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AFA of PA ACTION ALERT
June 29, 2009
1.) Update on Cap and Trade – How your Congressman Voted
2.) Harold Koh confirmed to be Legal Counsel of the Department of State.
3.) Hate Crimes Update
1.) On the afternoon of Friday June 26th H.R. 2454 passed in the House by a vote of 219 to 212. A 300 page amendment was added to this 1,200 page bill at 3:00 a.m., just hours before the final vote! Click here for the roll call. Remember this bill will raise the energy costs of every American family of four by about $3000 per year.
Here’s a rundown of how PA’s 19 Congressmen voted: Jason Altmire - NO; Robert Brady – YES; Christopher Carney – NO; Kathy Dahlkemper -- NO; Charles Dent – NO ; Michael Doyle – YES; Chakah Fattah -- YES; Jim Gerlach – NO; Tim Holden -- NO; Paul E. Kanjorski – YES; Patrick J. Murphy – YES; Tim Murphy – NO; John Murtha -- YES; Joseph Pitts – NO; Todd Russell Platts – NO; Allyson Schwartz – YES; Joe Sestak -- YES; Bill Shuster – NO; Glenn Thompson – NO
2.) On Thursday by a vote of 62-35 the Senate confirmed Harold Koh to be Legal Counsel of the Department of State. Both Senators Specter and Casey voted for confirmation. What will Koh be doing in the State Department? He would be responsible for advising the State Department on all domestic and international legal issues. He would also be responsible for helping to formulate foreign policies and for developing the department’s stances on international law.
What does he support? He favors gay rights,
same-sex marriage and abortion and is opposed to the death penalty and was
the 2005 recipient of the National Lesbian and Gay Law Association (NLGLA)
Allies for Justice Award.
Mr. Koh has been quoted as being in favor of subordinating domestic law to
international law. In a book titled The Best American Legal Commentary, he
was quoted as saying the goal of integrating America into a global
constitutional system is incorporating international law into the American
legal system.
His perspective is indicative of what scholars call “transnational
progressivism,” which is a movement and political view that endorses a
concept of subordinating domestic law to international law.
A 2004 Columbia Human Rights Law Review article quoted him as saying,
“[The t]ransnational legal process forces states to become more law
abiding by incorporating international law into their domestic legal and
political structures.”
3.) Also, on Thursday a so-called hearing on S 909 – the hate crimes bill -- was held. Of the five who were asked to testify only one was opposed to passage of this bill. Even Attorney General Eric Holder testified in favor of the bill. Fed Ex has delivered over 700,000 letters opposing S909 to the Senate. These have made an impact! But President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid are ignoring the outpouring of opposition and are saying they want this passed ASAP.
If concerned, these are the steps you can take:
1.) Call your Congressman and, if they voted ‘no’ on H.R. 2454 – the giant tax increase—thank them; if they voted ‘yes’ ask them if they will help you pay your increased energy bills! Click here to find your Congressman and contact info.
2.) Contact Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey, Jr. and ask them to vote ‘No’ on S. 909. NOTE: Each of our Senators is listed as a co-sponsor! Click here for contact info. We suggest you contact both their DC office AND the district office nearest you.
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