Posted by
concernedcitizenswatch on Thursday, September 24, 2009 8:37:09 PM
“We will not go quietly into the night. We will not vanish without a fight!”
Way to Go Illinois!
On
the heels of the big ACORN controversy, and the trickle-down affect of
its corruption, Illinoisans should be proud to know that once again our
State Senators have come through for us… They voted to keep money
funneling into this corrupt organization.
I’m so, so proud. How about you?Out of a Senate Vote of 85 to 11, our two Senators, Democratic House Majority,
and Illinois Senator Richard Durbin, along with seated Senator Roland
Burris said “NAY – NO – we don’t want to cut off funding to ACORN…!
Millions
of taxpayer dollars have been given to ACORN (Association of Community
Organizations for Reform Now) over the years. Acorn, an organization
that our president was an attorney for, for over ten years.
We should write to the co-sponsors of this Bill and thank them for standing up for what’s right.
You can click the links below to see who voted, and how they voted.
Here’s
the text that I’ve sent to each of the senators. Won’t you join me in
telling them they did a good job!? They need our prayers and
encouragement. They shouldn’t fear repercussions when they have the
backing of the Citizens of this country..
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Letter to Senators: (To those who voted to stop funding ACORN & investigate)
Dear Honorable Senator:
Thank
you for standing up against corruption and co-sponsoring the Bill that
will no longer allow funds to be filtered to ACORN. Although we are not
constituents of your state, we will stand shoulder to shoulder in
principle and prayer with any elected official who will take a stand
for what is right for this country and its’ people.
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Letters to Senator Durbin & Roland Burris: (OUR senators who voted to keep funding ACORN)
Dear Senators:
With
all due respect, we find it irreprehensible that you have chosen to
remain in favor ot funding ACORN, when clear evidence indicates that
they are involved in, among other things, voter fraud and financial
corruption.
It appears that in your position you have not only forgotten, but failed your constituents in the State of Illinois once again.
Concerned
citizens are no longer remaining silent, and indeed repercussions will
trickle down once the re-election rolls around.
Seeing
that you were clearly outnumbered by members of Congress on this vote
it has helped to make your actions stand out for all the wrong reasons,
not only by the citizens of Illinois, but the citizens of this nation.
It is our hope that you will examine your heart and motives and get back to serving the people, and not special interest.
Sincerely,
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Co-sponsors of the bill to STOP funding to ACORN
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Senator Name/State
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Call to thank them!
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Email/Contact Form
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Sen Isakson, Johnny [GA]
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(202) 224-3643
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Click here
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Inhofe, James M. - (R - OK)
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(202) 224-4721
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Click here
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Brownback, Sam - (R - KS)
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(202) 224-6521
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Click here
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Burr, Richard - (R - NC)
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(202) 224-3154
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Click here
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Sen Bennett, Robert F. [UT]
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(202) 224-5444
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Click here
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Sen Roberts, Pat [KS]
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(202) 224-4774
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Click here
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Sen Barrasso, John [R-WY]
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(202) 224-6441
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Click here
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Sen Bunning, Jim [R-KY]
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(202) 224-4343
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Click here
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Sen Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
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(202) 224-3424
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Click here
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Sen DeMint, Jim [SC]
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(202) 224-6121
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Click here
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Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
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(202) 224-5922
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Click here
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Sen Thune, John [R-SD]
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(202) 224-2321
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Click here
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Voted to CONTINUE FUNDING ACORN
SOURCE:
www.thomas.gov, 9/18/2009
U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 111th Congress - 1st Session
as compiled through Senate LIS by the Senate Bill Clerk under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate
Vote Summary
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Question: On the Amendment (Johanns Amdt. No. 2394 )
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Vote Number:
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289
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Vote Date:
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September 17, 2009, 04:39 PM
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Required For Majority:
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1/2
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Vote Result:
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Amendment Agreed to
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Amendment Number:
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S.Amdt. 2394 to H.R. 2996 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
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Statement of Purpose:
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Prohibiting use of funds to fund the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).
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Vote Counts:
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YEAs
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85
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NAYs
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11
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Not Voting
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3
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