Foothills
Democrats
Health Care
Forum
Get the Real Scoop
from the People Who Know
Thursday, September 24,
2009
Starts 7:00 p.mThis month the
Foothills Democrats presents a panel
of experts, including Dr. Michael Sills, one of our
members, Ashley Pinedo of Organizing for America, Peter Cerchiari of
Arizonan's for Responsible Health Care, and others. Don't
miss what is sure to be an enlightening, intelligent discussion of
the issue that President Obama wants resolved by
Christmas. Legend Trail
Community Center34575 N Legend Trail
Parkway Scottsdale, AZ ( Map) Let Mark
Kahnke ( info@foothilldemocrats.org) know you can
attend.
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Council on Aging - Legislative
Update
Legislative
Update
Arizona 2010
Budget
On September 4th, the Governor announced a series
of actions related to the budget package presented last week.
- HB 2006: Budget: General Appropriations; FY 2009-10 - Line
item vetoed (Note: eliminating cuts to K-12 and to DES)
- HB 2008: Budget Reconciliation; General Govt; FY 09-10 -
signed
- HB 2009: Budget Reconciliation; Assets (State Properties) -
signed
- HB 2010: Budget Reconciliation; Criminal Justice; FY 09-10 -
signed
- HB 2011: Budget Reconciliation; K-12; FY 09-10 - line item
vetoed
- HB 2012: Budget Reconciliation; Higher Education - signed
- HB 2013: Budget Reconciliation; Health and Welfare; FY 09-10 -
signed
- SB1025: budget Reconciliation; General Revenues -
vetoed
Read the Governor's remarks here. For
additional information, all of the budget bills can be found in the
Council's 3rd Special Session List.
Federal
Bills
S.1555 -
National Alzheimer's Project Act
The bill was introduced
on 7/31/2009 by Senator Mel Martinez (FL). The five Cosponsors:
Senator Evan Bayh (IN), Senator Susan M. Collins (ME), Senator Jon
Tester (MT), Senator Michael F. Bennet (CO), and Senator Russell D.
Feingold (WI).
S.155 is intended to establish the Office of
the National Alzheimer's Project. For more information, go to
the Thomas web site and enter the
bill number under Search Bill Summary & Status.
National Adult Day Services Week Sept. 20
- 26 -- Learn more about this community-based service
option and to locate centers in your area, go to:
World Alzheimer's Day is
Sept. 21st and more information about this international
observance can be found here.
Visit the Council's web page for the list of bills the Council is
tracking.
- Bill
Engler
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LD6 Call Drive
Event
Volunteers
Needed
Sign up Democrats for Permanent Early
 VotingSun., September
20
2:00 - 4:00
p.m.
Bring your cellphone and
charger. We'll be signing up Democrats for Permanent Early
Voting. The data proves people who vote by mail are more
likely to vote, and we have fewer PEVL voters than the other
side. We need to catch up!
1011 E Port au Prince
Lane
Phoenix, 85022 (Map)
Contact
Kathleen O'Brien if you have questions (602-862-0078 or obelucky1@cox.net). |
PC Profile
Jason
Barraza - Brook Hallow
Precinct
Recently recruited as an
attorney with Veridus LLC, Jason Barraza, provides exerience as a political
operative who will further advance the firm's political and lobbying
operation. Jason says, "I am fortunate to have found a spot in
the business I love, politics - My hope is to strengthen and
reinforce a bi-partisan perspective of the team, and be a resource
to clients. I am excited and honored to be given this opportunity
with such an influential firm."
 Jason has an extensive background in campaigns,
election law, legal research and field organization. Jason entered
the political world at the 2000 Democratic National Convention in
Los Angeles assisting in the
logistical and operations planning
of the convention. Upon returning to Arizona, Jason was involved
with congressional and statewide campaigns, focused primarily on
campaign finance and public affairs.
Jason remains a part of
the state and national democratic machine, providing logistical
support for both the 2004 and 2008 Democratic National
Conventions. He served as Deputy Director of Security for Access
Control at the Denver convention. In 2006 and 2008, Barraza
was the Election Protection Director for the Arizona Democratic
Party working in the field of election law. He has worked for the
Center for Progressive Leadership, a nonpartisan political
leadership training institute and is on the Board of Directors for
the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.
A native Phoenician,
Mr. Barraza holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences and dual
minors in History and Biological Technology from the University of
Southern California. Jason Barraza also holds a Juris Doctor
from
the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of
Law.
Jason serves the Brook Hallow precinct
in District 6 as a precinct committeeman, and also represents the
District in the State Committee.
- Kathleen
Yardley
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Next District Meeting
September 17, 2009 -
Thursday - 7:00 PM @ Mountain Sky Middle
School
16225 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix
For directions, visit d6demsaz.com
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