Natrona County Democrats
Natrona County Democrats
201 E. 2nd Street
The Atrium Plaza
Casper, WY 82601
ph: 307-234-1992
natronac
Current Events
Wyoming's Senators vote against extending aid to unemployed citizens
Motion to Invoke Cloture on Reid Amendment; American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Vote Rejected (58-38, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate once again rejected the motion to end debate on this latest version of a bill to extend several expired tax provisions and unemployment benefits due to concerns about the federal deficit. The bill’s future still remains unclear.
Sen. Michael Enzi voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. John Barrasso voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
The Senate once again rejected the motion to end debate on this latest version of a bill to extend several expired tax provisions and unemployment benefits due to concerns about the federal deficit. The bill’s future still remains unclear.
Sen. Michael Enzi voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. John Barrasso voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Representative Lummis votes against aid to the unemployed and the Financial Reform Act
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Passed (237-192, 4 Not Voting)The House passed the final version of the financial regulation reform legislation. It now awaits Senate approval.
Rep. Cynthia Lummis voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act - Vote Passed (270-153, 10 Not Voting)
The House approved this bill to further extend eligibility for extended federal unemployment insurance for laid-off workers through November 30. The bill, which would also make these changes retroactive to June 2, now heads to the Senate, where its future is not clear.
Rep. Cynthia Lummis voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Supplemental Appropriations Act - Vote Passed (67-28, 5 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this $58.8 billion bill providing additional funds for disaster relief and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The House will begin work on its version of the bill after the Memorial Day recess.
Sen. Michael Enzi voted NO ......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. John Barrasso voted NO ......send e-mail or see bio
H.R. 4899, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010
Also vote against $780,000,000,000 Pentagon Budget
(Includes amendment to end Don't Ask, Don't Tell)
Patrick Murphy of Pennsylvania Amendment; National Defense Authorization Act, FY2011 - Vote Agreed to (234-194, 10 Not Voting)The House passed this $760 billion bill authorizing defense spending for the upcoming fiscal year. The Senate could take up its version of the bill sometime during the summer.
Rep. Cynthia Lummis voted NO ......send e-mail or see bio
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-click healine to see video interview with Casper Star-Tribune
Leslie Petersen opened the Primary Election Season speaking to a group of 100 supporters in Casper this morning. She stated she was going to try to follow Governor Dave's strategy of "governing from the middle." Her priorities are creating jobs, getting a better education for Wyoming children using the level of funding we have now, and creating opportunities for Wyoming youth. To join the "People for Petersen" Campaign you can go on line to leslie@peopleforpetersen.com, call 307-413-5004, or write POB 1147, Jackson, WY, 83001.
2010 Wyoming Democratic State Convention
Natrona County Democratic Convention
Saturday March 13th 9am to 3pm at the Parkway Plaza Hotel and Resort. Please be registered by 9am. Our special guest speaker,
Chris Rothfuss, candidate for state senate and former candidate for the US Senate.
Former Secretary of State of Wyoming and Clinton Administration official,Kathy Karpan will join us for lunch at 12 noon as the Democratic Women's Forum's guest speaker.
Natrona County Democrats
201 E. 2nd Street
The Atrium Plaza
Casper, WY 82601
ph: 307-234-1992
natronac
