The news is finally breaking about the violence outside the RNC last night, which went largely unnoticed by the attendees of the convention, and media until this morning. I want to thank all of the bloggers, twitters, and forum junkies out there for helping to get the word out. You RAWK.
Police in riot gear swarmed the area outside the convention center, deploying tear gas and distraction devices known as "flash bangs" in an attempt to disperse the crowd.
Approximately three-hundred protesters were held on the bridge for nearly an hour over Interstate 94 in St. Paul. After hours of people protesting, police instructed demonstrators to file onto the bridge and then announced everyone would be arrested, refusing to allow anyone off the overpass. Law enforcement barricading the bridge fired pepper spray, instructing protesters to put their hands behind their heads.
ABC News' Jennifer Duck was trapped with the marchers on the bridge and observed many young children scared and crying. She spoke to several marchers who said they wanted to go home, but the police refused to allow any movement. Members of the media, and many trying to follow police direction were being pepper sprayed in the face.
Fortunately for decent folk, it appears they went way too far: even Tom Lyden on Fox9 said that it was like a police state, and after playing clips of massive, unwarranted pepper spraying, he concluded his segment by saying that they'd be looking into a blue ribbon panel to see what the hell happened. When you've lost Fox News on the final night of the RNC.... well, some things just can't be spun.
Legal observers on-scene were incensed that they were directed to move to safety in one direction, then they themselves got arrested. The police couldn't control their horses, which shit all over the place.
Kare11's cameraman got arrested (has been released), WCCO's cameraman Tom Aviles got arrested, Pioneer Press' Ben Garvin got detained for two hours and shot one hell of a video. In particular, the WCCO footage is possibly the strongest we've yet seen from a corporate source!
Matthew Hurt, a legal observer with the Minnesota Lawyers Guild, was among them. He yelled to reporters: "We were told to disperse west. This is west. We are being arrested."
Several protesters said police overreacted.
In one incident, eight cops in riot gear gathered outside Mayor Chris Coleman's office as lawyers for demonstrators asked to meet with officials. Mayoral spokesman Bob Hume escorted lawyers and activists from the building.
Chris Hermes of the National Lawyers Guild said he was shocked that riot police showed up.
On the Capitol grounds, Wylie Stecklow, a New York City attorney, said he witnessed police arresting a couple nearby without cause. About 70 police officers in riot gear arrived on the scene with another 16 on horses.
"This is just poor decision-making by the police," Stecklow said. "The rally was incredibly peaceful."
As a point person for on-the-ground information, notq served as a node through which a great deal of tear gas notices, police instructions, and tactical information flowed. But here’s the rather remarkable thing: he was doing it all from Tempe, Arizona, some 1,700 miles away from the Twin Cities. notq, a.k.a. Nathan Oyler, is a politically active Linux administrator opposed to the Iraq War and the Bush Administration. He was a central point through which critical information passed via Twitter -- and he wasn't even there.
"I was dispatch," he says. [...]PBS's NewsHour with Jim Lehrer (@newshour) was sending people towards @notq and the @theuptake's reports on Twitter, and even, it seems directing their resources based on the tweets pouring in: "@notq We're sending someone now... Marion & St. Anthony?" When I ask who else he knew to be following his reports, he says that he knows to be medics, journalists, and some protestors, but beyond that, he says, he's not altogether sure who made up his wider audience.
Fantastic job internet junkies and twitter hooligans!!!!
It seems as if things are getting dicey on the streets near the Exell center for the RNC. I am reporting this from the messages of someone who is there, these are not my words or observations.as Source
A few minutes ago, the police bum rushed protesters, and sent them running, used gas on them, and started to surround a group of protesters. A vehicle was deployed from the rear, into the group.
12 arrests were made just moments ago. Susan from Uptake w with them, many others have been arrested.
I will post updates.
Police have barricaded protester sin, but insist they disperse.
Protesters seem to be linking up together, matching the police's actions?
This is happening near John Ireland Blvd(?) and 12th and cedar.
Update, riot police have shown up at 12th and cedar, protesters asked to head north or "other measures will be used". Possible use of tear gas towards protesters at other end of barricaded bridge, Uptakers are pulling back, and press passes are no longer guarantee of safety, 20-30 reported arrests so far...
police are preventing media from filing reports, leaving, mounted police have arrived,
Crowd is singing about a fascist state.
Police are saying there is a bomb on the bridge, the crowd in laughing...
Protesters are trying to move down I-94, so far protesters have been peaceful, cops have not.
Gas and concussion now being used. tear gas, and flash bombs are being used. Cop radio reports "We are not equipped o deal with the crowd"
protesters are being surrounded near the Sears center, more flash bombs and gas is being used. Lots of undercover cops everywhere.
One officer spotted with an M-16
Clash on the university, smoke bombs being thrown at protesters, media.
Trying to get away, sounds like Fallujah.
Cops heard yelling, "we've got them DAMN FASCISTS!" People screaming Where do we go? gas being thrown right at protesrers.
Snow plows are clearing Marion
Fire bombs!
Firebombs! They grabbed me and said move!"
hitting us over and over. Split us up firing flashbangs into other group
A friend emails: "isn't using snowplows to block peaceful protesters the mn nice version of tiananmen square?"
crowd mostly scattered. They are firing grenades at individuals
Reporters form the Daily Planet and the Uptake in custody at Ramsey County detention center
Are we no longer Americans? Are we no longer people?
"It's all happening in the Sears parking lot right now"
i'm just putting in reports, none of this is me, this is all people on the ground.
is natl media covering this?? THIS IS A BIG FUCKING DEAL
police calling for more masks! They are gassing he small peacful crowd. More flashbangs.
Uptakers minus Corrine and friend in car and safe in sears parking lot. Attempting to get to the office.
Ppl are told to go on bridge..everyone is afraid if they do they will be arrested
Hurt? Get to 14 and Jackson we've got tons of people ready for decontamination
Oliver still unaccounted for. If you see tall blonde guy in blue uptake shirt please tweet. Retweet plz
the horses are coming down the hill, this is worse than Seattle.
ortland Indymedia journalist gassed outside police line, tear gas THICK inside police line
pigz throw concussion grenades, people throw back rocks
Protesters are now fighting back. First reports of violence now.
well, response to violence. i'm going to shutup, too much going on
these poor people. Flash bangs , bikes presui g running victims. Bastards!
Marion & St. Anthony in St Paul, medics fear arrest. Legal observers needed on Marion Street bridge now!
Everyone on bridge..trapped. They continue to throw gas and smoke
"...Police trying to disperse crowd. Protesters tried to get as far as University. Police didn't want that. So now it's a random horde..."
Everyone on bridge sitting down..hands on head
still firing gas and flash bangs at people on bridge
Explosions all around. Gas or flashbangs? In car in sears parking lot. One woman chased tackled and arrested on bike in front of us.
early sparyed. "everyone on that bridge is going to jail" - cop that nearly sparued me for asking directions.
legal hotline number 651.356.8635
uptakers told to run
they got out of the car, and they are running
So now they aren't in a car, and are just running around. Great.
11th and st. joseph: swat team has shop up with tear gas guns aimed. request LOs and media now!
PDX IMC: Portland Indymedia journalist gassed again, tear gas thick. Very few, if any, ways out
hundreds of cops decending
people are reporting being gassed multiple times right now, heavy thick gas
Just because it has become a major point of contention that "Obama has done nothing but vote present" I though I'd show some of the work he has done in office.
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1. S.CON.RES.5 : A concurrent resolution honoring the life of Percy Lavon Julian, a pioneer in the field of organic chemistry and the first and only African-American chemist to be inducted into the National Academy of Sciences. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 1/31/2007) Cosponsors (5) Committees: Senate Judiciary Latest Major Action: 1/31/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2. S.CON.RES.25 : A concurrent resolution condemning the recent violent actions of the Government of Zimbabwe against peaceful opposition party activists and members of civil society. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/29/2007) Cosponsors (7) Committees: Senate Foreign Relations Latest Major Action: 6/26/2007 Held at the desk.
3. S.CON.RES.44 : A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Rosa Louise McCauley Parks. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 9/12/2007) Cosponsors (22) Committees: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Latest Major Action: 10/19/2007 Referred to Senate subcommittee. Status: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.
4. S.CON.RES.46 : A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 9/17/2007) Cosponsors (None) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 9/17/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
5. S.CON.RES.96 : A concurrent resolution commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holocaust and remembering her legacy of courage, selflessness, and hope. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/29/2008) Cosponsors (1) Committees: Senate Judiciary Latest Major Action: 7/29/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6. S.RES.133 : A resolution celebrating the life of Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/28/2007) Cosponsors (4) Latest Major Action: 3/28/2007 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
7. S.RES.268 : A resolution designating July 12, 2007, as "National Summer Learning Day". Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/11/2007) Cosponsors (4) Committees: Senate Judiciary Latest Major Action: 7/13/2007 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
8. S.RES.383 : A resolution honoring and recognizing the achievements of Carl Stokes, the first African-American mayor of a major American city, in the 40th year since his election as Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 11/15/2007) Cosponsors (2) Committees: Senate Judiciary Latest Major Action: 11/15/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
9. S.RES.600 : A resolution commemorating the 44th anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner in Philadelphia, Mississippi, while working in the name of American democracy to register voters and secure civil rights during the summer of 1964, which has become known as "Freedom Summer". Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 6/24/2008) Cosponsors (3) Latest Major Action: 6/24/2008 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
10. S.RES.628 : A resolution expressing support for the designation of Disability Pride Day and recognizing that all people, including people living with disabilities, have the right, responsibility, and ability to be active, contributing members of society and fully engaged as citizens of the United States. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/25/2008) Cosponsors (1) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 7/25/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
11. S.J.RES.23 : A joint resolution clarifying that the use of force against Iran is not authorized by the Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq, any resolution previously adopted, or any other provision of law. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 11/1/2007) Cosponsors (None) Committees: Senate Foreign Relations Latest Major Action: 11/1/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
12. S.114 : A bill to authorize resources for a grant program for local educational agencies to create innovation districts. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (None) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 1/4/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
13. S.115 : A bill to suspend royalty relief, to repeal certain provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal certain tax incentives for the oil and gas industry. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (None) Committees: Senate Finance Latest Major Action: 1/4/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
14. S.116 : A bill to authorize resources to provide students with opportunities for summer learning through summer learning grants. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (3) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 1/4/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
15. S.117 : A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve benefits and services for members of the Armed Forces, veterans of the Global War on Terrorism, and other veterans, to require reports on the effects of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (15) Committees: Senate Veterans' Affairs Latest Major Action: 1/4/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
16. S.133 : A bill to promote the national security and stability of the economy of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on oil through the use of alternative fuels and new technology, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (3) Committees: Senate Finance Latest Major Action: 1/4/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
17. S.433 : A bill to state United States policy for Iraq, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 1/30/2007) Cosponsors (3) Committees: Senate Foreign Relations Latest Major Action: 1/30/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
18. S.453 : A bill to prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 1/31/2007) Cosponsors (20) Committees: Senate Judiciary Senate Reports: 110-191 Latest Major Action: 10/4/2007 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 411.
19. S.674 : A bill to require accountability and enhanced congressional oversight for personnel performing private security functions under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 2/16/2007) Cosponsors (4) Committees: Senate Armed Services Latest Major Action: 2/16/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
20. S.692 : A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a Hospital Quality Report Card Initiative to report on health care quality in Veterans Affairs hospitals. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 2/27/2007) Cosponsors (1) Committees: Senate Veterans' Affairs Latest Major Action: 2/27/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
21. S.713 : A bill to ensure dignity in care for members of the Armed Forces recovering from injuries. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 2/28/2007) Cosponsors (34) Committees: Senate Armed Services Latest Major Action: 2/28/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
22. S.737 : A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 in order to measure, compare, and improve the quality of voter access to polls and voter services in the administration of Federal elections in the States. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/1/2007) Cosponsors (1) Committees: Senate Rules and Administration Latest Major Action: 3/1/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
23. S.767 : A bill to increase fuel economy standards for automobiles and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/6/2007) Cosponsors (6) Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Latest Major Action: 3/6/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
24. S.768 : A bill to increase fuel economy standards for automobiles and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/6/2007) Cosponsors (6) Committees: Senate Finance Latest Major Action: 3/6/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
25. S.795 : A bill to assist aliens who have been lawfully admitted in becoming citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/7/2007) Cosponsors (5) Committees: Senate Judiciary Latest Major Action: 3/7/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
26. S.823 : A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to facilitating the development of microbicides for preventing transmission of HIV/AIDS and other diseases, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/8/2007) Cosponsors (18) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 3/8/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
27. S.906 : A bill to prohibit the sale, distribution, transfer, and export of elemental mercury, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/15/2007) Cosponsors (4) Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works Latest Major Action: 7/31/2008 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
28. S.976 : A bill to secure the promise of personalized medicine for all Americans by expanding and accelerating genomics research and initiatives to improve the accuracy of disease diagnosis, increase the safety of drugs, and identify novel treatments. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/23/2007) Cosponsors (2) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 3/23/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
29. S.1067 : A bill to require Federal agencies to support health impact assessments and take other actions to improve health and the environmental quality of communities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/29/2007) Cosponsors (5) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 3/29/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
30. S.1068 : A bill to promote healthy communities. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/29/2007) Cosponsors (2) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 3/29/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
31. S.1084 : A bill to provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 4/10/2007) Cosponsors (11) Committees: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Latest Major Action: 4/10/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
32. S.1151 : A bill to provide incentives to the auto industry to accelerate efforts to develop more energy-efficient vehicles to lessen dependence on oil. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 4/18/2007) Cosponsors (None) Committees: Senate Finance Latest Major Action: 4/18/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
33. S.1181 : A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 4/20/2007) Cosponsors (7) Committees: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Latest Major Action: 4/20/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
34. S.1222 : A bill to stop mortgage transactions which operate to promote fraud, risk, abuse, and under-development, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 4/25/2007) Cosponsors (1) Committees: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Latest Major Action: 4/25/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
35. S.1271 : A bill to provide for a comprehensive national research effort on the physical and mental health and other readjustment needs of the members of the Armed Forces and veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and their families. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/2/2007) Cosponsors (4) Committees: Senate Armed Services Latest Major Action: 5/2/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
36. S.1306 : A bill to direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to classify certain children's products containing lead to be banned hazardous substances. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/3/2007) Cosponsors (9) Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Latest Major Action: 5/3/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
37. S.1324 : A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuel sold in the United States. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/7/2007) Cosponsors (2) Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works Latest Major Action: 5/7/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
38. S.1389 : A bill to authorize the National Science Foundation to establish a Climate Change Education Program. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/14/2007) Cosponsors (3) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 5/14/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
39. S.1430 : A bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with investments of $20,000,000 or more in Iran's energy sector, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/17/2007) Cosponsors (35) Committees: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Latest Major Action: 5/17/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
40. S.1513 : A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grant programs to enhance the access of low-income African-American students to higher education. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
41. S.1574 : A bill to establish Teaching Residency Programs for preparation and induction of teachers. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 6/7/2007) Cosponsors (None) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 6/7/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
42. S.1713 : A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 6/27/2007) Cosponsors (27) Committees: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Latest Major Action: 7/13/2007 Referred to Senate subcommittee. Status: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.
43. S.1790 : A bill to make grants to carry out activities to prevent the incidence of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections among teens in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant communities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/16/2007) Cosponsors (2) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 7/16/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
44. S.1811 : A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to assess and reduce the levels of lead found in child-occupied facilities in the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/18/2007) Cosponsors (2) Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works Latest Major Action: 7/18/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
45. S.1817 : A bill to ensure proper administration of the discharge of members of the Armed Forces for personality disorder, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/19/2007) Cosponsors (12) Committees: Senate Armed Services Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
46. S.1818 : A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to phase out the use of mercury in the manufacture of chlorine and caustic soda, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/19/2007) Cosponsors (5) Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
47. S.1824 : A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Hospital Quality Report Card Initiative under the Medicare program to assess and report on health care quality in hospitals. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/19/2007) Cosponsors (None) Committees: Senate Finance Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
48. S.1873 : A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish demonstration programs on regionalized systems for emergency care, to support emergency medicine research, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/25/2007) Cosponsors (None) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 7/25/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
49. S.1885 : A bill to provide certain employment protections for family members who are caring for members of the Armed Forces recovering from illnesses and injuries incurred on active duty. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/26/2007) Cosponsors (10) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 7/26/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
50. S.1977 : A bill to provide for sustained United States leadership in a cooperative global effort to prevent nuclear terrorism, reduce global nuclear arsenals, stop the spread of nuclear weapons and related material and technology, and support the responsible and peaceful use of nuclear technology. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 8/2/2007) Cosponsors (4) Committees: Senate Foreign Relations Latest Major Action: 8/2/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
51. S.1989 : A bill to provide a mechanism for the determination on the merits of the claims of claimants who met the class criteria in a civil action relating to racial discrimination by the Department of Agriculture but who were denied that determination. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 8/3/2007) Cosponsors (None) Committees: Senate Judiciary Latest Major Action: 8/3/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
52. S.2030 : A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting relating to bundled contributions made by persons other than registered lobbyists. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 9/6/2007) Cosponsors (1) Committees: Senate Rules and Administration Latest Major Action: 9/6/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
53. S.2044 : A bill to provide procedures for the proper classification of employees and independent contractors, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 9/12/2007) Cosponsors (6) Committees: Senate Finance Latest Major Action: 9/12/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
54. S.2066 : A bill to establish nutrition and physical education standards for schools. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 9/18/2007) Cosponsors (None) Committees: Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Latest Major Action: 9/18/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
55. S.2111 : A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and schools to increase implementation of early intervention services, particularly school-wide positive behavior supports. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 9/27/2007) Cosponsors (3) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 9/27/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
56. S.2132 : A bill to prohibit the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of children's products that contain lead, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 10/3/2007) Cosponsors (6) Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Latest Major Action: 10/3/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
57. S.2147 : A bill to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 10/4/2007) Cosponsors (7) Committees: Senate Judiciary Latest Major Action: 10/4/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
58. S.2202 : A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to increase the renewable content of gasoline, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 10/18/2007) Cosponsors (2) Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works Latest Major Action: 10/18/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
59. S.2224 : A bill to require a licensee to notify the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the State and county in which a facility is located, whenever there is an unplanned release of radioactive substances. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 10/24/2007) Cosponsors (1) Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works Latest Major Action: 10/24/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
60. S.2227 : A bill to provide grants to States to ensure that all students in the middle grades are taught an academically rigorous curriculum with effective supports so that students complete the middle grades prepared for success in high school and postsecondary endeavors, to improve State and district policies and programs relating to the academic achievement of students in the middle grades, to develop and implement effective middle school models for struggling students, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 10/24/2007) Cosponsors (5) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 10/24/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
61. S.2330 : A bill to authorize a pilot program within the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development with the goal of preventing at-risk veterans and veteran families from falling into homelessness, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 11/8/2007) Cosponsors (2) Committees: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Latest Major Action: 11/8/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
62. S.2347 : A bill to restore and protect access to discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net clinics. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 11/13/2007) Cosponsors (36) Committees: Senate Finance Latest Major Action: 11/13/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
63. S.2392 : A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish and maintain a public website through which individuals may find a complete database of available scholarships, fellowships, and other programs of financial assistance in the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 11/16/2007) Cosponsors (None) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 11/16/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
64. S.2428 : A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish and maintain a public website through which individuals may find a complete database of available scholarships, fellowships, and other programs of financial assistance in the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 12/6/2007) Cosponsors (6) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 12/6/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
65. S.2433 : A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United States foreign policy objective of promoting the reduction of global poverty, the elimination of extreme global poverty, and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal of reducing by one-half the proportion of people worldwide, between 1990 and 2015, who live on less than $1 per day. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 12/7/2007) Cosponsors (30) Committees: Senate Foreign Relations Senate Reports: 110-331 Latest Major Action: 4/24/2008 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 718.
66. S.2519 : A bill to prohibit the awarding of a contract or grant in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold unless the prospective contractor or grantee certifies in writing to the agency awarding the contract or grant that the contractor or grantee has no seriously delinquent tax debts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 12/19/2007) Cosponsors (1) Committees: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Latest Major Action: 12/19/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
67. S.3047 : A bill to provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/21/2008) Cosponsors (5) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 5/21/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
68. S.3077 : A bill to strengthen transparency and accountability in Federal spending. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 6/3/2008) Cosponsors (3) Committees: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Latest Major Action: 6/3/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
69. S.3142 : A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance public health activities related to stillbirth and sudden unexpected infant death. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 6/17/2008) Cosponsors (5) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 6/17/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
70. S.3358 : A bill to provide for enhanced food-borne illness surveillance and food safety capacity. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/29/2008) Cosponsors (None) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 7/29/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
71. S.AMDT.41 to S.1 To require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, or political parties for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and the aggregate amount of the contributions collected or arranged. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 1/11/2007) Cosponsors (1) Latest Major Action: 1/18/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 41 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
72. S.AMDT.55 to S.1 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 1/12/2007) Cosponsors (1) Latest Major Action: 1/12/2007 Senate amendment submitted
73. S.AMDT.58 to S.1 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 1/12/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 1/12/2007 Senate amendment submitted
74. S.AMDT.188 to H.R.2 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 1/24/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 1/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
75. S.AMDT.338 to S.4 To require consideration of high-risk qualifying criteria in allocating funds under the State Homeland Security Grant Program. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/5/2007) Cosponsors (7) Latest Major Action: 3/6/2007 Motion to table amendment SA 338 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 41. Record Vote Number: 62.
76. S.AMDT.524 to S.CON.RES.21 To provide $100 million for the Summer Term Education Program supporting summer learning opportunities for low-income students in the early grades to lessen summer learning losses that contribute to the achievement gaps separating low-income students from their middle-class peers. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/21/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 3/23/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 524 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
77. S.AMDT.586 to S.CON.RES.21 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/22/2007) Cosponsors (6) Latest Major Action: 3/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted
78. S.AMDT.599 to S.CON.RES.21 To add $200 million for Function 270 (Energy) for the demonstration and monitoring of carbon capture and sequestration technology by the Department of Energy. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/22/2007) Cosponsors (4) Latest Major Action: 3/23/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 599 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
79. S.AMDT.664 to H.R.1591 To appropriate an additional $58,000,000 for Defense Health Program for additional mental health and related personnel, an additional $10,000,000 for operation and maintenance for each of the military departments for improved physical disability evaluations of members of the Armed Forces, and an additional $15,000,000 for Defense Health Program for women's mental health services. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/27/2007) Cosponsors (12) Latest Major Action: 3/29/2007 Proposed amendment SA 664 withdrawn in Senate.
80. S.AMDT.684 to H.R.1591 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/27/2007) Cosponsors (7) Latest Major Action: 3/27/2007 Senate amendment submitted
81. S.AMDT.809 to H.R.1591 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/28/2007) Cosponsors (1) Latest Major Action: 3/28/2007 Senate amendment submitted
82. S.AMDT.810 to H.R.1591 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/28/2007) Cosponsors (1) Latest Major Action: 3/28/2007 Senate amendment submitted
83. S.AMDT.905 to S.761 To require the Director of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Education to establish a program to recruit and provide mentors for women and underrepresented minorities who are interested in careers in mathematics, science, and engineering. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 4/23/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 4/25/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 905 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
84. S.AMDT.907 to S.761 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 4/23/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 4/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted
85. S.AMDT.923 to S.761 To expand the pipeline of individuals entering the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields to support United States innovation and competitiveness. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 4/24/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 4/25/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 923 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
86. S.AMDT.924 to S.761 To establish summer term education programs. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 4/24/2007) Cosponsors (1) Latest Major Action: 4/25/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 924 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
87. S.AMDT.1041 to S.1082 To improve the safety and efficacy of genetic tests. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/3/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 5/8/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1041 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
88. S.AMDT.1045 to S.1082 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/7/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 5/7/2007 Senate amendment submitted
89. S.AMDT.1130 to H.R.1495 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/15/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 5/15/2007 Senate amendment submitted
90. S.AMDT.1185 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted
91. S.AMDT.1202 to S.1348 To provide a date on which the authority of the section relating to the increasing of American competitiveness through a merit-based evaluation system for immigrants shall be terminated. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (2) Latest Major Action: 6/6/2007 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1202 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42 - 55. Record Vote Number: 200.
92. S.AMDT.1243 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (1) Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
93. S.AMDT.1444 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 6/6/2007) Cosponsors (1) Latest Major Action: 6/6/2007 Senate amendment submitted
94. S.AMDT.1558 to H.R.6 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 6/13/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 6/13/2007 Senate amendment submitted
95. S.AMDT.1579 to H.R.6 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 6/14/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 6/14/2007 Senate amendment submitted
96. S.AMDT.1735 to H.R.6 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 6/20/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 6/20/2007 Senate amendment submitted
97. S.AMDT.1840 to H.R.6 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 6/21/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 6/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted
98. S.AMDT.2084 to H.R.1585 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/11/2007) Cosponsors (1) Latest Major Action: 7/11/2007 Senate amendment submitted
99. S.AMDT.2085 to H.R.1585 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/11/2007) Cosponsors (1) Latest Major Action: 7/11/2007 Senate amendment submitted
100. S.AMDT.2086 to H.R.1585 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/11/2007) Cosponsors (12) Latest Major Action: 7/11/2007 Senate amendment submitted
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101. S.AMDT.2104 to H.R.1585 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/11/2007) Cosponsors (3) Latest Major Action: 7/11/2007 Senate amendment submitted
102. S.AMDT.2106 to H.R.1585 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/11/2007) Cosponsors (2) Latest Major Action: 7/11/2007 Senate amendment submitted
103. S.AMDT.2149 to H.R.1585 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/12/2007) Cosponsors (1) Latest Major Action: 7/12/2007 Senate amendment submitted
104. S.AMDT.2464 to H.R.2638 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/25/2007) Cosponsors (1) Latest Major Action: 7/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted
105. S.AMDT.2473 to H.R.2638 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/25/2007) Cosponsors (3) Latest Major Action: 7/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted
106. S.AMDT.2519 to H.R.2638 To provide that one of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5 million or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee certifies in writing to the agency awarding the contract or grant that the contractor or grantee owes no past due Federal tax liability. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/26/2007) Cosponsors (3) Latest Major Action: 7/26/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2519 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
107. S.AMDT.2588 to H.R.976 To provide certain employment protections for family members who are caring for members of the Armed Forces recovering from illnesses and injuries incurred on active duty. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 7/31/2007) Cosponsors (8) Latest Major Action: 8/2/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2588 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
108. S.AMDT.2658 to H.R.2642 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 9/4/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2658 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
109. S.AMDT.2659 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 9/4/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 9/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
110. S.AMDT.2690 to H.R.2764 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 9/6/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 9/6/2007 Senate amendment submitted
111. S.AMDT.2692 to H.R.2764 To require a comprehensive nuclear threat reduction and security plan. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 9/6/2007) Cosponsors (2) Latest Major Action: 9/6/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2692 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
112. S.AMDT.2799 to H.R.3074 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 9/10/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 9/11/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2799 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
113. S.AMDT.3004 to H.R.1585 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 9/20/2007) Cosponsors (2) Latest Major Action: 9/20/2007 Senate amendment submitted
114. S.AMDT.3026 to H.R.1585 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 9/24/2007) Cosponsors (1) Latest Major Action: 9/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
115. S.AMDT.3068 to H.R.1585 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 9/26/2007) Cosponsors (4) Latest Major Action: 9/26/2007 Senate amendment submitted
116. S.AMDT.3073 to H.R.1585 To provide for transparency and accountability in military and security contracting. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 9/26/2007) Cosponsors (4) Latest Major Action: 9/27/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3073 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
117. S.AMDT.3078 to H.R.1585 Relating to administrative separations of members of the Armed Forces for personality disorder. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 9/27/2007) Cosponsors (7) Latest Major Action: 9/27/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3078 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
118. S.AMDT.3137 to H.R.3222 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 10/2/2007) Cosponsors (2) Latest Major Action: 10/3/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3137 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
119. S.AMDT.3234 to H.R.3093 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 10/4/2007) Cosponsors (2) Latest Major Action: 10/15/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3234 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
120. S.AMDT.3331 to H.R.3043 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 10/17/2007) Cosponsors (1) Latest Major Action: 10/22/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3331 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
121. S.AMDT.4113 to S.2663 To clarify and expand requirements with respect to information in recall notices. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/5/2008) Cosponsors (1) Latest Major Action: 3/6/2008 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4113 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
122. S.AMDT.4114 to S.2663 To require the Comptroller General of the United States conduct a study and report on the effectiveness of authorities relating to the safety of imported consumer products. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/5/2008) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 3/6/2008 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4114 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
123. S.AMDT.4273 to S.CON.RES.70 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/12/2008) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 3/12/2008 Senate amendment submitted
124. S.AMDT.4274 to S.CON.RES.70 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/12/2008) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 3/12/2008 Senate amendment submitted
125. S.AMDT.4310 to S.CON.RES.70 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/13/2008) Cosponsors (2) Latest Major Action: 3/13/2008 Senate amendment submitted
126. S.AMDT.4330 to S.CON.RES.70 To provide an additional $5 million to the military departments' respective Boards for Correction of Military Records to expedite review of cases in which service members with combat-related psychological injuries (such as PTSD) or closed head injuries (such as TBIs) were administered discharges for personality disorders or other discharges resulting in a loss of benefits or care and seek a correction of records or upgraded discharge. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/13/2008) Cosponsors (3) Latest Major Action: 3/13/2008 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4330 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
127. S.AMDT.4351 to S.CON.RES.70 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 3/13/2008) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 3/13/2008 Senate amendment submitted
128. S.AMDT.4441 to H.R.3221 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 4/7/2008) Cosponsors (1) Latest Major Action: 4/7/2008 Senate amendment submitted
129. S.AMDT.4442 to H.R.3221 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 4/7/2008) Cosponsors (1) Latest Major Action: 4/7/2008 Senate amendment submitted
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After a very long and frustrating conversation with someone close, I have come to teh conclusion that the only way a person can support the current Republican party ticket is if they:
Ignore the policies and stances on issues they don't agree with,
Ignore the facts about the candidates that have been presented, the legal issues, the voting records and the like,
Skew, misrepresent or completely ignore the platforms and detailed positions of the opposition,
Consistently navigate the conversation away from policy comparisons,
Deny any and all facts about either party, to help them sleep better at night,
Slander the Democratic party, while complaining about how people have rightfully questioned the ethics, lack of platforms and ability of the Republican party.
And quote Fox news relentlessly.
When asked about why they support Palin, the answers have been consistently "She's a nice person, she's well spoken, she has a nice family and she fought Big Oil." The delegates on the floor said it, the delegates from Alaska said it, the person I just finished a conversation with said it too. "She's a nice woman". Fantastic, so what about her qualifications?
Oh, and she's a woman. Who, although has already used her short position of power's influence, no matter how unethical, is better than Clinton, but Clinton engages in too many political games and power plays. But they support her abuse of power, and use of political influence to gain favors and push her own agendas.
Think about that for a second.
The support for McCain is even more vague, based almost solely on "getting the terrorists in Iraq" (that don't exist). The fact that no policies, platforms, or stances on any major issues have been addressed, outlined, or proposed a short eight weeks before election day doesn't seem to matter.
I kid you not, if this country is so stupid as to elect this duo into power, I am leaving the country. I refuse to allow our country to be set up for another four years of Bush policies and, if Palin were to run for president come next term (which she probably would) eight possible years of Palin politics to create a nightmare of a country that my child has to grow up in.
I will not subject my child to the incompetence that is being paraded around dressed up in a suit of patriotism and religion.
And I was called closed minded for calling out incompetence, corruption, and hypocrisy. If that's being closed minded I'll eat my hat.
I cannot call myself a strict 100% Anarchist. I do not fit into any label, as I am constantly growing and evolving. I am ready for change. I am stubborn to a fault. My sense of humor is dryer than burnt melba toast. I enjoy the absurd. I am nosey. Overall however, I am generally friendly to those who are friendly in kind.
The reason you see people all over the world protesting, acting out, and engaging in civil disobedience (throughout history) is for one, simple, unified reason.
We want to know that those who rule over us, those who control our daily lives will do so with the utmost respect for us as human beings. If they can't or won't do that, then we don't want anyone to rule over us at all. We want to make sure that our leaders can, and are held accountable for their actions. We want to be free, to live our lives in peace and happiness. We want to be free to love who we love, grow with respect, honor and dignity, to be treated with kindness and respect regardless of our jobs, social "status", religion, gender, race or any defining characteristic.
The news is finally breaking about the violence outside the RNC last night, which went largely unnoticed by the attendees of the convention, and media until this morning. I want to thank all of the bloggers, twitters, and forum junkies out there for helping to get the word out. You RAWK.office as lawyers for demonstrators asked to meet with officials. Mayoral spokesman Bob Hume escorted lawyers and activists from the building.
