Tag: Diane Feinstein

Oppose Cuts to Core Public Health Programs – We’re Not in the Mood for an Epidemic!

The ACA provides nearly $1 billion annually to the Prevention and Public Health Fund, which combats bioterrorism threats, responds to epidemics like Zika, and provides routine preventive services like immunizations. The Senate Trumpcare bill eliminates this funding, which will increase vaccine-preventable disease, food-borne infections, and hospital-contracted infections.

Script: I’m calling Senator (Feinstein and Harris) to vote NO on cutting funding to Core Public Health Programs, like any sensible person. I can’t believe that the GOP, in their rush to give a huge tax break to the wealthiest among us, would be willing to put us all, including the rich, in danger of preventable diseases and infections.

Senator Feinstein: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

Senator Harris: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (559) 497-5109, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

More Info: Continue reading “Oppose Cuts to Core Public Health Programs – We’re Not in the Mood for an Epidemic!” →

The House is expected to bring the anti-immigrant Kate’s Law to a vote this week!

“No” on Anti-Immigrant Kate’s Law (HR 361, S 45, HR 3004)

These bills revive a bill introduced by Ted Cruz in 2015 which would establish mandatory minimum sentences for immigrants who try to re-enter the United States after being deported. It removes protections for people who reenter the U.S. for humanitarian reasons or who seek protection at the border and limits the ability of immigrants to challenge their removal on legal grounds. Prosecutions for illegal reentry are extremely costly, will fill up our jails with refugees from violence, and have not been shown to deter unauthorized immigration. After extensive research, even the conservative Cato Institute opposes this legislation.

Script: I’m calling to ask Rep.(Brown or Carbajal) to vote NO on HR 361 & 3004, Kate’s Law. This law prevents those trying to reenter for humanitarian reasons or for protection from violence. Filling up our jails with these people will be expensive, counter-productive and cruel.

Script: I’m calling to ask Senator (Feinstein and Harris) to vote NO on S 45, Kate’s Law. This law prevents those trying to reenter for humanitarian reasons or for protection from violence. Filling up our jails with these people will be expensive, counter-productive and cruel.

Call all three Members of Congress

Rep. Julia Brownley (CA-26): DC (202) 225-5811, Oxnard (805) 379-1779, T.O. (805) 379-1779

OR Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24): DC (202) 225-3601, SB (805) 730-1710 SLO (805) 546-8348

Senator Feinstein: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

AND Senator Harris: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (559) 497-5109, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

More Info: Continue reading “The House is expected to bring the anti-immigrant Kate’s Law to a vote this week!” →

No Hearing, No Vote. Drag TrumpCare into Public View!

The No Hearing, No Vote Act requires any bill being passed under reconciliation to go through at least one committee and one hearing. A low bar but TrumpCare can’t clear it. Ask our Senators if they support this bill, and thank them if the answer is yes. In the meantime, they need to withhold-consent and filibuster-by-amendment to drag this monster into public view.

Script:  I’m calling ask Senator [Feinstein/Harris] if she is planning on cosponsoring the “No Hearing No Vote Act”, as well as committing to a withhold-consent and filibuster-by-amendment strategy to get expert and public reaction to the GOP’s healthcare bill.

(Call both of our senators)
Senator Feinstein: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

Senator Harris: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

More Info: Continue reading “No Hearing, No Vote. Drag TrumpCare into Public View!” →

Trump’s budget includes a mean-spirited 25% cut to the food stamp (SNAP) program!

Trump’s budget cuts 25% from the food stamp (SNAP) budget. 45 million Americans, nearly half of them children who rely on food stamps. Studies consistently show that SNAP reduces hunger and food insecurity and provides lasting health benefits to recipients. SNAP is also an important way to lift families out of poverty, and to tide them over during times of economic insecurity.

Script: I’m calling to ask (____) to oppose any cuts to SNAP.  I do not support funding tax cuts for the wealthy by cutting critical food assistance to families and children.

Call all three Members of Congress!

Call Senator Feinstein: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

AND Senator Harris: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

AND Rep. Julia Brownley: DC (202) 225-5811, Oxnard (805) 379-1779, T.O. (805) 379-1779

OR Rep. Salud Carbajal DC (202)-225-3601, SB (805)-730-1710 SLO (805) 546-8348

More Info:  Continue reading “Trump’s budget includes a mean-spirited 25% cut to the food stamp (SNAP) program!” →

Urge YES on the Preserving Data in Government Act (S.960)

Data is disappearing from various Federal websites that we paid for and that researchers, scientists, economists, entrepreneurs and ordinary citizens rely on. This bill would stop this. As co-sponsor Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) said,  “Once data has been published and made available to the public, it should remain available to the public.”  Let’s see that this bill passes.

Script: Hi I’m calling to urge Senator … to support the Preserving Data in Government Act (S.960). This is a bill that would protect public data on Federal websites. Data that we paid for and that we have a right to access.

Senator Feinstein: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

Senator Harris: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

More Info.: Continue reading “Urge YES on the Preserving Data in Government Act (S.960)” →

Protect our Health Care – Stop TrumpCare in the Senate!

Millions of Americans are worrying about what TrumpCare would mean for them and their families.  We need to keep the pressure up in the Senate.  

  • Don’t cut $880 BILLION from the safety-net Medicaid program;
  • Don’t reduce premium subsidies for moderate-income families
  • Don’t charge older Americans a huge increase, up to 750% increase above their current bill.
  • Don’t discriminate against people with pre-existing health conditions;
  • Don’t take away essential health benefits from insurance coverage; and
  • Don’t defund Planned Parenthood;
  • Don’t make women pay more than men;
  • Don’t put annual and lifetime caps back on the table;
  • Don’t cut Special Education funds for special needs kids (funded by Medicaid!);
  • Allows corporations to stop providing coverage without fines.

 Script:  I’m calling (____) to oppose any health care bill that (List your favorites from above)

Call Senator Feinstein: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

AND Senator Harris: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

More Info: Continue reading “Protect our Health Care – Stop TrumpCare in the Senate!” →

Oppose RAA, REINS and Midnight Rules: Triptych of Terror Acts Against Ordinary Citizens, brought to you by the GOP!

Our indefatigable band of corporate shills has created three deceptively named bills with the express purposes of lessening your health, safety, civil rights and environmental protections against the predations and profits of their industry masters. It’s a horror we have to stop.

Script: I’m calling to ask Senator (______) to vote against all the deceptive attacks on the protections that serve us, your constituents.

This includes: S.951, which will block all new rules that protect our health, environment and civil rights in favor of corporate interests, S.21, which will create regulations that obstruct the operation of the federal government and S.34, will allows the GOP to kill programs and services without consideration of the effects on us.

Call Senator Feinstein: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

AND Senator Harris: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

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More Info: S.951 “RAA – Regulatory Accountability Act” This bill is described by the Environmental Defense Fund as the “scariest legislation you’ve never heard of”. It gives corporate Continue reading “Oppose RAA, REINS and Midnight Rules: Triptych of Terror Acts Against Ordinary Citizens, brought to you by the GOP!” →

Just because Trump doesn’t read books doesn’t mean we shouldn’t support our libraries!

Funding is at risk for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), and the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) which together fund literacy programs for kids and resume writing and job skills workshops. These acts assist veterans, the blind, and hearing-impaired patrons.  Ask your Senators to sign “Dear Appropriator” letters in support of LSTA and IAL by the May 19 deadline.

Script:  I’m calling today because I value our libraries and want them to remain funded.   Please sign “Dear Appropriator” letters supporting the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL).

Call Senator Feinstein: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

AND Senator Harris: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

More Info Continue reading “Just because Trump doesn’t read books doesn’t mean we shouldn’t support our libraries!” →

SHUT DOWN THE SENATE until we have a special prosecutor!

Script: It’s time to demand that a special prosecutor be appointed to continue the investigation—and the Senator (_____)  should be doing all she can, including withholding consent and filibustering, until a special prosecutor is in place.

Call Senator Feinstein: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

AND Senator Harris: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

More Info: https://www.indivisibleguide.com/truth-or-trump/

It’s a Math Quiz! Get out your #2 pencils… This should be a simple problem for our Senators…

the FLYNN thing
the MANAFORT thing + the Pence and Manafort connection thing
the TILLERSON thing
the SESSIONS thing that got him recused in the first place
the KUSHNER thing
the CARTER PAGE defying the Senate’s order to hand over his Russian contact list thing
the ROGER STONE thingt
he EMOLUMENTS CLAUSE thing
the PENCE Continue reading “SHUT DOWN THE SENATE until we have a special prosecutor!” →

Support the Protecting Data at the Border Act. Hands off my cellphone! 

The U.S. government can search and seize any digital devices that you carry over the border, without any cause for suspicion, and without a warrant.  They can demand your passwords, read your email, your Facebook feed, and open any banking apps that you have installed.  Over the past year, these searches have more than doubled. This is a blatant invasion of privacy.

Script: I’m calling to urge (_____) to support the Protecting Data at the Border Act, HR 1899 / S.823, because I don’t want to be forced to turn over my unlocked cell phone to some random border security guard.

Call all three Members of Congress!

Call Senator Feinstein: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

AND Senator Harris: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

AND Rep. Julia Brownley: DC (202) 225-5811, Oxnard (805) 379-1779, T.O. (805) 379-1779

OR Rep. Salud Carbajal: DC (202)-225-3601, SB (805)-730-1710 SLO (805) 546-8348

More Info:  Continue reading “Support the Protecting Data at the Border Act. Hands off my cellphone! “ →