Emails sent to senators and congressional rep. THIS, THE TELLICO CLOSURE AND EVERYTHING ELSE IN THE LAND USE ACTION FORUM ARE THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS ON THIS SITE! OUR RECREATION IS UNDER ATTACK! WHAT GOOD ARE LIFTS, TIRES AND MODS IF YOU HAVE NO PLACE TO USE THEM??
I AM SHOCKED AT HOW LITTLE ATTENTION THIS GETS...GET MAD AND DO SOMETHING PEOPLE!!!
Emails sent to senators and congressional rep. THIS, THE TELLICO CLOSURE AND EVERYTHING ELSE IN THE LAND USE ACTION FORUM ARE THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS ON THIS SITE! OUR RECREATION IS UNDER ATTACK! WHAT GOOD ARE LIFTS, TIRES AND MODS IF YOU HAVE NO PLACE TO USE THEM??
I AM SHOCKED AT HOW LITTLE ATTENTION THIS GETS...GET MAD AND DO SOMETHING PEOPLE!!!
Don't assume that nothing is being done at the grassroots level just because people aren't on here making noise.
You raising awareness is phenomenal, for sure, so thank you for that.
M
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"That seems to be when you're in your element and at your happiest. ...just an observation, but put a winch line in your hand in a boreal forest, a muddy woodland, or an arid desert and the word harmony suddenly makes sense "
Omnibus Package Revived In Senate - Vote Scheduled Today
In our last update on the massive omnibus public lands bill, we cautioned our members that the package is far from dead. We wrote: "Worse, possible scenarios are being considered that will prohibit full review as well as opportunity to offer amendments."
True to form, Congress is pushing ahead with yet another vehicle for the omnibus package. This time it's H.R. 146 - "The Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program." This otherwise worthy bill will be amended to include the contents of the omnibus package. The Senate is expected to take the bill up at 2 p.m. eastern with the first cloture vote due as early as 5:30 p.m.
At this point it looks as if the Senate leadership will either strike a deal to limit amendments in order for the bill to move quickly, or they will just push it through without allowing any opportunity for amendments. Either way, the bill is likely to see its first cloture vote TODAY!
If the Senate passes the measure it is expected that House leadership will attempt to jam it through via one or more "closed rule" options. D.C. insiders expect House leadership to call the legislation up as a "preferential bill," which would prohibit committee review and limit amendments.
BRC is asking all of our members and supporters to call their Senators NOW. Finding their phone number is easy. Click here - Rapid Response Center - BlueRibbon Coalition and enter your Zip code. Simply tell your Senator that you oppose the Omnibus Public Lands Act and you want them to vote NO on H.R. 146.
Be brief. Be polite. Do it NOW.
As always, if you have any questions or need assistance call or email.
Brian Hawthorne
Public Lands Policy Director
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 102
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BRC Kickin’ Access Technology (KAT) Team - Charter Member
Graduate of Del Albright's RLTC course
Tread Lightly Tread Trainer
VV4W Communications Officer
Member of SNLC - TLCA - UFWDA
Unfortunately, I already know how my two senators will vote. They're both in favor of shutting down the access to many trails here in Oregon.
I'm calling anyway!
M
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"That seems to be when you're in your element and at your happiest. ...just an observation, but put a winch line in your hand in a boreal forest, a muddy woodland, or an arid desert and the word harmony suddenly makes sense "
I contacted both of my senators - know how they will vote.
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BRC Kickin’ Access Technology (KAT) Team - Charter Member
Graduate of Del Albright's RLTC course
Tread Lightly Tread Trainer
VV4W Communications Officer
Member of SNLC - TLCA - UFWDA
Cloture passes. So H.R. 146 now will be the text of S.22 plus whatever the power structure did to it.
I doubt we will see the actual text of the bill until after the Senate vote tomorrow (little doubt it passes since it will be a simple majority vote). The NRA will apparently be appeased by the inclusion of language that Bingaman read on C-Span today.
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H.R. 146 then goes back to House. It is going to take a huge effort to try to stop it in the House without the NRA.
Question: On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider H.R. 146 )
Vote Number: 99 Vote Date: March 16, 2009, 05:31 PM
Required For Majority: 3/5 Vote Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Measure Number: H.R. 146 (Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act )
Measure Title: A bill to establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, and for other purposes.
Vote Counts: YEAs 73
NAYs 21
Not Voting 5
Vote Summary By Senator Name By Vote Position By Home State
H.R.146
Title: A bill to establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Holt, Rush D. [NJ-12] (introduced 1/6/2009) Cosponsors (10)
Latest Major Action: 3/12/2009 Senate floor actions. Status: Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the bill presented in Senate.
Note: On 3/16/2009, the Senate will consider the motion to proceed to H.R.146 as the vehicle for the Omnibus Lands bill. (Source: Senate.gov)
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BRC Kickin’ Access Technology (KAT) Team - Charter Member
Graduate of Del Albright's RLTC course
Tread Lightly Tread Trainer
VV4W Communications Officer
Member of SNLC - TLCA - UFWDA
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