Fact challenged Birthers, Deathers, Corporate Financed Tea Baggers, Town Hall Yellers…
Sep 11, 2009 No Comments ›› jkapitzBy: Jay Kapitz The President did an excellent job of presenting the extent of the health care crisis, the need for reform and the elements of his own plan to try to address it. Sadly all Repubs and enough Dems are bought and paid for by big insurance and pharma so that the public option is still ...
Continue ReadingJoe “You Lie” Wilson’s Opponent Raises over $77,000 on ActBlue Within Hours of Obama’s Speech
Sep 10, 2009 No Comments ›› Bruce LittleDuring last evening’s presidential address to a joint session of congress, Rep. Joe Wilson pointed and shouted, "You lie," as the President said there was no coverage for illegal immigrants in his healthcare plan. Wilson left the House chamber immediately after the end of the speech. After the session, appearing on Larry King Live, Senator John ...
Continue ReadingStrickland’s Bill Misses the Mark on Reform
Sep 9, 2009 No Comments ›› Bruce LittleExisting law places restrictions on the use of campaign funds for state and local candidates and officeholders. It provides that campaign funds may not be used to compensate a candidate or officeholder for the performance of political, legislative, or governmental activities, except for reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. The law does not, however, prohibit paying your ...
Continue Reading24th Congressional Candidate Marta Jorgensen Launches Outreach Program
Sep 4, 2009 No Comments ›› Sandra KinslerMarta Jorgensen, Democratic Candidate for Congress in the California 24th District, is launching an outreach program to listen to citizens throughout the district. She will be visiting voters in Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks during the Fall and Winter, starting in September, 2009. Jorgensen will be at the Jumbo Mixer & Green Living Expo, sponsored by ...
Continue ReadingDemocratic Club of the Conejo Valley – Monthly General Meeting, September 9, Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Thousand Oaks Library
Sep 3, 2009 No Comments ›› jkapitzSpeaker will be 37th Assembly District Candidate and DCCV member Ferial Masry. We will welcome new members, discuss upcoming events and conduct general club business. Our charity will be CVUSD! We are asking that members bring in school supplies and backbacks and classroom supplies. Paper, pens, pencils, maps, hand sanitizer and kleenex would be some examples.
Continue ReadingSteve Westly says he’s not running in 2010
Sep 2, 2009 No Comments ›› Bruce LittleFormer gubernatorial candidate Steve Westly said unequivocally in an interview Tuesday that he's not running for office next year and instead will be "dedicated to being the best father I can be." This according to the Sacramento Bee today. Speculation has bubbled that the Democratic former eBay executive might jump into next year's gubernatorial race. Last ...
Continue ReadingCapps to Host Information Session on Comprehensive Health Insurance Reform in Oxnard
Sep 1, 2009 No Comments ›› allendirrim@yahoo.comCongresswoman Lois Capps will co-host a community information session on comprehensive health insurance reform for residents of the 23rd Congressional District on Friday, September 4th from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at the Bethel AME Church, located at 855 South F Street in Oxnard. Joining Capps in co-hosting the event are local faith community members, ...
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