6/28 "TelephonicTown Hall" with Congressman Miller -- Affordable Care Act

6/29 -- Last night's phone conference was a great success.  After the Congressman discussed the historical Supreme Court decision, callers were given opportunities to comment and query -- and a great number of callers were heard.  The discussion continues on Representative Miller's Facebook page.

On Thu, Jun 28, 2012 at 2:14 PM, Rep. George Miller <CA07GMIMA@mail.house.gov> wrote:

Friends,

Earlier today, the Supreme Court issued a major decision about the future of the Affordable Care Act. You can read the decision about the health care reform law on the Supreme Court’s website.

Our historic health care reforms are already making a difference: kids with pre-existing conditions can’t be denied health care, millions of young adults have insurance coverage as they start out in the world, and millions of seniors received free screenings at no additional costs.

Today at 6:15 PM pst, I’ll be holding a telephone town hall. Join me to hear more about the Supreme Court’s decision and what it means for your health care. I’ll take your questions and talk more about the impact of this decision and the future of the historic health care reforms.

Join me at 6:15 tonight by calling (888)-886-6602, ext.19185# to participate in the telephone town hall.
And join the discussion today on Facebook.

I look forward to talking with you.

Sincerely,

GEORGE MILLER
Member of Congress

GeorgeMiller.house.gov




Tag: US Congress - California Delegation

Senator Boxer -- Improving Prostate Cancer Research, Detection, and Education

ABOUT THE SENATOR CONSTITUENT SERVICES ISSUES & LEGISLATION PRESS CONTACT - - - - - NEWS FROM BARBARA BOXER, UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA - - - - - June 27, 2012 Dear Friend: Today I introduced legislation that would improve the research and detection of prostate cancer, which afflicts one out of every six men.  The Prostate Cancer Detection Research and Education Act would also support a national campaign to raise awareness about the need for prostate cancer screening.  To read more, please click here. Sincerely, Barbara Boxer United States Senator To respond to this message, please click here.  This link will take you to a webpage where you can reply to messages that you receive from Senator Boxer’s office. Share on Facebook Tell a Friend E-mail: E-mail: E-mail: E-MAIL UPDATES Yes, please periodically send me e-mail updates.* Click Here *By subscribing to my e-mail updates, you are authorizing me to send regular e-mail updates from my office to your e-mail account.

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Senator Boxer -- Check the Box for Homeless Veterans

ABOUT THE SENATOR CONSTITUENT SERVICES ISSUES & LEGISLATION PRESS CONTACT - - - - - NEWS FROM BARBARA BOXER, UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA - - - - - June 27, 2012 Dear Friend: Today I testified before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee on legislation that would give taxpayers the opportunity to make a donation to help homeless veterans by simply checking a box on their federal income tax return. To read more about my Check the Box for Homeless Veterans Act, please click here. Sincerely, Barbara Boxer United States Senator To respond to this message, please click here.  This link will take you to a webpage where you can reply to messages that you receive from Senator Boxer’s office. Share on Facebook Tell a Friend E-mail: E-mail: E-mail: E-MAIL UPDATES Yes, please periodically send me e-mail updates.* Click Here *By subscribing to my e-mail updates, you are authorizing me to send regular e-mail updates from my office to your e-mail account.

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A CLOSER LOOK: Lindsay Wildlife Museum

This wonderful resource was brought to my attention at the final Neighborhood Improvement Team meeting, this month.   Located at 1931 First Avenue, Walnut Creek, this is another excellent way, close at hand, to spend some quality time exploring and appreciating the wonders of our natural environment.  Highly recommended for children and adults.  Here is the link to their website, for more information.  Below is an excerpt from their "About" page.

About Lindsay Wildlife Museum

Lindsay Wildlife Museum is a unique natural history and environmental education center where live, wild animals are just inches away. Visitors can listen to the cry of a red tailed hawk, go eye-to-eye with a gray fox and watch a bald eagle eat lunch. More than 50 species of live, non-releasable, native California animals are on exhibit.

Tens of thousands of children learn about the environment in their classrooms through our traveling education programs and on-site tours of the museum. Nature and science-oriented classes and trips are offered for adults and children. More than 600 volunteers help feed and care for wild animals, teach children and adults about nature, and support the museums mission in many other ways.

 View the 2011 Annual Report

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A CLOSER LOOK: COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION

Here is a screen grab from a fantastic County web site, well worth exploring.  I thought you might like to peruse the following, in case something rings an important bell for you.

HOMESMOKE DETECTOR REQUESTSCONTACT US

CHIEF'S MESSAGE PRESS RELEASE EMERGENCY SERVICES EMS TRAINING NEWS & RECENT EVENTS ADVISORY FIRE COMMISSION SUPPORT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ORGANIZATIONAL CHART DIRECTORY PHOTO GALLERY FIRE PREVENTION KEY INFORMATION AND LINKS MISSION, VISION, VALUES CONTRA COSTA COUNTY GIS RESOURCES ABOUT THE DISTRICT FRQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS VIDEO GALLERY COMMUNITY OUTREACH

KEY INFORMATION Learn more about fire protection and safety. Links on this page will take you outside our web site. Fire Agencies USDA Forest Services National FIre Protection Association NFPA US Fire Adminstration San Francisco Seattle Fire, Seattle WA Riverside County Portland OR Phoenix, AZ Orange County Los Angeles County East Bay Regional Parks CALFIRE (formerly CDF) Insurance Federal Alliance for Safe Homes - FLASH, Inc Kids & Pets Safely Surrendered Baby Law Pet Resuscitation Kits for Firefighters Fire Safety for Kids Child Passenger Safety Program News Media Coverage & 9-1-1 Audio of Walnut Creek Canal Rescue Canal 1 Audio Canal 2 Audio Most intense rescue I’ve ever done Dramatic rescue in Contra Costa Creek Hero tells of daring rescue, Raw video of press conference April 12 Heroes Perform Raging River Rescue Operational Area XCC Op Area Partners Fall Prevention Program of Contra Costa County Diablo Firesafe Council Preparedness & Prevention Quake2 Quiz -- Interactive site OES California Office of Emergency Services Emergency Preparedness and You Drowning Prevention: Toddler Pool and Spa Safety Drowning Prevention Foundation Drowning Prevention Checklist Contra Costa CERT California Oak Mortality Task Force (Sudden Oak Death) ABCs of Pool Safety 72 hours.org

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The White House -- Twitter Office Hours: Ask Secretary of Education

Your Daily Snapshot forWednesday, June 27, 2012

Twitter Office Hours: Ask Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is joining us for special session of White House Office Hours today, June 27th at 2:00 p.m. EDT. During a live Q&A on Twitter, Secretary Duncan will answer your questions about college affordability and the administration’s education policies and priorities. Ask questions now with the hashtag #WHChat and join live by following @WHLive. Photo of the Day President Barack Obama talks to a group of kids from Lenora Academy in Snellville, Ga., during a stop at the Varsity, a restaurant in Atlanta, Ga., June 26, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog: 23 States Have Now Passed Pro-Military Spouse License Portability MeasuresWith a new law in Illinois, 23 states have adopted pro-military spouse license portability measures -- allowing more military families to more easily transition jobs between moves. Religious Leaders Support President Obama’s Stance on Immigration ReformFrom Pope Benedict to prominent Protestant pastors, clergy from a variety of faiths are raising their voices on behalf of immigrants and the need to fix the broken system, and speaking out in favor of the Department of Homeland Security's recently announced process that prioritizes immigration enforcement toward individuals who pose a threat to public safety. Responding to Tropical Storm DebbyAs Tropical Storm Debby moves into Florida, the federal government stands ready to offer assistance. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 11:30 AM: The Vice President delivers remarks at a campaign event in Dubuque, Iowa 12:00 PM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney  12:40 PM: The President meets for lunch with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed 3:00 PM: The President attends a campaign event 7:00 PM: The President delivers remarks at a picnic for Members of Congress   Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Stay Connected     Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr Google+

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WATCH: THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING VIDEOS

Did you know that you can watch videos of City Council Meetings?  

Here is great way to look in on discussions and to see how City business is conducted to influence daily life here.  


You can peek in on recent sessions, as well as pretty far back in time.


Here you go -- direct to the City website's page set up for this purpose.   

DEMOCRACY IN EXCELLENT ACTION! 
(Exactly the way it's supposed to work)

Tag: "City Council Meetings"