We are all tired and have plenty to do, but IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT for us to set aside some time to stand together with Michelle Bachman and TEA Party Patriots from all over America on Thursday, Nov. 5th at 11:00 AM (12:00 ET) to oppose this monstrosity of a health care bill that is designed to be government control of Americans.

The Tip of Texas TEA Party encourages Harlingen, Brownsville and Surrounding Areas to join us as we rally near Representative Solomon Ortiz’s office at 11:00 AM on Thursday, Nov. 5th.

Paseo Plaza Shopping Center
1805 E. Ruben Torres Blvd.,
Brownsville (across the street from HEB)

It is suggested to send up to 3 people at a time in Ortiz’s office, each signing the register, voicing opposition to government controlled health care and delivering a letter.

Write a letter to your letter to your Congressman, asking him to VOTE NO on this Health Care bill. Bring the letter to the rally on Thursday, Nov. 5th, at 11:00 AM. You will be a part of this nation-wide effort to bring thousands of constituents to Congressional members’ offices to put pressure on them to vote AGAINST the proposed health care “reform” bill that is expected to go for a vote on Friday.

These individual letters truly make a difference and TEA Party Patriots encourages you to make a copy of your hand written letter and fax it to them at 678-302-5377.

They will hand deliver it for you!

E-mail those on your email lists and ask them to participate in the Congressional House Calls by visiting the District Office of their Congressional Member at 11:00 Am (noon ET) on Thursday, Nov. 5th.

Call everyone you know and spread the word.

Encourage everyone to come out for this.

It may well be our last chance to stop this take over by our government.

The committee is supposed to vote Friday.

Will you take a minute and help us make sure that the majority of messages SUPPORT verification?

Don’t let La Raza’s voice be the main voice these Senators hear.

If you are reading this Thursday evening, please make a phone call and leave a message on the answering machine of your U.S. Senator who is on the Finance Committee.

If you are reading this Friday morning, please immediately call your Senator’s office and talk to the staff.

Call 202-224-3121 . . .

. . . and ask for your Senator.

Scroll down to see the Senators we are targeting.

You can get the personal phone numbers of your Senator by clicking on www.NumbersUSA.com/myMembers

YOUR MESSAGE ON THE PHONE:

“Please tell the Senator that the people of our state want strict verification procedures to keep illegal aliens from being part of any federal health plan.

“Carry out the President’s promise for verification.”

EXCERPT FROM LA RAZA’S ALERT TONIGHT:

“Tomorrow, the Senate Finance Committee will vote on important amendments that could make or break your ability to access affordable, quality health care. We need them to hear your voice NOW!

“This is a critical time for the Latino community to take action. That is why we and our partners at the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), are joining together to flood the voice mailboxes of members of the Senate Finance Committee tonight with messages from the Latino community. Together we can demand that health care reform not leave us behind!”

Already this week, Rep. Waxman (D-Calif.), chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee in the House, ruled out of order an amendment to require verification in the health plan.

We can’t let that happen in the Senate. Pres. Obama — under intense pressure — has promised verification. Finance Committee Chairman Baucus (D-Mont.) has promised verification.

Make sure we get it.

SENATORS ON THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WHO NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU:

ARKANSAS — Sen. Lincoln (D)
DELAWARE — Sen. Carper (D)
FLORIDA — Sen. Nelson (D)
MASSACHUSETTS — Sen. Kerry (D)
MAINE — Sen. Snowe (R)
MICHIGAN — Sen. Stabenow (D)
MONTANA — Sen. Baucus (D), chairman (thank him and reinforce his position)
NEW JERSEY — Sen. Menendez (D)
NEW MEXICO — Sen. Bingaman (D)
NEW YORK — Sen. Schumer (D)
NORTH DAKOTA — Sen.Conrad (D)
OREGON — Sen. Wyden (D)
TEXAS — Sen. Cornyn (R)
UTAH — Sen. Hatch (R)
WASHINGTON — Sen. Cantwell (D)
WEST VIRGINIA — Sen. Rockefeller (D)

Good luck. Let’s show our strength.

Tomorrow the Senate starts voting on ObamaCare and the unconstitutional “individual mandate.”  See below.  –Steve

Michael E,

Tuesday, the Senate Finance Committee is expected to begin voting on the Baucus version of ObamaCare.

Many are saying this debate in Senate Finance could determine whether Obama and the Democrats pass government-run healthcare this fall.

Don’t be fooled by the media spin. This latest version is still an oppressive, government-run healthcare system.

“Individual Mandate” is an unconstitutional TAX!

Despite all the posturing, the Baucus bill is still based on the same socialistic premise as the other versions in Congress — a government-mandated healthcare system that every American is forced to participate in! 

That’s because the centerpiece remains the so-called “individual mandate” that is blatantly unconstitutional and amounts to an oppressive new tax.

Where in the Constitution does the federal government have the authority to impose this “individual mandate”? The answer is clear — there is NO constitutional authority for such a power grab. In fact, two former Justice Department officials said in the Wall Street Journal that the individual mandate “would expand the federal government’s authority over individual Americans to an unprecedented degree. It is also profoundly
unconstitutional.”

Plus, the “individual mandate” is an oppressive tax, a fact recognized even by ABC’s George Stephanopolous. Stephanopolous directly asked President Obama:   “Under this mandate, the government is forcing people to spend money, fining you if you don’t. How is that not a tax?”

Stephanopolous even cited the dictionary definition of “tax” to which Obama accused him of “stretching” the definition. 

Of course, Obama never actually rejected the assertion that the “individual mandate” is a tax. He simply went on the attack, like he always does, trying to discredit his opponents.

Key Showdown This Week!

Our sources on the Hill are telling us that the debate this week in the Senate Finance Committee could be the most important debate in this battle over socialized healthcare.

Two action items:

Action Item #1 — Fax Senate Finance Committee

We are urging all team members to schedule faxes to their two senators and the key members of the Senate Finance Committee TODAY.

Again — the key votes could start Tuesday and will take place this week. Go here to schedule your faxes:

http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?U=21646&CID=122&RID=18742681

If you prefer to send faxes on your own we’ve done all the work for you. Simply click here to download targets and letters now:

http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?U=21647&CID=122&RID=18742681

Action Item #2 — Call Your Two Senators

Also, call your two Senators and tell them you oppose the unconstitutional “individual mandate,” which is nothing more than a hidden tax:

Sen. Hutchison – 202-224-5922
Sen. Cornyn – 202-224-2934

Thanks for taking action,
Steve Elliott, President
Grassfire.org

P.S. ObamaCare and its “individual mandate” is unconstitutional and amounts to a massive new tax. Please let your Senators know where you stand!

This is a great website to find information on our representatives and how they voted - http://www.rollcall.com/

How Your Lawmakers Voted This Week

September 21, 2009

In this MegaVote for Texas’ 15th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes

Senate:  Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
House: Raising a question of the privileges of the House
House: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act
House: Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009
Upcoming Congressional Bills

Senate: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
House: Continuing Resolution
House: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act

Recent Senate Votes
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (73-25, 1 Not Voting)

The Senate approved this $122 billion bill funding transportation and housing programs for the next fiscal year.

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison voted YES
Sen. John Cornyn voted NO

Recent House Votes
Raising a question of the privileges of the House – Vote Passed (240-179, 5 Present, 10 Not Voting)

The House rebuked Rep. Joe Wilson for shouting “You lie” during President Obama’s healthcare address to a joint session of Congress.

Rep. Ruben Hinojosa voted YES

Advanced Vehicle Technology Act – Vote Passed (312-114, 7 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would permit the Energy Department to spend $200 million per year more than it currently spends on programs for the research, development, demonstration and commercial application of new vehicle technologies.

Rep. Ruben Hinojosa voted YES

Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (253-171, 10 Not Voting)

This House bill would terminate the Federal Family Education Loan Program and replace it with the Education Department’s Direct Lending program, as well as increase funding of Pell Grants and increase the annual grant maximum to $5500 in 2010.

Rep. Ruben Hinojosa voted YES

Upcoming Votes

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.2996

The Senate is scheduled to continue work on this $32.1 billion bill funding the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related programs for the next fiscal year.

Continuing Resolution – H.J.Res.

The House is scheduled to vote on this continuing resolution to fund government operations after the current fiscal year ends on September 30. None of the 12 annual appropriations bills have been completed.

Unemployment Compensation Extension Act – H.R.3548

This bill would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with jobless rates over 8.5%.

A message to all members of THE 912 COALITION

Greetings… 

Spending freeze, no new taxes, closing the borders, domestic energy production now… wow, Glenn Beck really sets the bar high for any politician or candidate looking to gain 912ers support! Have you seen Glenn Beck’s Pledge For Elected Officials? He will be announcing them later this week on TV and Radio.  But why wait?  Take a moment now and you can find it at the National 912 Petitions website.

Step 1 in Glenn’s post 912 March action plan is identifying any existing politicians in Washington that want to “step-up” by signing the 5 pledges shown. Will one of your representatives “make the pledge”? There is only one way to find out. Sending a copy of the pledges and asking your representatives to “step-up” is as easy as clicking a few buttons!  So why wait another day?  Send the 5 pledge request to your Senators and Congressman today. http://www.national912petitions.com
 
It’s fast.  It’s free.  And it’s easy.   Who knows?  We might just find tomorrows leaders today among some of our current representatives. If we don’t the next step will be to find a candidate who will sign the pledges and help them get elected in 2010!

Live Free…

KC Freeman

PS Please forward a copy of this notice to everyone you know and feel free to post this “call to action” on any other social network you may belong to! Visit THE 912 COALITION at: http://www.thenational912coalition.net

1-877-851-6437, 1-800-833-6354, 1-866-220-0044,
1-866-808-0065, 1-877-762-8762, 1-866-340-9281,
1-800-862-5530

Call them daily or hourly, if you have the time.  Let the Congress and Senate know there are more of us out here, and we stand with those who were marching in Washingtonon 912. This revolution has just begun, and it needs every single red- blooded American at the helm.  We will not stand down or be intimidated.

We are fighting for our freedom,  for our country, for our families, and for those who have no family to fight for them.  We must bury our leaders in calls, letters and faxes and demand they hear the voice of the people.
 
We also need to bombard the news media outlets with our disapproval of their biased and incorrect reporting… and their intentional lack of reporting!
Write letters to the editor of your local paper, educating the public and encouraging them to think for themselves. 
 
Act Now!

Winter is coming and I am not a big fan of standing in cold and rain so I have a proposed solution.

I woke up this morning with an idea for a one day phone in Tea Party to any and all representatives from delegates to president.  A sure way to have our opinions counted.  {I am disgusted by the inability to accept a reasonable guesstimate by the leftists. I wish I was as sure that the counts by phone would be properly counted too}

I attended an ACT for America conference last fall where I learned that each callers opinion is counted not as one call but incrementally and exponentially the higher up the ladder.

I Propose:

A predesignated day to inundate the phone lines and emails, faxes, tweets etc to our elected officials about our issues with this administration.

This will give the rest of the population along with those uncounted tea party patriots a chance to “attend” a tea party (without  hotel, Airfare, bus trips, car trips, train trips, and I even heard someone tell how they came to tea party by boat and bicycle!)

A future date would give us a chance to gather phone numbers, email addresses, twitter accounts and give us time to spread the word and phone numbers.  I don’t have the means to have a website where all of this information could be made available. 

I am just one person and I don’t have the means to get the word out to the masses.  I am going to forward this to as many grass roots organizations and interested parties that I think could help with this endeavor.  A possible meaningful date Washington’s Birthday.  I think they don’t shut down for his birthday anymore.  Of course opposition would be making calls as well to sabotage any efforts on our behalf but the squeaky wheel is louder. 

Please let me know if you think that this is doable and if you could help or have any ideas.

Thank You,

Kim Gay
mrswhatsit <mrswhatsit@aol.com>

Find your Representative. Let him/her know that you do NOT want to fund ACORN, a well-known criminal enterprise, with your tax dollars. Call, email, fax, or write a letter. The Senate voted overwhelmingly (83 – 7) to de-fund ACORN. Pelosi will not de-fund ACORN unless a strong majority of House members fear they will not win re-election in 2010 should they vote to fund ACORN. 

 Click here to find your Representative

American Thinker Blog: Summer of Change.

Last chance to join us for a memorable experience! 

When they talk of ‘The Great 2009 Freedom March on the Capitol’, you want to be able to tell your grandkids, “I WAS THERE!”  

Think about it – nice Fall weather, our Nation’s Capitol – You really should be a part of this!

Room reservations at the Marriott at Metro Center (downtown Washington DC) are still available, thru Sunday.  

Pack your bags!  It’ll be a fun trip.  Show your concern for this great Nation! 

For more information, contact: 

Donnie Thompson
425 4151
343 3445
Enterprise78550@AOL.com

One of our members, Dixie, has suggested that we take up the challenge that Mr. Zamora suggested at our meeting last Tuesday, and WRITE SNAILMAIL LETTERS to our elected reps, all at the same time.

She suggests that everyone jot their own thoughts about the HealtCare proposals, and mail them all over this weekend, so they will all flood their mail about the time the Congress begins taking up the HealthCare again.

A list of those addresses is on the RGVTP website, click on Harlingen logo, and then “Elected Officials” link.

Brownsville TEA Partiers,

Please consider attending the Brownsville City Commission Meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, 9/1/09) and make your voices heard – “No New Taxes!”

The meeting begins at 6:00 PM. Be there early and sign up to make your voice heard!  At 5:15 PM workshop items will be discussed (discussions of later items to be voted on). You are also encouraged to attend the workshop.  

The meetings take place on the 2nd floor of the Old Post Office/Federal Courthouse on Elizabeth St.

Special thanks to Roman Perez and others who commit their time to being educated on local happenings!

I received this email from L. Garcia this evening and am passing it along:

Hi Chris,
        In case you  missed it, Sergio had Rep. Cuellar on his Saturday morning show on KURV. Cuellar answered call-in questions (poorly) from about 9 am to 10 am. Several MTP members, including myself were able to ask questions. It has come to our attention KURV needs to hear from citizens who appreciate what Sergio is doing. That morning, he did what no one else in all the Valley media has done, ask the bold questions and refuse to accept spin answers. May I suggest any TTTP or HTP members who heard the show or are glade someone like Sergio is on the airwaves contact KURV’s manager, Bert Collins and tell him so? His email address is bcollins@bmpradio.com   Thanks!

- TTTP Webmaster