Illinois 13th Congressional District

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Comment by Sandy Hotz on March 7, 2010 at 10:31am

I received this in my e-mail this morning. Please note the date and the individual you need to send your letters to.

An email sent to me for your consideration.

EVERYONE!

I am going down to Springfield on the 10th to act as a witness for Jim Sacia. I have to be there by 8:30 AM

anyway...

Bill HB4810 is coming out of committee, it's the bill that we are trying to get through where: if you are on Welfare you need to take a monthly drug test, and pass, in order to keep your benefits.

I would like everyone to send me in separate emails telling me their honest opinion about this bill.

I personally support it because as a working individual I am subject to drug testing when ever my company sees fit, and I WORK for my money.

I plan on printing these emails out, both the Pros and Cons, and take them along to Springfield with me, to present at the Capital.

Would you be comfortable sending my request out to all of your friends and committee lists?


Tell everyone: ONLY ONE EMAIL PER INDIVIDUAL, and send it to me at GOLDWINGLADY@AEROINC.NET.
I am footing the bill on this so to save me ink please, keep them short and to the point and include your name and addresses.

Sorry for the late notice but this just finally came together last night.

My deepest thanks,
Beth
P.S.
Illinois State Rifle Assoc. is having their Springfield IGOLD rally the 10th also, I hope to get to it too.
Plus ABATE is having their Legislative Day on the 11th.

Comment by John Hilt on March 2, 2010 at 11:40am

Hi everybody, I hope I am not out of line to join the 13th just to try to garner support for my cause. There is an ObamaCare protest rally in Batavia, March 6....can anyone in 13th make it up there? We need more troops! Rep. Bill Foster is a crucial swing vote....please help us slay the Fed Health Care Beast before it is born. Rally is at 27 N. River Street, Batavia, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Contact John Hilt, (312) 671-0909, jhilt95@yahoo.com

Comment by Sandy Hotz on February 26, 2010 at 11:14am

Call Durbin's office in D.C. 202-224-2152 and tell him no way are we signing his petition. I got this in on my e-mail today. You won't believe this! Like many of you, I spent most of my day yesterday watching the H.C. Summit. Unbelievable! I have done a copy/paste for you.

Dear sandy,

The unprecedented obstructionism in the Senate today forces a rethinking and modernization of the filibuster rule.

If you're as fed up with the filibuster as I am, please sign my petition to fix it today.

It's time to end the filibuster as we know it.

The American people are sick of process blocking progress. They're fed up with an arbitrary tradition that allows a minority of Senators to prevent popular, much-needed legislation from even coming to a vote. They're exasperated with Republicans' veiled attempts to kill meaningful reform -- pleas for "more time" and "starting from scratch" -- which were on full display at yesterday's White House health care summit.

Frankly, so am I.

Sign my petition at FedUpWithTheFilibuster.com today -- and show your support for filibuster reform, such as the Harkin-Shaheen proposal, to eliminate the crippling 60-vote requirement to overcome a filibuster.

From the public option to financial reform, a few dozen Senate Republicans have used the threat of a filibuster dozens and dozens of times, blocking much of the sweeping change voters demanded when they elected President Obama and strong Democratic majorities to Congress. The right-wing obstructionists consistently misuse and abuse the filibuster simply to score political points, at the expense of the American people.

The Harkin-Shaheen proposal would continue to provide ample time for a minority of Senators to voice their concerns about legislation and seek changes. But it would eliminate the permanent 60-vote cloture requirement to overcome a filibuster, gradually reducing the necessary vote threshold as debate continues, preventing the minority from using the procedural tactic to obstruct progress indefinitely.

Commonsense proposals like this would allow a simple majority of Senators to end an obstructionist filibuster if it has dragged on for several days or weeks. And they would allow Congress to get back into the business of sending popular, much-needed legislation -- like a strong health care reform bill -- to the President's desk.

Sign my online petition today -- and show your support for the Harkin-Shaheen proposal or similar proposals to eliminate the crippling 60-vote requirement to overcome a filibuster.

Changing the filibuster is no pipe dream. In fact, back in the 1970s the Senate successfully amended what was a 67-vote cloture requirement to the current 60-vote requirement.

But the unprecedented obstructionism we find in the Senate today forces another rethinking and modernization of the filibuster rule.

By letting your Senators know you're as fed up with the filibuster as I am, we can change it, once more.

When our Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution and drafted the initial rules of the Senate, they never intended requiring a supermajority to pass any and all legislation. They just wanted to be sure that Senators took time to carefully debate and consider bills before taking votes. That's exactly what reforms like the Harkin-Shaheen proposal will do.

We cannot continue to allow a minority of Senators to paralyze progress. Together we can restore majority rule and make Congress work for the American people again.

Sincerely,

Dick Durbin
U.S. Senator

Comment by Momma T on February 25, 2010 at 5:16pm

Hello all I am MommaT and have decided to help Carol Ann and Debra on the Welcom Committee..Before we can take back our country..we must first take back our State Of Illinois..That starts at the local level in all 102 counties..We can do..but we must start there....Welcome

Comment by Debbie on November 23, 2009 at 12:39pm

Rep Judy Biggert is great for emailing me her newsletters, but I've emailed her three times and she (or staff) don't bother answering.

Comment by Cedra Crenshaw on September 5, 2009 at 2:27pm

There are several GOP alternatives to HR3200. One is HR3400 introduced by Rep. Tom Price (GA). Here is a link to an article by Herman Cain on HR3400 and here is the actual text of HR3400.

Comment by Cedra Crenshaw on September 5, 2009 at 2:12pm

Gail - Rep. Biggert is definitely against HR3200. I have attached 3 flyers I got from a Dupage Township Republicans meeting this past Thursday evening. Judy was there and reiterated the need for free market solutions to healthcare reform. Judy Biggert HealthCare Solutions.pdf

Comment by Gail Jindrich - IL 13th Coordntr on September 4, 2009 at 11:25pm

Cedra - thanks for the report! Did Rep Judy Biggert happen to mention where she stood on the issue, what her thoughts are on health care reform?

Comment by Cedra Crenshaw on September 1, 2009 at 11:34am

I attended a meeting last Wednesday, the 26th, a mini townhall of sorts, at Rep. Judy Biggert's office. It was a lively discussion (4 people against ObamaCare, 2 pro ObamaCare) and I stressed that HR3200 must be defeated and real free market healthcare reform needs to be put on the table which would maintain current quality while controlling costs.

Comment by IL T Party on August 31, 2009 at 8:37pm

Tea Party Express Flyer.pdfSponsored By: Joliettaxdayteaparty.com
The National Tea Party Express is coming to New Lenox, IL.
"WILL COUNTY TEA PARTY RALLY"
The Commons Performing Arts Pavilion
101 Veterans Parkway New Lenox, IL 60451 Monday, September 7th 10:00 A.M.
From August 28th to September 12th, the National Tea Party Express bus is touring across the country hosting tea party rallies across America. We’re speaking out against the out-of-control tax-and-spend policies and unprecedented power grab of our government. Please join us in taking our country back. This is the only scheduled stop in the Chicagoland area.

FOX NEWS - Is On The Bus To Cover Our Event Leading To Final Rally in Washington D.C. Sept. 12.

Attached is a PDF flyer of the event. Please feel free to print it out or send to a friend. (click on pdf icon attached)
Please plan to attend to help change the tide of what is happening in our country. Bring a friend, bring flag or sign as well (try to keep them respectful). The Commons is a beautiful Ravinia style facility with a large band shelter and much lawn seating as well. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Parking is available all around the facility.
Sincerely,
Tim Kraulidis
Joliet "Will County" Tax Day Tea Party
Let us know if you plan on attending.
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