(I wanted t repost this blog to encourage maximim voter registration and VOTING in the upcoming Democratic primaries and election to keep President Obama in office!)
At 6:45 a.m. I left my home to travel about six blocks to the voting polls. I ...
Posted Monday, February 27th 2012 at 5:01PM
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When I was a little girl growing up just outside of Cleveland, an elder at my church encouraged me to join the youth council of a local civil rights organization, the Cleveland NAACP. It was my first taste of organizing in my community -- and I h ...
Posted Friday, February 24th 2012 at 8:51AM
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President Obama unveiled his budget for fiscal year 2013, which builds on the Blueprint for an America Built to Last that he laid out in his State of the Union address. This Blueprint aims to strengthen the economy and create middle class jobs by bol ...
Posted Wednesday, February 15th 2012 at 6:42AM
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Hi Family,
I attended the teleconference on yesterday with First Lady Michelle Obama (national teleconference).
It was a very informative conference call with questions from a few callers regarding volunteering.
Our First Lady Michelle empha ...
Posted Tuesday, February 14th 2012 at 12:39PM
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Friend --
Do you remember where you were on Inauguration Day?
I do. It was bitter cold in D.C. and we met up very early -- 5 a.m. It was still dark that January morning when we left to go witness history together.
That day was proof that any ...
Posted Thursday, February 2nd 2012 at 10:15AM
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Dear Family of Advocates,
Time to ACT AGAIN---
January 30, 2012 -- The U.S. House is preparing to vote this week on a bill (HR 1173) that would repeal the Community Living Assistance Service and Support (CLASS) Act, a long-term care insurance p ...
Posted Thursday, February 2nd 2012 at 10:06AM
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Today, I was in Michigan. Yesterday, it was Colorado and Nevada. Before that, it was Iowa and Arizona. The day after I delivered my State of the Union Address to Congress, I took off to connect with ordinary Americans around ...
Posted Monday, January 30th 2012 at 7:51AM
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Here's a quick message from our President and he needs our help for Campaign 2012!
"Friend --
About the deadline tonight: It matters.
If you can, please give $5:
https://donate.barackobama.com/Midnight
To 2012,
Barack"
This is s ...
Posted Saturday, December 31st 2011 at 11:29AM
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When the Kingdom of Advocates work together and stand firm pushing in prayer and works, God responds with Grace!
(Taken from the Bazelon Law Center for Mental Health)
December 20, 2011 -- Congress has passed a $1 trillion omnibus appropriations ...
Posted Thursday, December 22nd 2011 at 9:17AM
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"$40 is big money for us"
Yesterday, we asked you to tell us what losing $40 per paycheck would mean to you and your family if the House doesn’t pass the bipartisan payroll tax cut compromise by the end of this year.
The response was truly over ...
Posted Thursday, December 22nd 2011 at 8:56AM
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A Message from Mr. Jealous, President of the NAACP
Yesterday tens of thousands of people rallied at our Stand for Freedom mobilization in New York City to stand up against the forces trying block the right to vote for millions.
It was a pow ...
Posted Tuesday, December 13th 2011 at 10:59AM
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American Education Week: Democrats Continue to Prioritize Investments in Our Nation’s Future
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This week our nation celebrates American Education Week, a time to fo ...
Posted Thursday, November 17th 2011 at 6:52PM
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Note: If you have already signed up to walk with DC for Obama on the N Street Village team, send an email to walkathon@dcforobama.com.
FRIDAY, November 17, 2011, is the deadline to sign up for the final Help the Homeless Walkathon. Like each o ...
Posted Thursday, November 17th 2011 at 9:19AM
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As I have traveled across the country, I have had the privilege of meeting incredible women from all walks of life. From young women paying the ...
Posted Tuesday, November 15th 2011 at 12:35PM
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President Obama continues to take steps to give relief to America's Middle-Class families and students!
These ongoing efforts include FHFA changes to prevent foreclosures, helping students better manage their student debt when they graduate, final ...
Posted Thursday, November 10th 2011 at 1:14PM
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While President Obama continues to pressure Congressional Republicans to put our country before party politics and pass the American Jobs Act, he still believes America cannot wait, so he will continue to act despite partisan politics!
When Presid ...
Posted Thursday, November 10th 2011 at 12:26PM
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Dear Family,
I hope you are feeling lifted in the Godly spirit on this day? I imgaine you are probably as frustrated as everybody else to have the (Joint) Supercommittee pass a Deficit Reduction Plan including the American Jobs Creation Act, too ...
Posted Saturday, October 29th 2011 at 2:40PM
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WOW - GOOD NEWS does travel fast!!!!
Friends --
President Obama just took two urgent, courageous, and serious steps to make life a lot easier for folks with student loans -- and there's a good chance you or someone you know will benefit from th ...
Posted Thursday, October 27th 2011 at 11:02AM
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To my family of Advocates and YOU, too. (Smile)…
It’s been a long time since I have been regularly connected to my BIA family, but I have not forgotten you. It is time to step up to the front line on the battle field again with the climate of bu ...
Posted Sunday, October 9th 2011 at 1:46PM
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- You also have the right to reschedule the IEP meeting until all personnel can be available. I strongly recommend this if it is the first IEP meeting. Keep in mind that your child's doctor will not attend the IEP. He or she will writ ...
Posted Monday, September 19th 2011 at 1:36PM
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(cont'd for the severely disabled child especially)
- While you are waiting for DDA services to begin, you can apply for SSI or SSDI, Food Stamps, and contact the various support organizations in your area.
- Each year after DDA services begin ...
Posted Monday, September 19th 2011 at 1:30PM
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To God be the glory for special parents and the disabled child is a fruit of God’s majesty and wonderful works. Never mind labels, stereotypes, barriers, etc., we still exalt (highest elevation of honor, praise) God the King and when we teach our ch ...
Posted Monday, September 19th 2011 at 1:16PM
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they prefer private insurance to bill more, less paperwork. Private insurance may limit or restrict the number of days a year a "private-duty" nurse can provide services. Be wise, patient, thorough in selecting the nursing agency to attend school wit ...
Posted Monday, September 19th 2011 at 1:12PM
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Understand that any and every piece of medical equipment, adaptation, etc. must, must be properly taking care of during home use if this applies. Adaptations, etc. are expensive and the disability community is very sensitive about broken ...
Posted Monday, September 19th 2011 at 1:03PM
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"... I will fear no evil,
for You are with me;
and Your rod and staff,
they comfort me."
Psalm 23:4 NIV
Be encouraged that although the last school year of your special needs child may seem over-whelming again as you prepare emotionally ...
Posted Monday, September 19th 2011 at 12:59PM
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