talucah
09-10-2009, 08:43
This vote just set the stage for an up or down vote. Please let your senators know that his conformation will be an anti-gun vote. I find it passing strange that the dem's said that he deserved an up or down vote and some RINOs agreed. We need to stop him now before he's nominated to the SCOTUS.
Bob
http://www.nraila.org/Hunting/Read/HuntingArticles.aspx?ID=350
“It’s easy to laugh, but this is no joke,” said NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre. “As the White House ‘regulatory czar,’ Sunstein will have the ability to affect your Right to Keep and Bear Arms, your freedom to hunt and all your freedoms as an American more profoundly and in more ways than you’ve probably even imagined.
“Sunstein might sound like a nut, but he’s highly regarded in some legal circles as a bright light and a visionary thinker. He’s even being floated as a possible candidate for the next vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court.
“Considering Sunstein’s views on firearm freedom--he believes the Second Amendment was not meant to protect an individual right--and on freedom of speech, as well as animal ‘rights’ and other ‘rights’ not found in the U.S. Constitution--that could mean radical and permanent changes for Americans’ way of life.”
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
801 Kingsmill Parkway, Columbus, OH 43229
Ph. 614/888-4868 • Fax 614/888-0326
Website: www.ussportsmen.org • E-mail: info@ussportsmen.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Greg R. Lawson (614) 888-4868 x 214
September 9, 2009 Sharon Hayden (614) 888-4868 x 226
Debate on “Regulatory Czar” Ended By U.S. Senate
Vote Held Despite Senator’s Attempt to Put Hold on Nomination
(Columbus) – Tonight the U.S. Senate voted to end debate on the nomination of one of the most outspoken animal rights, anti-hunting, and anti- Second Amendment individuals to a high government position. By a 63-35 vote, cloture was invoked and debate stopped on the nomination of Cass Sunstein to serve as the head of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA).
Of the 63 senators that voted in favor of Sunstein, an anti-hunter, 22 were members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, or 42 percent.
The vote was held despite the efforts of Senator Johnny Isakson (R- GA) to place a “hold” on the nomination of Sunstein.
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) made this confirmation fight a top priority. These efforts were also aided by many conservation groups from around the nation such as: National Shooting Sports Foundation, Masters of Foxhounds Association of North America, Fur Takers of America, National Trappers’ Association, Conservation Force, Shikar Safari Club, Mule Deer Foundation, Delta Water Fowl Foundation, Pope and Young Club, Dallas Safari Club, Whitetails Unlimited, Inc., Houston Safari Club, Texas Wildlife Association, and the Wild Sheep Foundation.
The efforts of those groups and many others were instrumental in persuading Sen. Isakson to attempt placing a “hold” on Sunstein.
“We are disappointed with the outcome of tonight’s vote, especially that so many members of the Senate claiming to be pro-sportsman voted in favor of a nominee who has expressed that recreational hunting could be banned,” stated USSA President and CEO Bud Pidgeon. “Nonetheless, the USSA and our partners had an obligation to fight this appointment. Sportsmen all across America will clearly be able to see which senators, along with Sen. Isakson, were willing to stand up for them.”
The USSA and others argued for weeks that Sunstein’s views on giving animals standing in court and banning recreational hunting would pose an intolerable threat to sportsmen given the critical position the OIRA has in the implementation of all federal rules.
Click Here for a full list of how senators voted.
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and sportsmen’s organizations that protects the rights of hunters, anglers and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and through public education programs. For more information about the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and its work, call (614) 888-4868 or visit its website, www.ussportsmen.org.
Bob
http://www.nraila.org/Hunting/Read/HuntingArticles.aspx?ID=350
“It’s easy to laugh, but this is no joke,” said NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre. “As the White House ‘regulatory czar,’ Sunstein will have the ability to affect your Right to Keep and Bear Arms, your freedom to hunt and all your freedoms as an American more profoundly and in more ways than you’ve probably even imagined.
“Sunstein might sound like a nut, but he’s highly regarded in some legal circles as a bright light and a visionary thinker. He’s even being floated as a possible candidate for the next vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court.
“Considering Sunstein’s views on firearm freedom--he believes the Second Amendment was not meant to protect an individual right--and on freedom of speech, as well as animal ‘rights’ and other ‘rights’ not found in the U.S. Constitution--that could mean radical and permanent changes for Americans’ way of life.”
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
801 Kingsmill Parkway, Columbus, OH 43229
Ph. 614/888-4868 • Fax 614/888-0326
Website: www.ussportsmen.org • E-mail: info@ussportsmen.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Greg R. Lawson (614) 888-4868 x 214
September 9, 2009 Sharon Hayden (614) 888-4868 x 226
Debate on “Regulatory Czar” Ended By U.S. Senate
Vote Held Despite Senator’s Attempt to Put Hold on Nomination
(Columbus) – Tonight the U.S. Senate voted to end debate on the nomination of one of the most outspoken animal rights, anti-hunting, and anti- Second Amendment individuals to a high government position. By a 63-35 vote, cloture was invoked and debate stopped on the nomination of Cass Sunstein to serve as the head of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA).
Of the 63 senators that voted in favor of Sunstein, an anti-hunter, 22 were members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, or 42 percent.
The vote was held despite the efforts of Senator Johnny Isakson (R- GA) to place a “hold” on the nomination of Sunstein.
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) made this confirmation fight a top priority. These efforts were also aided by many conservation groups from around the nation such as: National Shooting Sports Foundation, Masters of Foxhounds Association of North America, Fur Takers of America, National Trappers’ Association, Conservation Force, Shikar Safari Club, Mule Deer Foundation, Delta Water Fowl Foundation, Pope and Young Club, Dallas Safari Club, Whitetails Unlimited, Inc., Houston Safari Club, Texas Wildlife Association, and the Wild Sheep Foundation.
The efforts of those groups and many others were instrumental in persuading Sen. Isakson to attempt placing a “hold” on Sunstein.
“We are disappointed with the outcome of tonight’s vote, especially that so many members of the Senate claiming to be pro-sportsman voted in favor of a nominee who has expressed that recreational hunting could be banned,” stated USSA President and CEO Bud Pidgeon. “Nonetheless, the USSA and our partners had an obligation to fight this appointment. Sportsmen all across America will clearly be able to see which senators, along with Sen. Isakson, were willing to stand up for them.”
The USSA and others argued for weeks that Sunstein’s views on giving animals standing in court and banning recreational hunting would pose an intolerable threat to sportsmen given the critical position the OIRA has in the implementation of all federal rules.
Click Here for a full list of how senators voted.
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and sportsmen’s organizations that protects the rights of hunters, anglers and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and through public education programs. For more information about the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and its work, call (614) 888-4868 or visit its website, www.ussportsmen.org.