County Fair Booth

Victoria, Eliana, Alma and Mr. Natoli worked at the Democratic booth at the Tulare County Fair today from 11:30 to 4:00. We registered 11 Democrats and handed out probably another 12 forms for people to register themselves or their family members at home or to change to becoming permanent absentee voters (voting by mail.) The figures show permanent absentees vote at a much higher rate. We also handed out a lot of small toys to the children. A good time was had by all!

Esmie Castro Qualifies for the Ballot!

COS Young Democrats member Esmie Castro has qualified for the ballot as the Democratic nominee for the 34th Assembly District. Congratulations, Esmie!

Tomorrow she will be appearing in the Visalia St. Patrick's Day Parade, which gets started on Main Street at 10:00 A.M. See you there!

Senate Passes Health Care

A momentous step was taken this morning when the U.S. Senate passed its version of health care reform. This would not have been possible without the election of a Democrat as president and strong Democratic majorities in both houses of congress. In the Senate, every Democrat voted in favor and every Republican against.

After the Christmas recess a conference committee from both chambers, House and Senate, will have to reconcile the different bills both have passed. Once this is done America will join the rest of the advanced world in recognizing that health care is a fundamental right, not a privilege for those who have the most money or work for the best employers.

Congratulations to the President, the Democrats in Congress and to everyone who has worked to help make this dream a reality.

Meeting - November 24, 2009

College of the Sequioas political science classes, Young Democrats and College Republicans welcome Tulare County Presiding Judge Gary Paden, Tuesday November 24, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. in Sequoia Room #154.

All are welcome to attend as Judge Paden discusses career opportunities in law and the right to fair trials guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

Congratulations, Mr. President

President Barack Obama has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009. This is truly a proud moment for all Americans and everyone else around the world who struggles to bring peace to all. Well done, sir!

Next meeting: Special guest

Please join us this Tuesday September 29, 2009 at 12:10 pm in Room Sycamore 204 as we welcome our very special guest, Visalia Mayor Jesus Gamboa. You will have the opportunity to discuss with him your thoughts for the future of our city as he shares his vision for progress. Mayor Gamboa is currently running for re-election to the Visalia City Council. We hope to see you there!

Official campaign website: www.KeepGamboa4CityCouncil.com

Read or LISTEN to the Healthcare Reform Bill currently before Congress. There is no better weapon in this debate than the truth.

www.hearthebill.org