Rest in Peace, John Dingell
Serving in the House of Representatives for 59 years, from the presidencies of Dwight Eisenhower to Barack Obama, John Dingell’s legislative legacy is extraordinary and he will be missed!
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Call to get Puerto Rico additional disaster supplemental relief
Puerto Rico is struggling under its burden of debt and never received enough disaster funding in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Just this week,” The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a Washington D.C.-based think tank, analyzed statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and found that Puerto Ricans enrolled in the Nutrition Assistance for…
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Our most important letter of the week–Santa and Mrs. Claus contacted PEG
Mr. and Mrs. Claus are worried about the North Pole, about clean drinking water for the elves, reindeer and all of us, and clean air for his flight. They need our help to stop lame-duck legislation and to understand the science and environmental risks. For more info, check out the Michigan League of Conservation Voters website.
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The Power grab in Lansing has started!
Do not let the legislature undermine our votes! Call your Michigan senator and Governor Rick Snyder now. Tell them to oppose Senate Bills 1238 through 1242, because they threaten Michiganders’ voting rights. To be connected to your senator and Governor Snyder, call (517) 201-2258. –ACLU
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Ann Arborites residents spearhead Witness and Rally at the Mexican border
by Bette Cotzin, PEG Activist Inspired by Rabbi Josh Whinston (Temple Beth Emeth, Ann Arbor), a community of faith leaders and activists from across the country gathered in Tornillo, TX, last week. This multi-faith pilgrimage entitled, “Let Our Families Go,” was organized to bring attention to family separation and, particularly, the 1600-2000 unaccompanied minors being…
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Only two Republican Senators expressed “concern” about protecting the Mueller investigation after Sessions was fired
Susan Collins (Maine): “It is imperative that the administration not impede the Mueller investigation. I’m concerned Rod Rosenstein will no longer be overseeing the probe. Special Counsel Mueller must be allowed to complete his work without interference—regardless of who is AG.” Lamar Alexander (Tennessee): Republican senator for Tennessee, issued perhaps the stormiest warning, saying the…
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A Potpourri in Washington and Michigan
Three days after the 2018 midterm elections, those of us who worked hard to restore a more equitable government are left with a sweet taste in our mouths: The Democrats have taken control of the House of Representatives, putting a check on the single party, Republican stranglehold on both congressional houses. Although there are some…
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This is one of the most crucial midterm elections America has seen in a long time. It is no wonder that voter suppression and confusion are on the rise. Also, there is not straight ticket voting. Review this Voter Guide and tear off the back page (which includes a sample ballot) to take with you to the polls!
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Voting Absentee, Vote at your Leisure..but Vote!
You can return your absentee ballots until the Saturday before Election Tuesday…but why wait?! If you are eligible for absentee voting, it is a great way to avoid long lines at the polls and take your time to make careful selections on the first election where you cannot vote straight ticket. Note: please visit www.michiganvoterguides.org for Voter Guides with Sample Ballots!
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