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A very close friend of ours has recently learned that their ~3 year old son likely has autism. It's a very difficult / painful thing for any parent to deal with, as you can imagine. I've just been alerted that Autism Speaks, the Ad Council's sponsoring organization for the Autism Awareness campaign created a music video of the Five for Fighting song, "World", which features images of autistic children and their families. The band is generously donating $0.49 to Autism Speaks for each time the video is viewed and the winning charity will receive a special prize (there are several...

http://www.rollcall.com/news/ Heard on the Hill Note to Self — Get Unlisted Phone Number May 11, 2004 Constituents of Rep. Pete Stark (D-Calif.) better be careful when they criticize the combative 16-term lawmaker.

How many politician's in Washington exhibit these character traits or values? How about our previous Commander in Chief? I would like to say, WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, Because YOU still hold and affirm these VALUES! The acts of a few bad apples, should not tarnish the wonderful heritage of the "Grand Army of the Republic". The Acronym Spells: LEADERSHIP ! Loyalty: Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other soldiers. Duty: Fulfill your obligations. Respect: Treat people as they should be treated. Selfless-Service: Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your...

California Congressman Pete Stark CURSES Soldier for Writing His Congressman a Letter. Leaves Insulting and Cursing Voicemail on Soldier's Cell Phone Voicemail  NBC TV News article Sunday, May 9th  Saturday, May 8th Oakland Tribune:   Read the Constituent’s Letter that Pissed off the Congressman   .WAV format of Stark’s Verbal Abusive Voicemail   Hear the angry voicemail from Pete Stark with Rush Limbaugh's comments:   See Saturday’s article in the Fremont ARGUS: