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Kay Hagan Receives the Unanimous Endorsement of NC's (D) Congressional Team
Submitted by Betsy Muse on Tue, 06/10/2008 - 11:13am.Congressman David Price was joined by the entire Democratic congressional delegation from North Carolina in endorsing Kay Hagan for U.S. Senate. While this might provide some of us with a, "Well, Duh" moment, we have to keep in mind that our congressmen aren't all from the same mold, so this is quite an accomplishment.
Lackluster Republican Field in NC-11
Submitted by Gordon Smith on Tue, 04/01/2008 - 12:42pm.Originally posted at Scrutiny Hooligans, this post touches on each of the three candidates in the race for NC-11's Republican Congressional candidate nomination.
H RES 847 - Because we have to pander to Christians, don't we?
Submitted by Grace on Thu, 12/13/2007 - 7:05pm.Can you believe it? I bet you can. I actually bet most people don't really mind it either. But the House of Representatives voted to officially recognize the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.
Shuler, McIntyre and 159 Republicans Vote To Keep Discrimination Legal
Submitted by Gordon Smith on Thu, 11/08/2007 - 11:38am.
Heath Shuler and Mike McIntyre voted with 159 Republicans and 23 Democrats to allow employers to discriminate against gay and lesbian employees. That is, they voted to give employers permission to fire employees solely because of their sexual orientation. The bill, Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), passed the House on a 235-184 vote, no thanks to Congressmen Shuler and McIntyre, who again chose to give their homosexual constituents a raw deal.
Here’s what Shuler said in a press release regarding his opposition to ENDA. This is the statement in full:
“I oppose discrimination and bigotry in any and all forms. I was pleased to support Chairman Miller’s amendment to bring further clarification to this legislation. However, I was unable to support final passage of this bill because I believe there are still serious legal ambiguities in the legislation, which could lead to protracted and onerous legal challenges. I look forward to working with my colleagues to address these concerns as this legislation moves forward.”
Shuler did not name a single “legal ambiguity”, nor did he explain why fear of legal challenges would outweigh taking a principled stance opposing “discrimination and bigotry”. Chairman Miller’s amendment made it certain that religious groups could continue discriminating and that this wasn’t some sneaky way to allow gays to marry. In otherwords, Shuler supported the amendment, which would allow and support continued discrimination, but he opposed the actual bill, which makes discrimination on the job illegal.
Two NC Democrats; One fiddling while one tries to save the Union? You be the Judge.
Submitted by Marshall Adame on Sat, 10/27/2007 - 8:49am.In today’s N&O Under the Dome section there was two interesting, but separate stories about the activities of two Democratic Congressmen, Heath Shuler and David Price.
Now don’t get me wrong, I am not denigrating one, or the other, but it was interesting to see where the priorities of each were relative to the interest each devoted their time this week. I am an analyst by profession, so maybe I tend to see more than is actually there. Or do I?
NC Dems and Mountaintop Removal
Submitted by jwrandolph on Wed, 10/24/2007 - 8:41am.Update: Still no word from McIntyre or Etheridge. Please call them and see if we can get them to take a position on the Clean Water Protection Act (HR 2169.) Thanks!
The Clean Water Protection Act (HR 2169) would reverse the Bush Administration’s 2002 decision that the toxic “waste” created by mountaintop removal could be defined as “fill material,” and recklessly dumped into our water ways. This practice has already destroyed over 1200 miles of American headwater streams, and eliminated access to safe, clean potable water for many communities. The CWPA (HR 2169) currently has 107 co-sponsors, and a lot of momentum. But we need more to get out of committee and onto the floor.
We have 5 of 7 Democrats from NC onboard, and we need to know if Bob Etheridge and Mike McIntyre are “wit’ us” or “ginst us” on HR 2169. Please ask.
If you have a moment, please see if your Congressman is a co-sponsor, and take a moment to call Etheridge (202-225-2731) and McIntyre (202-225-2731), politely but forcefully asking that they co-sponsor the Clean Water Protection Act (HR 2169), and take a stand against mountaintop removal.
A quick report on our NC Dems and mountaintop removal below…
Congressman Heath Shuler has a secret admirer . . .
Submitted by Jerimee on Tue, 10/02/2007 - 4:09pm.
Congressman Heath Shuler has a secret admirer . . .
Army Of Mumpower Isn't Like You
Submitted by Gordon Smith on Sun, 09/23/2007 - 9:39pm.Dr. Carl Mumpower is running for the Republican nomination in the 11th District, currently held by Heath Shuler.
Our Carl sat down for an interview with Waynesville's paper of record, the Mountaineer. Dr. Mumpower, a straight shooter, tells us exactly why no one with any sense would elect him to represent us in Congress:
Open thread: Three times a week
Submitted by James on Sat, 09/08/2007 - 1:59pm.When you say something like this:
Congressman Heath Shuler will update this blog three times a week about legislation, day-to-day operations and issues of the day.
And then do something like this, well, it doesn't really inspire much confidence.
Note to the good Congressman's staff: (1) Don't make ridiculous promises in the first place, and (2) learn how to get public websites updated.
