Greene County Democratic Party Issues
Save Social Security
November 13, 2012My name is Shawn Phetteplace, with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. We are having a call tomorrow in Ohio to discuss the results of the recent election, and next steps. We are very concerned that some politicians in Washington are still going to try to cut these important programs instead…
Read MoreInformation on Voting!!
November 6, 2012This information from Lynn Buffington is updated regularly on this website and listed under Important Actions on the right of the screen. It is always worth the time to read! This is such great info – wanted to list it twice! In this email I’ve collected information about this election. 1. Party affiliations of some…
Read MoreInfo on Issue 2 Redistricting VOTE YES!!
November 6, 2012We all worked so very hard to get petitions signed to get this on the ballot! Please share with all of your voting friends the following website http://votersfirstohio.com/highlights. Remember this was formulated by the League of Women Voters and other nonpartisan groups! Share your knowledge with others about how important this is!
Read MoreLAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN NOVEMBER ELECTION!
October 9, 2012The Board of Elections is open from 8 AM until 9 PM today so you can register to vote of make any changes to your voting information for the November election. You will be able to vote today, as well! Please look over the website about the candidates, including judges, along with some information on…
Read MoreBoycott these Koch Brothers’ Products
September 30, 2011The following list are some Koch products that you might want to avoid – Angel Soft TP, Soft and Gentle TP, Charmin TP, Brawny PT, Bounty PT, Dixie Paper Products, Mardi Gras Napkins and PT, Sparkle Napkins, Zee Napkins Please consider the following non-Koch products - White Cloud, Viva, Kleenex, Hefty, Cottonelle, 7th Generation and Scott…
Read MoreCollective Bargaining
March 2, 2011WELCOME! There are many activities to show our elected officials we believe the current plans from many State governments might be more about getting rid of unions than about balancing budgets. Please tell your friends and neighbors how important this fight is! Ohio might not be the lead story on National News, but Kasich is…
Read MoreEmployee Free Choice Act
July 16, 2009In June of 2009, the Greene County Democratic Executive Committee voted to endorse the Employee Free Choice Act (H.R.800). The purpose of this resolution is to amend the National Labor Relations Act to provide a more equitable system for employees to unite in negotiating for wages and benefits. It also sets a reasonable time-table for…
Read MoreSingle Payer
July 13, 2009Greene Dem Party Endorsement Statement for Single Payer On June 18, 2009, the Greene County Democratic Party (GCDP) voted to endorse Single Payer for All as our nation’s health plan. Single Payer is favored by the majority of physicians and nurses, as well as the general public. Experts agree that it would be the most…
Read MoreComputer Aided Ed K-12
June 15, 2009The following Information was presented by Bill Conner at the July 8th Greene County Democrats Club Meeting: Interactive, Diagnostic, Student Paced Computer Aided Instruction K through 12 There should be a federal program to develop computer aided instruction for elementary and secondary schools. Programs would be developed in specific subjects at all grade levels. These…
Read More$10 College Credits
June 15, 2009The following Information was presented by Bill Conner at the July 8th Greene County Democrats Club Meeting: Federally Developed and Administered Home Study College Courses for Credit at $10 per Credit Hour College tuition costs have escalated to the point that a college education (even at public institutions) is beyond the means of many people. College…
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