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LIRascal
drama. daily.
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Michelle
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DeVos update
 I just got through to Senator Schumer's office! They're checking to see when the floor vote will be. Senator Cornyn's office never got back to me, and for dayyysssssssssss no one is there to answer your call.
ASSHoles
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Posted 2/2/17 12:42 PM  |
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MrsT809
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Re: DeVos update
Posted by lightblue
Does anyone know when this vote will be taking place? Scares me to think she didn't even know what IDEA is.
I read tomorrow at the earliest.
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| Posted 2/2/17 1:02 PM |
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JME78
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DeVos update
Appar Sen Tillis from NC is waiting to hear from his constituents before making a decision. If you have family and friends in NC, which many of us here on Long Island do - I encourage you to ask them to call -
Senator Thom Tillis Contact Information
Thom Tillis U.S. Senate Web Page
Washington, D.C. Phone: (202) 224-6342
Charlotte Phone: (704) 509-9087
Greenville Phone: (252) 329-0371
High Point Phone: (336) 885-0685
Raleigh Phone: (919) 856-4630
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| Posted 2/2/17 3:07 PM |
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RainyDay
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Re: DeVos update
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Looks like she will be confirmed Monday
Message edited 2/3/2017 7:49:58 AM.
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| Posted 2/3/17 7:49 AM |
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Chai77
Brighter days ahead
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Re: DeVos update
Posted by RainyDay
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Looks like she will be confirmed Monday
This country is a joke.
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| Posted 2/3/17 8:04 AM |
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PitterPatter11
Baby Boy is Here!
Member since 5/11 7619 total posts
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Momma <3
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Re: DeVos update
Posted by RainyDay
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Looks like she will be confirmed Monday
DISGUSTING!!
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| Posted 2/3/17 8:10 AM |
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Re: DeVos update
Posted by PitterPatter11
Posted by RainyDay
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Looks like she will be confirmed Monday
DISGUSTING!!
The two party system is a part of the problem. Democrats have opposed every one of Trumps choices. De Vos is horrible. I wish other senators realized people are angry because she's a bad choice and not because she was Trump's pick.
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| Posted 2/3/17 8:37 AM |
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Re: DeVos update
Posted by haveaquestion
Posted by PitterPatter11
Posted by RainyDay
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Looks like she will be confirmed Monday
DISGUSTING!!
The two party system is a part of the problem. Democrats have opposed every one of Trumps choices. De Vos is horrible. I wish other senators realized people are angry because she's a bad choice and not because she was Trump's pick.
I have little doubt that every single US senator heard form constituents, both R and D, who felt she was not qualified. I know people who are staunch Republicans and Trump voters who didn't want to see her confirmed. It's small consolation but I would not be surprised if many senators who went for her find their seats in jeopardy.
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| Posted 2/3/17 8:44 AM |
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Hofstra26
Love to Bake!
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Re: DeVos update
I saw this!! W-T-F is wrong with Washington????? Seriously, W-T-F?????
How can they put this woman through????? We elect these individuals to represent and act in the best interest of the citizens and this is what we get from them??? How dare they put their own interests ahead of EVERY SINGLE child in America!!! I literally want to throw up!!!!
I can't even look at the news anymore. I feel like EVERY day is just more upset, chaos, and stupidity. Trump is without a doubt the WORST thing EVER unleashed on this country. I want off this crazy train!!!!!! 
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| Posted 2/3/17 8:46 AM |
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StaceyLu
LIF Adolescent
Member since 2/17 572 total posts
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Stacey
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Re: DeVos update
This is the one that puts me over the edge with the Republicans. I get voting along party lines, etc, but this is such a grossly egregious case of ineptitude on a subject with such huge consequences. I live and breathe IDEA and can't imagine how the Pubs putting her through sleep at night.
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| Posted 2/3/17 8:57 AM |
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MrsT809
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DeVos update
Please keep the pressure on and keep calling and faxing! We need to use every day we have to try to keep her out.
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| Posted 2/3/17 8:59 AM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
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Re: DeVos update
Posted by haveaquestion
Posted by PitterPatter11
Posted by RainyDay
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Looks like she will be confirmed Monday
DISGUSTING!!
The two party system is a part of the problem. Democrats have opposed every one of Trumps choices. De Vos is horrible. I wish other senators realized people are angry because she's a bad choice and not because she was Trump's pick.
Not all democrats have opposed all of his picks. There are a few who have voted yes to all but are thankfully saying no to devos.
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| Posted 2/3/17 9:17 AM |
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DeVos update
I just faxed Tillis, Flake & McCain. Probably won't matter but I am glad I did something.
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| Posted 2/3/17 2:13 PM |
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MrsT809
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Re: DeVos update
Posted by MrsProfessor
I just faxed Tillis, Flake & McCain. Probably won't matter but I am glad I did something.
I went on a fax spree today as well. Faxzero.com let's you send 5 free a day and inputs any senator's fax number in there for you. Super easy and I will be sending more tomorrow.
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| Posted 2/3/17 2:24 PM |
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Re: DeVos update
Posted by MrsT809
Posted by MrsProfessor
I just faxed Tillis, Flake & McCain. Probably won't matter but I am glad I did something.
I went on a fax spree today as well. Faxzero.com let's you send 5 free a day and inputs any senator's fax number in there for you. Super easy and I will be sending more tomorrow.
Yes- I used faxzero too. I can sent two more today, not sure who to send them to yet.
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| Posted 2/3/17 2:55 PM |
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MC09
arrrghhh!!!!
Member since 2/09 5674 total posts
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Me speaks pirate!
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Re: DeVos update
Posted by MrsProfessor
Posted by MrsT809
Posted by MrsProfessor
I just faxed Tillis, Flake & McCain. Probably won't matter but I am glad I did something.
I went on a fax spree today as well. Faxzero.com let's you send 5 free a day and inputs any senator's fax number in there for you. Super easy and I will be sending more tomorrow.
Yes- I used faxzero too. I can sent two more today, not sure who to send them to yet.
What are you writing on your faxes? Is it a typed up business letter or a quick note?
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| Posted 2/3/17 3:11 PM |
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MrsT809
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Re: DeVos update
Posted by MC09
Posted by MrsProfessor
Posted by MrsT809
Posted by MrsProfessor
I just faxed Tillis, Flake & McCain. Probably won't matter but I am glad I did something.
I went on a fax spree today as well. Faxzero.com let's you send 5 free a day and inputs any senator's fax number in there for you. Super easy and I will be sending more tomorrow.
Yes- I used faxzero too. I can sent two more today, not sure who to send them to yet.
What are you writing on your faxes? Is it a typed up business letter or a quick note?
I typed up a letter, not formal, but a few paragraphs stating my concerns and I've used that for each fax.
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| Posted 2/3/17 3:39 PM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
Member since 2/09 20494 total posts
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Re: DeVos update
Posted by MC09
Posted by MrsProfessor
Posted by MrsT809
Posted by MrsProfessor
I just faxed Tillis, Flake & McCain. Probably won't matter but I am glad I did something.
I went on a fax spree today as well. Faxzero.com let's you send 5 free a day and inputs any senator's fax number in there for you. Super easy and I will be sending more tomorrow.
Yes- I used faxzero too. I can sent two more today, not sure who to send them to yet.
What are you writing on your faxes? Is it a typed up business letter or a quick note?
You can attach pictures so I sent pictures of DD2 and a note saying that these were pictures of my daughter who will be impacted negatively, like millions of other kids, if she's confirmed.
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Re: DeVos update
Posted by MC09
What are you writing on your faxes? Is it a typed up business letter or a quick note?
Someone wrote a version of this on LI Opt Out Info on FB. I expanded/changed it a little and added a salutation:
Did you know 85% of American kids attend public schools? Did you also know Betsy DeVos wants to dismantle our public school system? She is in favor of "firing more teachers” and going to an "open system marketplace" of "providers" including charter schools, online schools, virtual schools and expanding technologies such as Khan Academy and cloud-based learning, leading to large profits for the 1%. And deficits for our children, especially our vulnerable special needs population.
Any SENATOR who does NOT vote against Betsy DeVos is AGAINST public education.
Period.
You have the opportunity to be a hero by voting against Betsy DeVos’s confirmation. Set her views aside, and the lack of knowledge she displayed in her hearings should disqualify her. She displayed less knowledge than a first-year education major. This is a rare non-partisan issue- parents on both sides of the aisle are greatly concerned about the potential for damage she represents. President Trump can find a better candidate. Please don’t contribute to the destruction of our public schools.
Please don’t choose greed over our children.
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Re: DeVos update
Posted by MrsProfessor
Posted by MC09
What are you writing on your faxes? Is it a typed up business letter or a quick note?
Someone wrote a version of this on LI Opt Out Info on FB. I expanded/changed it a little and added a salutation:
Did you know 85% of American kids attend public schools? Did you also know Betsy DeVos wants to dismantle our public school system? She is in favor of "firing more teachers” and going to an "open system marketplace" of "providers" including charter schools, online schools, virtual schools and expanding technologies such as Khan Academy and cloud-based learning, leading to large profits for the 1%. And deficits for our children, especially our vulnerable special needs population.
Any SENATOR who does NOT vote against Betsy DeVos is AGAINST public education.
Period.
You have the opportunity to be a hero by voting against Betsy DeVos’s confirmation. Set her views aside, and the lack of knowledge she displayed in her hearings should disqualify her. She displayed less knowledge than a first-year education major. This is a rare non-partisan issue- parents on both sides of the aisle are greatly concerned about the potential for damage she represents. President Trump can find a better candidate. Please don’t contribute to the destruction of our public schools.
Please don’t choose greed over our children.
I just found out a member of our Board of Education is for DeVos. I find that so scary. This is why it is so important to follow issues and do your own research at every level of government.
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| Posted 2/3/17 5:58 PM |
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mrsrainbow
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DeVos update
For how militant LI'ers are about their "good" districts that they pay so much money for I am surprised many don't care or even know what DeVos plans to do.
I'll keep sipping my tea.
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| Posted 2/3/17 6:34 PM |
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Posted by haveaquestion
I just found out a member of our Board of Education is for DeVos. I find that so scary. This is why it is so important to follow issues and do your own research at every level of government.
I was happy to see our school board released a statement against her nomination. Even though they didn't name her, it was clear it was about her. I live in a really red town so I was pleased to see it. (And of course there are people who support her but they seem to be in the minority.)
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| Posted 2/3/17 9:12 PM |
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lightblue
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Re: DeVos update
Just saw in a special needs parent group on FB that I'm in ,that a NC senator is undecided on his vote for DeVos:
DeVos Update: North Carolina's Thom Tillis's office says he's undecided and wants to hear from NC consituents.
(919) 856-4630
(202) 224-6342
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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..being a mommy and being a wife!
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Re: DeVos update
Posted by MrsProfessor
Posted by haveaquestion
I just found out a member of our Board of Education is for DeVos. I find that so scary. This is why it is so important to follow issues and do your own research at every level of government.
I was happy to see our school board released a statement against her nomination. Even though they didn't name her, it was clear it was about her. I live in a really red town so I was pleased to see it. (And of course there are people who support her but they seem to be in the minority.)
Yes I saw a list on FB of all the local districts who's Board of Ed's sent letters against her.
Mine was on there as were SO many others on LI.
But I just keep feeling like it doesn't even matter because they will put this assh0le through regardless. It's so disheartening.
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TheLorax
LOVE
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Re: DeVos update
Posted by lightblue
Just saw in a special needs parent group on FB that I'm in ,that a NC senator is undecided on his vote for DeVos:
DeVos Update: North Carolina's Thom Tillis's office says he's undecided and wants to hear from NC consituents.
(919) 856-4630
(202) 224-6342
I am in NC and Tillis stated last Thursday that he was voting yes on DeVos. I still called/emailed, but honestly it doesn't seem like any of these Senators care what their constituents say. I don't know a single person down here on either side of politics that wants DeVos.
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