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Well we all know that after November when the Democrats have lost much of their power they will pass lots of legislation against the will of the people.  They are holding off now because of the coming elections , but just wait.

Demand that Bobby Bright sign a pledge not to join a lame duck congress in passing awful bills by signing a petition that will put him on the spot.

GO TO:  http://www.americansolutions.com/lameduck/
 
 
 
 

CONGRESSIONAL NEWS - WHAT OUR ELECTED REPS. ARE DOING FOR/TO US

CONGRESSMAN BOBBY BRIGHT: E-Mail https://forms.house.gov/bright/contact-form.shtml
  Phone: 202-225-2901
To see a review of his votes go to: 
http://www.votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=104839

Here is a bunch of stuff he voted for that we cannot afford and do not need:(From above web site)

  HR1388 National Volunteer Program Expansion   -- Leftist fluff that does little constructive 

  HR146 Public Land Management  -- Environment stuff 

  HR 2346 2009 Supplemental Appropriations  --  We already spent too much on the budget, why more? 

  HR 1105 2009 Budget  --  $17,500,000,000  International Economic Assistance 
                                       --  $47.,800,000,000  Housing and Urban development
                                       --  $72,470,000,000  Department of Energy

Here is what we were afraid of:: ( From Alabama GOP site-now removed 

Bright & Griffith Take Money From Troops To Bailout Banks

Birmingham –Democrat Congressmen Bobby Bright and Parker Griffith voted yesterday to strip $5 billion from our military, and give it to bank bailouts. By way of their “yes” vote on the War Supplemental Funding Bill, Griffith and Bright voted to give that money to the International Monetary Fund for more taxpayer funded bank bailouts. 

With all House Republicans standing up for our troops, Nancy Pelosi went to work to make sure she had the votes to pass this legislation.  Pelosi cashed in her campaign contribution chips, causing Democrats like Bobby Bright and Parker Griffith to stand with her - and not with our troops. 

“Given the large military presence in both Congressional Districts, it is unconscionable that Bright and Griffith would vote to bailout more banks in lieu of providing an additional $5 billion to our military,” stated Rep. Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn), Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party. “Nancy Pelosi funneled millions of dollars into the campaigns of Bright and Griffith for one reason – to be there when she needed their votes.” 
“Alabama needs leaders who will stand up to political pressure, and do what's right for our State, not simply what is popular with their campaign donors in Washington,” Hubbard added. “Bright and Griffith have just demonstrated that they are incapable of doing such.
 

NEWS ON ISSUES

HOUSE VOTES ON ENERGY BILL 26 JUNE (Bill Passed but Bright voted NO)
Here is what it will really cost District 2(Bobby Bright's District)
Economic Destruction 2012          -$248,610,000
Econ. Dest. 2012-2035                 -$494,970,000
Personal Income Loss 2012          -$364,300,000
Income loss 2012-2035                -$210,990,000
Non Farm Jobs loss 2012             -3266
Non Farm Jobs loss 2012-35        -2600       Source: www.heritage.org

Do the math: 630,300 people in district(2000Census)
Example: Personal income loss family of four 2012 = $2,312
               Direct energy costs will rise by more than $1,500 per year for the typical family of four.
               The prices of everything you buy will go up because manufacturers will have to pay more to produce a product.
                                (     http://www.heritage.org/Press/Commentary/ed052209b.cfm    )
Also notice this does not really take effect until after the 2010 elections and not in time for it to much effect Obama's candidacy for reelection.
This Bill is based on the theory of Global Warming, but it is just a theory and rejected by many specialist in the field.  Some scientist support the theory but note that their instutions/schools receive Federal Grants so they naturally side with the EPA..  But actual temperatures have been lowering for the last 9 years; the climate naturally fluctuates mostly because the SUN's energy varies.  Also, what good will this legislation do if the rest of the world(read China) does not follow the same rules?  Let's face it, this is for TAXING and CONTROL purposes, little else. 

It is up to our Senators now, only they can save us from this terrible legislation -LET THEM KNOW YOU ARE AGAINST IT. 

 Socialization of Health Care  Although this passed it is important to remember:

According to the Obama Administration there is an Emergency in Health Care which must be solved by government regulation(read take over) by the end of Aug. 2009(of course that has now been slipped).  Strange, one radio commentator said I do not see people dead  in the streets! No one is refused care at emergency rooms.

Even the Congressional Budget Office estimates that of the approximately 46 Million that do not have health insurance: 20 Mil could afford it but chose to self insure, 14 Mil are illegal aliens, and most of the rest qualify for Medicaid but have not registered.  So where is the emergency?

It is obvious that this is an attempt to take over 1/6th of our National GDP, grow government exponentially, and make more people dependent on government which will solidify Democrat power and keep them in the majority forever.  It has passed the House and Senate but a compromise has not been made yet

THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH HEALTH CARE AND THERE IS NO EMERGENCY.
Other plans which do not involve a government SOCIALIZATION of health care would take care of the problems we have. See Republican plans to cut health care cost:

http://www.heritage.org/News/Obama-Health-Care-Plan.cfm
http://www.nationalcenter.org/TPHealth19.html

Latest news is that there is a bill introduced to repeal Obama Care

This is actually a discharge petition which is signed by enough Congressmen would force a vote on the floor called HR4972 see Ron Paul's discussion HERE

Insist that Congressman Bright support this measure - he says he is against the cost of the plan.  Maybe time to cancell it and start over!
 
 

SENATOR RICHARD SHELBY:
E-Mail http://shelby.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=ContactSenatorShelby.EmailSenatorShelby

Doing well, supporting our conservative values.  A little overboard on earmarks but I guess he feels he is bringing home the bacon.  Unfortunately, we get to pay for it.

SENATOR JEFF SESSIONS:
E-Mail  http://sessions.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=ConstituentServices.ContactMe
Doing well, supporting our conservative values.  An absolute star in supporting the constitution.  Outspoken against illegal immigration and amnesty.