Will this happen here in NC??? NC Wake the Hell up

The ExxonMobil Pegasus tar sands pipeline spilled around 185,000 gallons of tar sands, undisclosed toxic chemicals and contaminated water in Arkansas yesterday.Like many tar sands pipelines, Pegasus was actually an older pipeline which had its flow reversed. This is also the case for the Seaway pipeline in Texas and possible tar sands pipelines in New England.And this wasn't even the only spill this week! Read more about the 30,000 tar sands spill...

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NCGA Senate Calendar 4.01.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website. http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2013 SESSION SENATE CALENDAR Monday, April 1, 2013 Senate Convenes - 12:00 p.m. Legislative Day 36   CALL TO ORDER Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President PRAYER The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain JOURNAL APPROVAL RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES...

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NCGA House Calendar 4.01.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf HOUSE CALENDAR 36th Legislative Day Monday, April 1, 2013 House Convenes at 4:00 P.M. Thom Tillis, Speaker INTRODUCED BILLS (Reminder: Members may electronically cosponsor these bills until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday) HB 457 Blackwell, McGrady, Schaffer and Stam (Primary Sponsors) - TAXPAYER STANDING ACT. HB 458 McElraft - OMNIBUS COUNTY LEGISLATION. HB 459 Dollar, Murry, Hollo and Lambeth (Primary Sponsors)...

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NC NAACP AND PARTNERS HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENT TO RESPOND TO OMNIBUS VOTER SUPPRESSION BILLS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 28 March 2013 For More Information:        Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, President, 919-394-8137                                              Mrs. Amina J. Turner, Executive Director, 919-682-4700 For Media Assistance:        Rob Stephens,...

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Kay Hagan finally supports Same Sex Marriage, WOW

From Under the Dome, U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan said Wednesday that she supported the right of gay people to marry, saying “we should not tell people who they can love or who they can marry.'' Hagan announced her support as the US Supreme Court heard arguments on the issue. “I know there are strong feelings on both sides, and I have a great deal of respect for their opinions,” Hagan said in an interview. “But after much thought and prayer on my part this...

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NCGA House Calendar 3.28.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf HOUSE CALENDAR 35th Legislative Day Thursday, March 28, 2013 House Convenes at 12:00 Noon Thom Tillis, Speaker STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE ELECTION INTRODUCED BILLS (Reminder: Members may electronically cosponsor these bills until 5:00 p.m. on Friday) HB 440 McGrady, Daughtry, Harrison and Bryan (Primary Sponsors) - NORTH CAROLINA BENEFIT CORPORATION ACT. HB 441 C. Graham and Goodman (Primary Sponsors)...

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NCGA Senate Calendar 3.28.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website. http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2013 SESSION SENATE CALENDAR Thursday, March 28, 2013 Senate Convenes - 11:00 a.m. Legislative Day 35 State Board of Community Colleges’ Election CALL TO ORDER Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President PRAYER The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain JOURNAL APPROVAL RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES...

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NCGA Senate Calendar 3.27.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website. http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2013 SESSION SENATE CALENDAR Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Senate Convenes - 2:00 p.m. Legislative Day 34   CALL TO ORDER Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President PRAYER The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain JOURNAL APPROVAL RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES...

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NCGA House Calendar 3.27.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf HOUSE CALENDAR 34th Legislative Day Wednesday, March 27, 2013 House Convenes at 2:00 P.M. Thom Tillis, Speaker INTRODUCED BILLS (Reminder: Members may electronically cosponsor these bills until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday) HB 421 Brody - MARSHVILLE DEANNEXATION. HB 422 Brody - MARSHVILLE CHARTER AMENDMENT/UTILITY BILLING. HB 423 Ford - SCHOOL CALENDAR FLEXIBILITY/KANNAPOLIS. HB 424 Ford - SCHOOL CALENDAR...

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NC NAACP Opposition to a Repeal of the RJA, Senate Bill 306

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 26 March 2013 For More Information:           Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, President, 919-394-8137 Mrs. Amina J. Turner, Executive Director, 919-682-4700 Atty. Jamie Phillips, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700 Our Case AGAINST Restarting the Death Penalty and a Repeal of the Racial Justice Act - SB 306 Below is the NC NAACP statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding Senate Bill 306, which would repeal the Racial Justice Act and attempt to restart executions...

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NCGA Senate 3.26.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website. http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2013 SESSION SENATE CALENDAR Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Senate Convenes - 2:00 p.m. Legislative Day 33   CALL TO ORDER Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President PRAYER The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain JOURNAL APPROVAL RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES...

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NCGA House Calendar 3.26.2013

http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf HOUSE CALENDAR 33rd Legislative Day Tuesday, March 26, 2013 House Convenes at 2:00 P.M. Thom Tillis, Speaker INTRODUCED BILLS (Reminder: Members may electronically cosponsor these bills until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday) HB 418 Ramsey and Moffitt (Primary Sponsors) - ASHEVILLE/BUNCOMBE COUNTY/PARKS AND RECREATION AUTHORITY. HR 419 Adams - HONOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH. HB 420 Foushee and Insko (Primary Sponsors) - SCHOOL CALENDAR FLEXIBILITY/ORANGE COUNTY. ...

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Butterfield to talk to Constituents about the Sequestration Impact

For Release:  Immediate Date:  March 22, 2013 Contact: Jeremy House Office: (202) 225.3101                Butterfield to Inform Constituents of Sequestration’s Impact, Next Week WASHINGTON, DC — Next week, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will speak with multiple groups to discuss the impact of sequestration on the First Congressional District and applaud environmental preservation efforts in the state.  On Monday, Butterfield will travel to Kinston...

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NCGA Senate Calendar 3.25.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website. http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2013 SESSION SENATE CALENDAR Monday, March 25, 2013 Senate Convenes - 7:00 p.m. Legislative Day 32   CALL TO ORDER Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President PRAYER The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain JOURNAL APPROVAL RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES...

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There will be a Candlelight Gathering in Time square this Sunday

From FB Events Sunday 7:00pm Broadway b/w 46th & 47th *No Speeches, No Anger, No Disrespect; Just Love* David Mixner is a mentor and hero. When he asks for something, you know its coming from the most principled of places and from love. Come join us for this peaceful vigil in support of love and equality on the eve of the Supreme Court considering marriage equality. - PeterFrom David Mixner:The week of March 24 will be a historic week for...

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NCGA House Calendar 3.25.2013

http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf HOUSE CALENDAR 32nd Legislative Day Monday, March 25, 2013 House Convenes at 4:00 P.M. Thom Tillis, Speaker INTRODUCED BILLS (Reminder: Members may electronically cosponsor these bills until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday) HB 405 McNeill, Burr, Faircloth and Davis (Primary Sponsors) - JUDGE/CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT. HB 406 McNeill and Hurley (Primary Sponsors) - LOCAL FLEXIBILITY REGARDING SCHOOL CALENDAR. HB 407 Turner - TRUSTEE-ATTORNEY FEE/FORECLOSURES/CLERK APPROVAL....

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NCGA Senate Calendar 3.25.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website. http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2013 SESSION SENATE CALENDAR Monday, March 25, 2013 Senate Convenes - 7:00 p.m. Legislative Day 32   CALL TO ORDER Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President PRAYER The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain JOURNAL APPROVAL RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES...

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Just How Stupid is Justin Burr, Jeff Collins, Mike Stone and Mike Hager???

From Progress North Carolina Facebook page Only a bail bondsman (Justin Burr) and failed real estate developer (Mike Hager) could come up with a bill this stupid: eliminating the requirement that district court judges be lawyers. But don't waste your time telling these two yahoos what you think. We suggest going straight to their boss and letting him know that this bill may well be the dumbest idea proposed yet: Thom Tillis, Speaker of the NC...

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NCGA House Calendar 3.21.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf HOUSE CALENDAR 31st Legislative Day Thursday, March 21, 2013 House Convenes at 12:30 P.M. Thom Tillis, Speaker INTRODUCED BILLS (Reminder: Members may electronically cosponsor these bills until 5:00 p.m. on Friday)...

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NCGA Senate Calendar 3.21.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website. http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2013 SESSION SENATE CALENDAR Thursday, March 21, 2013 Senate Convenes - 11:00 a.m. Legislative Day 31   CALL TO ORDER Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President PRAYER The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain JOURNAL APPROVAL RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES...

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Wilson Cruz Event at ECU (free and open to public)

  When: Mon, March 25, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Where: Hendrix Theater, Mendenhall Student Center, ECU (map) Description: Monday, March 25th, Wilson Cruz will speak in the Hendrix Theatre in Mendenhall Student Center at 6:00pm (free and open to the public)- Wilson Cruz is an American actor of Afro-Puerto Rican ancestry best known for his role as openly gay teenager Ricky Vasquez on the MTV show My So Called Life and the recurring character Genito on Noah's Arc. He also played Angel in a the 1998 Broadway tour of Rent. Wilson currently serves as the...

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NCGA House Calendar 3.20.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf HOUSE CALENDAR 30th Legislative Day Wednesday, March 20, 2013 House Convenes at 2:00 P.M. Thom Tillis, Speaker UNC BOARD OF GOVERNORS ELECTION INTRODUCED BILLS...

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NCGA Senate Calendar 3.20.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website. http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf   NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2013 SESSION SENATE CALENDAR Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Senate Convenes - 2:00 p.m. Legislative Day 30 Election of the University of North Carolina’s Board of Governors CALL TO ORDER Senator Phil Berger, President Pro Tempore PRAYER The Reverend Peter Milner,...

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'Light the Way to Justice' Vigil :: ‘United for Marriage Equality under the U.S. Constitution’

On March 25-27 "Light the Way to Justice" actions will be happening nationwide as the Supreme Court begins hearing the Prop 8 and DOMA cases. This is our opportunity, the people of North Carolina, to come together and show strong support for Equality in Marriage for all people living in the United States, regardless or sexual orientation or gender, under the United States Constitution. North Carolina REGIONAL VIGILS:  are being scheduled and planned across North Carolina and the United States as a growing coalition of organizations and...

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ACLU Sends letter to a Southern CA school

The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Southern California claims administrators at Sultana High School are bullying students in an 11-page letter that threatens legal action. [Read the full letter below.] 3.18.03 GSA Letter...

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Tony Perkins Slams Madonna and make a shocking statement too

"The same Madonna with song titles that couldn't be read aloud on network television, even invoked Christ. 'It's so absurd. What did Jesus teach? Love your neighbor as yourself.' It has always amazed me how people who have done everything possible to push God and His standard from our country feel free to invoke this passage of scripture. It only works when they insert their definition of  'love' not the biblical definition of love. In this...

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Linda Harvey, claims that Gay Identity is a Delusion,

well Linda have a brain is a delusion too, but that’s a different story to be told. "Every person out there who claims a 'gay' identity has the ability to get married in Ohio or anywhere else now. He or she can marry someone of the opposite sex, because that’s what marriage is and because a 'gay; identity is a delusion. Two men, no matter how sincere they feel, or two women, will never be a marriage. The person who believes this disorder is 'who he is,' as apparently [Sen. Rob] Portman’s son does, has tragically internalized a lie. His son needs...

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NCGA Senate Calendar 3.18.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website. http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf   NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2013 SESSION SENATE CALENDAR Monday, March 18, 2013 Senate Convenes - State Capitol - 6:45 p.m. Legislative Day 28   CALL TO ORDER Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President PRAYER The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain JOURNAL APPROVAL RATIFICATION OF...

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NCGA House Calendar 3.18.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf HOUSE CALENDAR 28th Legislative Day Monday, March 18, 2013 House Convenes at 6:45 P.M. House Chamber, State Capitol Thom Tillis, Speaker INTRODUCED BILLS...

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NCGA Senate Calendar 3.18.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website. http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf   NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2013 SESSION SENATE CALENDAR Monday, March 18, 2013 Senate Convenes - State Capitol - 6:45 p.m. Legislative Day 28   CALL TO ORDER Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President PRAYER The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain JOURNAL APPROVAL RATIFICATION OF...

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WTF: Joe Biden Staffer to Journalist, you must Delete that Photo

From Photography isn’t a Crime, A Joe Biden staff member ordered a student journalist to delete his photos in a university-sponsored event at a Maryland college, prompting the vice president’s press secretary to issue an apology. But only after dean of the journalism program fired off a letter in protest. The staffer, Dana Rosenzweig, walked up to the student and ordered him to delete his photos off his iPhone because he had been sitting in a “non-press seating area,” giving him an “unfair advantage over other members of the press” who apparently...

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DIX IS BACK!! Republicans trying to change the deal

Bill filed to revamp plan for Dorothea Dix. Bill here ncleg.net/Sessions/2013/…#ncga #ncpol...

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Greenville Community Action Night

Monday, March 18, 2013 6:00pm until 7:00pm Tipsy Teapot 409 Evans St, Greenville, North Carolina 27858 Community leaders in Greenville, NC, are continuing their ongoing work towards equality!Join Greenville activists on working to strengthen community activism and build bases of support in faith, business andrural communities. Take action for Equality....

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NCGA House Calendar 3.14.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf HOUSE CALENDAR 27th Legislative Day Thursday, March 14, 2013 House Convenes at 12:00 NOON Thom Tillis, Speaker INTRODUCED BILLS...

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NCGA Senate Calendar 3.14.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website. http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf   NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2013 SESSION SENATE CALENDAR Thursday, March 14, 2013 Senate Convenes - 10:00 a.m. Legislative Day 27   CALL TO ORDER Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President PRAYER The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain JOURNAL APPROVAL RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED...

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NCGA Senate Calendar 3.13.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website. http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf   NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2013 SESSION SENATE CALENDAR Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Senate Convenes - 2:00 p.m. Legislative Day 26   CALL TO ORDER Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President PRAYER The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain JOURNAL APPROVAL RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED...

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NCGA House Calendar 3.13.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf HOUSE CALENDAR 26th Legislative Day Wednesday, March 13, 2013 House Convenes at 3:00 P.M. Thom Tillis, Speaker INTRODUCED BILLS (Reminder: Members may electronically cosponsor these bills until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday) HB 276 G. Graham and Stam (Primary Sponsors) - ZONING/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CHANGES. HB 277 ...

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Light the Way to Justice | Vigil Events around NC

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 7:00pm until 8:00pm As the Supreme Court judges the fate of DOMA and Prop 8, join us for as we call for full LGBT equality.Vigils will be taking place across the country as the nation's highest court hears oral arguments in the Prop 8 and DOMA cases on March 26 and 27. SAVE THE DATE | LOCATION TBA (IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH)Equality NC is honored to host the March 26th vigil led by community leaders Tracy Hollister and Madeline Goss. The event will involve:* Featured speakers* Candlelight vigil* Live tweeting other state &...

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NCGA House Calendar 3.12.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf HOUSE CALENDAR 25th Legislative Day Tuesday, March 12, 2013 House Convenes at 1:00 P.M. Thom Tillis, Speaker INTRODUCED BILLS (Reminder: Members may electronically cosponsor these bills until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday) HB 268 Wilkins - SCHOOL CALENDAR FLEXIBILITY/PERSON COUNTY. HB 269 Jordan, Brandon, Jones and...

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NCGA Senate Calendar 3.12.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website. http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf   NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2013 SESSION SENATE CALENDAR Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Senate Convenes - 2:00 p.m. Legislative Day 25   CALL TO ORDER Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President PRAYER The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain JOURNAL APPROVAL RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED...

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40 Republican Senators That Voted To Kill The Veterans Jobs Corps Act of 2012

WTF: Richard Burr is on this list, Ok its time for Richard Burr to go,, Just another effing Republican stabbing our Veterans in the back.. Old news but you have to wonder just who Richard is serving while in DC...

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Light To Justice - Wilson Vigil

Sunday, March 24, 2013 7:00pm until 8:00pm Wilson County Courthouse Front Steps (Poor Weather Location TBA). Address: 115 Nash Street E., Wilson, NC Join us for a Wilson vigil as part of a nationwide call for full equality and justice for LGBT people.As the US Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the Prop 8 and DOMA cases on March 26 and 27, vigils will be taking place across the country. We are honored to host the March 24th Wilson, N.C. vigil. The event will involve:* Speaking and reading by community members* Drums by DeeAnn Macomson*...

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NCGA Senate Calendar - March 11, 2013 - Updated

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website. http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf   NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2013 SESSION SENATE CALENDAR Monday, March 11, 2013 Senate Convenes - 7:00 p.m. Legislative Day 24   CALL TO ORDER Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President PRAYER The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain JOURNAL APPROVAL RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED...

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