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Delegate Norton provides approps update, calls on her constituents and DC’s supporters to rally tomorrow
DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton had good news and bad news for us after yesterday’s meeting of the House Appropriations Committee.
PFAW asks DC’s residents and supporters to head to the White House this Saturday
The House Appropriations Committee convened this morning at 9:30 am to consider the DC appropriations bill that the DC subcommittee passed last week. We are currently waiting for word on whether any DC riders were added, in addition to those already included in the bill concerning reproductive freedom and public education.
As PFAW continues to wait for news, I’ve asked DC residents and DC rights supporters from the greater metro area to join us at Saturday’s White House Rally for DC Democracy.
UPDATE: DC approps subcommittee action, 5 days left before White House rally
Last week, I reported on the introduction of the new DC appropriations bill and challenges DC may face in the House. We cleared the first committee hurdle, but the bill is still a problem, and by no means is DC out of the woods on any issue.
PFAW and AAMIA react to DC approps, reaffirm support for White House rally
Last week, DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton hosted a press conference on Capitol Hill in defense of her city. Speaking out against several policy riders that have been passed or threatened by conservatives in Congress, Delegate Norton, DC Mayor Vincent Gray, DC Vote, and members of the civil rights community, including People For the American Way and African American Ministers in Action, voiced their support for autonomy and the right to self-government for the people of the District of Columbia.
PFAW and AAMIA just got their first glimpse of the FY12 DC appropriations bill. While some issues were spared, other riders are in.
Breaking news: House passes DADT repeal, sends bill to Senate
On a 250-175 vote, the House just passed repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. People For the American Way and African American Ministers in Action issued the following statements:
Congress Moves Closer to Passage of DREAM Act
Yesterday, in a 216-198 vote, the House passed the DREAM Act, a measure that lays out a path to citizenship for young adults who were brought to the United States illegally as children, and who graduate from high school with the commitment to attend college or join the military. Today, the Senate took a procedural vote that temporarily delayed action on the measure in order to build more support for its consideration in the coming week.
DREAM Act up today in the House and Senate, DOD/DADT looming
Action Alert: Keep making calls on the DREAM Act
The House vote on the DREAM Act is now expected next week. Please keep calling! 866-967-6018
Action Alert: A House vote on the DREAM Act is expected tomorrow morning
A House vote on the DREAM Act is expected tomorrow morning. Call 866-967-6018 now to be connected to your Representative.
White House and Huffington Post to Host “Open for Questions” Live Chat on Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act
WASHINGTON- Tomorrow, Friday, April 9, at 9:15 AM (Eastern), Secretary of Educatio