Jackson County Democratic Party Newsletter - April 13th, 2009
Jackson County Democratic Party Newsletter - April 13th, 2009
EVENTS
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) presentsJohn Forsyth, MD On Healthcare Reform. Monday, April 13th, 1PM-2:30PM @ RCC-SOU Higher Education Center, 101 s. Bartlett St. Medford OR, Presentation Hall (Room 132). 2009:
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Where are we now? In this climate of clamor to fix the healthcare system, this program presents healthcare reform options under consideration on both state and federal level and weighs in on their pros and cons. Seating limited to 100. |
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THIRD ANNUAL DISCO FOR CHOICE SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 8:30 PM STANDING STONE BREWERY 101 OAK ST. ASHLAND, OR
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PULL OUT YOUR DISCOTHREADS !
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Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 2:00 - 3:30 pm SOU Stevenson Union Free, but, tickets are required Tickets: SOU OLLI office, Campbell Center, 655 Frances Lane, AshlandRCC-SOU Higher Education Center, 101 S. Bartlett St., MedfordMore info: 552-6048 or www.sou.edu/olli
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OLLI Vital Issues Forum Attorney General John Kroger His Vision for Oregon: Combat Violent Crime Defend the Environment Protect Consumers against Scams & Fraud Reform Drug Prosecution & Treatment Promote a Positive Business Climate Ensure Civil Rights |
JCDP Articles & Action
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Important nationwide ARRA investments in Human Services
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Oregonians will soon have increased food benefits under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which calls for a more than 13 percent increase in federal food stamp benefits.
Governor Ted Kulongoski says the increase helps in two ways. The added benefits will help people who are feeling the impact of the economy and also help local communities by putting more money into the local economy. |
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Tuition waivers for orphans, widows of veterans finds support in Oregon Senate SB 595 expands on 2008 program to expand access to Oregon’s public universities.
SALEM – Legislation to expand the pool of persons qualified for tuition waivers at Oregon’s public universities passed the Senate this morning. Senate Bill 595 will allow survivors of servicemen and servicewomen killed or 100 percent disabled in combat to apply for open seats in courses at Oregon’s seven public universities and Oregon Health and Sciences University. “This is a small thing we can do to honor the sacrifice of families of Oregon veterans,” said Sen. Mark Hass (D-Beaverton), chair of the Senate Education and General Government Committee. “We began this commitment in 2008 and I’m proud to see us expand this program.” Full Article
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Support our Fallen Veterans' Families
Write your legislator to support this bill by clicking on this web link: http://www.leg.state.or.us/writelegsltr/
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Please read Alberto Enriguez’s important article about Oregon House Bill 2009, This bill contains important health care reforms for Oregonians, including full funding for the legislation, and comprehensive health care for everyone.
"HEALTH CARE!" the crowd roared. "NOW!" All of us were there for a Health Care Action Day mobilization in support of the landmark legislation now making its way through the House. We heard the poignant testimony of "Judith," a working mother and small business owner, who had reached the end of her six months' of appeals. Her pituitary had been destroyed when she lost nearly all her blood in childbirth. It now takes a bag full of medicines to keep her alive every month. And under current law, she will soon be without them. The alternative? The state has suggested she apply for disability.
"But I'm NOT disabled," she said. "I have my own small business. I want to work!" HB 2009 contains numerous fundamental health care reforms including an "everybody in, nobody out" provision that will ensure no Oregonian is without comprehensive health care. If you have a private plan, you may keep it. Or you may choose to participate in a new public plan which will be affordable to all (small business owners like Judith included!) on a sliding scale. Read More...
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Health Care For All, Now!
Please inform your legislator that you support HB 2009. http://www.leg.state.or.us/writelegsltr/
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Stand for Children Update 4/04: Worst case scenario $2 billion cut to public schools - equal to 35 school days or 5500 teachers - Read More |
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Please read this exciting article in the Ashland Daily Tidings about how Federal stimulus money could be used to develop a solar farm at the Medford airport. The Federal stimulus package includes billions of dollars for energy and conservation grants. Just one more example of Federal stimulus dollars working in our community
Read the Full article: http://www.dailytidings.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090407/NEWS02/904030317
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Solar Project Proposed using Federal Stimulus Dollars in our Community.
Yes We Can is Becoming a Reality! |
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Of Continuing Importance Health Care Action on Two Fronts - JOIN ONE OF THE ACTION RESPONSE TEAMS to write letters to editor, call your Senator "Let there be no doubt: Health care reform cannot wait, it must not wait, and it will not wait another year."
… President Barack Obama
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VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED & APPRECIATED FOR OUR STANDING COMMITTEES |
THE JCDP
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