GOP Snatching Money From Food Stamp Program

05/10/2012

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US House Slashes $35.8 Billion From Nutrition Programs With Passage Of H.R. 5652

MAY 10, 2012 obamafoodorama.blogspot

President pledges to veto; Dems blast the measure…

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed H.R. 5652, the Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012, authored by House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI). The measure slashes $35.8 billion from nutrition programs under Agriculture Committee jurisdiction. The White House on Wednesday issued a statement opposing the legislation, and pledging that President Obama will veto it, saying the bill’s “unbalanced provisions fail the test of fairness and shared responsibility.”

At the same time as the House is advancing tax cuts that benefit the most fortunate Americans, H.R. 5652 would impose deep budget cuts that cost jobs and hurt middle class and vulnerable Americans – especially seniors, veterans, and children,” the White House said.

The measure was designed to reduce the budget deficit, while also overriding deep cuts to the Pentagon’s budget included in last summer’s debt deal, which are mandated to begin in 2013 because of the failure of the so-called Supercommittee to agree to a deficit-reduction plan. But the GOP focused solely on cutting social services programs. The vote was 218-99. 16 Republicans opposed it, as did 100% of the Democrats who voted.

“Today, my Republican friends have brought to the floor a reconciliation bill that actually makes sequestration look good,” said Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass).

In the bill, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, aka Food Stamps) eligibility is tightened; the Social Services Block Grant, which funds Meals on Wheels, is ended; the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund under the 2010 healthcare law is ended; the Federal Medicaid match to states is reduced, and there are new stricter eligibility standards for Medicaid required. The bill leaves pending mandatory cuts in place, including cuts to Medicare. It overrides $72 billion in cuts to the Pentagon and on defense spending mandated by sequestration, but adds $315 billion total in new cuts.

For more: http://obamafoodorama.blogspot.com/2012/05/us-house-slashes-358-billion-from.html

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Going Forward

05/08/2012

2008

US Economic Meltdown

4.4 Million Jobs Loss

US Economy Spirals Down

2009 -2012

Jan 20, 2012 Senator Barack Obama takes the oath as President Of The United States of America

America starts to recover.

Today America’s auto industry is back.

Our enemy brought to justice by our greatest heroes.

Our troops are home from Iraq.

Instead of losing jobs America is creating jobs.

President Obama believes in America and fights for America.

We have more to do but we are coming back.

Because America’s greatness comes from a strong Middle Class.

Because you don’t quit and neither does he…



GOP Extremists – Master OF Romney

05/06/2012

GOP Right-Wing Extremists are controlling Romney’s campaign

Romney caved to the GOP Right-Wing Extremist even though Romney said this of Richard Grenell, his former national security spokesperson:

“He was a capable individual and we’re sorry to have him go.” said Romney

If Romney has no control over his own campaign on personnel matters who do you think will be making the decisions in a GOP/Romney White House?

NOT ROMNEY!

GOP WRONG WAY..

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President Obama speaks at a Human Rights Campaign event

President Obama recognizes that our civil rights laws and principles are at the core of our nation. He has spent much of his career fighting to strengthen civil rights – as a community organizer, civil rights lawyer, Illinois State Senator, U.S. Senator, and now as President. He knows that our country grows stronger when all Americans have access to opportunity and are able to participate fully in our economy.

The Human Rights Campaign is an organization Working for LGBT Equal Rights.

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DREAM Act

05/03/2012


Summer Jobs 2012

05/02/2012

“America’s young people face record unemployment, and we need to do everything we can to make sure they’ve got the opportunity to earn the skills and a work ethic that come with a job. It’s important for their future, and for America’s. That’s why I proposed a summer jobs program for youth in the American Jobs Act — a plan that Congress failed to pass. America’s youth can’t wait for Congress to act. This is an all-hands-on-deck moment. That’s why today, we’re launching Summer Jobs+, a joint initiative that challenges business leaders and communities to join my Administration in providing hundreds of thousands of summer jobs for America’s youth”

President Barack Obama

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Summer Jobs 2012

Businesses, Non-Profits and Governments
Businesses can accept the President’s call-to-action and make a “Pathways Pledge” by choosing at least one of the following three pathways to employment for low-income youth:

*Life Skills: Provide youth work-related soft skills, such as communication, time management and teamwork, through coursework and/or experience. This includes resume writing or interview workshops and mentorship programs.

* Work Skills: Provide youth insight into the world of work to prepare for employment. This includes job shadow days and internships.

* Learn and Earn: Provide youth on-the-job skills in a learning environment while earning wages for their work.

For more information: http://www.dol.gov/summerjobs/


President Obama Addresses America From Bagram AFB

05/01/2012

President Obama addressing the American public from Bagram AFB, Afganistan

On Wednesday, May 2, President Barack Obama paid a surprise visit to Afghanistan, touching down in the war-torn country one year to the day after al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden died at the hands of elite American troops in neighboring Pakistan.

President Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai signed an agreement that lays out the US role for the ten years that follow the withdrawal of NATO-led combat forces, scheduled to occur by the end of 2014. President Obama addressed the troops at Bagram Air Base and then he addressed the American public.

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Remarks by the President to the Troops in Afghanistan
Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan

“All I want to do is just say thank you.

The sacrifices all of you have made, the sacrifices your families make every single day are what make America free and what make America secure. And I know that sometimes, out here, when you’re in theater, it’s not clear whether folks back home fully appreciate what’s going on. And let’s face it, a lot of times it’s easier to get bad news on the news than good news.

But here’s the good news, and here’s part of the reason that I’m here.  I just finished signing a Strategic Partnership Agreement with Afghanistan that signals the transition in which we are going to be turning over responsibility for Afghan security to the Afghans. We’re not going to do it overnight. We’re not going to do it irresponsibly.  We’re going to make sure that the gains, the hard-fought gains that have been made are preserved. But the reason we’re able to do that is because of you. The reason that the Afghans have an opportunity for a new tomorrow is because of you.  And the reason America is safe is because of you.

We did not choose this war. This war came to us on 9/11. And there are a whole bunch of folks here, I’ll bet, who signed up after 9/11.

We don’t go looking for a fight. But when we see our homeland violated, when we see our fellow citizens killed, then we understand what we have to do. And because of the sacrifices now of a decade, and a new Greatest Generation, not only were we able to blunt the Taliban momentum, not only were we able to drive al Qaeda out of Afghanistan, but slowly and systematically we have been able to decimate the ranks of al Qaeda, and a year ago we were able to finally bring Osama bin Laden to justice.

That could have only happened because each and every one of you, in your own way, were doing your jobs.  Each and every one of you — without a lot of fanfare, without a lot of fuss — you did your jobs.  No matter how small or how big, you were faithful to the oath that you took to protect this nation.  And your families did their job — supporting you and loving you and remembering you and being there for you. “

President Obama 5/3/12 Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan


U.S. GDP Data & Democrats Abroad 2012 Global Primary

04/29/2012

The consequences of austerity in one chart?

4/26/12 By Ezra Klein – washingtonpost

“Check out the UK line,” writes Joe Weisenthal. “The UK was recovering on a fine trajectory right up until early 2010, at which point UK growth hit a brick wall. What happened in 2010? That’s when conservative David Cameron came to power with an agenda of reigning in the debt.”

Meanwhile, the United States is doing better than either the United Kingdom or the Eurozone.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/the-consequences-of-austerity-in-one-chart/2012/04/26/gIQAi24EjT_blog.html

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May 1 – May 6, 2012: Democrats Abroad Global Presidential Primary

Democrats Abroad http://www.democratsabroad.org/

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WH Correspondence Dinner 2012

04/25/2012

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WH Correspondence Dinner 2012

The White House Correspondents’ Association’s WHCA’s 98th Annual Dinner

Saturday, April 28, 2012

The WHCA dinner is traditionally attended by the President and First Lady as well as many other senior government officials and members of the press corps. Proceeds from the dinner go toward scholarships and awards aimed at supporting aspiring journalists and recognizing excellence in the profession. Jimmy Kimmel will headline the 2012 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.


Call Congress to STOP Student Interest Rates from Doubling

04/24/2012

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President Obama is calling on Congress to act before student loan interest rates double for more than 7.4 million students, adding an average of $1000 to their debt.

Having a college education has never been more important, but it’s also never been more expensive. While the Obama administration has taken historic steps to provide Americans with a fair shot at an affordable college education, Republicans in Congress have instead prioritized huge new tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires. Congress has a chance to take action on what should be an area of bipartisan agreement to prevent this unnecessary and damaging increase in interest rates and give our young people a chance to succeed in the jobs of today and tomorrow.

At a time when the average student loan debt is $25,000 and tuition prices continue to rise, students are borrowing more than ever to complete their degrees.

On July 1, 2012, the interest rates on subsidized Stafford student loans are slated to double from 3.4% to 6.8%. To out-educate our global competitors and make college more affordable, Congress needs to stop the interest rate on these student loans from doubling.

For each year that Congress doesn’t act, students rack up an additional $1,000 in debt over the life of their loans.

Contact your legislator Contact your Congress person to PREVENT Student Interest Rates from doubling on July 1, 2012!!

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Human Rights Advocacy

04/22/2012

Preventing mass atrocities and genocide is a core national security interest and a core moral responsibility of the United States. Our security is affected when masses of civilians are slaughtered, refugees flow across borders, and murderers wreak havoc on regional stability and livelihoods. America’s reputation suffers, and our ability to bring about change is constrained, when we are perceived as idle in the face of mass atrocities and genocide. Unfortunately, history has taught us that our pursuit of a world where states do not systematically slaughter civilians will not come to fruition without concerted and coordinated effort.

President Obama - Presidential Study Directive 10, August 4, 2011


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