Friday 2/8
Today is my kids’ 7th “snow day” in two weeks. Just saying.
Holy Moly. There is so much going on in the news. It kind of boggles my mind.
Today is my kids’ 7th “snow day” in two weeks. Just saying.
Holy Moly. There is so much going on in the news. It kind of boggles my mind.
Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker Testifying Today
After threatening to refuse testimony, acting Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker will finally go before the House Judiciary Committee today. This is a great example of the consequences of voting. If the Democrats did not control the House, there is no chance that House Republicans would even think of inviting Whitaker to answer questions. If fact, the House GOP is currently trying to rush the confirmation of William Barr for Attorney General so Whitaker can get out of Dodge. I wonder what skeletons are hiding in Whitaker’s closet. Maybe we will find out today…
https://www.cnn.com/…/matthew-whitaker-subpoena-…/index.html
After threatening to refuse testimony, acting Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker will finally go before the House Judiciary Committee today. This is a great example of the consequences of voting. If the Democrats did not control the House, there is no chance that House Republicans would even think of inviting Whitaker to answer questions. If fact, the House GOP is currently trying to rush the confirmation of William Barr for Attorney General so Whitaker can get out of Dodge. I wonder what skeletons are hiding in Whitaker’s closet. Maybe we will find out today…
https://www.cnn.com/…/matthew-whitaker-subpoena-…/index.html
Green New Deal
Yesterday, Senator Ed Markey and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced their new Green New Deal resolution. This plan calls for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, creating green jobs, and fighting for clean air and water for ALL communities. The Green New Deal is a non-binding resolution, so it does not create laws in and of itself. But hopefully it will create a framework for new green bills to be passed in the future (In 2020, after we have worked our butts off to get a Democratic majority in the Senate as well as the House. Oh and a new president too.)
Learn more about the Green New Deal here: https://www.npr.org/…/rep-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-releases…
Yesterday, Senator Ed Markey and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced their new Green New Deal resolution. This plan calls for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, creating green jobs, and fighting for clean air and water for ALL communities. The Green New Deal is a non-binding resolution, so it does not create laws in and of itself. But hopefully it will create a framework for new green bills to be passed in the future (In 2020, after we have worked our butts off to get a Democratic majority in the Senate as well as the House. Oh and a new president too.)
Learn more about the Green New Deal here: https://www.npr.org/…/rep-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-releases…
Also yesterday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the House members for the new Select Panel on Climate Change. The panel will be led by Representative Kathy Castor and their top priority will be raising the public’s awareness of the climate crisis. https://www.politico.com/…/pelosi-climate-change-panel-1154…
Again, yesterday, Senator Tom Udall and Representative Deb Haaland and a handful of other House members reintroduced legislation designed to protect America’s national monuments against the Trump administration’s attempts to use them for personal gain. The America’s Natural Treasures of Immeasurable Quality Unite, Inspire, and Together Improve the Economies of States (ANTIQUITIES) Act of 2019 reinforces Congress’ clear intent in the Antiquities Act of 1906: only Congress has the authority to modify a national monument designation. If you like your national parks free from oil wells, this bill is for you. Check it out here: https://haaland.house.gov/…/udall-haaland-introduce-antiqui…
Give your members of Congress a call and encourage them to support these new environmental initiatives.
Ohio City to Stop Observing Columbus Day, Make Election Day Holiday Instead
Sandusky Ohio has decided to swap their Columbus Day holiday for Election Day. The new law will give all municipal workers the first Tuesday in November off so they can more easily participate in their civic duty to vote. This sounds like a great idea for Minnesota too. Call your Minnesota legislators and/or Governor Walz today and let them know you support making Election Day a holiday in Minnesota.
https://thehill.com/…/428808-ohio-city-to-stop-observing-co…
Sandusky Ohio has decided to swap their Columbus Day holiday for Election Day. The new law will give all municipal workers the first Tuesday in November off so they can more easily participate in their civic duty to vote. This sounds like a great idea for Minnesota too. Call your Minnesota legislators and/or Governor Walz today and let them know you support making Election Day a holiday in Minnesota.
https://thehill.com/…/428808-ohio-city-to-stop-observing-co…
Jeff Bezos Stands up to The National Enquirer
I have mixed feeling about Jeff Bezos, the chief executive of Amazon, but I have to give him kudos for standing up to the National Enquirer’s (NE) attempt to extort and blackmail him. American Media Inc. (AMI), the parent company of the NE threatened to publish naughty pictures of Bezos unless he stopped his investigation of the tabloid.
I have mixed feeling about Jeff Bezos, the chief executive of Amazon, but I have to give him kudos for standing up to the National Enquirer’s (NE) attempt to extort and blackmail him. American Media Inc. (AMI), the parent company of the NE threatened to publish naughty pictures of Bezos unless he stopped his investigation of the tabloid.
This whole story is juicy enough to be published in a tabloid. It’s worth a read if you have the time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/f501d20c-2b2d-11e9-b2fc-72…
https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/f501d20c-2b2d-11e9-b2fc-72…
Here’s Bezos’ open letter that includes the letters from AMI: https://medium.com/@je…/no-thank-you-mr-pecker-146e3922310f…
Journalist Ronan Farrow has also been blackmailed by AMI. Read about that here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/ronan-farrow-says-he-was…/…
Check out Majority Leader Steny Hoyer’s schedule for the House of Representatives https://www.majorityleader.gov/floor-res…/the-weekly-leader…
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House of Representative switchboard: (202) 224-3121
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