Dear Friends,

Almost a week ago our country was shocked by the tragic events at Fort Hood and our prayers and thoughts are with the grieving families of those killed and with the wounded.  It is unconscionable that our soldiers were attacked and harmed on a U.S .Army base where they should be safe from the dangers they have already faced or will face on the battlefield.

The events at Ft. Hood are a stark reminder that our soldiers are always on duty. They face dangers while the majority of us live far removed from such risks.   And today, on Veterans Day, we reaffirm a solemn promise that we will remember and honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces – past and present.  Today we honor all those who have served and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Throughout our country’s history, there are countless stories of sacrifice and heroism from every war.  Our living veterans can attest to that fact.  Many heroic actions go unnoticed except by those who survive those perilous moments and live on.  Our military is not boastful. Most would probably prefer the quiet approval and respect of their fellow brothers in arms than a parade in their honor.  However, today we do not let them escape without knowing our Nation’s gratitude.  We commemorate them, we thank them, we wave the American flag and we hold events in their honor – and yet it pales in comparison to all that our veterans have done for us.

To all those who have served – today is your day.  Our country salutes you. May God Bless you and May God Bless America.

Sincerely,

KEN CALVERT
Member of Congress

CHIRIACO SUMMIT – Senator John J. Benoit (R-Bermuda Dunes) will be delivering remarks to commemorate Veteran’s Day tomorrow at 11:00 AM at the General George Patton Memorial Museum (62510 Chiriaco Road).  Benoit will present a personal letter written by Senator John McCain, who will be honored with the 2009 General George S. Patton Award.  McCain’s U.S. Naval Academy classmate, Admiral Ben Montoya, will accept the award on his behalf.

“Riverside County has been blessed with a rich legacy made by the contributions of men and women in our Armed Services,” said Senator Benoit.  “The General Patton Memorial Museum memorializes the headquarters of the multi-State Desert Training Center, where Patton trained over a million men for World War II combat in North Africa.  It is an honor to present the award named for one of our most storied military leaders on this patriotic occasion.”

For more information about tomorrow’s Veteran’s Day commemoration, please contact Senator Benoit’s District Office at (760) 568-0408.

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Senator John J. Benoit represents the 37th Senate District, which includes Anza, Banning, Beaumont, Bermuda Dunes, Cabazon, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Cherry Valley, Corona, Desert Hot Springs, El Cerrito, Hemet, Home Gardens, Homeland, Idyllwild, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Lake Elsinore, Lakeland Village, Lakeview, March AFB, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Norco, Nuevo, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Perris, Rancho Mirage, San Jacinto, Valle Vista, Winchester, and Woodcrest.  Further information regarding Senator Benoit is available on his web site at: http:/www.sen.ca.gov/benoit.

BONO MACK LAUNCHES PETITION TO KEEP GITMO DETAINEES OUT OF CALIFORNIA

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In an effort to keep dangerous terrorists out of California, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack launched an online petition calling on President Obama to keep Guantanamo Bay detainees from being transferred to the State of California.

“We as Californians need to band together to let the Administration and the Majority in Congress know that we do not want these dangerous criminals in our prisons or on our streets,” said Bono Mack. “I join with the majority of Americans in being outraged by the Administration’s decision to bring deadly terrorists to U.S. soil without a clear plan that would ensure our safety.”

“It is clear that the Majority in Washington is willing to score political points at the expense of the safety and security of the American people. By signing this petition, we can take a stand for our community and keep California from being a place to detain some of the most dangerous terrorists in the world.”

Bono Mack notes that about 1 in 7 terrorist detainees released from Guantanamo Bay returns to participate in terrorist activities. Calling attention to the severe threat of transferring these terrorists to U.S. soil, Bono Mack co-sponsored the Keep Terrorists Out of America Act (H.R. 2294), which requires the Obama Administration to seek the permission of state governors and legislatures before transferring any terrorists to their respective states. To date, House Democratic leadership has blocked this legislation from coming up for a vote.

The petition to keep GITMO detainees out of California can be found on Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack’s website:

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CRP Praises California Republican House Members for Opposing Pelosi’s Government Health Care Bill

SACRAMENTO — Citing the higher taxes and massive expansion of government control over individual health choices that will result from Nancy Pelosi’s health care bill, California Republican Party Chairman Ron Nehring tonight praised the members of the state’s Republican delegation in the House of Representatives for voting unanimously in opposition.

“California’s Republican Members of Congress tonight stood together on the side of the American people and against a giant, costly new health care bureaucracy that will transfer decisions about Americans’ health out of the hands of patients and doctors and into thousands of bureaucrats’ little cubicles in Washington DC,” said California Republican Chairman Ron Nehring.

“Nancy Pelosi’s legislative monstrosity will make health care more expensive for families, raise taxes, cut Medicare, and put bureaucrats in between doctors and patients.  Other than that, it’s a great bill,” he added.  “Republicans will continue to support fiscally responsible health care reforms that empower patients and doctors, not bureaucrats, trial lawyers and tax collectors.”

California is represented by 19 Republican Members of Congress, each of whom voted against the Pelosi bill this evening.

“Tonight’s vote demonstrates Democrats have no interest in learning the lessons of the 2009 elections that gave Republicans control of two governor’s offices plus many state and local government posts.  As the Democrats lurch further to the left, we’ll seize the opportunity to teach those same lessons again in 2010,” Nehring said.

Dear Friends,

This weekend Congress is voting on the House Democratic Leadership health care bill and I want to know how you would vote.  Please click here to take a quick one question survey.

There are a number of reasons why I oppose the bill: the over one trillion dollar price tag, tax increases, a public option that will crowd out private insurance, no verification to prevent enrollment of illegal immigrants, and the creation of massive government bureaucracies and mandates.

I wholeheartedly support improving our current system.  However, in my opinion government-run health care is not the answer.  We should not rush into what I believe are expensive and radical experiments when targeted, bipartisan solutions are possible.

Sincerely,

KEN CALVERT
Member of Congress

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RIVERSIDE- Assemblyman Brian Nestande (R-Palm Desert) will host a Neighborhood Meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at It’s A Grind Coffee, 497 E. Alessandro Blvd. Riverside, CA.  Come to share your thoughts on the economy, health care, education or any other issues that are important to you.  This meeting is a part of a series of neighborhood meetings throughout the 64^th District.

“It is important for me to be accessible to my constituents and remain focused on the concerns of the people in my district” Nestande said.  “These meetings are informal and open to all issues of importance to our community.”

To RSVP and for more information, please contact Assemblyman Nestande’s Riverside Office at 951-369-6644.

What:              Assemblyman Nestande’s Neighborhood Meeting

When: Tuesday, November 10, 2009

5:30pm-7:30pm

Where:            It’s A Grind Coffee

497 E. Alessandro Blvd.

Riverside, CA

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Assemblyman Nestande proudly serves the communities of Canyon Lake, Indian Wells, Lake Elsinore, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, Temecula, Perris, Wildomar, Winchester, Menifee, Hemet, Anza, Idyllwild, Bermuda Dunes, Mountain Center, and Woodcrest.

Newport Beach, CA- The Newport Beach Police Employees Association (NBPEA) and Political Action Committee representing 185 Members, formally announced their endorsement of Sen. Tom Harman for California State Attorney General for the June 8, 2010 Republican Primary.

“Based on our political action process, your outreach and working with us, philosophical support for public safety, impressive background and service to our community and the County of Orange, viable campaign have led us to endorse your candidacy,” noted the endorsement letter from NBPEA President Dave Syvock, Vice-President Bill Beverly and Treasurer Christine Salenko.

In the State Senate and Assembly, Tom Harman has been an advocate for tough-on-crime measures and legislation.  He is a strong proponent of California’s death penalty law and in 2008 introduced SB 315 that if enacted would have sped up the long and tedious process needed to ultimately carry out justice against criminals on death row.  Tom has joined with law enforcement organizations statewide in vigorously opposing the early release of tens of thousands of felons back into California communities, and he was a key vote in law enforcement’s effort to limit the availability of pseudoephedrine (which is directly linked to California’s explosive methamphetamine problem).

Sen. Harman has already received numerous notable endorsements including Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, former Secretary of State and ‘Three Strikes’ author Bill Jones, Congressman Ed Royce, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, former Senate Republican Leader Jim Brulte, Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, former Secretary of State Bruce McPherson, Orange County Supervisors Patricia Bates and Janet Nguyen and Los Angeles County Supervisors Mike Antonovich and Don Knabe.

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