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Opposed to the Iraq War? Concerned about the deficit? Support gay marriage? Want Democrats to find a spine? Surprised at support of corrupt, conservative Chatham County politicians?
Our Congressman, David Price, is holding in district meetings including one in Chapel Hill on Thursday. Give him a piece of your mind!
Fourth District, Mar 24 - US Rep. David Price (NC-04) will host two town hall meetings next week, one in Durham and one in Chapel Hill. Constituents are invited to attend and ask Price questions about the federal issues that matter to them.
Price regularly hosts town hall meetings and office hours as part of his commitment to keeping in touch with the 4th District. Last month, he hosted a special town hall meeting in Wake County dedicated to Social Security.
CHAPEL HILL
Thursday, March 31, 2005
7-8:30PM
Chapel Hill Town Hall
306 N. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill
Thanks to Paul Jones for the tip.
The Terri Schiavo case is a bit far afield for this blog but it's worth reminding people that in North Carolina it is possible to record both a living will and a health care power of attorney. There are many attorneys in the area who do this work, and who can make sure that the language of each accords with North Carolina law.
I found a good overview of these items including links to pdf files for the necessary forms at the New Hanover Health Network.
This in from the Interfaith Council:
The House and Senate are getting ready to pass budget resolutions that will profoundly affect how much funding is available for housing and homelessness programs next year.
Contact your Representative and Senators Dole and Burr TODAY!
Tell them the Budget Resolution is going to hurt our successful efforts on ending homelessness in North Carolina.
Contacts:
Senator Dole's Office: 202/224-6342 staff: Al Garesche, if not available, ask for Amanda Nealy
Senator Burr's Office: 202/224-3154 staff: Drew Elliot
To find contact information for your Representative, go to www.house.gov and enter your zip code
What if I don't know very much about the federal budget?
It doesn't matter! Members of Congress need to know that you are paying attention to the federal budget process and that you expect them to prioritize the needs of homeless and low-income people and families. How much detail you go into is up to you. A simple call from you tells them that their vote on the resolution impacts North Carolina.
This word is just in from a source who spoke with the Governor's office. The new Superior Court Judge for Orange and Chatham counties will be . . .
District Attorney Carl Fox!
According to Gerry Cohen, an attorney for the North Carolina General Assembly (and who is not the source who spoke to the Governor's office), Article 4 section 18 of the North Carolina Constitution gives the Governor the power to appoint an interim District Attorney when there is a vacancy in the office, so the next question is who will the Governor appoint to replace Carl Fox?
Seems like the Governor would not create a vacancy unless he knew how he was going to fill it. We shall see . . .
Meanwhile, congratultions to Carl Fox!
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