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State Senator Blocking Nevada Anti-NDAA Bill

By Breaking News

On March 26th, we asked you to contact Representative Tobin, who was blocking HB 2573 from coming up for a vote.

The response was huge.

Activist PostWestern JournalismLew Rockwell Blog, and several other websites picked up the alert, which was seen by thousands of people across the web. The Action Alert worked so well, according to our friends at Freedom Outpost, that Rep. Tobin did a 180 and changed his stance on the bill.

Now, State Senator Tick Segerblom is blocking Nevada’s Anti-NDAA legislation.

The 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorized the indefinite military detention, extraordinary rendition, and application of the laws of war without charge or trial of anyone, including U.S. citizens. SB378, once amended, will protect the rights of the people of Nevada. It has 16 cosponsors, including 14 Republicans and two Democrats, more than nearly every other bill in the legislature.

When PANDA Nevada’s State Team Leader, Chris Corbett, met with Senator Segerblom last week, the Senator laid out a challenge:

“If people really care about this bill, they’ll call me”

Tick Segerblom is playing games with our rights, and he has laid out a challenge. Let’s show him we don’t play games with our unalienable rights.

Challenge Accepted. 

Call or fax State Senator Tick Segerblom and politely tell him to defend our unalienable rights. Tell him to honor his oath and bring SB 378 up for a vote. Most of all, tell him that if he does not, you and countless others will not only refuse to vote for him, but do whatever it takes to unseat him from office.

Contact State Senator Tick Segerblom NOW (Out-of-staters are encouraged to contact as well, and we find it most effective if you don’t mention your state):

Sen. Tick Segerblom

Phone: 775-684-1422

Fax:

(The Senator does not accept emails, he considers them not worth his time)

http://pandaunite.org/ndaa-call-me-i-dare-you

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Dan Johnson

Founder, PANDA
People Against the NDAA
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Source: FULL ARTICLE at Western Journalism

Texas Anti-NDAA Bill Heads To House Floor

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Texas Map 2 SC Texas Anti NDAA Bill Heads to House Floor

You don’t mess with Texas. At least, that’s precisely what State Rep. Lyle Larson is saying with HB 149.

HB 149 is designed to counter the indefinite detention provisions, sections 1021 and 1022, of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act. These sections authorize the indefinite military detention, without charge or trial, of anyone who commits a “belligerent act” or is suspected of terrorism and violate over 13 provisions of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. The law has also been condemned by retired members of the Armed Forces, a current U.S. CongressmanFederal Judge Katherine B. Forrest, conservative pundit Rush Limbaugh, and the American Civil Liberties Union.

Rep. Larson’s bill, once amended, will protect the people of Texas from indefinite military detention and extrajudicial assassination without charge or trial. However, we have to get it through Committee first.

It’s time to bring the pressure. One call, and taking 30 seconds to tell your legislator what you think, can make all the difference.

Contact members of the Texas House Federalism and Fiscal Responsibility NOW and tell them, politely but firmly, you will accept nothing less than a YES on HB 149. (Out-of-staters are encouraged to call as well.)

Rep. Brandon Creighton:

(512) 463-0726

Rep. Cindy Burkett:

(512) 463-0464

Rep. Eddie Lucio III

(512) 463-0606

Rep. Scott Turner

(512) 463-0484

Rep. Armando Walle

(512) 463-0924
If you are in Texas, join PANDA, the Tenth Amendment Center, the Libertarian Party, and other groups at the Committee Hearing!

12:00 PM CDT
Hearing Room E2036
Capitol Building
Austin, TX 78701

Let’s show the Federal government “you don’t mess with Texas.”

P.S. What kind of responses are you getting? We want to know. Post the reply you get in the comments section of this post so other people know what to expect.

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at Western Journalism

One Man Blocking Arizona Anti-NDAA Bill

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Obama NDAA SC One Man Blocking Arizona Anti NDAA Bill

The 2012 NDAA allows any person, including American citizens, to be indefinitely detained without charge or trial, sent to a foreign country to be held, and even executed. Not a single law has eradicated more of our Constitution protections since the Civil War.

Now, Arizona has a chance to defeat it. Arizona has the chance to become the first state in America to enact real protections for its citizens against the NDAAHB 2573, introduced by Rep. Carl Seelpassed Committee 6-2 last month and passed the Rules Committee yesterday.

Yet, one Representative does not see the tide turning to liberty. Representative Andy Tobin is currently blocking HB 2573 from receiving a full House vote. He is willing to kill protection for the people of Arizona and allow the Federal government to trample the rights of his constituents.

We will not allow him to block this bill. The rights of the people of Arizona depend on it.

Show Rep. Tobin the tide is turning in favor of liberty. Urge him, politely but firmly, to bring HB 2573 up for a vote.

If you have to leave a message, ask him to call you back. If you send an email, ask for his reply and tell him to honor his Oath. Forward this crucial message on to friends and family.

Contact Rep. Tobin NOW and urge him to bring HB 2573 to the floor (out-of-staters are highly encouraged to call as well, and we find it most effective if you don’t mention the state you’re calling from.):
Representative Andy Tobin

602-926-5172

atobin@azleg.gov

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at Western Journalism

Utah Fights For 2nd Amendment…Sort Of

By Doug Book

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Can state lawmakers legally fine federal officials, even toss them in jail should they attempt to impose Barack Obama’s agenda of gun bans and confiscation on the American people?

Many remember video of lawless New Orleans police as they traveled door to door in the aftermath of Katrina, throwing law abiding citizens to the ground, confiscating their firearms and rendering individuals defenseless at a time when self-defense was all that would separate honest citizens from roving bands of thugs and looters. Such was the outrage of the American public that one year later, the State of Louisiana joined federal lawmakers in banning the confiscation of firearms during declared “emergencies.”

Today, more than a dozen states have “…proposed legislation to either jail federal officials who violate the second amendment or to nullify federal laws to control guns within state borders.” The list of states joining these efforts continues to grow.

But in Utah of all places, the Republican Chair of the House Judiciary Committee refused to allow such legislation to go forward. HB 114 was twice “dropped from the agenda” by chairman Kay McIff as he expressed concern that the “2nd Amendment Preservation Act” might be unconstitutional.

The preamble of the Act “…provides that any federal action that attempts to impose limitations on firearms contrary to the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, or the Constitution or laws of the State of Utah, is unenforceable in this state.” Seems pretty straightforward—no unconstitutional gun laws will be enforced in Utah! But House legislative staff convinced McIff that the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause must automatically render any such statute unconstitutional.

Had the timid Mclff not thrown in the towel before the battle was engaged he might have understood that only “th[e] Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof… shall be the supreme law of the land.”

In short, only laws which are made consistent with the powers specially granted the government in the Constitution may be considered “supreme” and therefore take precedence over state statute. Federal laws which infringe on the right to keep and bear arms are clearly not “made in pursuance of” a Constitution which states that the right to keep and bear arms shall NOT be infringed! Obviously such legislation is unconstitutional on its face and may play no part in the Supremacy Clause.

Well on Friday, the Republican committee chair at last permitted a vote on HB 114 and to no one’s surprise it passed 49-17. The Act now travels to the state senate where Republican Senate President Wayne Neiderhauser promises “…to be very cautious with the bill.”

Prior to allowing Friday’s House vote, Kay McIff made it clear he was loathe to waste money fighting for the 2nd Amendment rights of Utah residents. After all, a suit by the Obama Regime would make for an expensive battle in court. And now, another Republican leader pledges “caution.”

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at Western Journalism

Bill That Bans High-Capacity Magazines, Limits Them To 15 Rounds Passes Colorado Senate Committee

By The Huffington Post News Editors

A bill that bans the manufacture and sale of high-capacity magazines in Colorado and places a limit on them to only 15 rounds per magazine passed in Colorado Senate committee, Monday evening.

The Senate Judiciary Committee passed House Bill 1224 on a 3-2 party line vote as hundres of gun rights advocates filled the state Capitol in protest of the seven gun control bills being debated today in the state legislature. Read the full text of HB-1224 here.

“This bill is an attempt to reduce the slaughter,” Senate sponsor of the bill Sen. Mary Hodge (D-Brighton) said, The Denver Post reports.

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at Huffington Post

Solar America Well Positioned as Mississippi State Solar Tax Credits Receive Strong Support

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Solar America Well Positioned as Mississippi State Solar Tax Credits Receive Strong Support

GULFPORT, Miss.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Solar America Corp. (OTCQB: SOLX) is pleased to announce that the Mississippi State House of Representatives has overwhelming passed a generous package of Renewable Energy tax credits offering residential and commercial customers tax credits as high as 80% when combined with current Federal incentives. The Mississippi State House of Representatives passed HB 1591 on Tuesday February 26 by a margin of 116 to 3.

“We are very pleased to see such strong support and forward thinking from the Mississippi State Legislature. Passage of the solar tax credit bill is an exciting step towards making Mississippi the most vibrant solar market in the country,” said Robert Bludorn, CEO of Solar America Corp. “We have every reason to believe that HB 1591 will receive the same level of enthusiastic support from the Mississippi Senate as well as the office of Governor Phil Bryant.”

The content of HB 1591, as approved by the House of Representatives, can be found at: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2013/pdf/history/HB/HB1591.xml

About Solar America Corporation

Solar America Corporation intends to commercialize and distribute innovative solar energy products and solutions. Solar America intends to capitalize on its position in the alternative energy sector to develop cutting-edge solar technologies. Solar America common stock is traded on the OTCQB under the symbol SOLX. For more information please visit www.solaramericacorp.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements that include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipate” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition, description of anyone’s past success, either financial or strategic, is no guarantee of future success. This news release speaks as of the date first set forth above and the company assumes no responsibility to update the information included herein for events occurring after the date hereof.

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance

Florida Sex-Selective Abortions Ban Proposed By Rep. Charles Van Zant

By The Huffington Post News Editors

A Florida representative has filed an anti-abortion bill that he claims protects the rights of women — those in the womb — despite a lack of evidence that female infanticide is actually a problem.

Monday Rep. Charles Van Zant, (R-Keystone Heights) filed HB 845, which requires anyone performing an abortion to first sign an affidavit stating that he or she has no knowledge that the pregnancy is being terminated on the grounds of sex or race.

The bill holds that “women are a vital part of American society and culture and possess the same fundamental human rights and civil rights as men” and cites a “growing sex-determination niche industry” that leads to female infanticide.

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at Huffington Post

States Join The Fight To Nullify Indefinite Detention Under NDAA

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Obama NDAA SC States Join the Fight to Nullify Indefinite Detention Under NDAA

President Barack Obama signed the latest National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law on January 2, renewing the power to apprehend and detain Americans indefinitely granted in the previous year’s version.

In order to protect their citizens from being grabbed and imprisoned under the provisions of the NDAA, many state lawmakers are standing up to the federal government, proposing resolutions nullifying this unconstitutional power at the state borders.

Nullification is a concept of constitutional law recognizing the right of each state to nullify, or invalidate, any federal measure that exceeds the few and defined powers allowed the federal government as enumerated in the U.S. Constitution.

Nullification exists as a right of the states because the sovereign states formed the union, and as creators of the compact, they hold ultimate authority as to the limits of the power of the central government to enact laws that are applicable to the states and the citizens thereof.

As President Obama continues accumulating all legislative, executive, and judicial power, the need for nullification is urgent, and liberty-minded citizens are encouraged to see state legislators boldly asserting their right to restrain the federal government through application of that very powerful and very constitutional principle.

Read More at The New American . By Joe Wolverton, II, J.D..

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at Western Journalism

Why the Texas Disclosure Law Really Does Work

By David Blackmon, Contributor In June, 2011, shortly after the end of that year’s session of the Texas Legislature, Governor Rick Perry signed HB 3328 – the Texas Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids Disclosure Act – into law.  With that stroke of his pen, Governor Perry made Texas the first state in the country to require by statute the well-by-well public disclosure of all the constituent chemicals, compounds and water volume contained in frac fluids.
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Forbes Latest

Wyoming Anti-NDAA Bill Passes Committee 6-3, On Its Way To The House

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Thanks to your overwhelming support, and the support of other organizations and individuals, Wyoming House Bill 114, the Wyoming Liberty Preservation Act, passed committee 6-3 and will now advance to the House floor.  On Tuesday evening, at the head of a media firestorm, the Transportation Committee held a hearing on the bill and passed it with a decisive 6-3 vote.

Our battle, however, is not yet over.  HB 114 will be debated on the House floor within the next few days.  The deadline for bills to be heard on the house floor is Monday, February 4th; and if the bill has not come up in committee of the whole by then, it will die due to lack of time left in the session.

Wyoming Rep.  Kendall Kroeker, who introduced the bill, said that he expects a fierce battle in the House: “There are a lot of legislators who are afraid to do anything to challenge the federal government and think we should meekly obey them, regardless of the constitutionality of the actions taken by the federal government.  I believe our rights are worth fighting for and that is what I will continue to do.”

That is a fight we intend to win. Two days ago, when HB 114 was going to committee, you acted. Hundreds of calls were sent to the members on the committee; and that wave of public pressure shifted a possible loss into a decisive victory. Let’s do it again.
Contact the Wyoming House leadership and encourage them to uphold their oath to support and defend the Constitution and bring HB 114 to the Wyoming House floor:

Rep. Tom Lubnau, Speaker of the House Rep. Kermit C. Brown, House Majority Floor Leader
(307) 682-1313 (307) 745-7358
Rep. Mary Throne, House Minority Floor Leader Rep. James W. Byrd, House Minority Whip
(307) 630-6728 (307) 200-0859

Contact:    Barbara Anderson

PANDA Wyoming
msiouxcro@yahoo.com

Source: FULL ARTICLE at Western Journalism

Wyoming To Battle NDAA Indefinite Detention

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Obama NDAA SC Wyoming to Battle NDAA indefinite detention

PANDA Wyoming announces the introduction of HB 114, the Wyoming Liberty Preservation Act, and issues a call to action to ensure it passes committee.

 On December 31st, 2011, President Barack Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, containing provisions which authorized the indefinite detention, extraordinary rendition (and assassination) of anyone around the world without charge or trial. This law marked one of the darkest eras in American history, declaring the United States a battlefield and legally subject to the laws of war.

PANDA (People Against the NDAA) has been fighting back. Founded in January 2012, PANDA has grown to be the largest organization in the nation fighting indefinite detention and the NDAA. Since the launch of Operation Homeland Liberty, PANDA has started state teams in almost 25 states, and reaches thousands daily with the message of liberty.

Now, in the second shot (after BDR 728 in Nevada) to be fired across the Federal government’s bow, HB 114 has been introduced in Wyoming. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Kendell Kroeker and co-sponsored by Rep. David Miller, Rep. Hans Hunt, and Sen. Cale Case, will protect the liberty of the citizens of Wyoming by prohibiting the unconstitutional provisions of the 2012 NDAA to be enforced here.

“The Constitution of the United States has the Bill of Rights for a reason,” said Representative Kroeker, “I take an oath to support, obey, and defend the Constitution and I take that seriously.  When the federal government passes legislation that violates the constitution, it is our duty as a state to make sure we protect the rights of our citizens.”

Now, in order to protect the rights of the citizens of Wyoming, we must take swift action. On Tuesday, January 29, 2013, the Wyoming Liberty Preservation Act will be voted on in the House Transportation, Highways, and Military Affairs committee. There are however, Representatives on that committee who do not understand the seriousness of this issue and the importance of securing our inalienable rights.

Call these legislators immediately and demand they honor their oath, and stand up for the rights of all Wyoming citizens. Demand these representatives pass the Wyoming Liberty Preservation Act:

Rep. David Zwonitzer:  (307) 630-1955

Rep. Rita Campbell:  (307) 850-7364

Rep. Robert McKim:  (307) 248-2564

Contact:

Barbara Anderson
PANDA Wyoming
siouxcro@yahoo.com

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at Western Journalism

Christian Companies, Tax Exemptions, AND Obamacare

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Hobby Lobby and other Christian-owned businesses face heavy penalties if they don’t comply with ObamaCare mandates that violate their religious beliefs. But a Texas lawmaker is gaining support for what he believes will be helpful and send a message to Washington.

State Representative Jonathan Stickland (R), who believes the fines associated with the mandates are designed to bankrupt companies like Hobby Lobby into submission, has introduced HB 649 in hopes of providing a tax break to such businesses to defray the cost of the penalties.

“Texas has a choice to make: If we allow them to go down that path, and close their doors as a result, we’re going to lose that tax revenue anyway,” he submits. “This bill would at least give us a fighting chance for them to continue creating jobs and producing products and services in the state.”

Hobby Lobby has sued the government to overturn the requirement for its insurance to provide free coverage of abortion-causing drugs, and it faces $1.3 million a day in penalties.

“When we started out, we didn’t intend to have a bill that was pro-life, pro-religious freedom, pro-Tenth Amendment, anti-ObamaCare and all the mainstream Republican ideas out there right now all into one,” the Texas lawmaker tells OneNewsNow. “But when you really stop and look at the bill, I think that’s what it accomplishes.”

Read More at onenewsnow.com . By Charlie Butts.

Source: FULL ARTICLE at Western Journalism