No to Ben Carson for Housing and Urban Development Secretary. Call Our Senators

Ben Carson does not have the experience necessary to run HUD, and his retrograde statements on fair housing rules are a threat to the civil rights of countless American citizens.

For Senators Feinstein and Harris: (DC switchboard (202) 224-3121, other #’s below.)

Script: Hi my name is ____, I am a constituent of Sen. [______] and I am calling to urge you to vote “NO” on the confirmation of Ben Carson for Housing and Urban Development Secretary. Dr. Carson admits that he lacks the experience and expertise necessary for this, or any, cabinet position, and his retrograde statements on fair housing rules are a threat to the civil rights of countless American citizens. Thank you.

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

Harris Contacts: 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 about Ben Carson: Continue reading “No to Ben Carson for Housing and Urban Development Secretary. Call Our Senators” →

No on Ryan Zinke for Interior Secretary: Call Senators Feinstein & Harris

Ryan Zinke refused to commit to a limited approach to allowing the excavation of coal and gas on federal lands and has opposed endangered species protections.

For Senators Feinstein and Harris – Call today and tomorrow (both): (DC switchboard (202) 224-3121, other #’s below.)

Script: Hi. My name is (______) and I’m a constituent from (city, zip.) I calling to urge Senator (Harris/Feinstein) to vote “NO’ on the confirmation of Ryan Zinke for Secretary of the Interior. We need principled leaders to stand up for regular Americans and protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the planet we share from polluters. Zinke refused in his nomination hearings to “…commit to a limited approach to allowing the excavation of coal, gas and minerals underground” on federal lands at the same time that Trump has said he intends to “to restore coal industry jobs by tapping federal resources. Zinke supports the Keystone XL Pipeline and has opposed endangered species protections for animals like the sage grouse. Thank You.

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

Harris Contacts: 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 ON RYAN ZINKE:

Continue reading “No on Ryan Zinke for Interior Secretary: Call Senators Feinstein & Harris” →

No on Wilbur Ross for Commerce Secretary: Call Senators Feinstein & Harris

Ross’s Forbes profile describes him as a billionaire who made his fortune flipping bankrupt companies and there is concern about his financial ties to Russia.

For Senators Feinstein and Harris – Call today and tomorrow (both): (DC switchboard (202) 224-3121, other #’s below.)

Script: Hi my name is ____, I am a constituent of Sen. [______] and I am calling to urge you to vote “NO” on the confirmation of Wilbur Ross for Commerce Secretary. I am concerned about Mr. Ross’ record of predatory business tactics which favor the corporation over the worker and his financial and political conflicts of interests. Mr. Ross has a long history of favoring the bottom line over that of the common man in many industries, from coal to banking. In light of current concerns about Donald Trump’s ties to Russia, Ross should not be confirmed as Commerce Secretary until he has addressed issues that surround his financial ties to Russia. Thank you.

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

Harris Contacts: 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 ON WILBUR ROSS:

Continue reading “No on Wilbur Ross for Commerce Secretary: Call Senators Feinstein & Harris” →

Today’s Action Item: Protect Wolves and Bears! Vote NO H.J. Res. 69!

FOR SENATORS FEINSTEIN AND HARRIS: (DC switchboard (202) 224-3121, other #’s below.)

Say “NO ” to H.J. Res. 69 “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of the Interior relating to “Non-subsistence Take of Wildlife, and Public Participation and Closure Procedures, on Nation Wildlife Refuges in Alaska”.

Script: “Hi, my name is (_______) and I’m a constituent from (City, Zip). I’m calling to ask Senator (____) vote “ NO” on H.J. Res. 69. This resolution will void the Alaska National Wildlife Refuges Rule, which will threaten the ecosystem by decimating native carnivore populations through cruel and extreme measures. This, in turn, will cause irreparable damage to our country’s wildlife heritage on public lands that belong to all of us. Protecting America’s wildlife and our wildlife refuges is important to all Americans. Thank you for your hard work. (If leaving a voicemail: leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied.)

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

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

MORE ABOUT H.J. Res. 69:

Continue reading “Today’s Action Item: Protect Wolves and Bears! Vote NO H.J. Res. 69!” →

Today’s Action Call – Conflicts of Interest: Trump and Russia (Action 4 of 4)

Conflict of interests: But how did we get into this mess in the first place? Trump has entered office without divesting himself in any meaningful way of his worldwide business interests or divulging his tax returns. That he has substantial business ties with Russian investors is well known. From Vox, “His son, Donald Trump Jr. told the global trade publication eTurboNews that Russians were key investors in the Trump Organization’s assets. “And in terms of high-end product influx into the US, Russians make up a pretty disproportionate cross-section of a lot of our assets; say in Dubai, and certainly with our project in SoHo and anywhere in New York,” Trump Jr. said in the interview. “We see a lot of money pouring in from Russia.

There’s indeed a lot of money coming for new-builds and resale reflecting a trend in the Russian economy and, of course, the weak dollar versus the ruble.” (More to read here… http://time.com/4433880/donald-trump-ties-to-russia/)

Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Katherine Clark have introduced “The Presidential Conflicts of Interest Act of 2017” (S.65 (Senate), HR 371 (House)) which would required all Presidents and Vice-Presidents, including current ones, to divest themselves of all potential financial conflicts of interest, just as other federal officials must. They must also submit their recent tax returns to Congress and to the Office of Government Ethics. This bill has stalled in committee.

Call all three of your legislators and tell them you want this. Continue reading “Today’s Action Call – Conflicts of Interest: Trump and Russia (Action 4 of 4)” →

Today’s Action Call – Sanctions: Trump and Russia (Action 3 of 4)

Sanctions: National Security Advisor Michael Flynn was removed over his conversations with Russian officials regarding removing the sanctions against them. The bipartisan “Russia Sanctions Review Act of 2017” (S.341 (Senate), HR 1059 (House) prevents Trump’s administration from lifting sanctions without providing proof that Russia has stopped supporting acts to undermine the government of Ukraine and has stopped the cyber attacks against the US Government and citizens.

All three of your legislators get called on this.

Continue reading “Today’s Action Call – Sanctions: Trump and Russia (Action 3 of 4)” →

Today’s Action Plan-Write your Healthcare Story (Action 3 of 3)

If you’ve already completed the Weekly Action list items from 2.17.17, we have some template assistance for those dropping letters into our collection boxes tomorrow night.

Use any parts or all.

By putting the letter in the box, we are giving Brownley permission to use them as support for her position. You can also use these as templates for emails and letters to Senators Harris and Feinstein (addresses here).

Template for pre-existing conditions:

Dear Congresswoman Brownley: Continue reading “Today’s Action Plan-Write your Healthcare Story (Action 3 of 3)” →

Today’s Action Plan – Call Senators Harris and Feinstein Requesting Town Halls (Action 1 of 3)

It’s time to call out Senators Harris and Feinstein on their missing town halls.

Call them! Today and tomorrow. Sample script and more info Continue reading “Today’s Action Plan – Call Senators Harris and Feinstein Requesting Town Halls (Action 1 of 3)” →

This Week’s Actions: Contact your Members of Congress Regarding…

THIS WEEK’S ACTION ITEMS
TOWN HALL MEETING UPDATES:

Feinstein: She’s speaking at a gathering in San Francisco on the 24th. It is sold out.
Harris: Check back with her website later this week.
Brownley: We’ll be there – and you should be too! Tuesday, February 21, Healthcare Town Hall, Click here for information

(Call them all and tell them that this is important to you and you’re waiting… We called them all and said “What about Ventura County? – We voted for you too!)

FOR CONGRESSWOMAN JULIA BROWNLEY:
((202) 225-5811 DC, (805) 379-1779 Oxnard, (805) 379-1779 T.O.)

A. Trump and Russia: Ask her to confirm support for H.Con.Res.15 – Asserting that Congress should expend the resources necessary to investigate thoroughly the nature and extent of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, including whether there was collusion between persons associated with the Russian government and persons associated with the presidential campaign of Donald J. Trump to influence the outcome of the election.

B. Planned Parenthood: Brownley opposes HR 354 – “Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2017”. Call her up and thank her for supporting PP.

C. Say “No” to Steve Bannon being on the Security Council. Brownley is cosponsoring HR 804 “Protect the National Security Council From Political Interference Act of 2017”. Call her up and thank her.

FOR SENATORS FEINSTEIN AND HARRIS:
(DC switchboard (202) 224-3121, other #’s below.)

1. Oppose David Friedman for Ambassador to Israel
Script: “Hi, my name Continue reading “This Week’s Actions: Contact your Members of Congress Regarding…” →