoopsie! It appears that Speaker Ryan is not so keen on keeping those promises to Senator Collins. Will it be enough for her to vote no? We shall see. http://www.pressherald.com/…/house-republicans-say-they-di…/
Senator Jeff Flake agreed to vote yes on the tax bill if “dreamers” received protection (think DACA). Hmm. That doesn’t seem to be a popular idea in the House. Will it be enough to make Sen. Flake say, “No thank you?” We shall see. https://www.salon.com/…/republicans-are-ready-to-break-the…/
Read more here:https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/five-big-problems-with-t…/…
Are you a product of the public school system? Do you have children in public schools? The tax bill wants to give tax breaks for private school tuition and homeschooling. Once again, public schools are being left behind. I am not sure how much more our public educations system can take. Here is a small action you can take:
https://actionnetwork.org/…/tell-congress-no-tax-deals-to-f…
https://actionnetwork.org/…/tell-congress-no-tax-deals-to-f…
If you are like me, this whole process is overwhelming. Here is a handy overview that can give you a better idea of what’s going on in Congress right now. It also has some actions you can take today. Check it out:http://itstimetofight.weebly.com/tax-bill.html
Or check out Indivisible: https://www.indivisible.org/res…/tax-scam-passed-senate-now/
2. Questions for Pruitt
EPA administrator, Scoot Pruitt will be testifying in front to the House Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee tomorrow, December 7th. No one from Minnesota is on this committee but it may be worth it to you to propose a question for Pruitt.
EPA administrator, Scoot Pruitt will be testifying in front to the House Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee tomorrow, December 7th. No one from Minnesota is on this committee but it may be worth it to you to propose a question for Pruitt.
Call your members of Congress or check out this list of committee members.https://energycommerce.house.gov/subcommittee/environment/
Here’s a link that will help you send an email to your congressperson.http://p2a.co/P6ZjJ5z
3. Resisting is great, but let’s be clear; the only way we can really stop this madness is to vote for honest, progressive candidates in 2018. Now is the time to get involved in your local elections. Change starts from the bottom up! That means state house and senate seats count. Don’t believe me? Check out this article from MinnPost: Minnesota officials forecast a $188 million budget deficit! https://www.minnpost.com/…/minnesota-officials-forecast-188…
Here are some events you may want to attend. Please add more in the comments!
December 8th CD5 is hosting a gubernatorial candidate forum. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/287147888438398/
December 18th CD2 Candidate Forum 6 pm
Apple Valley Senior Center
14601 Hayes Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Apple Valley Senior Center
14601 Hayes Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Want to make a difference right now? Karla Bigham is running to fill the state senate seat once occupied by Dan Schoen (SD54). The special election takes place on February 12th! She needs your support ASAP. Check out her website and see how you can help.
http://www.karlabigham.com/
http://www.karlabigham.com/
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/
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/
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