From: Ali Sharp
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Newsletter Subtitle Month Year Newsletter February 2014 Wise Women Want to Win Back Dallas County
Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 18th
Dallas County Republican Party Chairman Wade Emmert "The State of Dallas Politics and Winning Back Dallas County"
Tuesday, February 18th Lunchtime Meeting 11:30 Meet & Greet Noon Meeting
Museum of Biblical Art 7500 Park Lane Dallas, TX 75225 Sandwiches available for $5
President's Message PCRW is very thankful to the candidates running for House District 108, Court Alley, Morgan Meyer, and Chart Westcott. Dear PCRW Thank you to the moderator Kerby Anderson. Members, Questions covered a wide range of topics including education, domestic violence, the budget, and legislation each would like In the words of to work on next legislative session. Abraham Lincoln "It Learn more about the candidates by clicking on their name: often requires more courage to dare to do right than to fear Court Alley to do wrong." Thank you for Morgan Meyer joining PCRW in supporting Chart Westcott Republican values and for having the courage to stand strong with us. We hope you will join us at our programs in the coming months.
Sincerely, Sandy Ammons
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* Membership deadline is February 18th to be included in this year's directory.
* New Neighbor Committee
Help deliver packets to new residents every quarter. It is a wonderful way to welcome new people in the community and tell them about PCRW Early Voting This is a great way to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, get involved! If you 7611 Park Lane, Dallas 75225 would like to be a part of the New Neighbor Committee please You may vote at any Dallas County Republican Primary contact Leanne Location Mckinley at (Check Here for more locations) [email protected] Thank you to those on February 18-21, Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm the committee for your February 22, Saturday, 7:00 am-7:00 pm hard work: February 23, Sunday, 1:00 pm-6:00 pm Beverly Morris February 24-28, Monday - Friday, 7:00 am-7:00 pm Candy Ward Cindy Shipley Election Day Voting Location Stacey Branch JoAnne Kroener Michaele Frederick Tuesday, March 4th, 7am-7pm Debbie Francis Click Here To find where your precinct votes on election day Emma Lou Symmonds Norma Vardeman Jennifer Rogers
------Board of Directors Officers & Committee Chairs Tuesday, February 11 - Interest Group Meeting: 2014 - 2015 Learn about the nuts and bolts of the Republican Party process & hear about the Republican Convention process in 2014. Virginia Prodan, New Senate District 16 SREC Committeewoman President 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Sandy Ammons 6531 Waggoner Drive, Dallas 75230 Home of Debbie & Eric Georgatos RSVP: [email protected] First Vice President Programs
Monday, February 17- Lane Sullivan Dallas County Republican Party Executive Committee Meeting Second Vice 7:00pm Fellowship Bible Church President Campaign
Activities 02/18-02/28 - Early Voting Judge Marilea Lewis Friday, February 28 - Reagan Day Dinner Keynote Speaker Third Vice South Carolina Governor Nikki President Haley Membership Friday, February 28, 2014 Jennifer Rogers 7:00 pm VIP Reception ★ 8:00 pm Dinner Friends of Omni Dallas Hotel PCRW 555 S. Lamar Street, Dallas Cindy Clendenen
Honorary Chair Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Co-Chairs Newsletter Hon. Harriet Miers | Merrie Spaeth | Hon. Tincy Miller | Hon. Maurine Dickey Buy tickets here: http://dallasgop.org/reagan/ Editor Ali Sharp
Recording Secretary Gail Capps
Treasurer Terry Lynch
Bylaws Virginia Prodan U.S. 113th Congress:
Congress will meet Monday, Feb 10, through Wednesday, Feb 12, then recess and resume on Tuesday, February 25. For an ongoing outline of legislation that has been passed or is being considered, refer to: Historian Gaylynn Gee http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/legislative/b_three_sections_w ith_teasers/active_leg_page.htm
House of Representatives Parliamentarian The House calendar for the week of February 10 is posted at: http://www.majorityleader.gov/Floor/weekly.html. Bills that are scheduled for a vote this Angie King week are listed below with hotlinks to their content and status: 1) H.R. 2431 "The National Integrated Drought Information Systems Reauthorization Act of 2013" (Sponsored by Rep. Ralph Hall / Science, Space, and Technology Committee) Committee Chairs 2) H.Res. 447 "Supporting the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fear, as amended" (Sponsored by Rep. Eliot Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee) Arrangements 3) H.R. 3578 "To ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the Chair screening, testing, or treatment of an airman or an air traffic controller for a sleep disorder is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes" (Sponsored by Rep. Ruth Chambers Frank LoBiondo / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
4) H.R. 3448 "Small Cap Liquidity Reform Act of 2013, as amended" (Sponsored by Assistant Rep. Sean Duffy / Financial Services Committee) Membership
5) H.R. 3193 "Consumer Financial Protection and Soundness Improvement Act of 2013, Chair Rules Committee Print" (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Sean Duffy / Financial Services Committee) Ruth Chambers
6) Possible Consideration of Legislation Related to the Debt Limit GOTV Chair 7) Committee Activity: Financial Services Committee hearing on "Monetary Policy and Trinka Taylor the State of the Economy" (link) the State of the Economy" (link)
Text and Status of BILLS that were considered during the week of January 13 (links) 1) H.R. 801 "Holding Company Registration Threshold Equalization Act of 2013" No Holiday action. In committee. Luncheon Chair
2) H.R. 2274 "The Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Jennie Gilchrist Simplification Act," as amended. Passed as amended 422 to 0. Referred to the Senate.
3) H.R. 2860 "OPM IG Act" (i.e. To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that the Inspector General of the Office of Personnel Management may use amounts in the revolving Hospitality fund of the Office to fund audits, investigations, and oversight activities, and for other purposes). Passed the House 418 to 0. Referred to the Senate and passed by unanimous Tri-Chairs consent. Referred to the President. Katie Blair 4) H.R. 1233"The Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2013." Carmen Gleen Passed the House as amended 420 to 0. Referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Candy Ward
5) H.R. 3362 "Exchange Information Disclosure Act." Considers bills H.R. 2279, H.R. 3362, and H.R. 3811. Passed the House 259 to 154. Referred to Senate Committee on Internal Review Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Chair Text and Status of Other Bills that Recently Passed the House (links) Tiffany Wyde 1) H.R. 7 "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2014" passed 227 to 188 on Jan 28. Referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. July 4th Chair 2) S 1901 to extend "Support for United States-Republic of Korea Civil Nuclear Cooperation Act " passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent on Jan 27. TBA Passed the House without objection on Jan 28. Sent to the President.
3) H.R. 1791 "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to codify authority under Legislation existing grant guidance authorizing use of Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical Chair surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis (disease prevention) capabilities." Passed as Connie Karcher amended: 391 to 2. Referred to Senate HLS committee.
4) H.R. 357 "To amend title 38, U.S. Code, to require courses of education provided by Liaison to public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the educational assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to charge veterans Elected Officials tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate." Passed the House 390 to 0. Referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs. Gail Madden
5) H.R. 3590 "To protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes." Passed the House 268 to 154. Referred to the Senate. New Member Packets Chair For daily postings of 2014 House activities, please visit: http://clerk.house.gov/floorsummary/floor.aspx?day=20140109. Leanne McKinley
Senate Public Relations/Social The Senate's Executive Calendar contains a list of 2014 executive resolutions, treaties, and nominations reported out of Senate committees and awaiting Senate floor action. Details Media Chair can be found at: http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/executive_calendar/xcalv.pdf Kristie McCrary
Since January 9, 2014, 157 unique nominations have been submitted and await consideration for appointments to U.S. government agencies, corporations, foundations and Special Advisor banks. The nominations can be found in the link above and will be listed for the PCRW's February 18 meeting. to the Board
Text and Status of Bills considered during the first week in January (links) Debbie Georgatos S.B. 1845 "Unemployment Insurance." A vote of 55 - 43 is being reconsidered by Senator Reid. Web Site Chair Sample Republican Party Ballot (Candidates and 6 Propositions) Leslie Baker
For Dallas County http://www.dallascountyvotes.org/wp-content/uploads/SampleBallot.pdf Yearbook Co-Chairs Ruth Kelton Karen Vandermeer
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PCRW is among the largest Republican women's clubs in Texas, and is dedicated to supporting the election and appointment of Republicans to public office. PCRW was founded in 1960 and has worked diligently for more than 50 years to encourage qualified candidates to run for office, to support Republican values in candidates and officeholders, and to educate its members and the public on the important political issues facing Texas. Membership in PCRW is open to all registered voters who support the Republican Party.
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For decades PCRW has encouraged candidates to run for office, fostered Republican values in candidates and officeholders, and educated its members and the public on the important political issues facing Texas.
Please encourage your friends, family members, and work associates to join PCRW. There is no residency requirement and they can join at the level they choose. PCRW members enjoy the following benefits:
meetings featuring a variety of compelling, informative and interesting speakers;
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membership at the "Friends of PCRW" level includes invitations to special gatherings and private receptions with VIP guests.
Please consider bringing friends to our meetings or encourage them to look at our website for more information at www.parkcitiesrepublicanwomen.org. A membership form is available online--it's easy to join.
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