How your Elected Officials on Capitol Hill from Virginia Voted. Update May 1, 2012 By VAMCC

Recent Congressional Votes Senate: 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012 Senate: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011 House: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act House: Interest Rate Reduction Act Note: The Senate and House are in recess this week. They will return on Monday, May 7.

Recent Senate Votes

21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012 - Vote Passed (62-37, 1 Not Voting) The Senate passed its U.S. Postal Service overhaul bill. The bill seeks to trim the workforce by about 100,000 employees through attrition and delays efforts to eliminate Saturday delivery and close some post offices. The House has yet to pass its version of the bill. The postmaster estimates the agency needs to trim $22 billion in operating costs to remain in business. Sen. Mark Warner voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Jim Webb voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (68-31, 1 Not Voting) The Senate voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act for another five years. The 1994 law gives federal law enforcement agencies tools to combat crime against women. The reauthorization adds provisions relating to Native American and immigrant women, and sexual orientation. The House is likely to pass a bill similar to the current authorization. Sen. Mark Warner voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Jim Webb voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act - Vote Passed (248-168, 15 Not Voting) This House bill directs the Director of National Intelligence to develop procedures to share cyber-threat information on a voluntary basis between the government's intelligence community and the private sector. The White House has threatened to veto the bill. 1- Rep. Rob Wittman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  2- Rep. Scott Rigell voted NO......send e-mail or see bio  3- Rep. Robert Scott voted NO......send e-mail or see bio 4- Rep. J. Randy Forbes voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  5- Rep. Robert Hurt voted YES......send e-mail or see bio    6- Rep. Robert Goodlatte voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  7- Rep. Eric Cantor voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  8- Rep. James Moran voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  9- Rep. Morgan Griffith voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  10- Rep. Frank Wolf voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  11- Rep. Gerald Connolly voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  Interest Rate Reduction Act - Vote Passed (215-195, 22 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would keep the interest rate for government-subsidized student loans at 3.4 percent. The rate is scheduled to rise to 6.8 percent on July 1, 2012. To offset the estimated $6 billion cost of maintaining the current interest rate, the bill would repeal the $12 billion Prevention and Public Health Fund which was created by the 2010 health care reform bill. The White House supports keeping the current interest rate, but has threatened to veto this bill. 1- Rep. Rob Wittman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  2- Rep. Scott Rigell voted YES ......send e-mail or see bio  3- Rep. Robert Scott voted NO......send e-mail or see bio  4- Rep. J. Randy Forbes voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  5- Rep. Robert Hurt voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  6- Rep. Robert Goodlatte voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  7- Rep. Eric Cantor voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  8- Rep. James Moran voted NO......send e-mail or see bio  9- Rep. Morgan Griffith voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  10- Rep. Frank Wolf voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  11- Rep. Gerald Connolly voted NO......send e-mail or see bio  Note:  Please Read this post: You may have new Congressman in VA even though you may have not moved.. Wasim Entabi,  VAMCC..

Head up If you live in Town of Clifton, Herndon, and Vienna - You have ELECTION on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Local Towns Elections is tomorrow Tuesday 5/1/2012 : 

Polling Place: Vote at the town polling locations.

Clifton - Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, Clifton, VA 20124
Herndon - Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170
Vienna - Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street, SE, Vienna, VA 22180

On Election Day, Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

You can verify your registration and polling place information by visiting the Virginia State Board of Elections 

Candidates:

Clifton

Mayor (Vote for not more than one)

William R. Hollaway 

Town Council (Vote for not more than five)

Wayne H. Nickum
Dwayne R. Nitz
John J. Powell
Chuck M. Rusnak, Jr. 

Clifton

Sample Ballot (DRE)

Sample Ballot (OS)

Herndon

Mayor (Vote for not more than one)

Lisa C. Merkel
Jasbinder Singh
William B. "Bill" Tirrell 

Town Council (Vote for not more than six)

Eric H. Boll - I
Jeffrey L. Davidson
Connie H. Hutchinson
C. Melissa Jonas
David A. "Dave" Kirby
Sheila A. Olem
Charlie D. Waddell
David N. Webster II
Grace Han Wolf

Herndon

Sample Ballot (DRE)

Sample Ballot (OS)

Vienna

Mayor (Vote for not more than one)

M. Jane Seeman - I

Town Council (Vote for not more than three)

Laurie Genevro Cole
Edythe Frankel Kelleher
Michael J. Polychrones 

Vienna

Sample Ballot (DRE)

Sample Ballot (OS)

Sample Ballots:

Sample Ballots are listed below.  Click on the sample ballot to view or download it.  Each file contains either a DRE (Direct Recording Electronic or Touchscreen) sample ballot, or an OS (Optical Scan) sample ballot.

- Learn more about the candidates by heading over to our 2012 Herndon Election Candidate Directory. Visit their websites or Facebook pages and view other campaign contact information. 

Election results should be available by late Tuesday evening. 

VAMCC..

 Wasim Entabi, 

Community Leaders have endorsed John Taylor Chapman in the Democratic Primary for CITY COUNCIL in Alexandria VA

I just received an email from John, asking me to share with you a new and very existing information about his candidacy, he said that he is humbled and delighted to have the endorsement of the Sitting Mayor, Former Police Chief, Two Former Mayors and Others Support Third-Generation Alexandrian, John Taylor Chapman in Democratic Primary for the city council

Below is the official press release

Alexandria, VA - April  23, 2012 – News Release – John Taylor Chapman, a third-generation Alexandrian and educator running in Alexandria’s Democratic City Council primary receives key endorsements from Mayor Bill Euille, Vice-Mayor and former Mayor Kerry Donley, Councilman Rob Krupricka, former Police Chief David Baker, former State Senator and Mayor Patsy Ticer, former Councilman Ludwig P. Gainesand former School Board Member Gwendolyn Hubbard Lewis.
 
“I have known John for his entire life and he has the life-skills, commitment and dedication to serve all Alexandrians,” said Mayor Bill Euille. “He is proof that service to humanity is the best work of life"
 
In response to Mayor Bill Euille’s endorsement and the other endorsements, John said, “When I started this campaign, it was about helping to give Alexandrians a voice, it is humbling to have the support of these leaders that serve and have served as the voice of Alexandria.”
 
The Chapman Campaign has been running on a diverse platform highlighting the need for increase civil input in Alexandria’s development, housing and education system.
 
"John Chapman has been an active leader in our community and I know he'll be a thoughtful member of Council,” said Councilman Rob Krupicka. “From his professional background in education to his work in the community to create new opportunities for people to get ahead, I know he'll work hard to make Alexandria an even better place.” 
 
As a third-generation Alexandrian, former president of the Alexandria Young Democrats and active member of several civil and city-wide Boards and Commissions, John has received immense support from community leaders including Vice Mayor Donley, former state Senator and Mayor, Patsy Ticer and former Chief of Police David Baker.
 
"I have known John for many years through his volunteer work in the community and continued support in the Democratic party he is the very definition of commitment and has been a life-long volunteer,” said Vice-Mayor and former Mayor Kerry Donley. “John knows the issues that concerns the residents of Alexandria and will be an excellent addition to the city council.”
 
"John Chapman has prepared himself to be a leader in our community,” said former state Senator and Mayor Patsy Ticer. “I am confident that John is the candidate who can best represent the diverse communities in Alexandria and address the struggles faced by many working and middle class families.”
 
"John adds a productive vision, fresh perspective and new ideas to the political landscape in Alexandria,” said former Police Chief David Baker. “He is the kind of person we want representing us going forward.”
 
The Chapman Campaign has taken a strong position on increasing citizen engagement and input on Alexandria’s future development.
 
“Alexandria needs smart development,” said John Taylor Chapman. “Citizen input is not sought until development plans are established.  As Councilman, I will insure that any development in the city is smart growth that supports the needs of Alexandrians by maintaining the standard of living and improving the long-term sustainability of Alexandria.” This position has garnered him support and praise.
 
"John Taylor Chapman has my very strong endorsement! As a former council member, planning commissioner, and past and present human rights commissioner, I know well the challenges and opportunities confronting our city,” said former Councilman Ludwig P. Gaines, Esq.  “In the many years that I have known John he has distinguished himself as having the passion, commitment and courage to tackle these issues. I am confident that he will be a fair, thoughtful, well prepared and potentially transformative member of council.  He has my full and enthusiastic support.”
 
As an educator, John is advocating a strong position of education by seeking to institute strong mechanisms of fiscal responsibility and accountability to the School Board while improving access to pre-K education and out-of-school programs.
 
"John Taylor Chapman is competent, engaged and up for the challenge of representing our community on the City Council,” said former School Board Member Gwendolyn Hubbard Lewis.  I enthusiastically endorse him to be decisive and an advocate for the concerns of our great city before us, Education, Transportation, Development, Jobs, Affordable Housing, Fiscal Responsibility and Transparency.”
 
John Taylor Chapman will be at the top of the ballot on June 12^th and will be hosting various meet-and-greet events throughout the city. To see the full agenda of events, visit: www.chapman4council.com.  
  John Face Book   
 

P.S. 
If you like to contribute to john campaign, visit: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/johntaylorchapman

Wasim Entabi, 
VAMCC..

How your Elected Officials on Capitol Hill from Virginia Voted. Update April 23, 2012

Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Cloture Motion; Paying a Fair Share Act of 2012 House: Sportsmen's Heritage Act of 2012 House: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II House: Small Business Tax Cut Act Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012 Senate: Violence Against Women Act Senate: NLRB union election rule House: Cybersecurity Enhancement Act House: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act

Recent Senate Votes

Cloture Motion; Paying a Fair Share Act of 2012 - Vote Rejected (51-45, 4 Not Voting) The Senate failed to reach the sixty vote threshold needed to move forward on this bill to raise tax rates on taxpayers earning more than $1 million. Sen. Mark Warner voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Jim Webb voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Sportsmen's Heritage Act of 2012 - Vote Passed (274-146, 11 Not Voting) This bill would codify the use of public lands for recreational hunting, shooting and fishing unless the Bureau of Land Management or the Forest Service determines it is necessary to prohibit those activities. The Senate is unlikely to take up the measure.1-  Rep. Rob Wittman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio   2-  Rep. Scott Rigell voted YES......send e-mail or see bio    3-  Rep. Robert Scott voted NO......send e-mail or see bio   4-  Rep. J. Randy Forbes voted YES......send e-mail or see bio     5-  Rep. Robert Hurt voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  6- Rep. Robert Goodlatte voted YES......send e-mail or see bio   7-  Rep. Eric Cantor voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  8-  Rep. James Moran voted NO......send e-mail or see bio   9-  Rep. Morgan Griffith voted YES......send e-mail or see bio   10-  Rep. Frank Wolf voted YES......send e-mail or see bio   11- Rep. Gerald Connolly voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II - Vote Passed (293-127, 11 Not Voting) The House passed this three-month highway and transportation program bill that will serve as the vehicle to negotiate a long-term bill with the Senate. The Senate passed a two-year, $109 billion bill in March. House Republicans would like a five year bill. The current extension runs out June 30, 2012. 1-  Rep. Rob Wittman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio      2-  Rep. Scott Rigell voted YES......send e-mail or see bio   3-  Rep. Robert Scott voted NO......send e-mail or see bio   4-  Rep. J. Randy Forbes voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  5-  Rep. Robert Hurt voted YES......send e-mail or see bio    6-  Rep. Robert Goodlatte voted YES......send e-mail or see bio   7-  Rep. Eric Cantor voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  8-  Rep. James Moran voted NO......send e-mail or see bio  9-  Rep. Morgan Griffith voted YES......send e-mail or see bio    10-  Rep. Frank Wolf voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  11- Rep. Gerald Connolly voted NO......send e-mail or see bio  Small Business Tax Cut Act - Vote Passed (235-173, 1 Present, 22 Not Voting) This House bill would give businesses with fewer than 500 employees a 20 percent tax deduction for the 2012 tax year. The bill is unlikely to advance in the Senate. 1-  Rep. Rob Wittman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio     2-  Rep. Scott Rigell voted YES......send e-mail or see bio    3-  Rep. Robert Scott voted NO......send e-mail or see bio   4-  Rep. J. Randy Forbes voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  5-  Rep. Robert Hurt voted YES......send e-mail or see bio    6-  Rep. Robert Goodlatte voted YES......send e-mail or see bio   7-   Rep. Eric Cantor voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  8- Rep. James Moran voted NO......send e-mail or see bio  9-  Rep. Morgan Griffith voted YES......send e-mail or see bio    10-  Rep. Frank Wolf voted YES......send e-mail or see bio  11- Rep. Gerald Connolly voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012 - S.1789 The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill to overhaul the U.S. Postal Service. Violence Against Women Act - S.1925 The Senate may vote on this bill to renew the Violence Against Women Act. NLRB union election rule - S.J.RES.36 This Senate resolution would disapprove of a National Labor Relations Board rule regarding the timing of union elections. Cybersecurity Enhancement Act - H.R.2096 This House bill would fund cybersecurity research. Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act - H.R.3523 This bill would establish procedures for sharing cyber-threat intelligence.

Happy Earth Day

In the 1970s, the President passed the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and created the Environmental Protection Agency. His name was Richard Nixon. Environmental policy hasn't always been a partisan issue -- but it sure is now. President Obama has made historic investments in building a clean energy economy, creating jobs, and boosting our use of clean, renewable energy. At the same time, Mitt Romney and other GOP leaders are still questioning whether climate change is actually real -- or in many cases saying outright it isn't. Right now, there's only one party proudly working to protect the environment -- and that's the Democrats. Stand with the party standing for the environment today. Here's just a hint of what we could expect under a Mitt Romney, Republican presidency: -- The rolling back of our Clean Water Act and Clean Air Acts. -- Opposition to regulating any carbon emissions. -- Continued subsidies to Big Oil. -- And of course, someone who says the cause of climate change is "unknown." These aren't political attacks, they're facts. Romney's on the record for all of it. Consider this: his campaign is being boosted by a pledge of $200 million from groups with ties to the Koch Brothers. They currently run the U.S.'s second-largest privately held company, and made their fortune in petroleum and energy. There's no doubt whose side Romney's on. If we're not ready to win this thing right out of the gate, our future Earth Days won't be any cause for celebration. This Earth Day, take a moment to make sure we get another four years to keep moving things forward. Say you stand with Democrats today: http://my.democrats.org/Stand-for-the-environment-with-Dems Thanks, Patrick Patrick Gaspard Executive Director Democratic National Committee Via: Email to Wasim E