The Senate Thursday cleared the way for the debate on the first piece of major gun control legislation to be considered in that chamber in two decades. With families of victims of the Newtown massacre watching silently from the chamber, the Senate thwarted a threatened filibuster with a vote of 68 to 31 and will … Continue reading »
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Katherine Clark running to succeed Markey as Rep for 5th Congressional District of MA
If Ed Markey is successful in his bid to win the MA special Senate election, Katherine Clark will run for his seat as the Representative from the Fifth Congressional District. Many of our friends are coming together on Wednesday May 8 in Boston to support Katherine’s candidacy. The invitation is below and online at: katherineclarkforcongress.com/go/boston508 Katherine Clark … Continue reading »
Reducing Gun Violence
Today the President stood with mothers who are urging Congress to take action on common-sense measures to protect children from gun violence. · The President, like most Americans, believes the Second Amendment guarantees an individual right to bear arms. And like most Americans he also believes that we all have a … Continue reading »
Ed Markey v Steven Lynch – whats the difference between these two MASS Dems
The Primary Election:Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Congressman Ed Markey will face off against Congressman Stephen Lynch. Markey and Lynch differ on many issues, a few of the major differences are as follows Women’s Health: Markey supports a woman’s right to choose and has a 100% rating from NARAL and NOW; Lynch was one of the few … Continue reading »
Sign a petition to reform the filibuster rule
From our inbox ~ A letter from the new MA Senator Elizabeth Warren Friends, I’m honored that I will have the opportunity to serve the people of Massachusetts in the United States Senate, and I’m deeply grateful for everything you’ve done to help send me to Washington. You know what I want to do. When I’m … Continue reading »
Reauthorize the Violence against women act –
You would think this is given – but the right wing has a problem protecting all human beings – really? Friend – This week, the Senate may not reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. Since this bipartisan legislation first passed in 1994, it’s been reauthorized twice without a hitch. And it’s been tremendously successful in … Continue reading »
Update on the Buffett Rule
Friends: I wanted to make sure you heard the news on the Buffett Rule coming out of the Senate this week. Senate Republicans filibustered the bill, blocking debate and preventing a simple up-or-down vote, despite the fact that a majority of senators supported the law. Hundreds of thousands of Americans like you added your name … Continue reading »
Elizabeth Warren’s Announcement
Kirsten Gillibrand: Off The Sidelines
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging more women to get off the sidelines and get involved in the issues they care about. More women need to realize that their voice matters and that they can make a difference. Continue reading »
