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Big surprise: F. Jimmy doesn't bother listening to his constituents if he can help it.

October 18, 2011 by Uppity Wisconsin

F. JimmyI know it's an exercise in futility, but trying to talk sense to Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner is better than ignoring him. F. Jimmy is, unfortunately, my congressman and a number of times in the past I've written him to state my views on issues ranging from the environment to our nation's military posture. His office has always returned to me a form reply, disagreeing entirely, but at least they paid attention. But not any more.

Today I jumped onto Sensenbrenner's web site to compose a message urging him to reconsider voting against components of -- or better yet, the entire -- jobs act package proposed by President Obama. Yes, this is a fool's errand, but I keep telling myself if we fill up their mailboxes with views and constituent requests that are contrary to his world view, senseless legislators like Sensenbrenner might just have to sit up and listen a bit. If only to save a few votes in a fast-narrowing political environment.

Environmental Groups Act to Protect the Air in New Mexico and the Four Corners Region

October 18, 2011 by Democracy for N...

In a push for healthier air across New Mexico and the Southwest, a coalition of environmental groups has filed a motion in federal court, approved today, to block an effort by New Mexico power company PNM to evade requirements of the Clean Air Act. In August, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ordered the installation of adequate pollution controls at the company’s San Juan Generating Station.

The groups explain that PNM is appealing the EPA ruling, even though the company had years of warning that changes were needed to bring the coal-fired plant into legal compliance. The Coalition will support EPA’s goal of greatly reducing the pollution the plant sends into the air each day. Those toxins find their way into the skies over national parks and into the lungs of residents in the Four Corners area, environmentalists say.

10/25: Young Professionals Reception for Judge Victor S. Lopez

October 18, 2011 by Democracy for N...

From Lopez for Court of Appeals:

Victor F. Lopez, Jacob Candelaria, Katie Richardson,
Robert Lara, elisita guadalupe pintor,
Christopher Ramirez, and Antoinette Sedillo
Invite you to a

Young Professionals Reception
with
Special Guest, Judge Victor S. Lopez,
and Democratic Candidates
Date: Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Time: 6-8 PM
Wine, Beer, and Appetizers Hosted
Click for Invitation

Location: Victor F.’s House
2108 Silver Ave SE
(two blocks South of UNM off Yale and Silver)

Come have a Spring Roll and a drink and meet new friends!  

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