A bit late for posting but ....

There are times when I have other things to tend to. This time it was a trip to, what I call the recording studio, for another blog and podcast. All went well with that.

Notes from the Home Front

Nothing of interest today.

Unemployment News

Do you wonder why there has been so many set backs on HR 4213? Go to the US Senate site and look up the bill. Just as I wrote yesterday, there is so much 'pork' in the bill that it won't be until sometimes next week that something is REALLY done. Of course, that is my opinion. I actually thought that there was a law against that happening. Was there?

Today, there was an article on this exact same thing in the Examiner. Read what they report on why there was/is a set back.

Tweets to my Senator Mark Udall

Although I wrote several to him, this was one of them asking why and what he was voting no on yesterday. @MarkUdall #askUdall Did I hear you correctly yesterday voting NO for #unemployment extensions on HR 4213? EXPLAIN SENATOR!
I believe that I will be calling his office and requesting a call back from him.

National News

Social Media Can Get you in Trouble

Did you know that Venting Online, Consumers Can Find Themselves in Court? Believe it! What you write about a company is libel. If you can't back up what you write, you might find yourself in court with many expenses in court fees and possibly a fine to the company you flamed. Before you sound off online, whether it's a tweet on twitter, a post on facebook or writing on a blog, get in touch with the company via phone or email. Phone is preferable, most companies have a customer resolution/retention department or at least an Executive Services person to speak with. Get the persons email, follow up your phone call with an email detailing everything discussed in the phone call. I'd also cc yourself on the email, make a folder for the company and add the email to it. Also make a notepad log to record the number you called, who you spoke with, add the date and time, ask for the persons badge number. I know I've mentioned this in other blog posts but it's all important and was necessary to repeat. Read the article on how this one guy got himself in hot water for just posting a comment.

Illegal Immigration - Arizona Border

It's articles like this that our government needs to pay attention to. As the article states, Arizona authorities don't know who shot several illegal immigrants caught walking over our border but we NEED to have better border patrol. With the 1200 that we supposed to be guarding our borders, that is 400 per 8 hour shift. How can 400 guards protect the entire borders for each state that borders Mexico and the United States. The article is interesting, although it may not be the right thing to do, it is happening and more needs to be done. Undocumented Border Crossers Shot At In Arizona, Attackers May Be U.S. Citizens - Read it!

That's a wrap folks!

As always,

STAND UP AND BE HEARD!

THINK TWICE BEFORE DOING ANY ANGRY POSTING ONLINE!

US Senate and House of Representatives

I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it myself. I'll go right to Unemployment News because it's important to me and millions of others.

Unemployment News

After watching both the Senate and House in action today I am a firm believer that we who are STILL unemployed will just be made to lay down and die. I can't believe how little regard these people who we put in office have for us. One day, I promise you, my readers, that I will run for office and when I do, this nonsense will stop. Well at least I will make every effort to stop it. What ever happened to "We the people, for the people"? That question has me sitting here just shaking my head and wondering what I can do to make this better. If any of you want to see live feed from the Senate and House, (C-SPAN, C-SPAN2) on Directv view Channels 350 and 351. Check your local listings for your service.

Unemployed Held Hostage

Does the title of this article say it all? The Unemployed Held Hostage - the article starts out "Since June 1, when federal unemployment benefits began to expire, an estimated 325,000 jobless workers have been cut off. That number will swell to 1.25 million by the end of the month unless Congress extends the benefits. The Senate, so far, has failed to act." Be sure to read the rest of it.

Senator Mark Udall (D-CO)

Via Twitter I have repeatedly tweeted to my Senator Mark Udall (D-CO). FINALLY today, a reply.

Tweets between Senator Mark Udall and myself between June 14 and June 15

@MarkUdall Senator, #AskUdall, what about #unemployment extensions and COBRA ARRA?

@MarkUdall how about speaking on the #unemployment situation which is important to us in CO! #askUdall - a reply from you would be nice too

@ElaineM925 Letting #unemployment benefits expire before R economy recovers doesn’t make sense 4 those still struggling 2 find work.

@MarkUdall Senator U R rt .... now wht is being done w/ that? #unemployment - unemployed numbers just keep going up! ty 4 answering!

@MarkUdall would it be good to get in front of Congress with the situation on #unemployment? I would come and speak! Thank you again!

I am hoping that tomorrow he will address the last two.

National News

Recalls

Suzuki and Volkswagon both have recalls on their vehicles. If you own, a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2005-2006 Suzuki XL-7, or a 2009 Volkswagen Routan, you will definitely want to read the article which gives you phone numbers to contact these manufacturers regarding each recall.

Were you expecting to pick up your new BMW Series 1? Was it manufactured between January 2010 and May 2010? You will have to wait a bit longer as BMW has issued stops on delivery, and recalls of the 1 Series. Do you need more information for this vehicle? Grab it here.

Local News

Immigration Rally - Denver

Today, immigrant advocates marched in downtown Denver from the State Capitol to the Federal Building. Upon arrival at the Federal Building they held a sit down rally, police broke it up and ticketed the protesters. My message to illegal immigrants - Go Back to Mexico, and let President Calderon embrace you! If American citizens behaved like this in Mexico, we would have been jailed. Read all about it.

That wraps up another day,
As always,

STAND UP AND BE HEARD!

SUPPORT ARIZONA AND THEIR FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION!