Deidre Fulton at CommonDreams writes—Home District 'Stakeouts' Begin as TrumpCare Advances in Congress:
The GOP's healthcare plan narrowly passed out of the House Budget Committee on Thursday, while "stakeouts" began in Congressional home districts aimed at pressuring lawmakers to vote against the widely unpopular legislation.
[...] the resistance must act fast, hence this week's "Congressional Stakeouts to Save Healthcare," organized by MoveOn.org and taking place outside the district offices of nine Republican senators and more than two dozen Republican representatives who "hold the decisive votes" on AHCA.
"By holding vigil outside the offices of key Republicans who hold the decisive votes on 'TrumpCare,' MoveOn members will ensure that anyone coming in or out of the office—staff, visitors, and the members of Congress themselves—will face their constituents and hear our health care stories, our songs, our hopes, our anger, and our cheer," said Victoria Kaplan, organizing director for MoveOn.org.
"Passing this repeal bill is the GOP's top legislative priority—but because of strong opposition from constituents recently, including at intense and packed town hall meetings, GOP leaders are in a bind," she continued. "If millions of MoveOn members and activists nationwide mobilize—by showing up at Congressional offices, making phone calls, and sharing our healthcare stories—we can prevent this bill from ever becoming law."
Targeted senators are:
- Lisa Murkowski (Alaska)
- Tom Cotton (Ark.)
- Jeff Flake (Ariz.)
- Cory Gardner (Colo.)
- Bill Cassidy (La.)
- Susan Collins (Maine)
- Dean Heller (Nev.)
- Rob Portman (Ohio)
- Shelley Moore Capito (W.Va.)
Targeted representatives are: Martha McSally (Ariz.); David Valdao (Calif.); Ed Royce (Calif.); Darrell Issa (Calif.); Dana Rohrabacher (Calif.); Mimi Walters (Calif.); Jeff Denham (Calif.); Steve Knight (Calif.); Carlos Curbelo (Fla.); Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Fla.); Peter Roskam (Ill.); Kevin Yoder (Kan.); Erik Paulsen (Minn.); Leonard Lance (N.J.); John Katko (N.Y.); Elise Stefanik (N.Y.); Patrick Meehan (Pa.); Ryan Costello (Pa.); Pete Sessions (Texas); Will Hurd (Texas); John Culberson (Texas); Barbara Comstock (Va.); Dave Reichert (Wash.) [...]
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At Daily Kos on this date in 2003—Blair steels himself for 2-front war:
Bush claimed he had nine, or at least eight votes in the UN Security Council. He lied. He said he would force a UN vote to force countries to "show their hand". He lied. As the US and UK come to terms with their massive diplomatic failure, both countries turn to building legitimacy for their invasion.
In the UK, Blair is steeling himself for the resignation of Robin Cook and Clare Short -- an icon of the Labour Party left. And the rebellion amongst Labour Members of Parliament is growing, with more MPs ready to vote against Blair when he introduces his war resolution.
There have been threats that people will lose their jobs,' said Graham Allen, Nottingham MP and a leading figure among those seeking to launch a rebel amendment against the Government. 'They are telling people that the PM needs their loyalty. People are being put in a very difficult position.' Allen, Chris Smith, the former Culture Secretary who led the last rebellion, and Peter Kilfoyle, the former Defence Secretary, will put down an amendment to the Government's position; 200 MPs could rebel. A number of Ministers below Cabinet rank are likely to resign.
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