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cali

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10. oh please. this is just the newest iteration that Senator Leahy has introduced

Reply to Lady Freedom Returns (Reply #4)

Sun Jun 30, 2013, 04:19 PM

Jun 2013

he's been introducing this kind of legislation for over a decade.

Furthermore, my Senator has long been an advocate for the poor and working class and has spoken out strongly for raising taxes on the wealthy and for raising the minimum wage.

He authored the standing with minimum wage earners act in 2006 with Kennedy and Harkin.

he's introduced and authored a lot of bills aimed at helping workers.

http://beta.congress.gov/member/patrick-leahy/1383?pageSize=25&Subject_of_Legislation=Labor+and+Employment

And in 38 years in the Senate he hasn't gotten rich off his Senate gig. He's one of the least wealthy Senators.

http://apps.washingtonpost.com/politics/capitol-assets/member/patrick-leahy/

I have my beefs with Senator Leahy, but you have this all wrong.

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Do you support Senator Leahy's Patriot Act/FISA reform bill? [View all] ProSense Jun 2013 OP

You know, this would have gone better from someone else. Savannahmann Jun 2013 #1

+1 cali Jun 2013 #2

LOL! Yeah, that went over well. ProSense Jun 2013 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author cali Jun 2013 #12

Of course, ProSense Jun 2013 #14

pot meet kettle. and I didn't pen that. cali Jun 2013 #15

No ProSense Jun 2013 #21

Transparency ProSense Jun 2013 #24

Last tag! Cirque du So-What Jun 2013 #32

Jury results Cha Jun 2013 #36

Thanks. n/t ProSense Jun 2013 #38

Sorry, I didn't think it posted so I did it again.. I think Cha Jun 2013 #41

o gawd. Whisp Jun 2013 #37

Oh no, ProSense Jun 2013 #40

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Sorry, it posted twice.. Cha Jun 2013 #39

I would consider it a blessing, if I were you. Number23 Jul 2013 #56

You don't consider the link she provided to be an acceptable source? JaneyVee Jun 2013 #5

LOL! n/t ProSense Jun 2013 #8

Or are Democratic Senators Leahy, Blumenthal, Tester, Udall and Wyden not acceptable here? freshwest Jun 2013 #44

Wow, ProSense Jun 2013 #6

We have too many rw libertarians masquerading as liberals/progressives on this site arely staircase Jul 2013 #49

No, I was pointing out the substance of your posts on the issue Savannahmann Jul 2013 #51

Bullshit treestar Jun 2013 #17

Post removed Post removed Jun 2013 #22

Try to get over it. nt ucrdem Jul 2013 #47

....."Elevates the threshold standard for obtaining records.... sibelian Jun 2013 #3

There is only one reason they are doing this, any of those in Congress. Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2013 #4

oh please. this is just the newest iteration that Senator Leahy has introduced cali Jun 2013 #10

He is not doing enough. Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2013 #13

no, he's not. and if you informed yourself by doing a little research, you'd know that cali Jun 2013 #18

One who see the pantry lines growing. Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2013 #23

one who is on foodstamps (me) cali Jun 2013 #26

He is doing stuff for his small area... Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2013 #33

That is just stupid. Leahy is a stalwart defender of civil liberties and social justice. Comrade Grumpy Jun 2013 #27

No, people trying to make a TRAITOR a hero is stupid. Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2013 #31

oh for fuck's sake. Now Pat Leahy is a traitor? Only in your mind. cali Jul 2013 #45

No, Snowden is the traitor and people are making him a hero. Lady Freedom Returns Jul 2013 #52

It doesn't go nearly far enough. BlueStreak Jun 2013 #9

Looks good - THIS is the conversation we should be having! jazzimov Jun 2013 #11

Sounds very good treestar Jun 2013 #16

I support ANYTHING that limits the government's ability to surveil its citizens. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #19

Too many Republicans, Art_from_Ark Jul 2013 #48

I guess the real question is, will the white house? usGovOwesUs3Trillion Jun 2013 #20

Lol! +1000 whatchamacallit Jun 2013 #25

This is worth discussing. Comrade Grumpy Jun 2013 #28

"Unlike a lot of stuff this poster has been stinking the place up with lately. " ProSense Jun 2013 #30

I calls 'em as I sees 'em. Comrade Grumpy Jun 2013 #34

Please do ProSense Jun 2013 #35

+1 Douglas Carpenter Jun 2013 #43

Sure, yeah. I have no doubt that the potential for abuse is high in the current system. BenzoDia Jun 2013 #29

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well let us know when it's ok nt arely staircase Jul 2013 #50

Kick! n/t ProSense Jul 2013 #53

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Surprised this thread doesnt have more recs. bunnies Jul 2013 #55