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2009-02-10T19:00:00Z

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Obama goes hard left on Labor - Orange Punch - OCRegister.com

2008-12-17T19:00:00Z

â€œShe also cosponsored and voted for another bill (H.R. 980) that would have subjected every police officer, firefighter, and EMT in the country to Big Laborâ€™s forced unionism regime. â€œThe U.S. Department of Labor is not supposed to be ...

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Statement: "Solis Nomination Slap in the Face to Americaâ€™s ...

2008-12-16T19:00:00Z

She also cosponsored and voted for another bill (H.R. 980) that would have subjected every police officer, firefighter, and EMT in the country to Big Laborâ€™s forced unionism regime. The U.S. Department of Labor is not supposed to be the ...

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Alliance for Worker Freedom

2008-12-04T19:00:00Z

Last Action: H.R. 980 passed House (314-97) (Vote # 633, 7/17/2007); Senate cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent (5/15/2008) / S. 2123 referred to Senate committee (10/1/2007). ...

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WHITE NOISE INSANITY Â» Blog Archive Â» Rosemary Watson impersonates ...

2008-11-07T19:00:00Z

On the Cloture Motion H.R. 980 Obama Voted Yea, McCain did not Vote â€¦. On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3121 Obama Voted Yea, McCain did not Vote â€¦. On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2831 Obama Voted Yea, McCain did not Vote â€¦ ...

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Sen. Barack Obama [D-IL]â€™s Voting Record

2008-10-22T20:00:00Z

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to HR 980. Cloture Motion Agreed to 69-29, 2 not voting (3/5 required). Senate Roll #125. May 13, 2008 12:08 PM. Aye. On Passage - Senate - HR 3121 As Amended ...

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The American Spectator : Labor Day Special

2008-10-21T20:00:00Z

So it is in the case of H.R. 980, which would effectively mandate unionization of emergency medical technicians, firefighters, and policemen across America. States and localities which refused to recognize public sector unions would ...

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State of the Unions

2008-10-20T20:00:00Z

Now the union backed Congress members are poised to pass a bill known as HR 980â€”The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act. This is a monopoly-bargaining bill and will strip hundreds of thousands of safety service employees of ...

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The American Spectator : Labor Day Special

2008-10-12T20:00:00Z

cornyn | AlterNet

2008-10-09T20:00:00Z

HR 980 Vote 127. Voted against improving educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces and veterans. Digg! Robert Greenwald is the director/producer of "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price" and "Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War .

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Meet the Texas Senator Who Couldn't Care Less About Our Vets ...

2008-10-09T20:00:00Z

HR 980 Vote 127 Voted against improving educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces and veterans. Digg! Tagged as: texas, troops, iraq war, mental health, soldiers, veterans, george bush, body armor, troop funding, ...

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Video: Sen. John Cornyn Doesn't Support Our Vets

2008-10-08T20:00:00Z

HR 980 Vote 127 Voted against improving educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces and veterans. Topics Â· George Bush Â· soldiers Â· body armor Â· veterans Â· Iraq war Â· troops Â· john cornyn Â· texas Â· mental health Â· s

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Video: Sen. John Cornyn Doesn't Support Our Vets

2008-10-08T20:00:00Z

Voted against an amendment to reaffirm strong support for all the men and women of the US Armed Forces. May 14th, 2008 HR 980 Vote 127 Voted against improving educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces and veterans. ...

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Politico on YouTube - Politico Staff - Politico.com

2008-10-06T20:00:00Z

(H.R. 3061, Vote 323, 11/6/01; S. 2123, 10/1/07; H.R. 980, Vote 126, 5/13/08)McCain Voted Against Collective Bargaining Rights for TSA Screeners. McCain voted against a measure to grant Transportation Security Administration (TSA) ...

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comment on new hampshire union leader endorses john mccain by rick

2008-10-04T20:00:00Z

(hr 3061, vote 323, 11/6/01; s. 2123, 10/1/07; hr 980, vote 126, 5/13/08)mccain voted against collective bargaining rights for tsa screeners. mccain voted against a measure to grant transportation security administration (tsa) airport ...

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Barack Obamaâ€™s Full Voting Record

2008-10-02T20:00:00Z

5/14/08, Vote 127: HR 980: Motion to Table Graham Amdt. No. 4763; To improve educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces and veterans in order to enhance recruitment and retention for the Armed Forces. Not Voting ...

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McCain and Palin at Odds Over Health Care and Unions - Roxanne's ...

2008-09-30T20:00:00Z

When Unions Have a Monopoly with Public-Safety Employeesâ€¦

2008-09-28T20:00:00Z

HR 980 and S. 2123 are two bills from 2007 that were introduced in Congress. The bill easily passed the Democrat controlled House, but failed to get the necessary 60 votes to override a filibuster in the Senate. ...

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Senator Barack Obamas Voting Record for the Last Year He Hasn't ...

2008-09-26T20:00:00Z

5/13/08 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 980 A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions. 5/13/08 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3121 A bill to restore the ...

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ATM reports: Peavy has a sore biceps

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

HR 980 assures four basic rights: the right to organize and form a union and be recognized as the exclusive representative for employees within a specific fire department; link. -ne Europeans gets first look at Toyota AurisIf youâ€™re a ...

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pennsylvania crowd cheers populist message from anti-populists ...

2008-09-09T20:00:00Z

(hr 3061, vote 323, 11/6/01; s. 2123, 10/1/07; hr 980, vote 126, 5/13/08); mccain voted against collective bargaining rights for tsa screeners. mccain voted against a measure to grant transportation security administration (tsa) airport ...

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The summer that shook the American workplace:The threat and hidden ...

2008-09-09T20:00:00Z

The House turned its back on the valiant Senate defense of the American people and passed it its own version of the "Pearl Harbor" Bill to support the Labor Lords HR 980". Does this vote suggest the first responders of public safety, ...

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NYC Educator: Ms. Palin Doesn't Meet the Press...

2008-09-06T20:00:00Z

(H.R. 3061, Vote 323, 11/6/01; S. 2123, 10/1/07; H.R. 980, Vote 126, 5/13/08). McCain Voted Against Collective Bargaining Rights for TSA Screeners. McCain voted against a measure to grant Transportation Security Administration (TSA) ...

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resume comparison

2008-09-05T20:00:00Z

203 re: conference report to accompany hr 2419 ) abstain may 15, 2008 hr980 public safety employer-employee cooperation act of 2007 on the motion to table (motion to table graham amdt. no. 4763 ) abstain may 14, 2008 hr980 public safety ...

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The Pragmatic Progressive

2008-09-03T20:00:00Z

strong winds dictate change in mccainâ€™s speech. expect opposite ...

2008-09-03T20:00:00Z

(hr 3061, vote 323, 11/6/01; s. 2123, 10/1/07; hr 980, vote 126, 5/13/08) ( the sept. 11th attacks happened in 2001 ! ) we all have respect for senator john mccain, and i would be honored to sit and have beer with him, but you have to ...

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Blogs For Victory Â» What Does the Governor of Alaska Do?

2008-08-29T20:00:00Z

5/14/08 Vote 127: H R 980: Motion to Table Graham Amdt. No. 4763; To improve educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces and veterans in order to enhance recruitment and retention for the Armed Forces. Not Voting No Yes ...

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Collective Bargaining

2008-08-25T20:00:00Z

With HR 980, the Congress is also passing a huge unfunded mandate for cities and towns. Collective bargaining would put upward pressure on salaries, and the federal government would not help with them at all. If Congress wants to do ...

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Congress weighs worker-choice ban

2008-08-15T20:00:00Z

... Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) (which forces unionization on state and municipal police, fire and EMS personnel) or the elimination of workers' choice to refrain from paying dues in Right-to-Work states. ...

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WORKERS IN 22 STATES MAY BE FORCED TO JOIN UNIONS AS BILL IN ...

2008-08-14T20:00:00Z

Change West Virginia Â» Cheap shot on Arch

2008-08-09T20:00:00Z

She cosponsored H.R. 980, which has terrible implications for West Virginia and more recently voted against an amendment to the Military Construction bill to exempt military construction from Davis-Bacon. ...

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Congress Proposes Collective Bargaining for Public Safety Workers

2008-08-06T20:00:00Z

A bill in the current Congress, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980), would provide collective bargaining rights for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel in ...

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Firefighter Hourly: Lake Cunningham Fire Department Seeks Funding ...

2008-08-04T20:00:00Z

These are the same two morons who don't want the HR 980 Bill to pass and keep trying to filibuster. WE need to get on these congressman and really let them know how we feel. Not sure if they are up for re election in November but if ...

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Goal of Federally Imposed Police and Firefighter Monopoly ...

2008-08-03T20:00:00Z

Reid still â€œintends to call upâ€* H.R.980 for a Senate floor vote prior to this fallâ€™s elections. Whether he actually does this may depend on what action is taken by Senate Republicans who oppose the legislation. If they hold firm, ...

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Ron Paul Democrat seeks House seat in 1st CD of South Carolina

2008-07-26T20:00:00Z

What is your position on the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980, SB 2123)? Backers say this act would give firefighters and police officers basic collective bargaining rights and establish federal minimum ...

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The Dean's Office: Anyone? Bueller?

2008-07-25T20:00:00Z

Collective Bargaining for Public Safety Personnel - H.R. 980 Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act - H.R. 2956 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations - H.R. 2764 International Nuclear Fuel for Peace Nonproliferation Act - H.R. 885 ...

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Fedâ€™s making our labor laws even more complicated!

2008-07-17T20:00:00Z

Just when you thought that Colorado labor law is complicated enough, the federal government has decided to get into the act. HR 980, which has been approved in the United States House of Representatives, and is winding its way through ...

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Colorado labor law: The perfect political storm

2008-07-16T20:00:00Z

HR 980, which has been approved in the United States House of Representatives, and is winding its way through the Senate, would require state and local governments to bargain collectively with public safety employees, including law ...

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Labor Laws

2008-07-16T20:00:00Z

HR 980, which has been approved in the United States House of Representatives, and is winding its way through Labor Laws At the same time, funding for the Labor Departmentâ€™s Wage and Hour Division, which enforces minimum wage, ...

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Fed's making our labor laws even more complicated!

2008-07-16T20:00:00Z

Colorado labor law: The perfect political storm

2008-07-15T20:00:00Z

Labor Laws

2008-07-02T20:00:00Z

HR 980 would create a new federal bureaucracy with powers to regulate labor relations at both the state and local . Labor Laws For California I felt that Harry Payne was a little too deferential to employers when enforcing labor laws. ...

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Labor Laws

2008-06-30T20:00:00Z

HR 980 would create a new federal bureaucracy with powers to regulate labor relations at both the state and local . Participants in the two-year internship program are protected by labor laws as companies are required to sign employment ...

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Labor Laws

2008-06-28T20:00:00Z

HR 980 would create a new federal bureaucracy with powers to regulate labor relations at both the state and local . Similarly, the bill would allow the State Commissioner of Labor or the New York City Comptroller to seek to debar ...

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Labor Laws

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

HR 980 would create a new federal bureaucracy with powers to regulate labor relations at both the state and local . Labor Laws Illinois The $51 million dollar Aqua tower in Newport is likely to become the first to comply with the city's ...

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Colorado's Labor Peace Act exposed

2008-06-24T20:00:00Z

HR 980, which has been approved in the United States House of Representatives , and is winding its way through the Senate, would require state and local governments to bargain collectively with public safety employees, including law ...

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Feinsteins reply to ccw.

2008-06-23T20:00:00Z

Thank you for contacting me to express your support for Senator David Vitter's (R-LA) amendment to the "Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007" (HR 980). I appreciate hearing from you and welcome the opportunity to ...

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Eye On Albuquerque: Eye Poll: Heinrich

2008-06-15T20:00:00Z

How will Darren (I've never seen a camera I didn't love) White vote in Congress when he is asked to vote on issues like the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (H.R. 980/S-2123)otherwise known as Collective Bargaining? ...

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Colorado Labor Law: the Perfect Political Storm

2008-06-15T20:00:00Z

Â» PENSION CRISIS NEWS HEADLINES POSTED JUNE 9, 2008 Albanyâ€™s Insanity:

2008-06-08T20:00:00Z

... Kentuckyâ€™s $27 Billion Pension Problem Now â€˜Criticalâ€™ · Retired Police Chief of Winston-Salem, North Carolina Hired to Head College Force at $100000 Salary (column) · HR 980 Is a Huge Unfunded Mandate on Cities and Towns (e

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Lafayette Professional Firefighters Â» Blog Archive Â» Senate to ...

2008-06-08T20:00:00Z

The IAFFâ€™s single most important legislative initiative, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act was introduced in the House as H.R. 980 by Representatives Dale Kildee (D-MI) and John Duncan (R-TN), and overwhelmingly passed ...

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fop bill wins senate vote

2008-06-06T20:00:00Z

chuck canterbury, national president of the fraternal order of police, welcomed the results in a procedural vote on the senate floor, which voted to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to debate on hr 980, the â€œpublic ...

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HR 980 Legislative Alert

2008-06-06T20:00:00Z

At this writing, the staffs of Senators Judd Gregg (R-NH), the bill sponsor, and Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA), the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) and lead cosponsor of HR 980, are working ...

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federal legislation affecting cities

2008-06-03T20:00:00Z

edward m. kennedy (d-ma), the billâ€™s primary sponsor, brought debate and action on the mandatory collective bargaining bill (s. 2123/hr 980) to a halt earlier this week. before debate on the bill was suspended, majority leader harry ...

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Difficult times (How to make a video) altering how some people shop -

2008-06-03T20:00:00Z

Police, firefighter unions: Agreed, 69-29, to debate a bill (HR 980) granting limited union rights to police, firefighters, corrections officers and how to make a video ...How Sweet! Bush Gives Obama a Gift New York MagazineHow Healthy ...

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reid keeps pro-union bills on senate agenda

2008-06-01T20:00:00Z

legislation to expand collective-bargaining rights for firefighters and other public safety employees (hr 980); and an unemployment insurance extension and a moratorium on seven proposed medicaid regulations. ...

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Senate Dems set union threat v. GOP

2008-05-30T20:00:00Z

... the Davis-Bacon Act; legislation to expand collective-bargaining rights for firefighters and other public safety employees (HR 980); and an unemployment insurance extension and a moratorium on seven proposed Medicaid regulations. ...

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winston-salem journal: oppose monopoly bargaining act

2008-05-26T20:00:00Z

with hr 980, the congress is also passing a huge unfunded mandate for cities and towns. collective bargaining would put upward pressure on salaries, and the federal government would not help with them at all. ...

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05/22/2008 BlueNote 37-3

2008-05-23T20:00:00Z

Chuck Canterbury, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, welcomed the results in a procedural vote on the Senate floor, which voted to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to debate on HR 980, the "Public ...

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Firedoglake Â» McCain: Only Veterans Can Talk About Military Matters

2008-05-22T20:00:00Z

Amendment Number: S.Amdt. 4763 to H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007) Statement of Purpose: To improve educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces and veterans in order to enhance recruitment ...

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AFL-CIO NOW BLOG | Anti-Worker Republicans Stall First Responders ...

2008-05-21T20:00:00Z

The bill, the Public Safety Employee-Employer Cooperation Act of 2007 (H.R. 980), guarantees first responders:. The right to join a union. The right to have their union recognized by their employer. The right to bargain collectively ...

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roberts votes no on bargaining rights for public safety workers

2008-05-21T20:00:00Z

the bill, the public safety employee-employer cooperation act of 2007 (hr 980), guarantees first responders: * the right to join a union. * the right to have their union recognized by their employer. * the right to bargain collectively ...

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The Congress: HR980

2008-05-20T20:00:00Z

HR 980): The Senate voted 69-29 to take up a bill granting limited union rights to police, firefighters and other public safety personnel in all states. Is this a good thing? well, it the organizations are allowed, hate that term, ...

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Senate May-hem Continues : 2008

2008-05-20T09:15:00Z

Straight from the Congressional Record of yesterday ... ... the first vote of the day will occur at 2:30 p.m. on the confirmation of the nomination of G. Steven Agee to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit. Following executive session, we

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Senator Vitter To Offer Concealed Carry Reciprocity ...

2008-05-19T20:00:00Z

Please support the Vitter amendment to HR 980. This amendment will protect the right of citizens to carry firearms outside of their home state without violating the rights of other states. Thus, the Vitter language masterfully protects ...

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Lion of Senate sidelined, union agenda stalls

2008-05-19T20:00:00Z

Kennedyâ€™s unexpected absence from the Senate has extinguished hopes of passing a bill that would extend collective-bargaining rights to public safety employees (HR 980) and of resolving differences between the House and Senate versions ...

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The United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Re: The Public ...

2008-05-18T20:00:00Z

Re: The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, HR 980 Dear Senator: On behalf of the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) representing more than 238000 law enforcement officers throughout the United States, ...

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The Congress: HR 980

2008-05-18T20:00:00Z

(HR 980): The Senate voted 69-29 to take up a bill granting limited union rights to police, firefighters and other public safety personnel in all states. Is this a good thing? well, it the organizations are allowed, hate that term, ...

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American Axel Tenative Deal Â« Loboteroâ€™s Info Ink

2008-05-17T20:00:00Z

Written by lobotero. 19 May, 2008 at 1:39 pm. Posted in Labor. Tagged with American Axel, Labor Contracts, Strikes, UAW, Unions. Â« American Axel UpDate #6 · The Congress: HR 980 Â» ...

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Clinton Democrats Â» Senate duty blocks Obama Kentucky trip

2008-05-17T20:00:00Z

Amendment Number: S.Amdt. 4763 to H.R. 980. Vote Date: May 14, 2008, 02:50 PM. Statement of Purpose: To improve educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces and veterans in order to enhance recruitment and retention for the ...

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what congress did last week

2008-05-17T20:00:00Z

police and firefighter unions (hr 980): the senate voted 69-29 to take up a bill granting limited union rights to police, firefighters and other public safety personnel in all states. a yes vote was to take up the bill.

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How Texans voted in Congress | Politics | Chron.com - Houston ...

2008-05-16T20:00:00Z

Police, firefighter unions: Agreed, 69-29, to debate a bill (HR 980) granting limited union rights to police, firefighters, corrections officers and other public-safety personnel in all states. The bill, which remained in debate, ...

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collective bargaining bill delayed by partisanship

2008-05-16T20:00:00Z

may 16, 2008 â€“ after an historic 69-29 cloture vote to bring the public safety employer-employee cooperation act (hr 980/s.2123) on the floor of the us senate for debate, presidential politics, partisanship and the senateâ€™s arcane ...

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Senator Vitter To Offer Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendment

2008-05-16T20:00:00Z

-- Action needed right away! Gun Owners of America 8001 Forbes Place Suite 102 Springfield VA 22151 Phone: 703-321-8585 / FAX: 703-321-8408 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Senator David Vitter (R-LA) has filed a pro-gun amendment to HR 980, ...

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Lafayette Professional Firefighters Â» Blog Archive Â» Collective ...

2008-05-15T20:00:00Z

â€œIf H.R. 980 were presented to the President, his senior advisers would recommend that he veto the bill.â€* But Chuck Canterbury, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, said President Bush has assured the FOP that he will sign the ...

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mark udall: for local control except when he is against it

2008-05-15T20:00:00Z

it wasn't all that long ago that boulder liberal mark udall was making the high minded claim that he supported a handgun ban in the district of columbia because he favored local control. we've known for some time that boulder liberal ...

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Work on First Responders Bargaining Rights Bill Delayed

2008-05-15T20:00:00Z

Further work on the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) has been delayed after Democratic leaders chose to withdraw todayâ€™s scheduled cloture votes. The simple reason for the delay is that the cloture motions would ...

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Democrats drop first-responder bill

2008-05-15T20:00:00Z

I notice there are many views conceivable this subject," Kennedy articulated. "We'll attempt to office absent an compact instance plus make one`s way."------Credible the Net:Fee is HR 980. Words: http://thomas.loc.gov.

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Collective Bargaining Bill Delayed By Partisanship

2008-05-15T20:00:00Z

May 16, 2008 -- After an historic 69-29 cloture vote to bring the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980/S.2123) on the floor of the US Senate for debate, presidential politics, partisanship and the Senate's arcane ...

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H.R.980

2008-05-15T15:16:14Z

H.R.980 Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 introduced Feb. 11, 2007 7 articles

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VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 05-15-2008 #3 -- DEMS QUASH ...

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

Graham offered his amendment to unrelated collective bargaining legislation (HR 980), saying that he did not anticipate another opportunity to amend a bill on the floor prior to the Memorial Day recess, which begins May 23. ...

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National reciprocity keeps bubbling

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

Vitter has introduced an amendment to HR 980 which would create national reciprocity: As of now, this is the third piece of national reciprocity legislation we have at some stage. The fact that this is attached to a will-pass bill is ...

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Democrats drop first-responder bill

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

"We'll try to work out an orderly process and proceed." ___. On the Net:. Bill is HR 980. Text: http://thomas.loc.gov. source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080516/ap_on_go_co/police_unions [link]

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Saying No to Forced Unionization and Card Check

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

Senator Jim DeMint is pushing back against federally mandated collective bargaining for local firefighters and law enforcement officers as embraced in HR 980, which the Senate is debating this week. From DeMint's news release, ...

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Democrats drop first-responder bill

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

Democrats drop first-responder bill (AP)

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

I make out there are assorted views possible this query," Kennedy uttered. "We'll endeavour to duty absent an shipshape context plus make a journey."___Conceivable the Net:Fee is HR 980. Contents: http://thomas.loc.gov.

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Support the troops

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

Today, the Senate debated the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980), a bill strengthening the collective bargaining powers of firefighters, police officers, and first responders. ...

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Comment on Open thread 5/15 by MaxGrobnik

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

HR 980 requires states to allow public safety employees to form unions. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?tab=summary&bill=h110-980. Now, you Libs who put all your faith in Nanny Government to take care of you, somehow see the ...

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McCain reaches for GI Bill compromise - David Rogers - Politico.com

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

Today, the Senate debated the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 (H.R. 980), a bill strengthening the collective bargaining powers of firefighters, police officers, and first responders. ...

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CQ Today - Democrats Quash GOP Move to Adopt McCainâ€™s GI Bill ...

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

Graham offered his amendment to unrelated collective bargaining legislation ( HR 980 ), saying that he did not anticipate another opportunity to amend a bill on the floor prior to the Memorial Day recess, which begins May 23. ...

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concealed carry reciprocity in congress!

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

senator david vitter (r-la) has filed a pro-gun amendment to hr 980, and it> could be voted on as early as tomorrow!> > this amendment would protect the right of citizens to carry concealed> weapons (outside of their home state) in ...

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Bush to Veto 1st Responder's Union Rights

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

The bill, the Public Safety Employee-Employer Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980), guarantees first responders: The right to join a union. The right to have their union recognized by their employer. The right to bargain collectively over ...

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5/14/2008

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

thereafter, resume consideration of hr980, the collective bargaining bill. previous meeting tuesday, may 13, 2008 the senate convened at 10:00 am and adjourned at 6:39 pm 4 record votes were taken. house action ...

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action alert for gun owners

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

senator david vitter (r-la) has introduced an amendment to hr 980 requiring states with concealed carry laws to honor the concealed carry permits from other states. the amendment could be voted on as early as wednesday, may 14! ...

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Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendment

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

Received the following today. Senator Vitter To Offer Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendment -- Action needed right away! Gun Owners of America E-Mail Alert 8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102, Springfield, VA 22151 ...

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Carry interstate, "Full faith and Credit"

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102, Springfield, VA 22151. > Phone: 703-321-8585 / FAX: 703-321-8408. > http://www.gunowners.org. > > Tuesday, May 13, 2008. > > > Senator David Vitter (R-LA) has filed a pro-gun amendment to HR 980, and ...

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Public Safety Bargaining Rights Bill | Debate Takes Angry Turn

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

The fairly congenial nature of the debate thus far on the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) has officially derailed. Majority Leader Reid (D-NV) was spitting mad after Minority Leader McConnell (R-KY) apparently ...

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Cloture Filed on Public Safety Officialsâ€™ Bargaining Rights Bill

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

Majority Leader Reid (D-NV) has filed a cloture motion on the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) and the Senate substitute amendment to that bill. The Senate substitute amendment contains the Senateâ€™s version of ...

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Legislative Alert: AWF WILL RATE Final Passage of HR 980, Forced ...

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

Legislative Alert: AWF WILL RATE Final Passage of HR 980, Forced Bargaining Bill.

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Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendment

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

Senator David Vitter (R-LA) has filed a pro-gun amendment to HR 980, and it could be voted on as early as tomorrow! This amendment would protect the right of citizens to carry concealed weapons (outside of their home state) in states ...

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Senate: Let first responders unionize (AP)

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

"Assuming HR 980 were presented to the President, his superior advisers would exhort that he give the thumbs down to the value."On the contrary Bring up Canterbury, president of the Neighbourly Plan of Control, put into words President ...

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GOP Uses GI Bill As A ?Political Gimmick? On Senate Floor To ...

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

City Officials Urge the Senate to Vote 'NO' on Mandatory ...

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

"Our opposition to HR 980/S. 2123 has nothing to do with our support for or against collective bargaining," said Donald J. Borut, NLC executive director. "Instead, we are against this unprecedented expansion of federal government power ...

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Morning Bell: The Municipal Government Bankruptcy Enhancement Act

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

Yesterday the Senate voted to end debate on a bill that requires police officers, firefighters and other first responders across the nation to submit to collectively bargaining. Before the Senate votes on final passage of the bill later ...

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GOP Uses GI Bill As A â€˜Political Gimmickâ€™ On Senate Floor To ...

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

Supermajority of Senators Vote to Consider Cooperation Act

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

In a remarkable show of bipartisan support for the IAFF and its members, 69 senators voted May 13 to consider HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act. The 69-29 vote on the motion to proceed permits the Senate to ...

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GOP Uses GI Bill As A â€˜Political Gimmickâ€™ On Senate Floor To ...

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

Today in Washington DC - May 14, 2008

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

On The Floor: The Senate resumed consideration of a bill (HR 980) that would allow first responders to unionize in any municipality with a population over 5000. The bill would override a number of state laws. ...

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Help out and support your 2nd Amendment rights.

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

HR 980

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

Yesterday I received an email from Gun Owners of America about: HR980-- Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendment. (In Congress) SEE: www.gunowners.org ~BEST~ Bill------------------->

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The Hill BlogÂ» Blog Archive Â» Forcing First Responders to Unionize ...

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

H.R. 980, the so-called Public Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, would jeopardize national security by eliminating the right of states to take certain items off the bargaining table, like manning and staffing levels, training and job ...

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vote: 'aye' regarding hr980

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

hillary clinton [d, ny] voted 'aye' on the question: on the cloture motion (motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to hr 980 ) regarding hr980 public safety employer-employee cooperation act of 2007.

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THOMPSON PRESSES FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS FOR ALL FRONT ...

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

The following information was released by the US House Select Committee on Homeland Security: Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement in reaction to the Senate's action on HR ...

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REP. THOMPSON PRESSES FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS FOR ALL ...

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

The House Homeland Security Committee issued the following statement: Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement in reaction to the Senate's action on HR 980, the Public Safety ...

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ConservaBlogs.com

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

Teachers Union Torpedos $13.2 Million Grant for Kids. Posted: 13 May 2008 12:33 PM CDT. Remember, Teachers are all about the kidsâ€¦ but too bad their union isnâ€™t. The Daily News in Longview, Washington That $13.2 million grant Washington ...

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Concealed Carry Reciprocity In Congress!

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

Senate: Let first responders unionize (AP)

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON - The Parliament doable Tuesday gave introductory authority to a price that would afford the law personnel, firefighters with the addition of succeeding additional culminating responders the exactly to unionize however ...

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Senator Vitter To Offer Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendment

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

Senator Vitter To Offer Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendment -- Action needed right away! Gun Owners of America 8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102 Springfield, VA 22151 (703)321-8585. Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Senator David Vitter (R-LA) has ...

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CCW Reciprocity Amendment - Please support(merged)

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

Below is email I received today from GOA. Please contact your elected reps and ask them to support this. :wink: - Senator Vitter To Offer Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendment -- Action needed right away! ...

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Senate: Let first responders unionize

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

"If HR 980 were presented to the President, his senior advisers would recommend that he veto the bill." But Chuck Canterbury, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, said President Bush has assured the FOP that he will sign the ...

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Veto Threat Issued on Public Safety Bargaining Rights Bill

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

The Administration strongly opposes this Act because its severe intrusions on State sovereignty and emergency management conflict with the fundamental principles of federalism. If HR 980 were presented to the President, ...

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Supermajority of Senators Vote to Consider Cooperation Act

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

MAy 13, 2008 -- In a remarkable show of bipartisan support for the IAFF and its members, 69 senators voted May 13 to consider HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act. The 69-29 vote on the motion to proceed permits ...

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One fell swoop

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

The House already passed the measure (HR 980) in 2007 by a vote of 314-97. The bill has 11 Republican co-sponsors in the Senate, which may signal enough bipartisan support to ensure its passage. President Bush has vowed a veto. ...

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Today in Washington DC - May 13, 2008

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

Following those votes, the Senate will vote on final passage of the flood insurance bill (S.2284and on cloture on the motion to proceed to a collective bargaining bill for first responders (HR 980). The House: Expected to finally take ...

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Senate Agrees to Consider Public Safety Bargaining Rights Legislation

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

The Senate has agreed to a procedural (cloture) motion to begin debate on the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) by a vote of 69 (Y) to 29 (N). The motion required 60 affirmative votes to pass. ...

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Calling the Shots

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

The Senate today voted 69-29 to invoke cloture on HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007, to impose collective bargaining on state and local firefighters and law-enforcement officers. ...

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We Are Getting Closer

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

GOA - Immediate Action NEEDED

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

Senator Vitter To Offer Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendment

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

IMPORTANT VOTE TOMORROW!!!!!!

2008-05-11T20:00:00Z

HR 980 LEGISLATIVE ALERT: The Senate will be holding the first procedural vote on HR 980, our collective bargaining bill, tomorrow!!! CALL FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION:

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do senators pay union dues, or do the unions pay senators?

2008-05-09T20:00:00Z

on monday, may 12, the us senate is scheduled to begin consideration of the mandatory collective bargaining legislation, the public safety employer - employee cooperation act of 2007 (hr 980/s. 2123). this legislation would preempt ...

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Do Senators Pay Union Dues, Or Do The Unions Pay Senators?

2008-05-09T20:00:00Z

On Monday, May 12, the US Senate is scheduled to begin consideration of the mandatory collective bargaining legislation, the Public Safety Employer - Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980/S. 2123). This legislation would preempt ...

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NLC Warns of Collective Bargaining Legislation

2008-05-08T20:00:00Z

On Monday, May 12, the US Senate is scheduled to begin consideration of the mandatory collective bargaining legislation, the Public Safety Employer -Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980/S. 2123). NLC strongly opposes this ...

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Flood Insurance Bill | Durbin Amendment, Schedule Update

2008-05-07T20:00:00Z

Also being scheduled for Tuesday is an unrelated cloture vote on another bill, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980), which deals with collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by local and ...

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Senate Hay in May

2008-05-01T06:28:00Z

Pending: H.R.2881 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007. Until yesterday, the base bill was substitute amendment #4585. Yesterday, that was withdrawn, replaced by substitute amendment #4627, and further amending was put under the throttled condition pro

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - Rep. James Oberstar

2008-04-04T20:00:00Z

John Kline [R, MN-2] [3]. H.R.6899 GREEN Act of 2008 [1]; H.R.6052 Saving Energy Through Public Transportati... [1]; H.R.6867 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act o... [1]; H.R.980 Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperati. ...

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Big Laborâ€™s Stanglehold on Local Government

2008-03-25T20:00:00Z

The House of Representatives passed the Police and Firefighter Monopoly Bargaining Act (HR 980) which would virtually ensure that Big Labor bosses are granted monopoly bargaining status for local and state police, firefighters, ...

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Townhall.com - Against Union Tyranny

2008-02-26T19:00:00Z

Group letter opposing H.R. 980. By NAWER at 12:35 PM on 7/17/2007. Create Your Own Blog · Find Other Townhall Blogs. News and Opinion. Why Dogs, Not Liberals, Are Man's Best Friend · The Republicans Donâ€™t Need a New Message; ...

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Supermajority of Senators Vote to Consider Cooperation Act

2008-02-21T19:00:00Z

May 13, 2008 â€“ In a remarkable show of bipartisan support for the IAFF and its members, 69 senators voted May 13 to consider HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act. The 69-29 vote on the motion to proceed permits ...

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Townhall.com - The Conservative Hispanic

2008-02-19T19:00:00Z

The National Right to Work Committee says that H.R. 980 "would force monopoly bargaining on every policeman, firefighter, and emergency medial technician in the country, putting them under the monopoly control of union bosses." ...

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Farewell Frank: Frank Wolf's Worst Votes of 2007 (Part 3)

2007-12-27T19:00:00Z

Bad Vote #2: On July 17, Frank Wolf voted against H.R. 980, the "Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act." The bill, which would "provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their ...

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Pelosi to EPA head on CA waiver denial: "I vigorously disagree ...

2007-12-21T19:00:00Z

Collective Bargaining for Public Safety Personnel - H.R. 980. This legislation would provide firefighters and police officers with basic workplace collective bargaining rights. In the post-9/11 era of protecting America from terrorism, ...

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Sneaking in the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act ...

2007-12-17T19:00:00Z

Democrats may attempt to insert the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (H.R. 980) â€” legislation that would force all state and local governments to collectively bargain with police officers, firefighters, and emergency ...

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Sneaking in the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act

2007-12-14T19:00:00Z

Democrats may attempt to insert the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) â€” legislation that would force all state and local governments to collectively bargain with police officers, firefighters, and emergency ...

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NVFC Shirks Responsibility

2007-12-13T19:00:00Z

Recently, an article by James Sherk of the Heritage Foundation about the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) has been published in a number of newspapers across the country. The stated goal of HR 980 is, ...

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New Hampshire Union Leader Endorses John McCain Â« Americaâ€™s Watchtower

2007-12-01T19:00:00Z

Cooperation

2007-11-17T19:00:00Z

HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan 314-97 vote on July 17, 2007. 4th Cooperation Cup 5 on 5 tournament 1P Team(players on the left): Urawa Bulls ...

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hr 980 and s-2123

2007-11-13T19:00:00Z

public safety employ this â€œlinkâ€* is the ibpo position paper on hr 980 and s.2123, the â€œpublic safety employer-employee cooperation actâ€*. the bill is currently in the senate sub committee on health, education, ...

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Please support Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act

2007-11-12T19:00:00Z

SUMMARY: HR 980 and S. 2123 would grant public safety officers minimum collective bargaining rights in states that currently donâ€™t have them. The legislation would establish minimum standards for state collective bargaining laws, ...

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Forced Unionization Would Handcuff Firefighting Efforts

2007-11-08T19:00:00Z

The passage of HR 980, a bill that would would override state laws and make Big Labor bosses monopoly bargaining agents for local and state police, firefighters, county paramedics, and other public safety officers across America, ...

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Wiping Out Volunteer Firefighters

2007-11-06T19:00:00Z

If passed by the Senate, HR 980 would mandate unionization of EMTs, firefighters and policemen across America. States and localities who choose not to recognize public sector unions would face a federal override, with Washington setting ...

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Congress promotes unions over workers

2007-10-28T20:00:00Z

That means helping unions and hurting workers. On the Senate agenda is the House-passed Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980). Several Republicans who don't want to appear...

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hr 980 public safety collective bargaining bill

2007-10-22T20:00:00Z

july 17, 2007 â€“ the us house of representatives has overwhelmingly passed hr 980, the public safety employer-employee cooperation act of 2007, which guarantees collective bargaining rights for every fire fighter [and police officer] in ...

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Unionization of Public...errr...Safety

2007-10-20T20:00:00Z

The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980), passed by the House in July and now before the Senate, threatens to put millions of Americans at greater risk of fire-related loss, injury, or death. By requiring every local ...

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Police/Fire/EMS Bargaining act

2007-10-16T20:00:00Z

HR 980 would endanger public safety by severely decreasing number of volunteer firefighters that currently protect thousands of small communities across America. A fact well understood and opposed by small community mayors and volunteer ...

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The summer that shook America: The threat and hidden agenda of ...

2007-10-02T20:00:00Z

The summer that shook America: The threat and hidden agenda of ...

2007-10-02T20:00:00Z

the summer that shook america: the threat and hidden agenda of ...

2007-09-30T20:00:00Z

the house turned its back on the valiant senate defense of the american people and passed it its own version of the "pearl harbor" bill to support the labor lords hr 980". does this vote suggest the first responders of public safety, ...

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U.S. Representative Betty Sutton :: Representing Ohio's 13th District

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Betty Sutton helped pass H.R. 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, legislation to give collective bargaining rights to firefighters, police officers, EMTs and other public ...

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The Democratic Party

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

Collective Bargaining for Public Safety Personnel - H.R. 980 This legislation would provide firefighters and police officers with basic workplace collective bargaining rights. In the post-9/11 era of protecting America from terrorism, ...

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Public Safety Employer- Employee Cooperation Act

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

Brothers and Sisters, its time to call you senators for support with this bill it has already passed through the senate as HR 980 we need your support to pass this through the senate this will allow public safety (Fire, EMS and Police) ...

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UNIONIZING THREATENS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

Unionizing Public Safety Employees Threatens Volunteer Fire ...

2007-09-20T20:00:00Z

The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (H.R. 980), passed by the House in July and now before the Senate, threatens to put millions of Americans at greater risk of fire-related loss, injury, or death. ...

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SP NERON inspires Aklan PNP

2007-09-20T20:00:00Z

The House turned its back on the valiant Senate defense of the American people and passed it its own version of the "Pearl Harbor" Bill to support the Labor Lords HR 980." Does this vote suggest the first responders of public safety, ...

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BLC: Learning the Guitar

2007-09-19T20:00:00Z

Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 : report ...

2007-09-14T20:00:00Z

United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor.

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Firefighter recalls harrowing trek inside Sofa Super Store

2007-09-12T20:00:00Z

It costs very little to accept the NFPA National Standards...it costs nothing for the Mayor to implement collective bargaining even without the passage of HR 980. FEMA Nims is another issue that MUST be implemented. ...

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The summer that shook the American workplace: The new threat and ...

2007-09-12T20:00:00Z

BIG BROTHER TAKES OVER

2007-09-06T20:00:00Z

The proposed bill, HR 980, would mandate the unionization of those aforementioned public sector workers; and if local governments refused to go along, they would be penalized, and the Federal government would impose unionization. ...

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Ready To Pay More Property Tax?

2007-09-04T20:00:00Z

So it is in the case of HR 980, which would effectively mandate unionization of emergency medical technicians, firefighters, and policemen across America. States and localities which refused to recognize public sector unions would face ...

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Public Safety Chills

2007-09-03T20:00:00Z

Their goal is simple: Ram the Police and Firefighter Monopoly Bargaining Bill (HR 980) into law by any means necessary. Just before the August recess, under suspension of the rules, union-label politicians succeeded in passing the ...

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08-31-2007 Lu Ebratt Director of Government Relations HR 980, the ...

2007-09-01T20:00:00Z

Fellow Officers: HR 980 (details below) is before the Senate , having had a successful vote in the House. It is important that we contact our US Senate, especially our Arizona Senators and demand their support of this very necessary ...

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Below The Beltway Â» Blog Archive Â» Why Tom Davis Should Not Be ...

2007-08-30T20:00:00Z

You might want to add that he voted to impose monopoly bargaining on the states for police and firefighters (H.R. 980). See here (http://www.nrtwc.org/facts-issues/pfmb110.pdf). This is very disappointing. Doug Mataconis Says: ...

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united state government office - george-bush-impeachment.info

2007-08-28T20:00:00Z

The City of StatesboroÃ¢Ã‚â‚¬Ã‚â„¢s Mayor and Council Members are expressing their opposition to the July 17th passage of HR 980 in the United States House of Representatives.United States Government Printing Office - Wikipedia, the free . ...

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More on HR 980

2007-08-18T20:00:00Z

We're carefully tracking the status of HR 980 (if you don't know what it is, look further along in this Blog). Currently, HR 980 has cleared the House and is on the Senate Legislative Calendar; however, no date or event has been given ...

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city of statesboro reacts to the passage of hr 980 in the house

2007-08-14T20:00:00Z

sponsored by and voted for by congressman john barrow, hr 980 will mandate city governments to engage in collective bargaining with labor unions representing public safety officers, such as police officers and firefighters. ...

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City Of Statesboro Reacts to the passage of HR 980 In the HOUSE

2007-08-14T20:00:00Z

?I am extremely upset that Congressman Barrow failed to discuss his intentions regarding this law with me, the City Council, and City Manager George Wood. ...

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City Of Statesboro Reacts to the passage of HR 980 In the HOUSE

2007-08-14T20:00:00Z

Sponsored by and voted for by Congressman John Barrow, HR 980 will mandate city governments to engage in collective bargaining with labor unions representing public safety officers, such as police officers and firefighters. ...

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City Of Statesboro Reacts to the passage of HR 980 In the HOUSE

2007-08-14T20:00:00Z

?I am extremely upset that Congressman Barrow failed to discuss his intentions regarding this law with me, the City Council, and City Manager George Wood. ...

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Collective bargaining rights bill for public safety officers ...

2007-08-14T20:00:00Z

In late July, 2007, the US House of Representatives passed HR 980, a bill “to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions.” This article puts its spin on the bill’s ...

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City Of Statesboro Reacts to the passage of HR 980 In the HOUSE

2007-08-14T20:00:00Z

Determined to fight HR 980, Mayor Hatcher has written letters to Senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson asking them to defeat this bill, ...

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Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 Moves to ...

2007-08-09T20:00:00Z

HR 980, the "Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007," was passed by the US House of Representatives last month.

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City of Statesboro City Council Agenda for August 7 2007

2007-08-07T20:00:00Z

and to write Congressman Barrow expressing our dissatisfaction with his supporting such a bill already (HR 980), without any consultation with ...

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Take DC off the beat

2007-08-06T20:00:00Z

HR 980 would end local control of public safety labor contractsRocky Mountain News EditorialSometimes, Washington politicians so arrogantly trample state...

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HR 980

2007-07-30T20:00:00Z

Important things to know: on July 17th, the House of Representatives voted to pass HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007. It was passed by a vote of 314-97; of significance is that the Republican camp was ...

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Oppose HR 980

2007-07-29T20:00:00Z

Citizen Outreach Project, the grassroots lobbying arm of Citizen Outreach, signed onto a coalition letter opposing a piece of legislation back by Big Labor which would throw a monkey-wrench into the employer/employee relationship of ...

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Oppose HR 980

2007-07-29T20:00:00Z

The Liberal Doomsayer: Where The Rubber Meets The Road (7/27/07)

2007-07-26T20:00:00Z

A yes vote was to pass the bill (HR 980). Voting yes: Robert E. Andrews (D., N.J.), Robert A. Brady (D., Pa.), Michael N. Castle (R., Del.), Charles W. Dent (R., Pa.) Chaka Fattah (D., Pa.), Jim Gerlach (R., Pa.), Tim Holden (D., Pa. ...

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Project Vote Smart - HR 980 - Collective Bargaining for Public ...

2007-07-23T20:00:00Z

HR 980: To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions. Highlights:. -Defines public safety officer as "an employee of a public safety agency who is a law ...

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Collective Bargaining Series (Part I)

2007-07-23T20:00:00Z

The bill, Public Safety Employee-Employer Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980), guarantees first responders: The right to join a union. The right to have their union recognized by their employer. The right to bargain collectively over hours ...

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Roll Call Report

2007-07-21T20:00:00Z

Police, Firefighter Unions: Members granted, 314-97, limited union rights to police, firefighters, corrections officers and other public-safety personnel in all states. A yes vote was to pass a bill (HR 980) that authorizes bargaining ...

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Roll Call Report

2007-07-21T20:00:00Z

Congressman Tim in Manchester

2007-07-20T20:00:00Z

I asked about a couple of his votes, HR 980, National Collective Bargaining for Firefighters, on which he was the only no vote in committee and voted no on the floor. He said that his position was consistent with the 10th amendment, ...

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House of Representatives Pass Collective Bargaining Bill

2007-07-20T20:00:00Z

July 17, 2007 – The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007, which guarantees collective bargaining rights for every fire fighter in the nation.

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Recently in the House | Arizona Congress Watch

2007-07-18T20:00:00Z

H R 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, passed 314 - 97. The bill would provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions. ...

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Video: Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act ...

2007-07-18T20:00:00Z

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other House Democrats joined several dozen police officers, firefighters and other public safety officers at a rally at the Capitol afternoon to celebrate House passage of HR 980, the Public Safety ...

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House Passes Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act

2007-07-18T20:00:00Z

On July 17, 2007, the House passed HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan 314-97 vote. A You Tube video of several Members of Congress speaking in ...

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Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980)

2007-07-17T20:00:00Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i-AXmBzOk4.

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HR 980 PASSES HOUSE OF REPRESENTITIVES!

2007-07-17T20:00:00Z

HR 980 has passed in the house by a margin of 314-97, that's a huge victory. HR 980 assures four basic rights for firefighters: the right to organize a union and be recognized; the right to bargain over wages and other terms and ...

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Pelosi: We Must Protect the Rights of Men and Women Who Protect ...

2007-07-17T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON ( Map ) - Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other House Democrats joined several dozen police officers, firefighters and other public safety officers at a rally at the Capitol this afternoon to celebrate House passage today of HR 980, ...

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Fire Fighters Secure Major Legislative Victory in US House of ...

2007-07-17T20:00:00Z

International Association of Fire Fighters General President Harold Schaitberger issued this statement today on a historic bi-partisan US House of Representatives vote on HR 980, giving all public safety workers the right to ...

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Fire Fighters Secure Major Legislative Victory in US House of ...

2007-07-17T20:00:00Z

House passes collective bargaining bill

2007-07-17T20:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007, which guarantees collective bargaining rights for every fire fighter in the nation. ...

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The Democrats Are At It Again

2007-07-17T20:00:00Z

House Democrats have brought a bill to the floor today, HR 980, that overrides state right-to-work laws and forces state governments to allow their public safety officers to unionize. Public safety officers work for the public and in ...

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The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980)

2007-07-17T20:00:00Z

HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan 314-97 vote on July 17, 2007. Author: EdLaborDemocrats Keywords: Added: July 18, 2007.

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Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980)

2007-07-17T20:00:00Z

Forum: Firefighters Forum Posted By: FirefighterSC Post Time: 07-18-2007 at 05:47 PM.

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Pelosi: We Must Protect the Rights of Men and Women Who Protect ...

2007-07-17T20:00:00Z

... at a rally at the Capitol this afternoon to celebrate House passage today of HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007, which extends collective bargaining rights to public safety employees in all 50 [...]

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Shays Applauds Passage of Public Safety Employer-Employee ...

2007-07-16T20:00:00Z

Congressman Christopher Shays (CT-4) issued the following statement in support of HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007, which passed the House today with overwhelming bipartisan support by a vote of 314 to ...

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House Passes Collective Bargaining Bill

2007-07-16T20:00:00Z

July 17, 2007 -- The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007, which guarantees collective bargaining rights for every fire fighter in the nation. ...

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House Passes Collective Bargaining Bill

2007-07-16T20:00:00Z

... the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 -- which guarantees collective bargaining rights for every fire fighter in the nation -- has overwhelmingly passed the US House of Representatives. The bill, HR 980, ...

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Oppose Collective Bargaining Rights for First Responders-Vote no ...

2007-07-16T20:00:00Z

July 16, 2007. Honorable Members United States House of Representatives Washington, DC. Dear Representative,

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Rollcall 633: HR 980 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as ...

2007-07-16T20:00:00Z

Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act.

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Passed 314-97, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act

2007-07-16T20:00:00Z

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended - Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980, Roll Call 633)

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House Dems Put State Right-To-Work Laws At Risk

2007-07-16T20:00:00Z

NAWER's group letter opposing HR 980 No unfunded mandate for Labor ...

2007-07-16T20:00:00Z

You are currently considering HR 980, the Public Safety employer-Employee Cooperation Act. This ill conceived legislation would expand federal power into the area of local labor relations in an unprecedented and dangerous manner. ...

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National Alliance for Worker and Employer Group Letter opposing HR 980

2007-07-16T20:00:00Z

Of course being above the law is nothing new for the Labor Union Bosses but this will result in higher Taxes and less local control over Collective Bargaining Rights...This is a letter sent to Congress opposing HR 980.

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NAWER group letter opposing collective bargaining rights for first ...

2007-07-16T20:00:00Z

July 17, 2007 Honorable Members United States House of Representatives Washington, DC Dear Representative, You are currently considering HR 980, the Public Safety employer-Employee Cooperation Act. This ill conceived legislation would ...

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NAWER's group letter against HR 980 (by: National Alliance for ...

2007-07-16T20:00:00Z

Last Post by: National Alliance for Worker and Employer Rights on Jul 17 2007.

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NAWER group letter opposing HR 980

2007-07-16T20:00:00Z

HR 980, the Public Safety employer-Employee Cooperation Act would enforce un unfunded mandate on states by imposing collective bargaining for public sector first responders. A new cost that states cannot meet. Taxes will be raised . ...

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A Thank You Gift to Big Labor

2007-07-16T20:00:00Z

Today, the House is voting on HR 980, the so-called "Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act." This bill would federally unionize every single firefighter, police officer, and emergency medical technician in the country. ...

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House Vote: HR 980 Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act ...

2007-07-16T20:00:00Z

Bipartisan support. (The motion to suspend the rules is used frequently to pass legislative measures that are perceived to have a broad degree of support and little need for prolonged debate.) Go to Bill Status : HR 980: Public Safety ...

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Collective Bargaining for Public Safety Officers - Bill Passed

2007-07-15T20:00:00Z

At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 980 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.

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Congress 110, House vote: Vote 633: HR 980

2007-07-15T20:00:00Z

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, As Amended. Bill: HR 980. Vote description: Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act. Result: Passed, 314-97, with 20 not voting. Ron Paul voted No.

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A POOR BARGAIN

2007-07-05T20:00:00Z

The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 (HR 980) creates a federalized collective-bargaining system for state and local police, firefighters and other public safety-officers. ...

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Biden Admits That Politics Will Guarantee His Presence At A Pro ...

2007-06-25T20:00:00Z

But he declared that he would never even consider skipping the politically sensitive vote set for Tuesday on the labor union bill (HR 980). The measure, which would make forming a union easier and allow unions to get rid of ...

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What’s Important to Joe Biden?

2007-06-25T20:00:00Z

STATter 911: Schaitberger: City of Charleston Refused Help from ...

2007-06-24T20:00:00Z

[11][12] Public safety employees have no job security in the State of South Carolina, but H.R. 980, The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 promises to change all that. When a similar bill was proposed in 2002, ...

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House Panel Approves IAFF Bargaining Bill

2007-06-23T20:00:00Z

... 20 House Committee vote of 42 to 1 to guarantee collective bargaining rights for every fire fighter in the nation. The vote sends HR 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, to the full House of Representatives. ...

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Bill Protecting Public Safety Workers Passes House Committee

2007-06-21T20:00:00Z

Earlier this month, we reported on a hearing in Congress about a bill to guarantee public safety workers collective bargaining rights. The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) cle...

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Friday Coffee Talk/Open Thread

2007-06-21T20:00:00Z

Tim Walberg was the only member of the Education and Labor Committee to vote against HR 980, a bill that would guarantee collective bargaining rights for every fire fighter in the nation. The committee vote was 42-1. ...

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Walberg Anti Labor

2007-06-20T20:00:00Z

The sponsor of HR 980, Representative Dale Kildee (D-MI), worked with Republicans on the Committee to address some technical concerns that had been raised during a hearing on the bill. The changes eroded much of the opposition to the ...

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Bill Protecting Public Safety Workers Passes House Committee

2007-06-20T20:00:00Z

The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 980) cleared its first hurdle yesterday when it won nearly unanimous approval (42–1) from the House Education and Labor Committee. Fully 20 states do not protect the collective ...

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House Panel Approves IAFF Bargaining Bill

2007-06-19T20:00:00Z

June 20, 2007 – Years of hard work by IAFF members across the country has paid off with the June 20 House Committee vote of 42 to 1 to guarantee collective bargaining rights for every fire fighter in the nation. The vote sends HR 980, ...

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Ensuring Collective Bargaining Rights for First Responders

2007-06-17T20:00:00Z

Here is a link where you can find links to the written and visual testimony before the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Hearing on "Ensuring Collective Bargaining Rights for First Responders: HR 980, The Public ...

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The Michigan Democratic (Christmas party ideas) PartyToday ...

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z

The Michigan Democratic PartyToday, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer strongly criticized GOP Congressman Tim Walberg for voting no on HR 980, the Public Safety ...Source: www.michigandems.comGOP.com | Republican National ...

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AFL-CIO NOW BLOG | Congress Takes Up Safety Issues for Airline ...

2007-06-05T20:00:00Z

But H.R. 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, would give public safety workers the right to discuss workplace issues with their employers. Kevin Oâ€™Connor, IAFF assistant to the president, told the Education and ...

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Hearing on Collective Bargaining for First Responders

2007-06-04T20:00:00Z

The Education and Labor Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions is currently holding a hearing, “Ensuring Collective Bargaining Rights for First Responders: HR 980, The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of ...

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Committee Hearing: House Education and Labor

2007-04-21T20:00:00Z

Full Committee, to mark up the following bills: HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007; and HR 2693, To direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 980, The Public Safety Employer ...

2007-02-12T19:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 980, The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007.

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H.R.980: Public Safety Employer-Employee ... - OpenCongress

2007-02-11T01:00:00Z