Clay Shaw Must Go!
Dolphins:
Once again U.S. Representative Clay Shaw has voted against our interests: this time by voting against HR 3132 which, if passed, will expand federal hate crimes law to include sexual orientation, disabilities, and gender. Please see the attached press release fromFlorida State Senator Ron Klein who is running for the Democratic nomination to oppose Clay Shaw's reelection in 2006. Clay Shaw mustgo!
Ken Keechl, President.
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September 19, 2005 Contact: Brian SmootFor Immediate Release 561) 995-9626
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR RON KLEIN (D-FL) ONCLAY SHAW'S PRO-DISCRIMINATION VOTE
"Nothing is more American then affirming the belief that allpeopleare created equal. That is why it is so important to end all typesof discrimination. Last week the United States House ofRepresentatives had the opportunity to vote on a moderate piece oflegislation. HR 3132 expanded federal hate crimes law to includesexual orientation, disabilities and gender. Every member of theSouth Florida Delegation, Republicans and Democrats alike, voted forthis common sense bill, except Congressman Clay Shaw. This is abill that passed in the Republican led congress with bipartisansupport.I am running for Congress because it is time Florida's 22ndcongressional district had a congressman that recognizes that everysingle person is important. This hate crimes legislation is non-controversial and a matter of common decency. It is unconscionablethat in South Florida, Mr. Shaw continues to be a rubberstamp for TomDelay and the ultra-conservatives in Congress.There are many important issues facing our state and our country.Congress can and should play a role in actually helping to addressproblems and plan for the future. Some of these issues include, theprotection of Social Security; affordable, quality health care;economic development and high-wage job creation; addressing skyrocketing home owners insurance premiums; and planning a clear 21stcentury energy policy that addresses rising gas prices.This is not the time in Congress to take divisive and backward votesthat do not reflect the people of South Florida."###
Once again U.S. Representative Clay Shaw has voted against our interests: this time by voting against HR 3132 which, if passed, will expand federal hate crimes law to include sexual orientation, disabilities, and gender. Please see the attached press release fromFlorida State Senator Ron Klein who is running for the Democratic nomination to oppose Clay Shaw's reelection in 2006. Clay Shaw mustgo!
Ken Keechl, President.
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September 19, 2005 Contact: Brian SmootFor Immediate Release 561) 995-9626
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR RON KLEIN (D-FL) ONCLAY SHAW'S PRO-DISCRIMINATION VOTE
"Nothing is more American then affirming the belief that allpeopleare created equal. That is why it is so important to end all typesof discrimination. Last week the United States House ofRepresentatives had the opportunity to vote on a moderate piece oflegislation. HR 3132 expanded federal hate crimes law to includesexual orientation, disabilities and gender. Every member of theSouth Florida Delegation, Republicans and Democrats alike, voted forthis common sense bill, except Congressman Clay Shaw. This is abill that passed in the Republican led congress with bipartisansupport.I am running for Congress because it is time Florida's 22ndcongressional district had a congressman that recognizes that everysingle person is important. This hate crimes legislation is non-controversial and a matter of common decency. It is unconscionablethat in South Florida, Mr. Shaw continues to be a rubberstamp for TomDelay and the ultra-conservatives in Congress.There are many important issues facing our state and our country.Congress can and should play a role in actually helping to addressproblems and plan for the future. Some of these issues include, theprotection of Social Security; affordable, quality health care;economic development and high-wage job creation; addressing skyrocketing home owners insurance premiums; and planning a clear 21stcentury energy policy that addresses rising gas prices.This is not the time in Congress to take divisive and backward votesthat do not reflect the people of South Florida."###
