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In Letter to Reid, 41 Republican Senators Commit to Rejecting All Byrd Rule Violations ‘The Byrd Rule, as you know, was created by Senator Byrd to ensure that reconciliation bills were not used to enact policy changes, the primary purpose of which is not specifically related to the federal budget. As it takes 60 votes to waive the Byrd Rule, we can ensure that any provision that trips the Byrd Rule will be stripped from the bill, which will require that the bill be sent back to the House for further consideration and additional votes’ WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate...

Friend -- As President Obama made clear last night, inaction is not an option on health insurance reform. Its fate will be decided in Congress in the coming days -- and your senators, Sen. Jim Webb and Sen. Mark Warner, are critical to making sure we pass a strong bill. Will you pick up the phone and ask your senators to support health insurance reform containing the President's three core principles today? According to our records, you live in Virginia. Please call: Sen. Jim Webb at 202-224-4024. Sen. Mark Warner at 202-224-2023. (Not your senators? Click here to look yours...

(1) Keep all lines of communication to the House flooded with "no" to the Waxman cap & trade bill. (2) Call you Senate offices and ask them to weigh in upon their delegation, asking them to vote no. (3) call your governor's offices and ask them to also call their respective House member and vote "no." Let's open up all fronts! And by all means, get all your friends involved. We can win this.

WEEK OF JUNE 18th, 2007 The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, June 18 and begin a period of morning business until the hour of 3:30pm. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 6, the Energy bill. There will be No Roll Call Votes during today’s Session of the Senate. The next vote is expected on Tuesday. Members will be encouraged to come to the floor and offer amendments during today’s session. Tuesday, June 19th and Balance of the Week: The Senate will continue debate on the Energy bill. At this point, there is no agreement...

I'm hearing that the Amnesty Bill will move ahead of Defense on the Senate schedule

This is the homestretch. Call and e-mail your senators today, Republicans and Democrats, urging them not to table debate on this critical piece of legislation. It deserves a fair and open debate of all ramifications. To do otherwise is unamerican. Ask them to vote "NO" on cloture. Keep bumping this to the top. Today is the day.

What started with a few folding tables at a hotel in Johnstown, Pa., 16 years ago is now one of the country’s most popular technology trade shows. Defense giants and regional companies alike clamor to participate in what it is known as the “Showcase for Commerce.” The event also is a showcase for one powerful member of Congress: Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.), chairman of the House Appropriations defense subcommittee. The lawmaker, who conceived of the show, now held at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena, spends time there each year, visiting every exhibit booth and talking to contractors. The Johnstown...

10 Sep--6 Oct 04 Fallujah--III Bike helmets---The Base Commander has ordered that those riding bicycles on the camp must wear a bike helmet or their combat helmet. Kind of funny seeing a Marine on a bike with his combat helmet on, but where you going to get a bike helmet here. Shrimp cocktail sure, but bike helmets? Flashlights at night---It is like Christmas here at night. There are green lens flashlights, blue lens, red lens (supposed to be the most tactical) and plain old white (don’t see too many of those). What do I use? Maestro, drum roll please. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...

From a USNA '01 graduate Dad, you asked me what I would say to America from Iraq on 9/11 if I had a podium and a microphone. I have thought about it, and here is my response. Your Son, Kevin September 11, 2004 Dear America, "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -George Orwell The Marine Corps is tired. I guess I should not say that, as I have no authority or responsibility to speak for the Marine Corps as a whole, and my opinions are mine...

I too, do not know if this is real, although I suspect it is. I can, however assure you that the terminology is exact, and the tactics are accurate. I can also assure you that the attitude is dead-on. Thought you might enjoy this non-press-filtered view. ======================================= I don't know if this is real. Been passed through the Marine POCs. From the information that I have received from up here this seems to be true. ----- Original Message ----- Subject: Fw: Fwd: 2/4 SITREP (Ramadi) No on could ever accuse this PFC of being Politically Correct. John, In view of...