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, Our Congressperson, Sheila Jackson lee This post on a recent lobby visit and will do for the coming weeks/months. Obama asking him to use his stop-loss comes from Meghan Stabler of She stated that CO,ngress has a unique power to end investigations against service , a member of Human Rights members 'accused of violating "Don't Ask, opportunity this year to reform health care in Campaign's Business Council Don't Tell". Additionally she is calling for a a way that helps all Americans and addresses Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee does full congressional" inquiry into the murder not play games when it comes to civil the needs of specific minorities, including of August Provost, the 29-year-old sailor rights. Most importantly for the LGBT from Houston found dead in a Camp community in Houston, and district 18,she Pendleton guard shack has been a long supporter and advocate Detailing the continuing prevalence for community issues at both the local of HIV/AIDS in the Houston area AND national level. Congresswomari Jackson Lee stressed On a recent Sunday, Congresswoman the importance of helping those in' the Jackson Lee took time out of her schedule community wllo are often the hardest hit when. the economic climate is down. She to meet with some of the leadership of • ..•• ,, , ':"':'~'-:". "" , -";.'-1'".{. 'A..... :0;" '~ '-. '"" HRC Houston Steering Committee. The noted that many of the local AIDS service Congresswoman discussed many topics organizations available resources are forefront in the LGBT Community from over stretched from new requests for help Hate Crimes, to her commitment and co- whilst charitable giving and corporate sponsorship' of a fully inclusive ENDA, sponsorship is significantly down. She ___ __l.!.~_'--.,_~_ __'...L_A_.1. __ ~~_""'""'------'"1:'-.t.l...1'~ .•...•... ~_.:3~.:f-~_co..~.c._.d_ •._"b-L1-....~_~~~_L:'I_.._*-a._~_n..:3..-L:'I..-b-..c. ..d • as 6een a long supporter ana aavocate :aJ st. DetailJfig fne-contmumgpreva1ence for community issues at both the local of HIVIAIDS in the Houston area AND national level. Congresswoman Jackson Lee stressed On a recent Sunday, Congresswoman the importance of helping those in the Jackson Lee took time out of her schedule community who are often the hardest hit to meet with some of the leadership of when- the economic-~ .r. ~ climate\. is down. She HRC Houston Steering Committee. The noted that many of the local AIDS service Congresswoman discussed many topics organizations available resources are forefront in the LGBT Community from over stretched from new requests for help Hate Crimes, to her commitment and co- whilst charitable giving and corporate sponsorship of a fully inclusive ENDA, sponsorship is significantly down. She repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and the mentioned the importance of, and current Health Care Reform discussions potential assistance in finding additional underway. She offered advice that funding sources where possible. we must continue the conversations LGBT Americans. During the meeting Congresswoman with other members of both sides of the Congresswoman Jackson Lee discussed Jackson Lee clearly showed that she is Congress to ensure that a majority of knowledgeable and passionate about the votes be garnished in favor of passing an co-sponsoring the Military Readiness many issues facing the LGBT community. She inclusive ENDA, and noted that Health Care Enhancement Act (MREA), to repeal DADT maintained her stance that all citizens should is demanding prime attention in the house, and her signing a letter sent to President be treated as full and equitable citizens.

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