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    June 10

    A Real Chance to Defeat the War Funding Bill in the House, With Your Help!

    A Real Chance to Defeat the War Funding Bill in the House.

    Because of the inclusion of billions of dollars earmarked for the IMF to bail-out European banks, there is a real chance that the 2009 Supplemental War Appropriations bill can be defeated in the House of Representatives.

    But, it will require you to again contact your Representative to tell them: "Vote NO on the 2009 Supplemental Appropriations."

    After the     House and Senate approval of their versions of the 2009 Supplemental Appropriations bill, last month, the total funding measure has now grown to $100 billion!

    The House will vote on a compromised war funding bill, next week.

    We are asking you to do the following to help defeat the war funding bill    :

    1. Please read the Robert Naiman article and the Action Alert from Just Foreign Policy below. The article contains valuable talking points for getting your message across.
    2. E-mail your Representative this weekend. Use your Rep's website e-mail form.
    3. Then make a phone call to your Representative's office on Monday.


    Your message can be as simple as: "I'm writing/ calling to tell Representative ______  to 'Vote NO on the 2009 Supplemental Appropriations.'"


    See the Robert Naiman article With IMF Money, the War Supplemental Could Fail in the House (http://www.truthout.org/060309R)

    See the Summary: 'Why Your E-mails and Calls to Congress Are So Important Now in Defeating War Funding'

    See other Talking Points here

    If you don't know the phone number or website of your Representative, click here and follow the links to get to your Congressperson's website. (The website will contain an e-mail webform and phone numbers.)

    Or just call the Congressional switchboard 1-202-225-3121 and ask for your Representative's office by name.

    Thank you!

    Ron G.

    10:07 PM | Permalink | Blog it | Organizations
    June 07

    Help expand the frontiers of science create ''cures''!!

    care2 petitionsite actionAlert

    Dear friends,

    Finding cures to disease does not happen overnight. Long before therapeutic drugs are approved and made available comes the initial work of scientific inquiry and discovery.

    Help expand the frontiers of science and create hope for millions. Urge President Obama to continue supporting scientific research and discovery »

    Basic research funding increases for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) can expand our national research capacity at a time when our country needs greater support to connect the ever-widening gap between scientific discoveries and the eventual application and cure of disease.

    President Obama has shown support for science and research, both in the presidential campaign and since inauguration. But in order to meet the 21st century challenges in health and biotechnology, it is critical that the United States leads in science and research.

    Please urge President Obama to fund hope for cures by funding increases for the National Institutes of Health »

    Thanks for taking action!

    Natasha
    Care2 Campaign Team
    12:13 PM | Permalink | Blog it | Health and wellness
    June 03

    Various Toys Recalled by CBB Group Due to Choking Hazard and Violation of Lead Paint Standard

     

    News from CPSC

    U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

    Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    February 25, 2009
    Release # 09-136     		Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 628-6238
    CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
    CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

    Various Toys Recalled by CBB Group Due to Choking Hazard and Violation of Lead Paint Standard

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

    Name of product: Fishing Games, Rattles, Pull-A-Long Cars, Mini Pull Back Cars, and Cartoon Bubble Guns

    Units: About 39,000

    Importer/Distributor: CBB Group Inc., City of Commerce, Calif.

    Hazard: The fishing games, baby rattles and pull-a-long cars contain small parts, which can detach and pose a choking hazard to children. The mini pull back cars and bubble guns have surface paints which contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

    Description: The recalled toys are described in the chart below:

    Product Information
    Fishing Games Model KK-4296 UPC# 782468042968
    Model PT-2006 UPC# 830002020061
    Model T-8112 UPC# 704291081129
    Model KK-4461 UPC# 782468044610
    6-Piece Rattle Set Model ET-1293 UPC# 800323012939
    6-Piece 3” Pull Back Cars Model KK-4382 UPC# 78246804382
    3-Piece Rattle Set Model ET-1388 UPC#800323013882
    Pull-A-Long Car Model ET-1041 UPC# 800323010416
    Model KK-4218 UPC# 782468042180
    Battery-Operated Cartoon Bubble Gun Model KK-4275 UPC# 782468042753
    Model KK-4276 UPC#782468042760
    Battery-Operated Dolphin Bubble Gun Model OR-2238 UPC# 868333022386

    Sold at: Dollar stores and toy stores nationwide from July 2007 through December 2008 for between $1 and $5.

    Manufactured in: China

    Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled products away from young children immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact CBB Group, Inc. toll-free at (866) 628-6238 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.cbbgroup.com

    5:14 PM | Permalink | Blog it | Organizations