The Democratic Winning Team

Official websites, emails, and campaign contacts
Check the calendar for Democratic Party events and voter registration opportunities
or call Debra at (707) 951-0424

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Congress Member Mike Thompson
Assembly Member Wesley Chesbro

Board of Equalization Chair Betty Yee

SEIU 1000 - DLC 749

California Teachers Association

Supervisor Martha McClure

Supervisor David Finigan

Jon Alexander, Candidate for District Attorney

Andrew Oppmann JR.

Rick Bennett, Trustee, College of the Redwoods
Kathryn Murray, City Council Member
Jill Dovre & Kevin Hendrick
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Del Norte Democratic Party Chair Debra Broner, California Assembly Speaker John Perez, Assembly Member Wesley Chesbro.	Wes Chesbro speaking in Del Norte.

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Betty Yee, Board of Equalization Chair, with Tomm Sanford, District 3 Supervisor candidate, and Debra Broner, County Chair.	Betty Yee, Board of Equalization Chair, speaks at the Del Norte Democratic Party campaign headquarters.

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March 1, 2010 In this MegaVote for California's 1st Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Jobs for Main Street Act House: Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act House: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: Tax Extenders Act of 2009 House: Keeping All Students Safe Act House: Jobs for Main Street Act

Recent Senate Votes

Jobs for Main Street Act - Vote Agreed to (70-28, 2 Not Voting) The Senate passed this $15 billion jobs bill, which includes payroll tax breaks, bond-financing for state and local infrastructure projects, and an extension of federal highway programs. The bill now goes to the House. Sen. Dianne Feinstein voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Barbara Boxer voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act - Vote Passed (406-19, 8 Not Voting) The House voted to end an exemption from federal antitrust law for health insurance companies. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its prospects are uncertain. Rep. Mike Thompson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - Vote Passed (235-168, 29 Not Voting) The House passed this intelligence authorization bill after stripping out controversial language on interrogation techniques used by U.S. personnel. The bill now has to be reconciled with a Senate version (S. 1494) in conference committee. Rep. Mike Thompson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - H.R.4213 The Senate is scheduled to work on this legislation that would reinstate dozens of individual and business tax breaks that expired Dec. 31. Keeping All Students Safe Act - H.R.4247 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to restrict the use of restraints on school children. Jobs for Main Street Act - H.R.2847 The House will likely consider this $15 billion jobs bill this week.

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Speaker John Perez with Sonoma County Chair Stephen Gale and Del Norte County Chair Debra Broner.

Click to read the Speaker Perez' speech

The first openly gay lawmaker to lead either house of the California Legislature has been sworn in as Speaker of the Assembly.

John Perez, a Los Angeles Democrat, took the reins of the 80-member house on Monday, as the state is trying to close a $20 billion budget deficit and unemployment remains above 12 percent. Perez speech Pt. 1 on YouTube,  Perez speech Pt. 2 on YouTube

Click to read entire article

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Fnd out what the President's proposal will mean for you! This online tool will help answer questions specific to your insurance situation.

The President's proposal puts Americans in control of their health care:

• It makes insurance more affordable by providing the largest middle class tax cut for health care in history, reducing premium costs for tens of millions of families and small business owners who are priced out of coverage today.  This helps over 31 million Americans afford health care who do not get it today – and makes coverage more affordable for many more. 
• It sets up a new competitive health insurance market giving tens of millions of Americans the exact same insurance choices that members of Congress will have.  
• It brings greater accountability to health care by laying out commonsense rules of the road to keep premiums down and prevent insurance industry abuses and denial of care.  
• It will end discrimination against Americans with pre-existing conditions.
• It puts our budget and economy on a more stable path by reducing the deficit by $100 billion over the next ten years – and about $1 trillion over the second decade – by cutting government overspending and reining in waste, fraud and abuse.

Please click here to read more!

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Join us at our Del Norte County campaign offices for a reception with State Board of Equalization Chairwoman Betty Yee.

5 to 7 p.m.,
March 11, 2010
285 L Street
Crescent City, CA. 95548

Visit Betty Yee's election website to learn more.

Call Debra at (707) 951-0424 for more information.

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Wondering what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act -- President Obama's stimulus bill -- has accomplished? Look at this:



One year ago tomorrow, after tens of thousands of you shared stories and called your representatives, the President signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

And while this anniversary isn't a cause for celebration, there is reason to be optimistic. This chart makes it clear: We're on the road to recovery.

Still, we know there is a long way to go. Many Americans are still struggling, and creating jobs remains President Obama's top priority.

Click here to learn more about the President's record on the economy, what we're doing to put more Americans back to work, and get easy-to-share information you can pass on to friends and family:

http://my.barackobama.com/Recovery

Thanks for making change happen,

David Plouffe

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The President wishes peace, prosperity and good health to Americans and people across the world who are celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming the Chinese Year of the Tiger.

Watch the video

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Best wishes to all for the Lunar New Year, February 14, 2010, from the Del Norte County Democratic Party!

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