Legislation Update: Week of August 23
A surprising victory on destructive embryonic stem cell research, news on “ella,” and an update on Project 535.
On the Horizon: Week of August 2
Kagan’s nomination will likely be taken up by the entire Senate next week, and, as of now, four Republicans have declared that they will vote for her. Those four are: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine), Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Indiana).
On the Horizon: Week of July 26
Some of our Hill friends speculate that the Democrats want to wait until after the November elections (and possible loss of their majority in the House) to begin a “lame duck” session in which to try to push through all of their legislative “wish list” before handing over power.
Ask Sen. Graham to Oppose Elena Kagan
Kagan’s record and her performance at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings prove that she puts politics above law, a disqualifying characteristic for a judge at any level, let alone the highest court in the land.
On the Horizon with CWALAC
This weekly legislative update tells you what’s “on the horizon” for our legislative staff for the week of July 19-23, 2010.
On the Horizon with CWALAC
This week’s legislative update tells you what’s “on the horizon” for our legislative staff for the week of July 19-23, 2010.
Bad Romance: Donald Berwick and the UK
The White House announced the recess appoint of Donald Berwick as administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Berwick’s self-proclaimed “romance” with the United Kingdom’s (UK) current health care system raises serious concerns.
Abortions in military installations in the United States and abroad
Urge your Representative and Senators to oppose the repeal of the 1996 statute (Section 1093, Title 10) and not to allow Congress to subsidize abortions on medical facilities in the United States and overseas.
H.R. 5175/S. 3295: The Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
Among other things, the DISCLOSE Act requires organizations to name their top donors in ads that mention candidates – even if the donors did not fund the ads.
Your Calls are Needed RIGHT NOW!
As you read this, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) members from around the country are in Washington, D.C., to visit with their Senators and alert them to the danger of Elena Kagan’s nomination to be the next Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.To maximize CWALAC’s impact today, we ask that you take a moment to call your Senators and ask them to oppose Elena Kagan’s nomination to the Supreme Court.The Capitol Hill switchboard is (202) 224-3121.
Will the President Apply Consistent Standards to His Own Supreme Court Nominee?
The Senate Judiciary Committee should be prepared to ask pointed questions of Elena Kagan about her views on key issues and her judicial philosopohy.
Empathy from the Bench: Chatigny’s Shocking Judicial History
Family Voice Bulletin: Talking points opposing the nomination of Judge Robert Chatigny to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Urgent Action: Oppose Deal to Repeal Ban on Homosexuals in Military
Admiral Mullen and Secretary Gates sent a letter asking Congress not to take any action to repeal the 1993 law until after the DOD has issued its report. Congressional leaders are putting homosexual activists’ demands above our nation’s security.
Save Mother’s Day From the UN!
Nearly every country has ratified CEDAW – including countries with the worst records for abusing women. It has not improved women’s conditions in the countries that need it most. Do they really believe Iran will stop abusing women if the U.S. signs CEDAW? But, if the U.S. does ratify CEDAW, it would deny women in America our basic freedoms and rights.
Mother’s Day in Jeopardy
As we prepare to honor the women God has chosen to rear and nurture us, plans are in the works to ratify a United Nations treaty that would undermine and demean the traditional role of women.
Act now to keep children safe online
ICANN will be accepting feedback until Monday, May 10. Please contact them and say “NO!” to the .XXX domain.
May Day for Prayer
Please join me at May Day 2010.
What Happened with the Health Care Vote?
Mr. Stupak could have done for health care reform what Mr. Pitts did for bankruptcy reform. He did not. In the heat of battle, Mr. Stupak turned and ran.
Time to Derail Obama’s Health Care Proposal
If the House passes the Senate health care bill, then it’s over. We will have government takeover of our health care system! The House vote is scheduled for March 18.
Project 535: CWA Members in D.C.
There is a tendency, many believe, for those inside the Beltway to become engulfed by the “D.C. Bubble” and lose touch with the America outside of Washington. Thanks to Project 535, lawmakers are reminded that they are representing actual people, not just working for themselves.