The IAM is having a labor rally in Olympia on 4/8/2011. A labor rally bus for Olympia will leave from the IAM Hall (9125 15th Pl S, Seattle) at 9:30 AM and return at 3PM. Please call the Guevarras at 206-683-0667 if you would like a seat See http://www.iam751.org/ for details.
Apr 05
Resolution Against the Privatization of Medicare
Resolution Against the Privatization of Medicare. Access the resolution by using the following link:
Apr 05
Resolution Against Cuts to the Social Security Administration Budget for 2011
Resolution Against Cuts to the Social Security Administration Budget for 2011. Access the resolution by using the following link:
Mar 30
April E-board meeting
A correction: I had the e-board meeting listed as April 4th. The meeting is actually April 7th. Sorry about that.
Mar 30
2011 Salmon Bake
Save the Date!
Join Larry Phillips and Friends
SAVE THE DATE – SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2011
The date is set! Mark your calendar for the biggest political event of 2011!
When: Saturday, May 21, 2011
Where: Daybreak Star Cultural Center Discovery Park
3801 W. Government Way, Seattle
Time: 1 pm – 4 pm
Mar 25
Washington State Republicans Vote Against Nuclear Safety
From the Slog:
http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2011/03/25/washington-state-republicans-vote-against-nuclear-safety
Yet another good reason to get replace Dave Reichert in the 11th LD.
Fresh off their votes against funding for a tsunami warning center that serves the entire West Coast, our state’s four Republican House members recently voted for budget cuts that could make it harder to respond to nuclear mishaps.
House Republicans didn’t blink an eye as they enacted hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts to programs that safeguard nuclear waste, research nuclear power, and train first responders to respond to weapons of mass destruction.
Which House Republicans from our state? Doc Hastings (R-4), Jaime Herrera-Buetler (R-3), Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (R-5), and Dave Reichert (R-8).
Mar 24
Bob Hasegawa on state bank conference call 6PM Thursday
JOIN US for the LIVE Webcast Conference call on the State Bank Movement with some of its Rising Stars!
TODAY! Thursday, March 24, 6-7pm (Pacific)
Thursday March 24 at 6pm (Pacific), Backbone Campaign will host a webcast conference call on the issue of State Banks featuring Rep. Bob Hasegawa, (WA), Jared Gardner of Oregonians for a State Bank, and Web of Debt author Ellen Brown of (CA). RSVP right now.
Mar 17
Zack Hudgins Telephone Town Hall
From Zack Hudgins:
Telephone Town Hall—March 24th at 6pm
Mark your calendar. I will be hosting a town hall by telephone on Thursday, March 24th at 6pm. Most registered voters in our district will receive a telephone call and have the option of staying on the line to listen in and to ask questions. I hope you will be able to participate. I have found I can reach many more people with this new virtual town hall than with other methods.
As always, please feel free to call me toll free at 800.562.6000 if you have any concerns.
Mar 16
SCAN Director (Dian Ferguson) to Challenge Clark
Also announced at the meeting last night: http://publicola.com/2011/03/16/scan-director-to-challenge-clark/
At the 11th District Democrats’ meeting last night, Seattle Community Access Network director Dian Ferguson announced that she planned to run for city council against incumbent Sally Clark.
Mar 16
March 2011 – General Meeting Summary
This month’s topics were:
- Cindy Cole and John Repp spoke to us on the condition of the State Bank Of Washington
- Approval of the 2011 budget for the district
- Presentation of a resolution by Gabriela Quintana
- Presentation of a resolution by John Fox
- Ivan Weiss on King County Democrats voter outreach
- Joe McDermott talking about the issues
- Zack Hudgins talking about the issues
Photos of the night can be found here:
Mar 16
KCDCC Legislative Action Committee Meeting
Legislative Action Committee Meeting —
Sunday, March 20th – 2 PM (to 4 PM)
Carpenters Union Hall
231 Burnett Avenue North
Renton WA 98055
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Invited special guest: Rep. Bob Hasegawa (11th LD) – confirmed
and a guest from the Senate (not yet confirmed)
Sunday, March 20th – 2 PM (to 4 PM)
Carpenters Union Hall
231 Burnett Avenue North
Renton WA 98055
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Invited special guest: Rep. Bob Hasegawa (11th LD) – confirmed
and a guest from the Senate (not yet confirmed)
Mar 15
Washington State Republicans Vote to Cut Funding for Tsunami Warning Center
From the Slog:
http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2011/03/15/washington-state-republicans-vote-to-cut-funding-for-tsunami-warning-center
The worst part is, people probably wouldn’t have noticed this if it hadn’t happened around the same time as the earthquake/tsunami in Japan:
WASHINGTON — A spending plan being pushed by Republicans would slash funding for the agency that warned the West Coast about the devastating tsunami in Japan.
Voting for the $126 million cut: Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-3), Representative Dave Reichert (R-8), Representative Doc Hastings (R-4), and Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-5).
