#union #iww #occupy #ows #p2 #p21 #tlot #tcot #TeaParty Local, State and National Leaders Applaud Introduction of Constitutional Amendments to Overturn Citizens United and Related Cases http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2013/06/18-6 Today Senators Tom Udall [NM] and Jon Tester [MT] introduced amendment resolutions in the United States Senate that would overturn the Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United v. FEC (2010). Leaders from state and national organizations applauded the efforts of these US Senators as well as other members of the 113th Congress who are responding to the will of the American people by introducing and co-sponsoring amendments to the US Constitution. The group includes leaders from the 15 state across the country that have already passed resolutions or initiatives putting their states on record calling for an amendment to overturn Citizens United and related cases. “We applaud the leadership of Senator Tom Udall and others in Congress who understand that we must now amend the US Constitution to undo the Supreme Court’s…http://www.twitpic.com/cxz8vw
#union #iww #occupy #ows #p2 #p21 #tlot #tcot #TeaParty Local, State and National Leaders Applaud Introduction of Constitutional Amendments to Overturn Citizens United and Related Cases http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2013/06/18-6 Today Senators Tom Udall [NM] and Jon Tester [MT] introduced amendment resolutions in the United States Senate that would overturn the Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United v. FEC (2010). Leaders from state and national organizations applauded the efforts of these US Senators as well as other members of the 113th Congress who are responding to the will of the American people by introducing and co-sponsoring amendments to the US Constitution. The group includes leaders from the 15 state across the country that have already passed resolutions or initiatives putting their states on record calling for an amendment to overturn Citizens United and related cases.“We applaud the leadership of Senator Tom Udall and others in Congress who understand that we must now amend the US Constitution to undo the Supreme Court’s…http://www.twitpic.com/cxz8fe
#union #iww #occupy #ows #p2 #p21 #tlot #tcot #TeaParty Is Kansas on the path to financial crisis? http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Tax-VOX/2013/0611/Is-Kansas-on-the-path-to-financial-crisis With a budget that is facing a 0 million shortfall, Kansas has set the stage for a perpetual budget crisis, Francis argues. Although lawmakers are trying to attract businesses to the state, the financial uncertainty and deficits Kansas will grapple with will undermine such efforts, he says. Kansas Governor Sam Brownback (R) and the GOP-controlled legislature are struggling to accomplish two goals: They want to repeal the state income tax but need to balance a budget that, despite substantial spending cuts, faces a 0 million shortfall…http://www.twitpic.com/cxsibq
#union #iww #occupy #ows #p2 #p21 #tlot #tcot #TeaParty Watching a Train Wreck in Kansas http://www.ctj.org/taxjusticedigest/archive/2013/06/watching_a_train_wreck_in_kans.php#.Ub-1jef7Jab During the 2013 legislative session, our state policy teamhas been observing the tenor of the Kansas tax cut debate with some concern. Too many media accounts have focused primarily on the sales tax and whether the temporary hike to 6.3 percent would be extended. (Ultimately the legislature decided to increase the sales tax rate to 6.15 percent.)…http://www.twitpic.com/cxsiuk
#union #iww #occupy #ows #p2 #p21 #tlot #tcot #TeaParty What’s the Matter with Kansas’ Tax Policy? http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/pat-garofalo/2013/06/13/kansas-gov-sam-brownback-wants-to-eliminate-the-income-tax Kansas Republican Gov. Sam Brownback has presided over one of the most rightward lurches of any state in the nation, on issues such as health care, abortion and education. But the crown jewel of his administration has been a package of cuts to Kansas' income tax – the latest of which was signed into law today – part of Brownback's avowed goal to eliminate that tax in his state altogether…http://www.twitpic.com/cxsj9p
#union #iww #occupy #ows #p2 #p21 #tlot #tcot #TeaParty Rogue State: How Far-Right Fanatics Hijacked Kansas http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/rogue-state-how-far-right-fanatics-hijacked-kansas-20130612?page=5 Brownback's presidential ambition and political ideology “using Kansas as a sort of laboratory, in which ideas cooked up by Koch-funded libertarian think tanks can be released like viruses on live subjects.”http://www.twitpic.com/cxsjyc
#union #iww #occupy #ows #p2 #p21 #tlot #tcot #TeaParty Protests Spread to 77 Cities in Turkey http://www.aflcio.org/Blog/Global-Action/Protests-Spread-to-77-Cities-in-Turkey Over the past few weeks, Turkey has been rocked by unrest. The protests were sparked by peaceful resistance to the destruction of Istanbul’s Gezi Park in Taksim Square, the only green public place in central Istanbul, which was to be turned into a shopping mall and historical recreation of Ottoman Artillery Barracks. A harsh response from the state, characterized by extreme police brutality, has ensued in response to what have become the largest demonstrations the country has seen for decades. Protests have now spread to 77 cities in Turkey…http://www.twitpic.com/cxspse
#union #iww #occupy #ows #p2 #p21 #tlot #tcot #TeaParty Occupy Nashville wins ruling that TN violated their First Amendment rights http://www.wbir.com/news/article/277248/2/Occupy-Nashville-wins-ruling-that-TN-violated-their-First-Amendment-rights The state unlawfully arrested members of the Occupy Nashville group two years ago during a protest encampment on War Memorial Plaza, which violated their First Amendment rights to free speech, according to a ruling by a federal judge on Wednesday.Attorneys for the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee, representing members of Occupy Nashville, filed a lawsuit in federal court in October 2011 challenging the arrests and the way in which new state rules governed the use of the plaza near the Capitol.In the ruling, federal judge Aleta Trauger declared that state and local agencies did have not “carte blanche to respond in any manner they see fit.” In other words, “they cannot make law by fiat,” Trauger wrote… RELATED: http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/06/occupy_kalamazoo_planning_nati.htmlhttp://www.twitpic.com/cx1ldm
#union #iww #occupy #ows #p2 #p21 #tlot #tcot #TeaParty Impact Your World – Colorado ablaze: How to help http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/13/us/iyw-colorado-fires-help/ As fierce fires continue to rage uncontained, tens of thousands of residents in Colorado are displaced from their homes. Many of them will never be able to return. Fire has devoured their houses. The number of destroyed homes is well into the hundreds and the fire continues to spread. CNN is reporting this is the most destructive fire in Colorado's history. It is clear that the people of Colorado will need help and that the need will grow until the fire is contained.However, as conditions are unsafe, it is not recommended to go to the affected areas or offer volunteer help. At this time, the best way to help is through donations. State government officials say that the arrival of volunteers at this time would impede the response efforts but that volunteers will be needed during the recovery phase. They ask for those wishing to volunteer be patient and be trained by reputable relief agencies. For…http://www.twitpic.com/cx213u
#union #iww #occupy #ows #p2 #p21 #tlot #tcot #TeaParty Federal Workers Stage 'Eat-In' to Show Sequestration Impact http://www.aflcio.org/Blog/Political-Action-Legislation/Federal-Workers-Stage-Eat-In-to-Show-Sequestration-Impact Dozens of area federal workers carrying bag lunches staged an “eat-in” yesterday to demonstrate the financial impact of sequestration on workers and on the businesses they patronize. “Sequestration affects us all, families and communities alike,” said AFGE Local 3331 President Nate James, as employees of the EPA (Local 3331), State Department (AFGE 1534), USAID (AFGE 1534) and the National Gallery of Art (AFGE 1831) nodded their agreement while munching on their brown-bag lunches in the Federal Triangle courtyard.”This is the beginning of a larger campaign to show the very real effect the sequestration is having,” said AFGE District 14 National Vice President Eric Bunn. “Just look around,” James added, gesturing at the half-full courtyard. “It's really having an impact.” NTEU members also joined the event, and AFGE staffers…http://www.twitpic.com/cx284f