Archive for April, 2009
We just won! Defeated amendmen…
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30 Apr 2009We just won! Defeated amendment 22 to 13 and then passed to be engrossed 21 to 14! Its on its way to the house!
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Senator Jackson: Let it stand
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30 Apr 2009Senator Schneider: “Up unti lthis very moment, I have been debating in my mind the way to get to this. For those who wish to bring forth a recommendation..I understand…but I will stand by my original vote. “
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Arrogance?
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30 Apr 2009Senator Mills: It’s arrogance to deny the people the right to vote in referendum on this. It’s “November one way or the other.”
Let it be the other….
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Amendment under debate right now
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30 Apr 2009Senator Bliss speaking opposed to the amendment. “THe fate of people are in your hands”
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Senate back in session. Debate…
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30 Apr 2009Senate back in session. Debate resumes regarding Sen Hastings amendment to attach a referendum.
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Referendum amendment now being discussed
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30 Apr 2009bad, bad, bad idea for the majority to vote on the civil rights of a minority population.
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Vote is 20 in favor, 15 oppose…
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30 Apr 2009Vote is 20 in favor, 15 opposed on civil marriage. Amendments are now being offered.
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- Elizabeth Johns: I caught a little of the debate on the internet. Sorry I couldn't attend in person and help show sup [...]
- Connie Lewis: BRAVO for this effort re toxins in personal care products (PCPs)! I'm wondering whether you're [...]
- Linda Cleary: These young women are incredible! The best of luck to them. This is an important project and it's so [...]
- Jason Sabo: Visit SafePhaseOut.org to support the national phase out of deca-bde, not just in Maine! [...]
- Elizabeth Johns: What an outstanding job Sarah Standiford did today (Feb. 4) on Maine Public Television's Watch progr [...]
- Tell the Governor to Support Paid Sick Days!
- Back from Caucus…
- “I haven’t had a door slammed in my face yet”
- “I’m about as pro-labor as you can get”
- Rep Butterfield brings the room back to the point of the debate
- Providing paid sick days would not be hard for business owners to keep track of
- Representative Cushing Questions about Calendar Days
- Superhero Lobbyist Laura Harper Answers Questions…
- who would be covered by L.D. 1665
- And the discussion begins…
