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 Obama Signs Historic
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Local/CA Issues:
Democrats endorse van Gorder for supervisor
DNV President Joanne Gifford featured in Sundance documentary
Rep. Mike Thompson Announces $2.5 Million in Federal Funding for Napa Vine Trail
Mapped out of Napa, Allen to seek office in new Marin district
American Canyon City Council opposes redistricting plan
Redistricting maps draw ire from Napa County officials
Lawmaker makes quiet visit to Napa State Hospital
Assembly Approves Allen Bill to Improve Safety at State Hospitals
State Senator Evans & Assembly member Allen Issue Joint Statement Regarding Napa State Hospital Violence
Assemblymember Allen Seeks Solutions for Violence at Napa State Hospital
Napa State Hospital employees rally for safety
Bill Signed to Protect Skyline Park for Future Generations
Marriage Equality:
Obama Affirms Support for Same-Sex Marriage
Rep. Mike Thompson releases statement on proposition 8 ruling
New York Allows Same-Sex Marriage, Becoming Largest State to Pass Law
Same-sex resolution a hot topic
DNV President Carol Whichard and partner Deb Stallings are the first same-sex couple in Napa County to be issued a marriage license.
Citizens United
Bill to Require Corporate Political Speech Be Public, Introduced by Senator Noreen Evans
Veteran Affairs:
Assemblymember Allen's Veterans Resource Center
Download a PDF of how President Obama is standing up for America's veterans
Remarks by the President on Veterans Day
Local Veterans War Stories to be Recorded
Visit serve.gov to find out how you can serve military families in your area.
Boxer-Bond Measure Makes Health Care More Affordable for Military Families
President Obama Signs Boxer Legislation to Honor Japanese-American World War II Veterans
Rep. Thompson's Statement on Trip to Iraq
Thompson Honored for His Dedication to Veterans
Economy/Jobs:
http://www.americanjobsact.com/
Rep. Mike Thompson Votes Against “Irresponsible” Budget
Senator Boxer on California’s Mortgage Assistance Programs
Congressman Thompson Displays American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Investments in Interactive Web Map
Recovery.gov
Napa Flood Protection, Other Napa Projects Receive Funding from Congress
Thompson Introduces Bill to Recoup Taxpayer Dollars from AIG
The Environment:
Senator Noreen Evans introduces environmental legislative package
Gov. Schwarzenegger signs Wiggins bill to ban suction dredge mining in Calif.
Reps. Thompson and Green Introduce E-Waste Recycling Bill
Congressman Thompson Receives National Environmental Award
Labor:
The Democrats of Napa Valley stand in solidarity with all of the working people
of the world and strongly condemn the actions of Wisconsin Governor, Scott Walker and any others who may seek to deny any human being the right to collectively bargain for better working conditions and a better quality of life.
Our letter to Sen. Feinstein in support of the Employee Free Choice Act
SEIU:Employee Free Choice Act
Health Care:
Senator Evans introduces legislation ensuring health insurance access for pregnant women
Congressman Thompson
Votes for Historic Health Reform
On a 219-212 vote, the most sweeping change in federal health policy in decades heads to the president.
HealthReform.gov
Immigration Reform:
Napans rally downtown for immigrants' rights
President Obama's speech in El Paso on immigration Reform
CA Budget:
Assemblyman Allen's State Budget Information Page
Senator Noreen Evans issues statement on Governor's May Revision proposal
Education:
Redwood Times – "Interest rates on subsidized student loans cut in half"
House Passes Important Funding Bills
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Napans Anna Gentile and Nancy Gilien
Napa Register talks to members of DoNV and the NCDCC: "A Look at Local Democrats"
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NCDCC announces endorsements
In Lak'ech: You Are My Other Me by Xulio Soriano A reflection, following the screening of Precious Knowledge organized by the Napa Valley Ethnic Studies Advocates.
Democrats of Napa Valley announces endorsements
Democrats 'hateful and intolerant' of hate, intolerance by Joanne Gifford, DNV President
Stop Coddling the Super-Rich by Warren E. Buffett
The Unwisdom of Elites
By Paul Krugman
True leadership on health care
by Robert Moore, MD
Security for the American dream
by David Oro / American Canyon
Status quo won't do on health care coverage by John Sensenbaugh
Hijacked forum on health care
by Reverend Douglas J. Monroe
An unruly night in Napa
At healthforum, rowdy action overshadowed an important debate
Health care reform can't wait
by Rep. Mike Thompson
Stop the gun violence by Craig Payne
Coming together to give change a chance by Jerry Giorgi
Let us begin the change
by Sybil Hinkle
Caldwell the clear choice in District 5 by Matt Pope
Republicans Voting for Obama: In Their Own Words
Napa Democrats recommend...
Marisa Loza, secretary / Napa County Democratic Central Committee
Napa's open-door Democrats by Sharon Macklin, DNV VP
Obama offers real promise by
Sam Fromowitz
Deception in Corsi's 'Obama Nation'
by Karen Garcia, club member
Making democracy work at the fair by Joanne Gifford, club member
Central Committee Member, Paul Schapiro responds to Bush's recent visit to Napa on CBS 5 News
Don't trivialize effort to bring Libby to justice by Joanne Gifford, club member
Changing our ways before warming 'tipping point' Kelly Decker
Name-calling has no place in war debate by Matt Pope, DNV Secretary
Thompson, Democrats espouse true family values by Wendy Wallin, club member
We all can be heroes by Matt Pope, DNV Secretary
The hijacking of the Republican Party by Jean Thomas, club member
For war on terrorism, against Iraq war by Sybil Hinkle, club member
(Sunday Napa Register)
Our Constitution has never been so violated by Mary Ann Mancuso, Do NV President Emeritus
Liberals have proud legacy
by Sybil Hinkle, club member
Our friend, Dave Dickson:
In Loving Memory: A Celebration of Dave Dickson's life will take place on Saturday, July 16, 2011, at 4 p.m. at the Riverbend Plaza, located behind the Napa River Inn, 500 Main Street, Napa, CA.
Obit
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