I just
tweeted Cook to debate me on the immigration reform alternatives when
he gets back in the District since nothing got done today. To try and get something discussed, tweet him at
@RepPaulCook
[his tweet was "I'm all in on staying in Washington until the job is done. #immigration #CA08"]
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Republican HR 676 Yea Votes Admits the ACA is Good Law & shows Paul Cook is one hypocritical dude
First, (and this is a partial listing) apart from the
vagueness of the resolution [Providing for authority to initiate
litigation for actions by the
President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their
duties under the Constitution of the United States] being subject to
attack with an FRCP 12b6 motion [which looks like a dragnet to include
every vote, veto or executive action ever taken by not just the
President, but ANY executive branch official that the House leadership
disagrees with] , the usual privileges & immunities & political
question defenses, there is a ripeness question (whether there is an
issue that is actionable yet--e.g. has the government suffered a loss
financially by the Executive Orders?). If the individual small employer
mandate is delayed, the government has no outlays for the employees of
that employer--so where Cook & Boehner is the ripeness of the
House's legal claim?
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Second, by suing to restore a provision putting BACK on
schedule the
coverage mandates (which the Roberts Supreme Court said was a lawful use
of the taxing power), isn't the House admitting the Affordable Care Act
is good law and worthy of enforcement...and by doing so, aren't their
past and promised future votes to obstruct, limit and or repeal that
law, a violation of the taxing power created and upheld by the Supreme
Court? If the House votes to enforce the mandate, wouldn't it be barred
from trying to repeal the law until the threatened lawsuit is over?.
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It sounds like a cross complaint against the House Republicans responsible by the President is a possible course of action if the lawsuit has to go forward! If I don't get elected, count me in on the legal team!
Third, isn't it the height of intellectual dishonesty to sue to uphold the provisions in the law the Republicans have tried to repeal for the past two plus years? Isn't it especially hypocritical if the reason is that the Obama Executive Orders are interfering with the tax revenue gathering power of Congress while ignoring the tax giveaways of this Congress to corporation and special interests?
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Fourth, how many employers with more than 50 employees
are there in this District (CA-08) that don't already have qualifying
medical care? Not many, so for this District, Cook's vote deals with a
non-issue.
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Fifth, Cook gets his government paid
Tri-Care, his Congress paid care and has medical available from his
Assembly days--does anyone really think he cares about the medical care
of small employer's employees? This is pure political stunt work.
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Its sad Cook does not use some of that taxpayer
funded higher education to think like a leader for the District and not
for Boehner's political obstructionist agenda.
Message prepared by candidate
Bob Conaway for Congress (CA-08)
Bob Conaway for Congress (CA-08)
12127 Mall Blvd, Suite A-363
Victorville CA 92392
Contact No. (760) 617-8305
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
TAKE A LOOK @ PAUL COOK's KNOWN CONTRIBUTORS....Indian Gambling Casinos Oft Hostile to Organized Labor & Selected Trade Unions Who Don't Seem Bothered by His Anti-Labor Voting Record....hmmm
Source: Campaign contributors: http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/industries.php?cycle=2014&cid=N00034224&type=I&newmem=N:
| 1 | Casinos/Gambling | $53,100 | $53,100 | $53,100 | |
| 46 | Building Trade Unions | $31,000 | $0 | $31,000 | |
| 24 | Public Sector Unions | $19,000 | $0 | $19,000 | |
| 44 |
| $15,000 | $0 | $15,000 | |
| 39 | Industrial Unions | $10,500 | $0 | $10,500 | |
| Misc Unions | $10,000 | $0 | $10,000 | ||
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Monday, July 28, 2014
H.R.3393 - Student and Family Tax Simplification Act--The Only Thing Simple About the Bill was that Paul Cook's Misguided Vote Increases the Deficit & It Screws Non-Traditional Students & Graduate Students
The American Council on Education (ACE),
the umbrella lobbying group for higher education, opposed the
so called "Higher Education Tax Credits" bill.
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ACE said that the House proposal to consolidate tax credits and eliminate some credits and deductions would disproportionately hurt nontraditional students who take advantage of the Lifetime Learning Credit. It would also take away benefits for graduate students.
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Steven Bloom, ACE's group’s director of federal relations, said in an interview. “If you’re going to fix these credits and deductions -- which you don’t get a chance to do very often -- you need to make sure you address the needs of students now and in the future, keeping in mind the way the demographics of student populations are changing.”
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The legislation cleared the House on a 227-187 vote. House Democrats and the White House opposed the bill because they said it would add to the deficit and was not offset by increases in revenue elsewhere in the federal budget. It is not expected to gain much traction in the Democrat-controlled Senate.
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ACE said that the House proposal to consolidate tax credits and eliminate some credits and deductions would disproportionately hurt nontraditional students who take advantage of the Lifetime Learning Credit. It would also take away benefits for graduate students.
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Steven Bloom, ACE's group’s director of federal relations, said in an interview. “If you’re going to fix these credits and deductions -- which you don’t get a chance to do very often -- you need to make sure you address the needs of students now and in the future, keeping in mind the way the demographics of student populations are changing.”
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The legislation cleared the House on a 227-187 vote. House Democrats and the White House opposed the bill because they said it would add to the deficit and was not offset by increases in revenue elsewhere in the federal budget. It is not expected to gain much traction in the Democrat-controlled Senate.
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Message prepared by candidate
Bob Conaway for Congress (CA-08)
Bob Conaway for Congress (CA-08)
12127 Mall Blvd, Suite A-363
Victorville CA 92392
Contact No. (760) 617-8305
Sunday, July 27, 2014
SIGN A PETITION DEMANDING REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMEN VOTE IN AN UP-OR-DOWN VOTE TO END TO WAGE THEFT OF EMPLOYEES of FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
| The email below is from Rep. Keith Ellison, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, who represents Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. Congressman Ellison started a petition on CREDO Mobilize, where activists can launch their own campaigns for progressive change. Rep Ellison and I (Bob Conaway) strongly urge you to sign the petition urging congressional Republicans to end wage theft by federal contractors. | ||
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| Tell congressional Republicans [like Paul Cook]: Stop wage theft by federal contractors | ||
Dear friends & readers, . Hard-working Americans should never have to worry that an employer will deny overtime pay, take money out of their paycheck, or engage in other practices known as "wage theft" -- especially if that employer is a federal contractor. But that's exactly what's happening right now. Although there are strong labor laws to punish this type of activity, federal contractors are some of the worst offenders when it comes to committing wage theft. However, 204 House Republicans continue to refuse our attempts to protect federal contract workers. . It's time to tell Congressional Republicans to wake up and stop this illegal wage theft now. That's why Rep Ellison started his own campaign on CREDOMobilize.com, which allows activists to start their own petitions, a petition I, Bob Conaway as the Democratic Nominee for CA-08, support and urge all my friends and followers to likewise support. The petition, which is to Republicans in the U.S. House, says the following: Federal contract workers regularly face "wage theft" perpetrated by their employers, including being forced to work "off the clock" or without overtime pay. Support the Congressional Progressive Caucus’ work to keep lucrative government contracts away from law-breaking federal contractors who steal from their employees.Tell congressional Republicans: End illegal wage theft by federal contractors. . It's simple -- the federal government shouldn’t do business with corporations that break the law. That's why this summer, the Congressional Progressive Caucus, which Rep Ellison co-chairs, decided to put an end to federal contractor wage theft for good by introducing amendments to many spending bills brought up in Congress. . House Republicans must do the right thing and support federal contract workers who have families to feed, parents to look after, and basic needs that can't be met when wages are stolen. . Will you join Representative Elison and I (Bob Conaway as the Democratic Nominee for CA-08) by adding your name to the petition urging congressional Republicans to end federal contractor wage theft? Thank you for your support. Rep. Keith Ellison & Democratic Nominee Bob Conaway [CA-08]
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WHILE REPUBLICANS HYPE OVER CHILDREN @ OUR BORDER, THEY FAIL TO EVEN DISCUSS COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM--SIGN MY PETITION TO VOICE YOUR SUPPORT THAT PAUL COOK & HIS BUDS START WORKING for the NEAR $200,000 THEY ARE GETTING PAID!!
Dear Friends,
I just created the petition "Demand Immigration Reform Hearings Start Now" and wanted to ask if you could add your name too. Thanks to you that have signed it already!!
This campaign means a lot to me and the more support we can get behind it, the better chance we have of succeeding. You can read more and sign the petition here:
https://www.credomobilize.com/
Thank you!
Robert "Bob" Conaway
Democratic Nominee for California's 8th Congressional District
[Inyo, Mono, High & Low Desert & Mountain regions of San Bernardino Counties]
P.S. Can you also take a moment to share the petition with others? It's really easy – all you need to do is forward this email or share this link on Facebook or Twitter:
https://www.credomobilize.com/
I just created the petition "Demand Immigration Reform Hearings Start Now" and wanted to ask if you could add your name too. Thanks to you that have signed it already!!
This campaign means a lot to me and the more support we can get behind it, the better chance we have of succeeding. You can read more and sign the petition here:
https://www.credomobilize.com/
Thank you!
Robert "Bob" Conaway
Democratic Nominee for California's 8th Congressional District
[Inyo, Mono, High & Low Desert & Mountain regions of San Bernardino Counties]
P.S. Can you also take a moment to share the petition with others? It's really easy – all you need to do is forward this email or share this link on Facebook or Twitter:
https://www.credomobilize.com/
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