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Monthly Archives: March 2010
NYC Gets “Progressive” Bloc in City Council
Awesome, it’s like…almost like…we have a multi-party Democracy all of a sudden and one of the parties has some balls. Read more here.
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Awesome: New Video from Fight Back NY
Via Liz Benjamin, here’s a new video from the well-funded political action committee that’s been gunning for state senators who voted against marriage equality, starting with Senator Hiram Monserrate. It’s “Jaws-themed” and it’s kind of awesome. Take a look:
County Committee E-Board Meeting This Thursday
This just in, the Executive Board of the County Committee is having this month’s meeting Thursday 3/25 at 6-7PM Hudson Guild, 441 W 26th St (9-10 Aves) Agenda 1. County Leader’s Report 2. Discussion of Congressional Endorsements and process for next meeting 3. New Business. Yeah, it’s short notice for all of us.
Women Helping Women Event Tonight!
It’s finally here, our much-anticipated Women’s History Month Event: HONORING: The Service Women’s Action Network The White House Project Planned Parenthood’s Political Action Group The New York Women’s Foundation’s Committee For the Future The Honorable Christine Quinn, New York City Council Speaker Councilwoman Inez E. Dickens Deputy Borough President Rose Pierre-Louis Click HERE for a full list of Hosts and Co-Sponsors. Please note on-line ticket sales are closed, but you can pay in cash or by Credit Card at the door! See you tonight!
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How Health Care Passed the House (And Now What?)
Well, health care reform passed! The House approved the reform last night with a vote of 219-212. If you’re not a C-SPAN or procedure fan like me you might be rather confused by the entire process. So lets go through it step by step. Every bill, as we all learned in grade school, has to be passed by both houses. On Christmas eve, the Senate passed a bill that was sent back to the House. At this point, two things could have happened. In the first case, the House and Senate could have met in something called conference, and then agreed to a new bill which would then be sent back to each house of Congress for a vote. However, … More >>
Tagged Health Care debate, health care reform, health insurance reform, healthcare, healthcare reform
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