Judge says Get out the Vote Rally violates election code; wants it moved

http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/news/election-118516-code-cascos.html

October 25, 2010 9:50 AM

By LAURA B. MARTINEZ, The Brownsville Herald

Cameron County Judge Carlos H. Cascos says today's Get out the Vote Rally at Veterans Park violates the election code and has asked the county's Election Department to move it.
In an e-mail to Election's Adminstrator Roger Ortiz, Cascos said the event falls under Section 61.004 of the Texas Election Code, which addresses Unlawful Operation of Sound Amplification Device or Sound Truck.
The section states an individual violates the election code if the person during the voting period and within 1,000 feet of a building in which a pollling place is located, the person operates a sound amplification device or loud speaker while the device is being used for a political speech or electioneering for or against any candidate, measure or political party.
Early voting is taking place at the Brownsville Public Library on Central Boulevard, which is right next to Veterans Park and Cascos has asked Ortiz to notify the organizers and have it moved to another location that does not violate the election code.
The Brownsville Herald is waiting for a response from Ortiz.
Cascos said he received telephone calls regarding the alleged violation and decided to notify Ortiz since he is in charge of the elections.
Former President Bill Clinton will appear with U.S. Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz and other local Democrats at today's rally scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
Also scheduled to appear are U.S. Reps. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo and Ruben Hinojosa, D-Mercedes along with John Wood, the Democratic Party candidate for Cameron County Judge.
Cascos said he isn't against the rally. However, he is against its location and its apparent violation of the election code.

Press Conference: The Facts about "PajamaGate"

We are broadcasting a live stream of the press conference "The Facts about "PajamaGate" right here @ 1:45PM! (live at http://ustre.am/prVL)

 

Press Conference: The Facts about "PajamaGate"

Time	Monday, October 25 · 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Location	Pizza State
Created By	TheCrushGirls.com
More Info	Corpus Christi, TX, Oct. 23, 2010: In response to a photo recently published by We The People featuring Republican congressional candidate Blake Farenthold at a December 2009 pajama party, event organizer Tellie Willingham Jr. along with Tony Martinez of TheCrushGirls.com will hold a press conference to provide the facts about said event & photo. In addition, remarks made publicly in the press and in political ads by Solomon Ortiz about the event & its participants will result in the announcement of a defamation lawsuit against the Ortiz campaign. WHEN: Monday, Oct. 25 @ 1:45 p.m. WHERE: Pizza State (6133 S. Alameda) – Corpus Christi, TX For information: Tony Martinez (361) 425-3001 Marketing@thecrushgirls.com http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2025255&id=1146927749#!/event.php?eid=141114545936287&index

Texas AG Greg Abbott fires up the crowd at the Northwest Corpus Christi Get Out the Vote Rally!

Kimberly Curtis and Bob Jones open the NW Tea Party Get Out the Vote Rally!

Check out the first part of our rally today.. This is the unedited version. I will edit it and post individual speeches as I have time!... Rick Milby, Kim Curtis, Bob Jones, Greg Abbott!!, Connie Scott and Todd Hunter!!

Greg Abbott starts around 14:30!! He was awesome!  Well all of our speakers were awesome!!!  Get out and VOTE people!!  :)


http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/10378332

Don't forget about the Rally tomorrow! We will be streaming it live for those of you that can't make it!

Click here to watch the show, starting at approximately 2:30pm   http://www.ustream.tv/channel/iflyabeech

Obamacare hits home!!!!! Didn't Obama say "No new taxes for those making under $250,000?

I just got this in an email from my Healthcare Flexible spending account provider.  It appears most over the counter medicines will no longer be eligible for reimbursement.   Remember, removing tax breaks is a tax increase!!  (And contrary to what the democrats will tell you, this is a tax increase ALL classes!!) 

Go VOTE and let your voice be heard!!  We can't afford to be quiet any longer!

Dear FSA Participant,


This document contains important information about your Flexible Spending Account for 2011 and the treatment of over-the-counter drugs, medicines and biologicals

What is changing in 2011?
    
Due to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care Reconciliation Act of 2010, some over-the-counter drugs and medicines once considered eligible for reimbursement under a Health Flexible Spending Account will now require a prescription from a licensed physician.
    
Only items purchased on or after January 1, 2011 will be subject to the new regulations. Items purchased in 2010 but not yet submitted for 2010 reimbursement will not be affected by the new regulations.
    
It is necessary to submit your physician’s prescription with each request for reimbursement for affected over-the-counter items.
    
How does this affect my FSA Debit Card?
    
If you have an FSA Debit Card, it will no longer be accepted to pay for affected over-the-counter expenses that were previously considered to be eligible.  Again, this change will take effect on 01/01/2011.
    
What over-the-counter items are still eligible for reimbursement or accepted by the FSA Debit Card?
    
        Band Aids
        Birth Control
        Braces and supports
        Catheters
        Contact lens supplies and solutions
        Denture adhesives
        Diagnostic tests and monitors
        Elastic bandages and wraps
        First Aid supplies
        Insulin and diabetic supplies
        Ostomy products
        Reading glasses
        Wheelchairs, walkers, canes and other durable medical equipment
    
What over-the-counter items are NO LONGER eligible for reimbursement without a physician prescription?
    
        Acid controllers/digestive aids
        Allergy and sinus medicines
        Antibiotic products
        Anti-diarrheals/anti-gas medicines
        Anti-itch and insect bite medicines
        Anti parasitic treatments
        Baby rash ointments and creams
        Cold sore remedies
        Cough, cold and flu medicines
        Feminine anti-fungal/anti-itch
        Hemorrhoidal preps
        Laxatives
        Motion sickness medicines
        Pain Relievers – aspirin, etc.
        Respiratory treatments
        Sleep aids and sedatives
        Stomach remedies
    
Questions?
    
Now is the time to plan ahead. Do not wait to contact Taxsaver Plan with questions about these changes. Reply to this email or call 800-328-4337 for more information about over-the-counter changes in 2011.
    
    
Thank You,
    
Taxsaver Plan
    
Your Satisfaction Is Our Success

Cronies -27 years is enough!!

Coastal Bend Young Democrats sends letters to candidates demanding them to denounce the Tea Party

Attached are letters mailed to Republican candidates: Anna Jimenez, Amanda Torres, Angelica Hernandez, and Raul Torres.  Not only are the letters unfounded, but the fact that only Hispanic candidates received the letters demonstrates questionable "racists", divisive, and un-American motives by the Democrat party. Furthermore since the letters were drafted on the Coastal Bend Young Democrats letterhead, not one Democrat attended our Regional Candidate debate forum on October 16th, we should interpret this to mean Democrats do not identify Tea Party activists as voters they need to represent in our government.  Please consider these opinions if you are currently displaying any Democrat signs in your yard or at your business.  We are not Republicans, Democrats, Independents...we are a group of people who are Taxed Enough Already!  

*Note: Yvette Ortiz - Solomon Ortiz's Daughter and Solomon Ortiz Jr.'s sister, Zita Garza Skurka - Mark Skurka's Wife, Stacey Barrera - Diana Barrera's Daughter (Diana Barrera is our Nueces County Clerk/Election Clerk)

Please click on the following links to view these letters as .pdf files

Letter from Stacey Barrera (County Clerk Dianna Barerra's daughter)

Letter from Zeta Garza Skurka (Mark Skurka's Wife)

Letter from Samantha Skurka 

Letter from Yvette Ortiz  (Ortiz Sr's daughter and Ortiz Jr's sister)

Northwest Tea Party Get Out the Vote Rally!

Click here to download copies of our flyer that you may print and distribute freely!

Governor Perry coming to Corpus Christi

Governor Perry coming to Corpus Christi for grassroots event!

Keep liberal politics out of Texas! Come learn how you can help Governor Perry stand strong for Texas values.

Date: Monday, October 18^th

Time: 4:30 p.m.

 

Location: Howard’s BBQ

1002 Antelope St

Corpus Christi, TX 78401

 

Please contact our South Texas Field Director to RSVP:

 

Andres Bocanegra - South Texas Field Director

956-463-1626

andresbocanegra@rickperry.org

Help out the Greg Perkes for 13th Court of Appeals Campaign

The Greg Perkes Campaign is doing envelope stuffing this Saturday from 9am to 6pm and Sunday from 9am to 6pm at Sunrise Mall in the hallway in front of FJO (just across from Sears). Use the old Mervyn's entrance and you can't miss us. People can come and go at their discretion. This is our last major envelope stuffing before the early vote, and we need all the hands we can get. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks.  Greg Perkes

Candidate, 13^th Court of Appeals, Place 3

http://electgregperkes.com/

Boehner surprise: Dems barely get votes to adjourn after floor speech - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room

Boehner surprise: Dems barely get votes to adjourn after floor speech - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room


Thanks yet again for selling out America, Solomon!!!

Get out the vote Rally

	Saturday, October 23 · 2:00pm - 5:00pm
	B&j's Pizza 14526 Northwest Blvd Corpus Christi, TX

Come meet your candidates! Bring the kids! We will have many activities including jump houses and more.

Mark your Calendars and stay tuned for updates! More Volunteers needed! Please message kim@nwteaparty.com or admin@nwteaparty.com if you are available to help!

Blake Farenthold vs Solomon Ortiz: Energy

Northwest Tea Party September Meet and Greet

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds
1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd.
Robstown, TX

5:30pm Start Arriving 6:30 Meeting Begins

$18/per person - includes King Ranch Chicken, Baked Fish, Mexican Rice, Beans Ala Chara, cucumber tomato salad, fresh fruit, assorted desserts, ice tea, coffee and water. We need to encourage at least 30 people to eat, this provides us the room without a charge...but you do not have to eat to attend. Running late? No problem, we still welcome you and we will keep your food warm!

Please RSVP with Cecilia Calloway at futurefocusmd@yahoo.com by Saturday, Sept. 25th

Meeting Agenda



With less than 50 days to the November 2nd election, our TEA party has worked to educate ourselves about issues facing our local, state, and national government. We have met with elected officials and candidates for office. We have developed our own unique core principles by which we measure our proposed representatives and presented that information to our community. Our committees have started a website announcing our existence and worked social networking sites spreading our message and increasing our presence.



As election day gets closer, it's now time to do more than plan or contemplate coming events. We know we have strong conservative candidates, pledging their understanding and belief in our core principles; now we must connect with those individuals and bring our energy to this election cycle.



This meeting will center around organizing our efforts to support candidates by gathering specific campaign needs and forming action plans. We should organize into groups and surround our candidates by plugging in to their campaigns.



It's time to make a "Change!" It's time to put the action in activism. Taxation, bloated bureaucracy, run-away debt, and irresponsible representatives now force us as American citizens to make our stand!


Join us for this exciting September Northwest Tea Party meeting and walk away ignited as a conservative TEA activist. We look forward to seeing you there!

We plan to meet the last Tuesday of every month in the same location.

Make and form strong bonds, network, and establish a plan for action. We are doing what we could not do alone, to preserve that which we value.



Best Regards,


William Curtis

Blake Farenthold vs. Solomon Ortiz: Healthcare

Solomon Ortiz vs. Blake Farenthold: JOBS

Benefits from Ortiz's travel still uncertain