Watch the 7th Congressional District Debate Here

Candidates for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District, Julia Lassa (D) and Sean Duffy (R), debated various issues including the economy, health care, Social Security, and the federal deficit.

Video of their debate can be seen here. 


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LT Governor Candidate Kleefisch shares motivational cancer story

From: Rebecca Kleefisch

Dear Friends,

About two and a half weeks before I became Scott Walker’s running mate, my life changed. No doubt my life changed the night of the primary, too, but what happened before is something I want to share with you.

Statewide campaigns are a rigorous business. I had traveled Wisconsin time and time again getting to know you. I was eating on the run, drinking a lot of coffee, and keeping a demanding schedule. My excuse for exercise was 8 consecutive Independence Day parades!

That’s why, when I started having stomach cramps and feeling tired, I blamed it on my schedule. I went to my doctor a couple of times and he agreed that I probably needed a lifestyle adjustment after the election.

A few weeks before the primary, I told my doctor that I was sick. Not just campaign-sick. Really sick. He ordered some blood tests and called me with the results. He wanted to know how I was feeling.

“Fine,” I told him.

The test results were not as fine. He said that I was bleeding somewhere, that I might have an ulcer and that I needed an endoscopy right away, and probably a blood transfusion. I hung up the phone and got back behind the camera to shoot my “Mom with a Minivan” ad.

I didn’t want a blood transfusion.

The next day, I had an endoscopy that revealed no ulcer, but instead of being excited, my doctor told me I needed a colonoscopy the next morning.

It was August 26th. Two and a half weeks before the primary I woke up from my colonoscopy to my doctor telling me, “Becky… you have colon cancer, but, 9 years ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer, and I’m here to tell you about it.”

He was like an angel, giving me the bad along with hope. He refused to guess what stage the cancer was.

Eight years earlier, my dad died of pancreatic cancer, and I was so thankful the doctor hadn’t said “pancreatic cancer.” Regardless of the stage, I knew I could beat colon cancer. I went straight to get a CT scan and transfusion.

That weekend I researched my disease and the treatments available. I found the best colorectal cancer surgeon around: Dr. Kirk Ludwig. He was internationally renowned and taught others how to remove colon cancer laparoscopically. He was at Froedert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin…amazingly, just 30 minutes away.

I saw him Monday morning. My tumor was the size of a grapefruit, he said. When I asked whether he would still be able to take it out laparoscopically, he said it wouldn’t be a problem.

“And in ten years…?” I said.

“In ten years, you’ll look back on this and say, ‘Oh, that wasn’t so fun.’ And that’s it.”

The next day when I went for genetic testing I started bleeding and was admitted Wednesday. Thursday morning, around the same time I got my diagnosis the previous week, the cancer was gone.

Dr. Ludwig sent my tumor to pathologists to determine the stage of the disease. After I had been home for a day, he called with the results: despite the fact that the tumor had broken through my colon wall and was creeping up my side, despite the fact that it looked like it had compromised lymph nodes, all the nodes tested negative. I had survived Stage 2 cancer. It was like a miracle.

Last week, the genetic test results finally came. “No mutation detected” they said. I will not pass this on to my daughters. Another miracle.

I’m telling you because perhaps you’ve been touched by cancer. If you have, you know that the stories of hope, of beating it, are the ones you hold on to. Just like my doctor awakened me with a story of hope, I hope you will share my story with someone who needs it.

My story also illustrates how dire my future might have been if we had socialized medicine. What if the government had told me I had to wait in a 6 month line to get a CT scan? Or that I couldn’t have Dr. Ludwig perform the surgery? That’s unacceptable to me and my family.

So please hug your family tonight and be thankful for your blessings. I have a renewed gratefulness for each day. And please join me in fighting for healthcare reform that keeps us in charge of our choices. After a hard-fought primary and cancer, Tom Barrett doesn’t seem very scary.

Rebecca Kleefisch

P.S. – Last night, my husband Joel and I shared our story on WISN12 News in Milwaukee (the news station we both used to work for). You can watch the video HERE.

Paid for by Friends of Scott Walker, John Hiller, Treasurer

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Terri McCormick in national spotlight, The Judge interviews her

Terri McCormick is interviewed by Judge Napolitano regarding her congressional race.

McCormick was just in our area meeting with Republican Women of the North and the Northwoods Patriots and she is one of numerous candidates who will be here to participate in the Great Debate of the North on May 8.

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WI-8 District GOP Candidate Forum at UW-Fox Valley

Three candidates running for the 8th Congressional District gathered for a candidate forum April 12.

For more information on the three candidates at the forum:

Terri McCormick | Roger Roth | Marc Trager

Republican Women of the North, Northern WI, rwotnorth@gmail.com

Wisconsin Attorney General Initiating State's Rights in Healthcare

Today, Thursday, 3/25/2010, J. B. Van Hollen, Attorney General for the State of Wisconsin, Department of Justice, sent this letter to Governor Doyle and other elected representatives.  He outlines his Constitutional concerns why the recently passed health care act should be opposed.


Way to go JB Van Hollen!

Click to open:


JB Van Hollen letter.doc
Letter to Senator Erpenbach.doc
HealthCareReformAct.pdf - VanHollen's Letter to State Officials

Please be sure to thank Van Hollen for his efforts at http://www.vanhollenforag.com/Home.aspx

Please forward and encourage others to write letters.

Legislators email addresses are:
Sen.Holperin@legis.wisconsin.gov for Senator
Rep.Meyer@legis.wisconsin.gov for Assembly
Legislative Hotline: 1-608-266-9960
Toll Free: 1-800-362-9472
Fax: 1-608-266-7038
Website: www.legis.state.wi.us/

Call Sen. Jon Erpenbach 608-266-6670 or 888-549-0027 or email Sen.Erpenbach@legis.state.wi.us
Governor Jim Doyle: 1-608-266-1212
Website: www.wisgov.state.us/

Legislators for Oneida and VilasCounties are:

Rep. Dan Meyer 608-266-7141 or 888-534-0034 or email Rep.Meyer@legis.wisconsin.gov
Sen. Jim Holperin 608-266-2509 or 800-334-8773 or email Sen.Holperin@legis.wisconsin.gov

Below is a letter from Tim Dake of Grandsons of Liberty:

From: Tim Dake [mailto:tjdake@wi.rr.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:38 AM
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: Health Care Reform Act opposition

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I have attached my letters to State Senator Jon Erpenbach and Attorney General Van Hollen along with the response from AG Van Hollen.

PLEASE READ THE AG'S RESPONSE AND SEND IT TO YOUR MEMBERSHIP AND EVERYONE ELSE IN THE STATE!  (Click Here to Read Van Hollen's Letter)
Let's show our support for Attorney General JB Van Hollen's efforts!
 
Republican Women of the North, Northern WI, rwotnorth@gmail.com

In this MegaVote for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District - Mar 22

In this MegaVote for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes

• Senate: Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act
• House: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
• House: Reconciliation Act of 2010

Upcoming Congressional Bills

• Senate: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
• Senate: Reconciliation Act of 2010
• House: Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010
• House: Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010

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Recent Senate Votes 

What did Senator Feingold 'Hear' Saturday at Listening Session in St. Germain?

A Message from Jim Mulleady, read to Senator Feingold while he was at a Listening Session in St. Germain, Saturday, March 20, 2010:


You are not listening.

Yes, you visit all 72 counties in Wisconsin every year. You should be applauded for that.

But, you are not listening.

70% of Americans do not want this.

Senator Feingold visits St. Germain for Listening Session March 20

See thorough article at News of the North.net about Senator Feingold's Listening Session in St. Germain, WI, including more photos and videos.  Editor Joe Constanza published the following at News of the North:

ST. GERMAIN – Sen. Russ Feingold came to St. Germain on Saturday, March 20, for his 32nd “listening session” of 2010 and 1,256th since 1993 and heard a lot of anger from a sometimes raucous and hostile crowd.


About 100 people showed up at the Community Center at noon for the one-hour meeting and, as expected, health care was the big topic.

National Federation Calls for Action - Call Undecided Legislators

NFRW CALL TO ACTION:

HELP US SWAY THE 22 UNDECIDED VOTES

Lincoln (NE) Journal Star: "The scheme concocted by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her 'deem' team should never be used on such a major and controversial piece of legislation. Doing so violates the principles of accountability and responsible government." (3/17/10)

It is critical that the 22 Democratic Congressmen who are undecided on the health care vote hear from you today!
Your call could change the fate of health care.  See list below and dial:

Defend the Constitution - heading to DC to protest

DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION! (from AFP)

Wisconsin Patriots Head to DC to Protest "Slaughtering" of Our Rights

Milwaukee - Wisconsin patriots are planning a last ditch effort to prevent the "slaughtering" of our Constitution. A bus tour to our nation's capitol will leave Sheboygan TODAY, March 19, 2010 and drive to Washington in time to protest a Sunday vote to violate the Constitution and force through a government take-over of health care.

The State Director for Americans for Prosperity, Mark Block, says the tour will make sure Congress can't hide from the people.

"This is the most dangerous breach of our Constitution in the history of our country," Block said, "If there are members of Congress who think they can get away with violating our freedoms without anyone noticing, they are dead wrong."

What: Defend the Constitution Bus Tour

Health Care - Contact Swing Vote Congressmen - including Kagen

Obama pushing for health care plan and Dems grassroots efforts are pushing our legislators for the public option.  Contact the following now with your feelings on reconciliation and government run health-care:

 

PHONE NUMBERS FOR SWING VOTE CONGRESSMEN:

PLEASE CALL!	DC OFFICE	LOCAL OFFICE
Harry Mitchell	(202) 225-2190	(480) 946-2411
Gabrielle Giffords	(202) 225-2542	(520) 881-3588
Ann Kirkpatrick	(202) 225-2315	(928) 226-6914
Jerry McNerney	(202) 225-1947	925-833-0643
John Salazar	202-225-4761	970-245-7107
Jim Hines	(202) 225-5541	(866) 453-0028
Alan Grayson	(202) 225-2176	(407) 841-1757
Bill Foster	(202) 225-2976	630-406-1145
Baron Hill	202 225 5315	812 288 3999
Mark Schauer	(202) 225-6276	(517) 780-9075
Gary Peters	(202) 225-5802	(248) 273-4227
Dina Titus	(202) 225-3252	702-256-DINA (3462)
Carol Shea-Porter	(202) 225-5456	(603) 743-4813
Tim Bishop	(202) 225-3826	(631) 696-6500
John Hall	(202) 225-5441	(845) 225-3641 x49371
Bill Owens	(202) 225-4611	(315) 782-3150
Mike Arcuri	(202)225-3665	(315)793-8146
Dan Maffei	(202) 225-3701	(315) 423-5657
Earl Pomneroy	(202) 225-2611	(701) 224-0355
Steven Driehaus	(202) 225-2216	(513) 684-2723
Mary Jo Kilroy	(202) 225-2015	(614) 294-2196
Zach Space	(202) 225-6265	(330) 364-4300
Kathy Dahlkemper	(202) 225-5406	(814) 456-2038
Patrick Murphy	(202) 225-4276	(215) 826-1963
Christopher Carney	(202) 225-3731	(570) 585-9988
Paul Kanjorski	(202) 225-6511	(570) 825-2200
John Spratt	(202) 225-5501	(803)327-1114
Tom Perriello	(202) 225-4711	(276) 656-2291
Alan Mollohan	(202) 225-4172	(304) 623-4422
Nick Rahall	(202) 225-3452	(304) 252-5000
Steve Kagen	(202) 225-5665	(920) 437-1954

per Dick Morris, and others!


Republican Women of the North, Northern WI, rwotnorth@gmail.com

MegaVote for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District - Feb 8

February 8, 2010 In this MegaVote for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: M. Patricia Smith, of New York, to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor House: Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act Upcoming Congressional Bills House: Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act House: Intelligence Authorization Act, FY2010

Recent Senate Votes

M. Patricia Smith, of New York, to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor - Vote Confirmed (60-37, 3 Not Voting) The Senate confirmed Patricia Smith to be the Labor Department's solicitor, despite concerns that she gave contradictory statements during her confirmation hearing. Sen. Herbert Kohl voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Russ Feingold voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Vote Passed (233-187, 14 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would raise the federal debt limit to $13.029 trillion and enact pay-as-you-go budget enforcement rules aimed at cutting the government's deficit. It now goes to the president for his signature. Rep. Steve Kagen voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act - H.R.__ House is expected to vote on a bill that would lift the health insurance antitrust exemption. Intelligence Authorization Act, FY2010 - H.R.2701 The House is also likely to vote on the stalled fiscal 2010 intelligence authorization bill.

Republican Women of the North, Northern WI, rwotnorth@gmail.com

Anything You'd Like to Say to Russ Feingold? -- He's coming January 9th!

Feingold to hold Listening Sessions Saturday, January 9 in Oneida and Lincoln Counties:

His Lincoln County listening session will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Auditorium at Tomahawk School, 1048 East Kings Road, Tomahawk. The meeting will last up to an hour.

His Oneida County listening session will be held at 6:15 p.m. in the Nicolet Theatre in the Learning Resources Center, Nicolet College, 5364 College Drive, Rhinelander. The meeting will last up to an hour.

  Click Here for Details. 


Press Release of Senator Feingold
Statement of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold on Senate Passage of the Health Care Bill

Thursday, December 24, 2009

“The Senate health care bill is far from perfect. I am deeply disappointed it does not include a public option to help keep down costs and I also don’t like the deal making that secured votes with unjustifiable provisions. I will work to improve the bill, including restoring the public option, when the final version is drafted.

“But, while this bill could and should have been much stronger, it includes very important provisions for Wisconsin that I worked to include. The bill will bring more Medicare dollars to Wisconsin by improving the unfair reimbursement formula that has siphoned money away from the state for years, and by rewarding the high-quality, low-cost care practiced at places like Gundersen Lutheran and the Marshfield Clinic. Wisconsin taxpayers also win because we will see a boost in Medicaid funding, so our state isn’t harshly penalized for its leadership in expanding coverage. The bill also ends discrimination by insurance companies against people with preexisting conditions, expands coverage to 30 million more Americans and reduces the deficit by an estimated $132 billion. Despite the bill's flaws, it does meet the test of real reform, and the cost of inaction was much too high.”

Anything you'd like to tell him in response?

Here's where he stands on other issues: Click Here

Email Kim or seek her out at the Listening Session -- we may gather after the Rhinelander Session for a Pints & Politics discussion!

Republican Women of the North, Northern WI, rwotnorth@gmail.com

Senate refused to pass an amendent that would prohibit fed funded abortions

Breaking news out of Washington:  The Senate has voted down (54-45) the amendment prohibiting the federal funding - your tax dollars - of abortion within health care reform legislation.  View my latest video report immediately!

We've been engaged in this issue from the very start, as you know - and simply put, this rejection of such a critical pro-life measure is a callous disregard for the protection of innocent human life.

Just a few weeks ago, the House passed the Stupak-Pitts Amendment - calling for a prohibition of abortion funding.  But now, in the Senate, by a handful of votes, a similar amendment brought by Senators Ben Nelson and Orrin Hatch has failed.

The ACLJ's Government Affairs team, as always, is right in the middle of the fight to preserve life ... and that battle continues. 

The next step?  We'll have one more chance to defeat abortion funding in health care legislation during what's called the ''Joint Reconciliation'' process.

For details, be sure to watch my brand-new online video report now.

For all the latest, tune in daily to Jay Sekulow Live! and read our press release about this and other key issues.

American Center for Law and Justice
P.O. Box 90555, Washington, D.C. 20090-0555
Phone: (800) 296-4529
Copyright©2009, ACLJ


Thanks for all you do - your prayers and your support - to keep us advancing life and liberty on your behalf.


Republican Women of the North, Northern WI, rwotnorth@gmail.com

Action Needed Today - Stop Cloture Vote on Health Reform on Senate

** URGENT CALL TO ACTION **

After months working in secret behind closed doors, Harry Reid this week finally unveiled his 2,074-page government-run health care plan. His plan would increase health care premiums, increase taxes on families and small businesses by half a trillion dollars, cut Medicare by another half trillion dollars, and allow federal funds to be used for abortions. Click here for 10 things you should know about the bill.

Harry Reid has scheduled a critical vote this Saturday night that will allow the Senate to take-up his bill. If that vote succeeds, Harry Reid will be dangerously close to finally imposing President Obama's government-run health care scheme on America.

Two Democrat Senators - Ben Nelson (D-NE) and Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) - are critically important to defeating Saturday's vote. The RNC urges every concerned citizen to call Sens. Ben Nelson and Blanche Lincoln TODAY and tell them to vote against Harry Reid's liberal bill when it comes up for a vote on Saturday.

This is the best opportunity there will be to stop President Obama, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi from imposing their government-run health care plan on America. Again, please call Sens. Ben Nelson and Blanche Lincoln TODAY and tell them to vote against Harry Reid's health care bill when it comes up for a vote on Saturday.

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More Information about Cloture and the Senate Health Reform Bill:
Mark Levin targets 4 Democrat Senators
Tim Nerenz's comments about Senate Bill
A Vote for Cloture is a Vote for Health Care Reform - some Dems may try to vote yes for cloture then vote no later against the bill when the vote is not needed to pass it.

What's going on?  Why are economic princples being ignored? --> Cloward Piven Strategy explained

Republican Women of the North, Northern WI, rwotnorth@gmail.com

Innovative Eagle River Health Care Forum - November 16

Vilas County GOP and Northwoods Patriots
Invite You To An:

Innovative Eagle River Health Care Forum

Monday, November 16
Wild Eagle Lodge, Eagle River

6 pm - Social / meet speakers
7 pm - Event panel discussion begins

Click Here for more information and panelist profiles.
Download Event Poster

Health Care Forum - Nov 16 - Eagle River

Health Care Forum

Monday - November 16
7 P.M. - Eagle River

Health Care Forum at the Northland Pines High School
1800 Pleasure Island Road, Eagle River

This will be a narrated panel discussion with six to eight people representing the insured, a medical insurance company, physician, hospital administrator, employer and legislator.

Sponsored by: Northwoods Patriots and Vilas County Republicans

Legislative Update from Nat'l Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) - Week of Sept 28

"This is not a war of choice. This is a war of necessity. Those who attacked America on 9/11 are plotting to do so again. If left unchecked, the Taliban insurgency will mean an even larger safe haven from which Al Qaida would plot to kill more Americans. So this is not only a war worth fighting; this is fundamental to the defense of our people." -President Barack Obama (8/17/2009)

Afghanistan Strategy

In his own words, President Obama has labeled the war in Afghanistan as a "necessary war." He deployed an additional 21,000 troops in the spring to bolster US and NATO forces serving in Afghanistan. In May, President Obama appointed General Stanley McChrystal as Commander of the American and NATO forces in Afghanistan.

In August 2009, General McChrystal has issued his own assessment of the critical situation in Afghanistan in which he requested more troops and resources to help in his expanded counterinsurgency campaign in Afghanistan. Both General David Petraeus, head of U.S. Central Command, and Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have endorsed General McChrystal's assessment of the war in Afghanistan.

The President has remained silent about what he intends to do in the wake of the request for additional troops and resources. He has stated that his Administration is conducting a comprehensive assessment of the strategy in Afghanistan that he will take into consideration before he makes any decisions.

Will President Obama stay committed to this necessary war?

For more background information on the war in Afghanistan, click here.

ACORN UPDATE

On September 17, the House passed HR 3571, the Defund ACORN Act in a 345-75 vote. This bill was introduced by House Minority Leader John Boehner and other Republicans and terminates federal funding of ACORN.

Keep the Heat on Health Care!

As Health Care bills are up for debate in both the House and Senate over the next few weeks, please remember to keep up your efforts to make your voice heard on this important issue.

Make YOUR voice heard on health care reform! Every phone call, letter, email, fax, etc. counts!

Let us know what you are doing to get the word out with your state or local club. Email your news to political@nfrw.org We look forward to hearing from you!

On the Hill

The Senate Finance Committee will continue mark-ups on the Baucus health care bill today. They will also be considering two public option amendments.

The Senate is debating the $636 billion Defense appropriations bill. This bill eliminates the $133 million the House had set aside to purchase 2 Gulfstream jets for the use of Members of Congress.

The Senate may also have to make a decision about increasing debt limits.

House and Senate Republicans are taking a closer look at ACORN's private sources of funding.

Paul Kirk was sworn in as the temporary replacement for Senator Edward Kennedy. He was a former aide and confidant of the late Senator.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is reviewing ways to bring down the cost of the House Health Care bill to $900 billion over the next decade.

House Republicans and some Democrats are partnering on a discharge petition which would force a vote on a bill requiring 72 hour review period before the House can vote on legislation.

House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) have agreed to meet to discuss areas of bipartisan agreement on health care reform.


National Federation of Republican Women
124 N. Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314
703.548.9688 (phone) 703.548.9836 (fax)
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NFRW Legislative Brief - Week of Sept 21

"This is probably one of the largest pieces of social legislation in American history since the Depression. It affects everybody in our country. It affects everybody in many different ways. It is comprehensive. It is complex. It just takes time to fully fathom. To put the pieces together. To understand and then to make a suggestion to make it better."
-Senator Baucus (D-MT) at a press conference on his new healthcare bill outline

Health Care Legislation Round Two...

The Senate released the latest version of health care reform legislation last week. The response from the public shows that this bill does not come any closer to solving the same problems the House Democrats' bill attempted to address.

There are several parts of the new Baucus bill that will continue to cause division. President Obama has pushed for the individual mandate in the bill which forces Americans to purchase government-approved health insurance or pay a $3,800 tax per household. The Baucus bill also contains cuts in Medicare Advantage payment rates which will cut benefits significantly for the millions of American seniors who are enrolled in the private insurance option component of Medicare. There is a new tax on high cost insurance plans which would be passed on to workers and individual insurance enrollees.

One of the most shocking components buried in the most recent legislative attempt at health care reform is a tax on Class II medical devices including: contact lenses and solutions, hearing aides, thermometers, oxygen bottles, wheelchairs, home pregnancy tests, condoms, tampons, etc. You can search other medical items you use on a daily basis to determine whether they would fall under this tax on Class II medical devices on the FDA Website.

Read the Baucus health care bill outline here.

CAP AND TRADE UPDATE

The Obama Administration has FINALLY acknowledged the devastating impact the Cap and Trade legislation (narrowly passed in the House) would have on American families.

"The Obama administration has privately concluded that a cap and trade law would cost American taxpayers up to $200 billion a year, the equivalent of hiking personal income taxes by about 15 percent."
-from a "Taking Liberties" blog post by Declan McCullagh
On the Hill

The debate over Afghanistan is heating up on the Hill in response to the US top commander's warning about the risk of "failure" without a troop surge.

Senate Finance Committee is beginning mark-ups on the $856 billion health care reform bill. There are 564 amendments on the table.

Senator Snowe (R-M) has not stated publicly whether or not she intends to vote for the Baucus health care bill.

The American Medical Association has expressed serious concerns over the Baucus bill.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is threatening to cancel the Senate's Columbus Day recess unless they clear some of the legislative items on their agenda before then.
Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) will serve on the Armed Services, Commerce, Science and Transportation, and Aging Committees.

GOP gets Justice Department investigation into ACORN funds.

GOP lawmakers are pushing for citizenship verification to be included in the House health care bill to prevent extending benefits to illegal immigrants.

With two weeks left in the fiscal year and no appropriation bills, House Democratic leadership is moving forward with a continuing resolution that would fund the federal government at current levels.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer is cutting 4 days from the House's work schedule.

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124 N. Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314
703.548.9688 (phone) 703.548.9836 (fax)
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RNC Women - Health Care Still Priority!

A message to all members of RNC Women

Health care is still a priority for Republicans, especially Republican women. Please take a moment to read Co-Chairman Jan Larimer’s op-ed on AmericanMaggie.com about her personal triumph over breast cancer, and join the RNC as we blog live from our Washington, DC headquarters during President Obama’s address to the joint session of Congress tonight at 8:00 pm EDT. The live blog will offer “real-time” fact-checking during President Obama’s address concerning his proposed government-run health care experiment and how it will impact all generations of Americans.

http://www.americanmaggie.com/2009/09/08/american-health-care-creating-survivors/

http://www.GOP.com/LiveResponse (check it tonight - it's LIVE!)

Visit RNC Women at: http://rncwomen.com