Jackson County Democratic Party Newsletter - April 20th, 2009
Jackson County Democratic Party Newsletter - April 20th, 2009
EVENTS
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April 21 and 23, 9:00-5:00, Jackson County Budget Hearings, County Courthouse. The League of Women Voters of the Rogue Valley and of Ashland encourage all community residents to attend the upcoming County Budget meetings and public hearings, give input and learn. For more details about the budget hearings, visit http://www.jcdemocrats.org/node/552 , and see the calendar of the Jackson County website, www.co.jackson.or.us.
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Thursday, April 23rd, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, Stand for Peace, in front of the Josephine County Courthouse, 500 NW 6th St., Grants Pass. An organizing meeting follows the 4th Thursday Stand for Peace in the basement of the annex to the Newman United Methodist Church, kitty-corner from the courthouse.
Thursday, April 23rd, 7 pm, CPJ Presents "WAR MADE EASY: How Presidents & Pundits Keep Spinning Us To Death", a special film for Independent Media Week. Join us at Lidgate Hall, Medford Congregational United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson Street, Medford (just up the hill from Hedrick Middle School) for a free DVD showing of "War Made Easy." A discussion of how the news media cover wars and the peace movement will follow the movie.
Saturday, April 25th, 12 noon to 1 pm, Rally for Peace, Rogue Valley Mall perimeter, on sidewalk along Crater Lake Highway north of the Shell gas station in Medford
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| Just a reminder - everyone is welcome to celebrate Earth Day 40 with the Rogue Group Sierra Club. Two locations and dates for this important national Sierra Club program - Chill the Drills
Join us for a Special Presentation:
The Arctic ecosystem on the North Slope of Alaska represents a microcosm of the realities that society at large faces with regard to fossil fuel dependency, climate change and the importance of protecting our last wild and pristine places. Come learn what is being done to protect this iconic American landscape and what you can do to help!
Featured Speaker & Host
Kit McGurn is the National Arctic Organizer for the Sierra Club.
He is working to educate and engage citizens across the country
in Arctic conservation issues in order to build demand for
protection of the unique ecosystems in America’s Arctic. Prior to
joining the Sierra Club, Kit worked for the Greater Yellowstone
Coalition where he organized around issues such as Northern
Rockies wolf protection and Roadless area preservation. Kit
completed degrees in Economics and Environmental Studies at
Pacific Lutheran University.
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Celebrate Earth Day!
Presentations:
April 20 - Jackson Co Auditorium
10 S. Oakdale, Medford
Social 7:00 pm,
Program 7:30 pm
April 22 - Selma Community Center
18255 Redwood Hwy, Selma
Social 6:30 pm,
Program 7:00 pm
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and an important time to recognize the critical role that communities play in protecting our children. In the past year 760 children were confirmed victims of child abuse and neglect, to put that in perspective that represents 2 children a day in Jackson County. Stand for those children and find out how you can play a part to help create a safe community for our children. Please tell your friends to come join you. |
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"We are working with school districts, health care providers, court workers, business leaders, advocates for seniors and disabled--every idea for boosting our economy, helping to create jobs and maintaining vital services is being considered." -- Peter Buckley Full info |
Coming Soon! Mark your calendars! Thursday, April 30
Southern Oregon University, Ashland |
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A Reminder: 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 |
OLLI Vital Issues Forum Attorney General John Kroger |
JCDP Articles & Action
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House Passes Bill Helping Oregon Farmers HB 2763 would give preference to Oregon agricultural products in public bids SALEM – The House today passed a bill, championed by Representative Brian Clem (D-Salem), which would allow contracting agencies that buy goods for the public to give preferential treatment to Oregon-based agricultural products. “Many Oregon counties and state agencies want to buy produce grown right here in the state by Oregon farmers,” said Clem. “Unfortunately, the way the system currently operates there are far too many obstacles in the way.”
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Now the bill goes to the Senate. Write Sen Allen Bates that you support HB 2763
The bill helps ensure that Oregon tax dollars are being used to support Oregon companies and their employees in order to help lead our state out of the economic recession. Under HB 2763, as long as the cost of a locally grown product is within ten percent of an out of state product, the contracting agency can give it preference.
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Gov. Kulongoski, Gov. Gregoire applaud Obama administration on high speed rail federal funding Joint letter outlines plans to benefit NW train corridor
(Salem) - Gov. Ted Kulongoski and Gov. Chris Gregoire today noted their appreciation to the Obama Administration for making $8 billion available nationally for high-speed and intercity rail investments through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
By late summer, the Federal Railroad Administration will begin awarding the first round of grants....
.....In the letter (sent to President Obama) the governors encouraged the administration to develop a strategic plan for high-speed rail. Recommendations for such a plan include... Read more
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“To be competitive in a 21st Century economy, we need a balanced transportation system that allows us to move people, goods and commerce quickly and efficiently – and that reduces the number of cars on our roads,” said Governor Ted Kulongoski. “I’m pleased to partner with Governor Gregoire to advance the vision for high speed rail in the Pacific Northwest.”
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State House Democrats Vote for Increased Privacy Protections HB 2371 would restrict exchanging electronic information gathered through data harvesting SALEM – House Democrats today passed HB 2371, which increases privacy protections for Oregonians. The bill, carried on the floor by Representative Jean Cowan (D-Newport), would restrict exchanging electronic information gathered through data harvesting. |
“The purpose of this bill is to prevent data harvesting from our state issued driver’s licenses and identification cards,” said Cowan. “There is a fear that information gathered in this way might be used for purposes not approved by consumers.”
“This is an important step to continue to protect the privacy of Oregonians,” said Representative Brent Barton (D-Clackamas).
The bill now goes to the Senate. Write Sen Allen Bates that you support HB 2763
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President Obama Announces the Creation of a Joint Virtual Lifetime - and more!
President Obama Announces the Creation of a Joint Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record |
Improving the America's Veterans
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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 |
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