Health Care Rally
We've petitioned. We've called. We've faxed. We've dropped off fliers. Now, the health care fight is really heating up in the Senate, and some Democrats are trying to bargain away the heart of President Obama's health care plan—a strong public health insurance option. We need to escalate our campaign for real health care reform. On Thursday, July 9th, MoveOn is organizing nationwide "Public Option Now!" Health Care Rallies to send a strong message to every senator: Health care reform must include a strong public health insurance option. We're teaming up with Move On to rally four counties to drop off petitons to Senator Hutchison. Meet folks from Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe and Kerrville Counties in Senator Hutchison's parking lot. Then caravan on to Senator Cornyn's office (arival estimated about 1 PM ) at 600 Navarro, Suite 120 . Sign up at my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcareorganizingevent/gpcj88 now to get more information about signs and other coordinating information as we get closer to the event. If you're in Kerr County or the Boerne area and would like to get on the bus, please email alamobama09@ail.com.
Legislative Town Hall Postponed
As we began to work out some of the details, it became apparent that the special session that was called by Governor Perry made promotion of the event difficult. We were concerned that the legislative business could possibly extend into the following week and make attendance impossible. At the same time, the 4th of July weekend made it extremely hard to ensure that we could properly promote the event in order to make it worthwhile for those in attendance and our guests for the evening. Now there are also some conflicts with legislative schedules. For these reasons, the legislative town hall scheduled for July 9 has been postponed. AlamObama will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at the SAAPAC office Thursday at 6:30.
Bank On Health
Thanks to all who participated. We had a number of volunteers who came to help, give blood and donate food. A slide show of the event is on our site at www.alamobama08.com.
Housekeeping Notes
We're at the SAAPAC office every Tuesday and Thursday, but we've changed our hours to 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. , 7122 San Pedro, Ste 114 . More volunteers mean more hours.
White House
The President recounts America's great history of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges, and pledges to lead America in continuing that tradition; takes questions on health reform directly from Americans across the country in an online town hall; and First Lady helps pack 15,000 backpacks full of books, healthy snacks, Frisbees and other items for the children of our servicemen and women. The "IT Dashboard" will give you unprecedented access and opportunity for feedback on how your tax dollars are being spent. All this and more at www.whitehouse.gov.
Local
Texas Legislature Wraps Up Special Session
Legislators wrapped things up in two days approving $2 billion in highway bonds, extending five state agencies' operations but nixing public/private toll roads despite calls from the Governor. Summary at dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/DN-xgr_03tex.State.Edition1.3caa334.html
Solar San Antonio Workshop
Join solar stakeholders from across the City of San Antonio for a "Solar 102" workshop at the Bright Shawl on July 17th, 2009 at 8:00 am . Hear from solar experts as we discuss solar installation, solar sizing, solar certification, solar hot water, and solar financing through CPS's new STEP Program. Attendees will receive information about local solar installers, have the opportunity to network with solar industry leaders, learn about career options in solar, and discover where solar is headed in San Antonio. Solar San Antonio invites you to a workshop on how to become part of the solar energy revolution emerging in San Antonio . You may register for this event at: solar102.eventbrite.com.
CPS to Discuss Nuclear Options with District 4 Residents
Monday, CPS Energy rolled out its cost projections of its nuclear project along with its examination of alternate power sources to meet the city's expected energy shortfall. It means $5 billion + for the public utility's share of the $10 to $13 billion price tag for the two Bay City facilities. This launches a public discussion lasting the summer into fall inviting public weigh in on the issue. Utility officials say that means a rate increase. Read more here mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/New_nuclear_plants_estimated_at_13_billion.html.
Monday July 6, 6-8pm , 9093 SW Loop 410, Christa McAuliffe Middle School. CPS Energy will discuss nuclear power. Doors open at 5pm register to speak and ask questions priority to district 4 residents.
Bexar County Candidate Petition-Signing Party
Your Democratic candidates need your support, and all you have to do is sign your name.
Candidates require signatures from several hundred registered voters to place their name on the 2010 Primary ballot. The Bexar County Democratic Party will host 3 Petition-Signing Parties, the first which will be in the northwest area at the Firefighter's Hall. Come any time between 5:30pm and 8:30pm on Thursday, July 16. If the northwest area is not convenient, plans are for an event in August on the south side and in September on the northeast side. More details to follow. Please come support your Democratic candidates, and meet your current and future elected officials. Bring your family and friends. If you tell us that you're coming, we will pre-print your petition information and save you time. You can skip the label-printing line and go directly to the candidates and their petitions. RSVP at the BCDP office 210 785-0962 or email bcdp@bexardemocrats.org.
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