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

Next Meeting: Special Guest

We are pleased to welcome Councilwoman Amy Shuklian to our next meeting on Tuesday September 1, 2009 at 12:10 pm in Room Sycamore 204. She will share her story about becoming involved with community issues and her take on current hot topic issues affecting our communities. We hope you can make it!

June 27 National Day of Service for Healthcare Events

8:00-12:00 pm - Blood drive and health care community outreach at Farmer's Market in the Sears parking lot in Visalia (3501 S Mooney Blvd)

10:30-1:00 pm - Invest in Tulare Community Coalition funeral march for California's safety net (welfare, Healthy Families, In Home Support Services). Meet at the north parking lot of the Superior Court at 221 S Mooney Blvd in Visalia at 10:30 then march to Garden Street. Dress in black!

7:15-1:30 pm - Volunteers for Change Fresno march for health care and health fair. Click here for more information.

Link: Club advisor on Obama's health care reform plans

http://bravegnuwhirled.blogspot.com/2009/06/health-obama-backs-public-option.html

Photos: March on Mooney for Healthcare (6-6-09)

March on Mooney for Healthcare

Saturday, June 6th @ 8:00 AM
HOMETOWN BUFFET in Visalia (Mention “Single Payer” to cashier for child's price discount)
From 9:30 to 11:30 we will MARCH ON MOONEY!
Be creative and make your own signs, or if you need one we will have some.
More information: 559.303.1134


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Meet in the Middle/Pride in the Park

On the heels of a California Supreme Court ruling upholding Proposition 8 (anti-gay marriage bill), COS Young Democrats participated in events supporting marriage equality. A voter registration drive was conducted at the 2nd Annual Pride in the Park hosted by Queer Visalia at Plaza Park. Thank you so much to everyone who visited our table and supported our club!
Other club members participated in a statewide rally for marriage equality in Fresno known as Meet in the Middle. Activists from every county in California marched 14 miles on Golden State Freeway from Selma to Fresno. Good work Young Democrats! (Photo courtesy of Van Landingham of Tulare-Kings PFLAG.)