#shevotes What exactly is Booz...
#shevotes What exactly is Booz Allen Hamilton’s relationship with the NSA? And why aren’t we investigating THEM? (Donna)
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#shevotes THIS is happening today. The “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act” which would unconstitutionally ban all abortions after 20 weeks will not actually become law this year, thanks to President Obama, who says he would veto it in the unlikely event it gets past the Democratic-led Senate. But the #waronwomen will continue and gather strength if we don’t hold on to our majority and increase our numbers in the House. (Donna)
read more#shevotes And…here'...
#shevotes And…here’s Sen. Ted Cruz w an amendment to the immigration bill that would reinstall the ID proof provision that the SCOTUS just struck down. That was fast. Also, wonder how that Latino
outreach is going?? ~Cyn
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/06/ted-cruz-voter-id-immigration-amendment.php?ref=fpb
read more#shevotes More on that SCOTUS ...
#shevotes More on that SCOTUS decision disallowing states to demand ID proof of citizenship in order to vote…knowing that it came from Scalia, this likely has some land mines buried in it that will pave the way for states to impose greater restrictions on voting requirements instead of expanding voting rights as it appears to do at first blush. 
–Cyn
http://www.scotusblog.com/2013/06/opinion-recap-one-hand-giveth/
Opinion recap: One hand giveth…. : SCOTUSblog
www.scotusblog.com
In a ruling that might easily be misunderstood if not read very closely, the Supreme Court on Monday simultaneously strengthened Congress’s hand in expanding the ranks of eligible voters, and yet assured states that they retain the ultimate power to decide who gets to vote. The apparent bottom line…
#shevotes Making the immigrati...
#shevotes Making the immigration bill sausage: Before Congress passes the bill, they have to get through a rash of proposed amendments. (Donna) http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/305683-senators-gird-for-deluge-of-immigration-bill-amendments
read more#shevotes BREAKING: SCOTUS str...
#shevotes BREAKING: SCOTUS strikes down AZ voter-ID law, 7-2 with Antonin Scalia writing the opinion for the court. (The only dissenters were Alito and Thomas). (Donna) http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2013/06/17/scotus_arizona_voter_id_law_ariz…
read more#shevotes In every session, it...
#shevotes In every session, it seems as if SNAP is under threat. Will this be the year the GOP succeeds in wiping out the food stamp program? (Donna) http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/06/16/food-stamps-under-threat-house-gop-wants-to-cut-20-5…
read more#shevotes Fail to pass immigra...
#shevotes Fail to pass immigration reform, warns one GOP leader, & it won’t matter who they run in 2016. For once I agree. They won’t have a chance. They’re already fringe; able to gum up the works but fringe. ~Cyn
read more#shevotes Most of the Senate c...
#shevotes Most of the Senate could not be bothered to attend a briefing on the NSA intelligence operations leaked last week. Way to go. (Donna) http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/305765-senators-skip-classified-briefing-on-nsa-snooping-to-catch-flight…
read more#shevotes This imprisoned felo...
#shevotes This imprisoned felon makes the best case ever for universal background checks. (Donna) http://www.slate.com/blogs/crime/2013/06/13/gary_w_bornman_felon_pens_a_heartfelt_thank_you_to_the_nra_for_opposing.html?wpisrc=newsletter_jcr%3Acontent
read more#shevotes Opening salvo in the...
#shevotes Opening salvo in the #Clinton2016 charm offensive? We know Hillary’s been in favor of Early Childhood Education since forever. Just sayin’. ~Cyn
read more#shevotes In some states, you ...
#shevotes In some states, you have to wait longer to get an abortion than you do to buy a gun. #aintright ~Cyn http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/14/gun-waiting-periods_n_3437650.html?utm_hp_ref=tw
read more#shevotes Isn't it sad wh...
#shevotes Isn’t it sad what passes for journalism these days? Why so many are ill-informed about Obamacare. Let’s help change that. ~Cyn
read more#shevotes From the crazy righ...
#shevotes From the crazy right winger fundie point of view – 20 Basic Truths You Can’t Talk About in America anymore. I particularly like #8 – Most liberals aren’t patriotic and they don’t love their country. Which is your fave gem? – Mary
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