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"Hawn vs. Hawn" - Mayoral Candidate, Modesto City Councilman, Fights His Own Words
In 90 Seconds of Video you will see what's at stake and who can lose on a Technical Knockout in "Hawn vs. Hawn"
Please click on this You Tube link to watch Modesto City Councilman Brad Hawn "Fight" his own words as he tells the Modesto City Council his reasons for putting Measures Q,R, S on the Nov. Ballot. And see how Hawn fails to disclose on the Official Ballot Statement, which he wrote, the $106 Million cost to taxpayers. Know before you Vote!
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Gov. Jerry Brown OKs Online Voter Registration in California
Californians will be able to register to vote online for 2012 elections under legislation signed into law today by Gov. Jerry Brown.
Senate Bill 397, by Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, allows to state to begin registering voters online ahead of the completion of a new statewide voter registration database.
In the meantime, election officials and the Department of Motor Vehicles will work together to match registration information submitted online with DMV records containing an electronic copy of a voter's signature.
Supporters had argued that the bill would make it easier for Californians to register to vote, increasing voter participation.
"In the 21st century, especially here in California, it is long overdue to have online voter registration," Yee said in a statement. "SB 397 will not only help protect the integrity of the vote, but will allow many more individuals the opportunity to register and participate in our democracy."
The Democratic governor also vetoed several measures affecting elections and the initiative process, including:
• Senate Bill 205, a bill by Democratic Sen. Lou Correa, to prohibit paying canvassers to register voters on a per-registration basis. "Efforts to register voters should be encouraged, not criminalized," Brown wrote in a veto message.
• Senate Bill 199, also by Correa, which would have allowed voters to submit their vote-by-mail ballots at any polling location in the state, instead of one within their county. Brown cited concerns that the change would "add complexity to the voting and election process without commensurate benefit."
• Senate Bill 334, which would have required the top five contributors for and against an initiative to be printed in the statewide voter pamphlet. He rejected because it would only include contributions received at the time the guide is set for publication. "I am concerned that this outdated information could mislead voters about the true supporters and opponents of a ballot measure," Brown wrote in his veto of Democratic Sen. Mark DeSaulnier's measure.
• Assembly Bill 65, by Democratic Assemblyman Mike Gatto, which would have mandated disclaimers in the ballot pamphlet about restrictions on the use of any revenues generated by an initiative. "I am sympathetic to the author's concerns that voters should understand more clearly the consequences of initiatives that dedicate revenue to a specific purpose," he wrote. "But the disclaimer mandated by this bill won't provide voters greater clarity."
Read more: http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2011/10/jerry-brown-signs-bill-for-online-voter-registration-in-california.html#ixzz1aQZSqyBo
Senate Bill 397, by Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, allows to state to begin registering voters online ahead of the completion of a new statewide voter registration database.
In the meantime, election officials and the Department of Motor Vehicles will work together to match registration information submitted online with DMV records containing an electronic copy of a voter's signature.
Supporters had argued that the bill would make it easier for Californians to register to vote, increasing voter participation.
"In the 21st century, especially here in California, it is long overdue to have online voter registration," Yee said in a statement. "SB 397 will not only help protect the integrity of the vote, but will allow many more individuals the opportunity to register and participate in our democracy."
The Democratic governor also vetoed several measures affecting elections and the initiative process, including:
• Senate Bill 205, a bill by Democratic Sen. Lou Correa, to prohibit paying canvassers to register voters on a per-registration basis. "Efforts to register voters should be encouraged, not criminalized," Brown wrote in a veto message.
• Senate Bill 199, also by Correa, which would have allowed voters to submit their vote-by-mail ballots at any polling location in the state, instead of one within their county. Brown cited concerns that the change would "add complexity to the voting and election process without commensurate benefit."
• Senate Bill 334, which would have required the top five contributors for and against an initiative to be printed in the statewide voter pamphlet. He rejected because it would only include contributions received at the time the guide is set for publication. "I am concerned that this outdated information could mislead voters about the true supporters and opponents of a ballot measure," Brown wrote in his veto of Democratic Sen. Mark DeSaulnier's measure.
• Assembly Bill 65, by Democratic Assemblyman Mike Gatto, which would have mandated disclaimers in the ballot pamphlet about restrictions on the use of any revenues generated by an initiative. "I am sympathetic to the author's concerns that voters should understand more clearly the consequences of initiatives that dedicate revenue to a specific purpose," he wrote. "But the disclaimer mandated by this bill won't provide voters greater clarity."
Read more: http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2011/10/jerry-brown-signs-bill-for-online-voter-registration-in-california.html#ixzz1aQZSqyBo
Press Release: Jose Hernandez to Announce Candidacy for Congress Jose Hernandez - Former NASA Astronaut Announces Campaign to Restore the American Dream
**MEDIA ADVISORY**
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: AJ@joseforcongress.com
October 9, 2011 (415) 652-0042
Jose Hernandez to Announce Candidacy for Congress
Former NASA Astronaut Announces Campaign to Restore the American Dream
Tracy,
CA
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Valley Native and retired NASA Astronaut,Jose Hernandez will formally announce his candidacy
for the 10th Congressional District.
What:Campaign Announcement
Tuesday, October 11,
11:00 AM
Modesto Centre Plaza
1000 L Street
Modesto,CA 95354
Participants:
Jose Hernandez and local community leaders.
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About Jose Hernandez:
Born in French Camp, California, Jose spent his childhood with his family as migrant farm workers. With his family’s encouragement he went onto the University of the Pacific in Stockton
to study electrical engineering. After completing graduate school Jose worked at the Lawrence
Livermore National Laboratory where he helped develop the first full-field digital mammography imagingsystem. Jose then went onto to work for NASA at the Johnson Space Center in Houston where in 2004 he was accepted into the astronaut training program. In 2009,Jose flew on STS-128the Space Shuttle Discovery’s mission to the International Space Station as a Mission Specialist.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Democratic Women Inspire Awards 2011
Democratic Women Inspire Awards 2011 is honoring: Dolores Huerta, Co-Founder United Farm Workers of America; Assemblywoman Cathleen Galgiani; Anna Caballero - Secretary of State and Consumer Services Agency; Phyllis J. Babcock - Community Activist; Addie Brinkley - President CWA District 9 Retirees Member Council; Lisa Mantarro Moore - Deputy Chief of Staff Congressman Cardoza; Mickey Peabody - Senior Senator California Senior Legislature.
October 30, 2011
11:30a - 2:00p
Galletto Ristorante
1101 J. Street
Modesto, CA 95354
Tickets
$30.00 Per Person
$250.00 Reserved Table
Sponsor Opportunities Available
Make Checks Payable to:
Democratic Women’s Club
312 DeVega Ct
Modesto, CA 95354
Order Tickets Online https://secure.actblue.com/page/inspireawards
Make your lunch selection and RSVP by October 20th
Your payment is your confirmation.
Limited seating! Tickets are not available at the door.
October 30, 2011
11:30a - 2:00p
Galletto Ristorante
1101 J. Street
Modesto, CA 95354
Tickets
$30.00 Per Person
$250.00 Reserved Table
Sponsor Opportunities Available
Make Checks Payable to:
Democratic Women’s Club
312 DeVega Ct
Modesto, CA 95354
Order Tickets Online https://secure.actblue.com/page/inspireawards
Make your lunch selection and RSVP by October 20th
Your payment is your confirmation.
Limited seating! Tickets are not available at the door.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Congressman Cardoza Stresses Link Between Stagnant Job Market and Housing
09/06/11
WASHINGTON, DC – As today’s national monthly job numbers showed that unemployment remains stubbornly high, Congressman Dennis Cardoza (CA-18) urged the President to recognize the strong link between the ongoing housing crisis and the stagnant job market. The Department of Labor announced today that the economy added no net new jobs in August and the unemployment rate remained at 9.1 percent. The strain on America’s workers is only exacerbated by the collapse of the housing market, Cardoza said. Millions of homeowners across the nation are “underwater,” owing more on their mortgage than their house is worth. In Cardoza’s Central Valley, where, nearly 60% of all mortgages are underwater, the unemployment rate remains between 16-18% -- twice the national average. Cardoza has argued that the distressed economy, caused by the collapse of the housing market, can only begin to recover if the foreclosure crisis devastating middle-income families is first addressed. “Families are trapped by their mortgages,” said Congressman Cardoza. “They can’t pursue new job opportunities because they can’t afford to sell their homes at a huge loss and relocate. As long as the housing market remains in a downward spiral, unemployment will stay stubbornly high. “I urge the President and Congress to get our economy back on the right track by recognizing this link and adopting an aggressive, far-reaching housing assistance program like my Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity (HOME) Act.” The HOME Act (H.R. 363) would help up to 30 million struggling homeowners with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to benefit from current historically low market interest rates by allowing them to refinance for up to 40 years at a fixed single-digit rate. This would significantly lower the homeowner’s monthly mortgage payments, resulting in fewer foreclosures, while stabilizing the housing market and the national economy. “This is a national crisis. We need bold solutions to get the economy on the right track,” added Congressman Cardoza. “As we celebrate Labor Day, we should also keep in mind the millions of unemployed workers across the country who cannot find work to support their families, and are struggling to hold on to their homes.” # # #
WASHINGTON, DC – As today’s national monthly job numbers showed that unemployment remains stubbornly high, Congressman Dennis Cardoza (CA-18) urged the President to recognize the strong link between the ongoing housing crisis and the stagnant job market. The Department of Labor announced today that the economy added no net new jobs in August and the unemployment rate remained at 9.1 percent. The strain on America’s workers is only exacerbated by the collapse of the housing market, Cardoza said.
Millions of homeowners across the nation are “underwater,” owing more on their mortgage than their house is worth. In Cardoza’s Central Valley, where, nearly 60% of all mortgages are underwater, the unemployment rate remains between 16-18% – twice the national average. Cardoza has argued that the distressed economy, caused by the collapse of the housing market, can only begin to recover if the foreclosure crisis devastating middle-income families is first addressed.
“Families are trapped by their mortgages,” said Congressman Cardoza. “They can’t pursue new job opportunities because they can’t afford to sell their homes at a huge loss and relocate. As long as the housing market remains in a downward spiral, unemployment will stay stubbornly high.
“I urge the President and Congress to get our economy back on the right track by recognizing this link and adopting an aggressive, far-reaching housing assistance program like my Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity (HOME) Act.”
The HOME Act (H.R. 363) would help up to 30 million struggling homeowners with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to benefit from current historically low market interest rates by allowing them to refinance for up to 40 years at a fixed single-digit rate. This would significantly lower the homeowner’s monthly mortgage payments, resulting in fewer foreclosures, while stabilizing the housing market and the national economy.
“This is a national crisis. We need bold solutions to get the economy on the right track,” added Congressman Cardoza. “As we celebrate Labor Day, we should also keep in mind the millions of unemployed workers across the country who cannot find work to support their families, and are struggling to hold on to their homes.”
http://cardoza.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=87§iontree=6%2C87&itemid=800
WASHINGTON, DC – As today’s national monthly job numbers showed that unemployment remains stubbornly high, Congressman Dennis Cardoza (CA-18) urged the President to recognize the strong link between the ongoing housing crisis and the stagnant job market. The Department of Labor announced today that the economy added no net new jobs in August and the unemployment rate remained at 9.1 percent. The strain on America’s workers is only exacerbated by the collapse of the housing market, Cardoza said. Millions of homeowners across the nation are “underwater,” owing more on their mortgage than their house is worth. In Cardoza’s Central Valley, where, nearly 60% of all mortgages are underwater, the unemployment rate remains between 16-18% -- twice the national average. Cardoza has argued that the distressed economy, caused by the collapse of the housing market, can only begin to recover if the foreclosure crisis devastating middle-income families is first addressed. “Families are trapped by their mortgages,” said Congressman Cardoza. “They can’t pursue new job opportunities because they can’t afford to sell their homes at a huge loss and relocate. As long as the housing market remains in a downward spiral, unemployment will stay stubbornly high. “I urge the President and Congress to get our economy back on the right track by recognizing this link and adopting an aggressive, far-reaching housing assistance program like my Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity (HOME) Act.” The HOME Act (H.R. 363) would help up to 30 million struggling homeowners with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to benefit from current historically low market interest rates by allowing them to refinance for up to 40 years at a fixed single-digit rate. This would significantly lower the homeowner’s monthly mortgage payments, resulting in fewer foreclosures, while stabilizing the housing market and the national economy. “This is a national crisis. We need bold solutions to get the economy on the right track,” added Congressman Cardoza. “As we celebrate Labor Day, we should also keep in mind the millions of unemployed workers across the country who cannot find work to support their families, and are struggling to hold on to their homes.” # # #
WASHINGTON, DC – As today’s national monthly job numbers showed that unemployment remains stubbornly high, Congressman Dennis Cardoza (CA-18) urged the President to recognize the strong link between the ongoing housing crisis and the stagnant job market. The Department of Labor announced today that the economy added no net new jobs in August and the unemployment rate remained at 9.1 percent. The strain on America’s workers is only exacerbated by the collapse of the housing market, Cardoza said.
Millions of homeowners across the nation are “underwater,” owing more on their mortgage than their house is worth. In Cardoza’s Central Valley, where, nearly 60% of all mortgages are underwater, the unemployment rate remains between 16-18% – twice the national average. Cardoza has argued that the distressed economy, caused by the collapse of the housing market, can only begin to recover if the foreclosure crisis devastating middle-income families is first addressed.
“Families are trapped by their mortgages,” said Congressman Cardoza. “They can’t pursue new job opportunities because they can’t afford to sell their homes at a huge loss and relocate. As long as the housing market remains in a downward spiral, unemployment will stay stubbornly high.
“I urge the President and Congress to get our economy back on the right track by recognizing this link and adopting an aggressive, far-reaching housing assistance program like my Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity (HOME) Act.”
The HOME Act (H.R. 363) would help up to 30 million struggling homeowners with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to benefit from current historically low market interest rates by allowing them to refinance for up to 40 years at a fixed single-digit rate. This would significantly lower the homeowner’s monthly mortgage payments, resulting in fewer foreclosures, while stabilizing the housing market and the national economy.
“This is a national crisis. We need bold solutions to get the economy on the right track,” added Congressman Cardoza. “As we celebrate Labor Day, we should also keep in mind the millions of unemployed workers across the country who cannot find work to support their families, and are struggling to hold on to their homes.”
http://cardoza.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=87§iontree=6%2C87&itemid=800
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
HIGH SPEED RAIL-AMERICA WANTS TO WORK!
HIGH SPEED RAIL-AMERICA WANTS TO WORK!
WHEN: Wednesday, September, 7th, 6:30p.m.
WHERE: Harvest Hall, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA 95358
INFO:
Hear from business, agriculture, environmentalists, and Building and Construction Trades workers about California High Speed Rail. The time to build is now. Each day we wait cost California taxpayers and but also jobs to operate and maintain California High Speed Rail. And even more jobs – hundreds of them, delays tens of thousands of good, family-supporting jobs – jobs which, not only build the trains and rails, including suppliers, food service and retail, and other small businesses and primary job creators.
So come and find out about jobs and California High Speed Rail. Key Note Speaker - Bob Balgenorth Member, California High Speed Rail Authority,President, State Building and Construction Trade Council.
For more information, please call (209)522-4900 North Valley Labor Federation Sponsors www.northvalleylabor.org
WHEN: Wednesday, September, 7th, 6:30p.m.
WHERE: Harvest Hall, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA 95358
INFO:
Hear from business, agriculture, environmentalists, and Building and Construction Trades workers about California High Speed Rail. The time to build is now. Each day we wait cost California taxpayers and but also jobs to operate and maintain California High Speed Rail. And even more jobs – hundreds of them, delays tens of thousands of good, family-supporting jobs – jobs which, not only build the trains and rails, including suppliers, food service and retail, and other small businesses and primary job creators.
So come and find out about jobs and California High Speed Rail. Key Note Speaker - Bob Balgenorth Member, California High Speed Rail Authority,President, State Building and Construction Trade Council.
For more information, please call (209)522-4900 North Valley Labor Federation Sponsors www.northvalleylabor.org
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