Thank YOU for your interest in FACL's Political Leadership School, sponsored by Young Americas for Liberty SUNY-Albany and the Campaign for Liberty!

This course will teach you the real nature of politics, the biggest lie in politics, choosing your battles, how to work effectively at the Capitol (what to do and what not to do), how to raise money, and how to build a group of liberty-minded activists.

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PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ANYONE YOU FEEL MAY BE INTERESTED OR NEEDS TO KNOW THIS UPDATE INFO, especially Plaintiffs in YOUR COUNTY who do not show email addresses in the Complaint!

HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING AS OF MARCH 8, 2013:

ORAL HEARINGS ARE NOW SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 - 9.30AM

If you are planning to attend the oral arguments now set for 9:30am, Wednesday March 13, 2013 at the Albany Court House, we ask you to be well-dressed and respectful of the proceedings. There are no banners or signs permitted in the Court House and there can be no films or recordings of the proceedings without advance permission from the Judge.

If people want to gather outside the Court House, we would request a Silent Vigil. Perhaps a group of you will feel to organize this, (we do not have the time to do this with the demands of the case), as people are expressing interest in coming to Albany. In addition to our U.S. and N.Y. State flags, if there are signs used, we ask that ALL of them convey a single message: OBEY THE CONSTITUTION.

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On March 7, Plaintiff Schulz motioned the Court by letter, requesting 24 hours to submit a written response to the State's Reply on the Order to Show Cause, which is expected end of day Monday, March 11, 2013. Schulz also requested an oral hearing for Wednesday, March 13, 2013 given the fact that the majority of provisions in the NY Safe Act go into effect on Thursday, March, 14, 2013. Without that request, the Judge would likely have made the decision based on the written submissions.

MARCH 7 LETTER FROM PLAINTIFF SCHULZ TO COURT (ATTACHED)

On March 8, the Court responded, granting both requests.

MARCH 8 RESPONSE FROM COURT TO PLAINTIFF SCHULZ (ATTACHED)

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PLAINTIFFS
There is to be a meeting with the Court to determine how best to communicate with the Plaintiffs involved with this case. We are working to put all Plaintiffs who have email addresses onto a CD which the Court and we can use for electronic filing and sending of all briefs and communiques.

It would be very helpful if someone from each County would step up now to be the "Plaintiff Leader." This person will be responsible for contacting all the Plaintiffs in their area, making sure they are kept informed and acting as the main point of contact between us and your County.

Please email honoramerica@gmail.com if you are willing to volunteer to be the Plaintiff Leader. Be sure to tell me your County. Lewis County and Jefferson County are already underway with this process. In both cases, the Plaintiff Leader is the ongoing WTP-NY County Coordinator in those areas.

Thank you!

Judith Whitmore
Director - State Coordinator
WE THE PEOPLE OF NEW YORK, INC
honoramerica@gmail.com
518 656 3578

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On Saturday, February 23rd Upstate Conservative Coalition hosted Saratoga Grassroots Activist Training at the Malta Community Center for 40 patriot attendees. The event was sponsored and underwritten in a very large part by the national Tea Party Patriots organization, with professional conservative speakers from the Leadership Institute. The all day program focused on grassroots lobbying, building coalitions, recruiting and motivating volunteers, the role of social media in online activism, and developing & promoting a conservative message.

The Leadership Institute speakers had all worked in previous Republican campaigns and brought their knowledge and experiences to the group. The team was led by LI Director of Grassroots Coalitions Paulo Sibaja who was Deputy Coalitions Director for Mitt Romney’s Colorado campaign and New Mexico Director of Hispanic Outreach for the Republican National Committee. Paulo was joined by New Hampshire’s GOP Victory Director Brennan Ward as well as Rick Santorum’s sole Iowa Field Director Jake Braunger. All brought their political insights and campaign stories to their presentations.

The event was also attended by Tea Party Patriots eastern and central regional coordinators Diana Reimer and Gregg Cummings, respectively. Diana spoke briefly to group; thanking everyone for sharing their time in support of the conservative movement and explained the efforts and support the national TPP organization offers local groups. The Tea Party Patriots mission is to attract, educate, organize and mobilize citizens to secure public policy for fiscal responsibility, constitutionally limited government and free markets. TPP funded all expenses of the Leadership Institute.

While most attendees traveled from the greater Capital District, Michael Marriam traveled the four hours from Rochester. He commented, “I appreciate your hospitality and the work everyone did to put on the training. You are fortunate to have the community center in Malta. Everyone I met was very friendly and passionate about their causes. I look forward to working with UCC and Tea Party Patriots to do what it takes to restore our civil rights and bring government under control in NYS.”

Michael was no alone in his event approval, Lorraine Morano of Clintondale said, “I enjoyed the food, the information, the other attendees as well as the trainers. Thank you again for making it a fantastic experience.” Attendee David Buchyn of Wilton added, “Everything was fine. Of course all day sitting down listening to lectures can get a little tiring. Location was great for me. Centrally located in Saratoga County. Food and refreshments were more than we deserved. All three speakers were professional and interesting.”

UCC members Wilma Koss and Stacey Fenton handled the daylong refreshments and luncheon for all the attendees. Lorraine shared her feeling of the event hospitality, “Good hosts? That's an understatement. I was recently an attendee at the Association of Towns in NYC. While there, we were invited back to the hospitality suite for lunch. They could NOT compare to what your people put out.” This sentiment was echoed by Ghent resident Lois Dysard, “You were wonderful hosts. The breakfast choices were very nice and lunch was good; it was your own fault if you were hungry.”

The event team was headed by Rick Gutheil and Reimund Manneck, Teddi Smith handled the registration, and Wilma & Stacey were responsible for the food arrangements. The attendees are all looking to put their new knowledge to work for the conservative cause.
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• restoration of religious expressions and practice;
• the right to bear arms in every city and state in the union for our self protection without unnecessary restraint and limitation, for the purpose of securing our persons and property from both foreign and domestic terrorism and threats; excepting only the right to disarm those who are, or become, members of known and recognized terrorist groups and gangs;
• taxation on the purchase and consumption of goods rather than personal or business incomes, a principle supported by Alexander Hamilton in the XIV Federalist paper;
• restoration of the right to govern the education and curricula of all educational institutions back to their respective states;
• financial responsibility and accountability insuring that all investments made with tax payer funds be examined and decided on the basis of a sound business plan, adequate capital investment of its partners and stock holders, and the expectation of long-term success; and further, that all profits, interest, earnings on property and securities from whatsoever source are proportioned back to the states and the taxpayers;
• demanding and receiving from all nations to whom we provide security, payment for the expenses incurred by our government and its taxpayers to furnish them with our military personnel, equipment, ordinance, and safe quarters while on their lands; and to further insure the paid medical care of all wounded in action both short term and permanent, coupled with a sustainable monthly allowance to support their families, and paying a delegated amount to the families of all killed in action, or as a result of being stationed on their land;
• imposing work demands upon all prisoners sentenced to incarceration for more than 90 days, to provide for their detention expenses, daily necessities, and to provide for the welfare of their dependents; actions that will greatly diminish the tax burden on the American people;
• the security as before provided for all generations in the Bill of Rights, and a government transparent to, and accountable to, the people and Congress of the United States.
These policy positions are firmly embodied in the duties, obligations, and responsibilities inherent in the laws of fiduciary responsibility which was made incumbent upon the recipient by the “vesting” of certain valuable financial trusts, sovereign and sacred rights, or other treasures of value, the governed placed under the protections of a central government; whose duty it is to protect, defend, and secure these certain and valuable rights and trusts committed to them and enumerated in the document we commonly refer to as the Constitution of the United States. To establish the veracity of these statements I submit the following:

• More than 200 years ago, our Fore-fathers created a central government; A GOVERNMENT that was instituted by men and endowed with certain designated powers; POWERS that were to be exercised will due diligence for the benefit of all the states collectively;

• What does this mean? They were granting, NOT SURRENDERING, certain of their most precious rights to a central government, thereby making this central government a Trustee or Fiduciary of the rights they were vesting, or putting in its care.
• It became the responsibility of the federal government to “first and foremost” represent the several states as one united entity. This united front was intended to present a strong unified position of strength to the world for the purpose of discouraging other nations from attacking it. This was the First and Most Dominate of all the Powers placed in its hand; for making all necessary provisions for the Security and Safety to its people is the foremost responsibility of every government.
• To fulfill this fiduciary responsibility, it is both expected and demanded that the federal government, for and on behalf of the people of these United States, not only present a unified position of strength to the world, but to properly advance the good reputation of the United States, to wit: by exercising the virtues of good faith, competence, reliable stewardship, transparency and accountability in all matters consistent with, and compliant with, the stipulations enumerated in its vested trust; this included maintaining diligent records of conduct demonstrating it has made every conscientious effort to secure the peace, safety, financial solvency, judicial fairness, and national security of the United States. By law, a fiduciary MUST act on BEHALF OF, and for the sheer BENEFIT OF, the people who endowed it with the trust of their most valuable possessions, and NOT – NOT – FOR THEIR OWN BENEFIT OR SELF-ENRICHMENT!
• To establish these facts, they created a preamble to THIS SACRED TRUST, identified as THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, which included these words:
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. (For the People -Not for the Government of the United States of America!)
• These opening words to the Constitution clearly stated the purpose of, and reflect the goals of, the Founders for the new government they were creating. The Preamble explains in just a few words what the people could expect their new government to provide them — the defense of their liberty and the security of living in a nation under God in peace with their fellow man.

But, over the last several generations, our federal government has gathered to itself powers that were originally retained by the states in a slow and methodical manner. However, I dare say, none have been so arrogant and defiant of state’s rights and citizen’s rights as this administration. None have so overtly exceeded the limitations placed on the federal government as this administration, which has, with brash and pompous grand eloquence, abandoned its fiduciary obligations and duties to the states by committing the following acts, which represents but a short list of its reckless and deliberate failures to uphold the duties entrusted to them, namely;

• One of its members chuckled before the full House, “You’ll have to vote for it to see what’s in it.” This haughty and superior condescension was in reference to the passage of “The Affordable Care Act” which was passed without the voice, will, or consent of one Republican representative in Congress. This act is both unconstitutional and demeaning to the fiduciary trust the government HOLDS by the will of the governed, in that a vast number of American citizens were deliberately denied the right to be heard, express agreement with, or opposition to, this bill as would normally be expressed through our duly elected Republican Congressmen in the House and Senate;
• They have unlawfully infringed on the rights of states to supervise their elections, demand identification of voters, took no action against voter fraud or abuse, refused to arrest individuals openly presenting an intimidating posture to voters, and enjoined themselves with other nations to supervise, and or effect the outcome of the American voting process, nations who are alien to, and non-supportive of our Constitution and laws;
• They have deliberately ignored the pleas of our citizens and state officials to secure our borders; and despite the many threats of impending attacks by Islamic militants, the cross border murder of civilians and border patrol agents, the borders remain open and our citizens remain vulnerable to enemy infiltration and attack; a clear violation of the first duties of a government.
• To further complicate the border issue, executive orders were issued forbidding federal and state law enforcement agents to arrest, detain, and/or deport those who crossed our borders without proper registration; adamantly refused to safeguard the lives and property of our citizens, and brought suit against the states who attempted to safeguard their own citizens and property; and, engaged in the sale and distribution of assault weapons to Mexican drug cartels, further endangering our citizens and as a consequence made themselves culpable in the deaths of patrol agents and American civilians;
• They have violated their fiduciary trust through failure to comply with its inherent duties and constitutional restrictions, including passing laws and regulations to limit and/or forbidding the free exercise of religion and religious practices;
• They have usurped the freedoms and rights of parents, ignoring their outcries, disregarding their most personal of liberties, that of having a say in the curriculum and education of their children, and the implementation of sexually explicit “education” in the public elementary schools;
• They have passed laws and regulations against the advice of sound counsel to make sub-prime mortgages available to certain groups which resulted in the financial collapse of our economy, millions of home foreclosures, and further violated the people’s confidence by seizing their property and wealth through taxation and confiscation of public trusts, (e.g. Social Security and Medicare), and using them for their own enrichment.
• They have borrowed outrageous sums of money, making poor investment decisions, many without the consent of the Congress and, with these monies and valuable equipment, gave military and economic support to foreign nations, several of whom have made threats against our nation and allies, killed our troops and ambassador, while at the same time failing to provide support to our own economy, manufacturing, commerce and military, thus bringing discredit upon their fiduciary trust and the reputation of the nation abroad;

To quote the words of one of our founders, John Jay, as he wrote in the fourth federalist paper:

…But whatever may be our situation, whether firmly united under one national government, or split into a number of confederacies, certain it is, that foreign nations will know and view it exactly as it is; and they will act toward us accordingly. If they see that our national government is efficient and well administered, our trade prudently regulated, our militia properly organized and disciplined, our resources and finances discreetly managed, our credit re-established, our people free, contented, and united, they will be much more disposed to cultivate our friendship than provoke our resentment.

Queen Anne of England in her letter of July 1, 1706, to the Scotch Parliament, made some observations on the importance of the UNION being formed between England and Scotland, which merit our attention. She wrote:

”An entire and perfect union will be the solid foundation of lasting peace: It will secure your religion, liberty, and property; remove the animosities amongst yourselves, and the jealousies and differences betwixt our two kingdoms. It must increase your strength, riches, and trade; and by this union the whole island, being joined in affection and free from all apprehensions of different interest, will be ENABLED TO RESIST ALL ITS ENEMIES.”

Therefore, I submit to the peace-loving people of this district, and this state that no one entrenched in the foxholes of government domination is going to “give back” the rights they have usurped for their own enrichment. IT BECOMES THEREFORE, ENCUMBENT UPON US, the Common People, TO REPLACE those in the Congress and Senate who have not left their secure foxholes, have not condemned the usurpation of the people’s rights and liberties, have not attempted to restrain the appropriation of additional powers from the states, and have not taken steps to limit the powers of the government, nor have begun to initiate action to restore our sacred rights, even those who have enriched themselves at the expense of the governed.
Of particular mention, we must examine the record of those who profess themselves to be conservative Republicans, and determine if they have STOOD THEIR GROUND in DEFIANCE of these illegal and unconstitutional acts, or caved in to the demands of this administration to further encroach upon and usurp our rights; and if it be determined they have not stood their ground in defense of the sacred trust committed to their keeping, THEY MUST, of NECESSITY, ALSO BE RESPLACED.

I am calling for the election of individuals committed to the principles and the sacred confidence originally vested in the federal government: individuals who will engage in a strong, determined, yet peaceable means of restoring our government to its proper place of strength in matters foreign and domestic. In addition, they must engage in creating a stable environment to alleviate the fears of the electorate who have begun to question the government’s loyalty to, and duty to, uphold the sacred fiduciary trust delegated to it by the people.

Undoubtedly, it is this fear and apprehension within the hearts of a people losing hope of a bright and successful future for themselves and their posterity that our government is making ready for a national revolt. But should a government wary of revolt prepare to kill its own citizens instead of making the reparations necessary to promote the peace and general welfare of its countrymen? Is our government going to mimic the tragedies inflicted upon an innocent population by one King Assad of Syria, who chose to decimate his people rather than give way to progressive change? Is this the country we envision for ourselves? Revolution may be at our doorsteps, but do we welcome it, or do we make every attempt to deter violence and put the people at rest? If we can convince the majority that our government will be restored, the proof of which will present itself in economic recovery and stability, increased employment opportunities, lower taxes, and establishing the strength and unity of the people that have been so divided we can avoid bloodshed and the prospects of tyrannical rule.

Once again, the weight and burden is upon the people to vote the opportunists out of office and to vote those among us into office who share our core values and virtues, and who desire the blessings of God upon our nation and our children to the third and fourth generations of those who believe in Him.

I have presented a plan of action, a peaceable cause of action that will not advance the violence the government is anticipating. As Congressman Paul Ryan was known to say many times, “WE CAN DO THIS!”
A major portion of this text was taken from a speech I gave before a Republican assembly when I ran for Congress in 1986. It was a message out of time, and would undoubtedly have greater influence if I were to give it today. Nevertheless, it is a positive message, and while certain statements are made to point out the actions of those in government, I have refrained from using names and deliberate personal attacks. This is what the people want today, more than ever, “Tell me what YOU are going to do – NOT what the other isn’t doing!”

I would be more than honored to see the essence of this message being proclaimed by every candidate running for office in 2014, because I believe this message is timely, impossible to contradict or successfully dispute, and I am convinced if it is included in the platform of the New Revitalized Republican Party, the true Party of the People, it will result in many victories for Conservative Christians, friends of Israel, and people of virtue of all faiths. If called upon, I would also be honored to present this message personally before the citizens of your communities. But, it is far more important, of grave importance, to get this message into the hands of those who would be faithful candidates and elected officials for federal office in 2014. If you believe this is the message for today, then spread the word as quickly and with as much energy as you possess. Let this be our charge “We must have the majority in the Senate and in the House!”

Thank you and God bless all your efforts and successes.

Rev. Anthony Mucciolo

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Your Property Rights And Your Way of Life Are Under Attack

Join Washington County Tea Party Patriots 7 PM Thursday, January 17th for a powerful program exposing United Nations Agenda 21

Governor Cuomo is bringing Agenda 21 to your town via Cleaner Greener NY http://www.andrewcuomo.com/greenNY
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The goal of community outreach by Capital District Political Action Network is to mutually grow and develop our grassroots organization through partnerships with like minded conservative groups in the community based on our core traditional values.

Target Community Groups

•Local Seniors Every town and municipality offers and supports senior groups, many with their own dedicated centers. Members of the “greatest generation”, these people are very patriotic and the keepers of traditional values that have been lost in later generations.
•Youth Groups The next generation is being saddled with the debt and mistakes of our generations and will suffer the loss of personal liberties if we allow our governments to continue to erode our rights as citizens. These groups include 4H, Scouts, church youth groups, and Young Republicans.
•Church Groups Probably the most traditional groups we can reach out to in our communities, Bible studies, Rosary societies, church youth groups, and church auxiliaries should welcome our message. The government is actively eroding the church’s role in our society and impacting our fundamental freedoms of religion.
•Charities Service to the community with support of local charities is a demonstration of our core traditional values. Though conservatives are more generous to charities and the poor, we have been painted as cold, heartless individuals only concerned with accumulating wealth which must be reversed.
•Other Groups Other groups would include sportsman (fish & game) clubs, granges & farm groups, women’s business groups, veterans and so many more associations in our communities. We need to reach out to as many as possible to build relationships and future support.
•Regional Effort Although the primary grassroots organizations of CDPAN are based in Saratoga County, our efforts must reach out regionally to the seven county area of the Greater Capital District and beyond.

“Make Friends by Being a Friend”

•Reach Out with Education There has to be a reason for our outreach to other groups in the community. Most groups have to have an agenda and welcome the presentations of guest speakers for the education and as a motivation for members to attend. We need to make a occasion to present ourselves to others’
•Teach Others of the Constitution The Constitution is a great topic for lecturing because it is one of our core values that we all know and is not socially controversial. We all have a basic understanding of the Constitution, but first we have to become better informed and study the Constitution ourselves so we can speak with authority. We will develop PowerPoint presentations of the principals of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, illuminate our lectures with interesting trivia, and engage in discussion of how the Constitution has been subverted by Progressives. A group of CDPAN members will be educated on the Constitution and trained in public speaking.
•Modify the Message Once a core presentation has been created then we can modify the presentation to fit the audience. While the presentation may be simplified for youth groups, a more focused presentation of “God and the Constitution” could be offered to church groups.
•Change the Message Once the initial Constitution program is developed then other topics can be developed such as Agenda 21 & property rights, or 2nd Amendment gun rights . These programs might be used for property owners, farmers and sportsman groups.
• An Offering of Friendship We will be the guest of these other community groups. When visiting a friend a good guest will typically bring an offering of food or a bottle of wine. Unless it is sacramental wine for a church group we may be better off bringing an offering of food. While many of our members may not be able to lecture in front of a group, they may be great cooks and can prepare a wonderful pot of soup or bake a loaf of fresh bread to be shared with our new friends at the senior center or with a Bible study group. Cookies, cakes or other treats would be great for youth groups and others. This is a warmer, more personal approach to making new friends of our neighbors. There is a role for everybody in this community outreach.
•Assist with Their Goals Another approach to community groups is to facilitate their goals. Help out with their fundraisers by promoting their events amongst our members and lending hands-on support. Or lend a hand with repairing or building their facility by picking up a paint brush or swinging a hammer. Again, we can tap the wealth of talent amongst our memberships, and keep them involved by building together. The goal is to build friendships that will be there when we call.

“Good Times”

Outreach should not be limited to education and community volunteerism. Everybody needs a break and enjoyment with friends. This is true for our members and our new friends, so a number of events can be planned just for the social fun of it.

•Popcorn & Patriots There are several services that will allow access to quality films, many with traditional values, that can be enjoyed in groups. These outings can be arranged at local theaters or halls of our choosing. Pass the popcorn.
•Summertime Sundae Socials What’s better on a hot summer day than a dish of ice cream topped with syrup, whipped cream and a cherry. A simple event to gather families together.
•We All Need to Laugh We can share a laugh together by organizing comedy nights with conservative comedians at a local venue. A reasonable fee would be charged to cover talent costs but afford us all an opportunity to get out an relax together.
•Summertime Picnics Using local church facilities or parks, host a picnic with hot dogs and hamburgers, salads, lemonade and cake to sit back enjoy summer and each other’s company.

For More information on CDPAN Community Outreach or to volunteer, contact Rick Gutheil, patriotrick@verizon.net CDPAN Community Outreach w

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We are honored to have John Anthony, one of the foremost experts on Sustainable Development /Agenda 21 as the guest speaker.

Learn how you and your elected officials can protect your community from the hidden agenda of Sustainable Development.

In this 75-minute “show and tell presentation, you will learn how state federal and world leaders are intervening in every county in the U.S. to move people toward a new kind of local community that few want. In 2013 Gov. Cuomo will implement phase II of his Greener Cleaner Communities Initiative. Learn about the correlation between the UN Sponsored Agenda 21 and the Governor’s New NY Agenda.

Local business owner, John Anthony, traces each step of Agenda 21 or Sustainable Development, from it’s inception to your backyard in 2012. Learn why even local officials are unaware of what is happening and what you can do to stop it. If you care about your country, your environment and your own property rights, you will want to learn about Sustainable Development in Your Community.

Please share this invitation with all of your friends, neighbors and contacts. I have never seen so much information packed into a 75 minute presentation. This is a must see!

For more information on Sustainable Development please check out the following resources:
http://my.brainshark.com/Agenda-21-for-Public-Officials-472185383

http://whatisagenda21.net/

http://sustainablefreedomlab.org/

Ben Potiker, President
Upstate Conservative Coalition

When governments fear people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny..... Thomas Jefferson

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS THE 1st TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7:00 PM THE SARATOGA VFW POST 420, LOCATED AT 190 EXCELSIOR AVE NUE, SARATOGA SPRINGS

Meetup page http://www.meetup.com/Upstate-Conservative-Coalition/
Homepage http://upstateconservatives.org/
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Atlas Shrugged Part II
Wednesday, January 16, 7:30pm – 9:51pm
Clifton Park, NY at Regal Clifton Park Stadium 10 $10.00 per ticket
This event will only happen if 119 more people reserve a ticket.
Deadline: January 08

Reserve your tickets at http://www.tugg.com/events/2583

Movie presentation of Atlas Shrugged: Part 2
With the global economy on the brink of collapse, Dagny Taggart discovers what might be the answer to a mounting energy crisis and races against the clock to prevent the motor of the World from being stopped for good.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Upstate Conservative Coalition Monthly Meeting
VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
For more information: upstateconservativecoalition@gmail.com

Thursday, February 7, 2013, 7:00 PM
Capital Chapter of the Upstate Conservative Coalition
VFW POST 8692, 140 VFW Drive (off Rte 155, New Karner Rd), Colonie, NY

The Capital Chapter of the Upstate Conservative Coalition primarily serves the counties of Albany, Columbia, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Schenectady, & Schoharie, but all in this region are welcome. Our parent organization is in Saratoga NY.Please join our capital chapter for our monthly meetings the first Thursday of every month 7:00 pm, see meetup for location. For more information please contact John Bergener jb6mb@yahoo.com

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Homepage http://upstateconservatives.org/
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New York State bills to watch. Full text of Assembly bills can be found at http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/ or http://www.nysenate.gov/legislation for NYS Senate bills.

Remember in Nov 2012 how your NYS Senator & Assembly member voted on 2011 A08354 Redefining (Gay) marriage that was passed into law last year.

NYS Assembly vote
Amedore No
Tedisco No
Reilly Yes Retiring
Sayward Yes
Canestrari Yes Retiring
Jordan No
McEneny Yes Retiring

NYS Senate vote
Hugh Farley (R-Niskayuna) No
Betty Little (R-Queensbury) No
Roy McDonald (R-Saratoga) Yes Defeated

Gov Cuomo signed the bill into law on 6/24/11
The full roll call is at the bottom of this page

The NY Legislators are planning to come back in Dec 2012 to raise their own pay and maybe pass other things as well. NYS now has the second highest paid Legislators in the USA they want to be #1 in pay again even though the NYS is broke. They are waiting until after their re-election in the hope the voters will forget in two years when they run again.

Email your Assemblyman at http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/ and your NYS Senator at http://www.nysenate.gov/senators & Gov. Cuomo at http://www.governor.ny.gov/contact/GovernorContactForm.php now to tell them NOT to raise their pay or you will remember in 2014.

Mandate Relief will help reduce local taxes
S5889C/ A08644A -2011 Medicaid mandate relief will initially freezes local Medicaid costs, providing $180 million in immediate local savings statewide. The Senate Actions Jan 24, 2012: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE Assembly 01/20/2012 amend and recommit to health 01/20/2012 print number 8644a The proposal will eliminate the automatic three percent annual spending increases currently required by statute. Starting in the fourth quarter of 2012, the local share would then be reduced by five percent, providing counties with an additional $75 million -- totaling $255 million in savings for county governments. Between 2013 and 2019, local Medicaid costs will continue to be gradually reduced as the state assumes an increasing share of the burden. The end result would completely eliminate Medicaid costs from county budgets, providing municipal governments with the flexibility to substantially reduce local property taxes. Sponsors NYS Senator Sponsor: Patrick Gallivan (R Erie), David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Orange) and Assembly members Amy Paulin Scarsdale, Ellen Jaffee Pearl River, Kenneth Zebrowski New City PLEASE E-MAIL YOUR NYS SENATOR AND ASSEMBLY member & ask them to become a CO-SPONSOR.
A9099-2011: Relates to providing local governments greater contract flexibility and cost savings Sponsor: Paulin Scarsdale
***Passed** Tier VI Pension Reform takes effect April, 1 2012 in addition to raising the state retirement age to 63 for new employees. It increases the amount deducted from their pay from the current 3% to up to 6% for higher earners which reduces the amount local governments must pay for current pensions. This could provide a little tax relief if local governments choose to pass the savings on taxpayers.
**Passed** the 2012-13 NYS Budget now that it is adopted we will finally find out what is in it and how it will effect local taxes.
Other Major Bills
A.8688/S.6779 (Would Restrict internet political speech) The vague text of a bill about protecting kids from cyber bullying would cover free speech directed at “elected officials” The bill could have been limited to people who post about minors but it was written broadly to include elected officials. Assembly sponsors Murray, Conte, Boyle, Graf, Montesano, Tenney, Conte, Lopez P, Duprey, Johns, Finch, Calhoun, Curran, Corwin, Saladino, McDonough, Hanna, Rabbitt, Ra, Jordan, Losquadro, Fitzpatrick, Palmesano. NYS Senate sponsors O'MARA see also http://www.infowars.com/new-york-bill-outlaws-internet-political-speech/ and http://www.lipolitics.com/huntington/2012/05/23/conte-under-fire-for-supporting-anti-cyberbullying-bill/

S6255/A9055 Part M & S6256/A9056 Part B Allow governor to replace Civil service employees with cronies with questionable credentials.

S140 (NYS taxes used for state Pension increase) MAZIARZ R-C, Newfane -- Permits N.Y. state and N.Y. city teachers' retirement system members to claim retirement credit for up to 10 years of federal teaching service. STILL IN CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE

S174 (Will protect kids from being raised by drug addicts) MAZIARZ R-C, Newfane -- Provides that before a person may receive public assistance benefits, he or she must submit to and pass a drug test. STILL IN SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

A5926 / Versions: S86-2011 (Gun control) Squadron. (D) NYC ---Bans the sale, use or possession of 50-caliber or larger weapons and directs the division of state police to embark on a program whereby persons currently in lawful possession of such weapons may be reimbursed for the fair market value thereof upon turning such weapons in to a designated officer. STILL IN CODES COMMITTEE

S862-2011 (Reduces parental rights) Young R, C, I Olean ----- Eliminates the requirement for parental consent to an adoption when one parent has an order of protection against him or her for the protection of the other parent, a person in lawful custody of the child or the child. STILL IN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMITTEE

A85 / Versions: S892-2011 (Pro-abortion) Liz Krueger. (D) NYC Provides for the dispensing of emergency contraception under certain circumstances and conditions. PASSED BY HEALTH COMM NOW IS WAYS AND MEANS COMM.

A3653 / Versions: S900-2011 (Requires use of foreign languages in NYS) Toby Ann Starves. (D) Queens Requires motor vehicle sales and lease contract terms be written in the language in which such contracts were negotiated; requires retail motor vehicle dealers who negotiate primarily in languages other than English deliver to consumers a translation of such contracts in the language in which such contracts were negotiated; provides remedies to aggrieved consumers. On Assembly calendar FOR A VOTE.

A6183 / Versions: S1060-2011 (Helps parents protect kids from bad websites) Kevin S. Parker (D-Brooklyn) Relates to offering parental controls for Internet services; allows the attorney general to bring a civil action against any Internet provider that violates certain requirements. STILL IN CODES COMM.

S2337 / Versions: A2282-2011 (Set limits on binding arbitration used to set police & fire pay CURRENTLY costs to tax payers may NOT be considered This could reduce a major cost to some local government budgets.) Robin Schimminger (D) Erie county Requires the public arbitration panel to which a dispute is referred to consider above all other factors the financial ability of the public employer to pay, as defined in this bill. STILL IN CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS COMM

S1269-2011: Joseph Addabbo Jr. (D) Queens Provides for the use of binding arbitration for certain represented members of the unified court system (requires more taxes by adding more state employees to those covered by binding arbitration) STILL IN CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS COMM

S2488A-2011 (Prevent private groups from making lists of gun owners): Relates to pistol permit privacy and makes all personal information regarding pistol or revolver licensees confidential except to law enforcement agencies and to individuals requesting information about a named individual. On Senate calendar FOR A VOTE.

A5039 GENDA (Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act -Allows men to use ladies rooms!) You remember, this bill is the one referred to as the "Bathroom Bill", because theoretically, if at the moment a man feels like a woman he will have the right to use the public women's restroom. In the liberal's touchy-feely heart it is meant to stop discrimination against cross dressers and gender confused people.

***Information*** There is no bill for this but one is needed. Route 9 & the Northway are nearing their designed max traffic capacity especially at rush hours. The current proposal is to widen the Northway to eight lanes which cost several billion. A much less expensive solution is a Commuter rail over the existing tracks between from south of Albany to Saratoga and/or a new bridge between the Northway’s twin bridges and the Rexford bridge’

***Information*** The Assembly and the NYS Senate linked NYC Rent control extension to the Upstate & Long Island 2 percent Property tax cap and them to combined them into one bill. Passed both houses in June 2011 now law. For the tax cap if inflation is greater than 2 percent the tax increase can match the inflation rate. (note pension costs and court judgments are not included in the cap) Both parts have a four year sunset clause. School districts must hold a election to override the cap. City, Towns, Villages & Counties only must hold a public hearing in November/December and get 6/10 vote of their town board, city council, County legislative body, or board of supervisors.
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Our rally cry is: Make An Effort To Make The Difference.
Dieterich Schenectady Literature Drop
Saturday, November 3rd @ 9:30 AM
Colonie Headquarters, Shoppers Park

Doheny Literature Drop
Saturday, November 3rd @ 9:30 AM
2nd Floor, 199 Milton Avenue, Rt. 50, Ballston Spa

Doheny Phone Bank
Saturday, November 3rd @ 1:00 PM
2nd Floor, 199 Milton Avenue, Rt. 50, Ballston Spa

Dieterich Troy Literature Drop
Saturday, November 3rd @ 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Hedley Building (park at lot by the river)
433 River Street, Troy

Dieterich Schenectady Sign Wave!
Saturday, November 3rd @ 11:00 – 12:30
Mohawk Commons (park at Barnes and Noble)
402 Balltown Road, Schenectady

Doheny Literature Drop
Sunday, November 4th @ 1:00 PM
2nd Floor, 199 Milton Avenue, Rt. 50, Ballston Spa

Dieterich Saratoga Springs Sign Wave!
Sunday, November 4th @ 12:30 – 2:00
(park at First National Bank)
Rt. 50 & Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs

Dieterich Albany Sign Wave!
Sunday, November 4th @ 1:00 – 2:30
(park at Coca’s Hotel)
Corner Wolf Road & Central Ave, Colonie

Dieterich Amsterdam Sign Wave!
Sunday, November 4th @ 3:00 – 4:00 PM
(park at Taco Bell)
Amsterdam Wal-Mart, 101 Sanford Farms Shopping Center

Dieterich Saratoga Springs Sign Wave!
Monday November 5th, 7:15 – 8:30 AM
(meet at the Holiday Inn to cover the corner of Broadway, Circular and Route 50)
Saratoga Springs
Dieterich Albany Sign Wave!
ELECTION DAY November 6th, @ 3:30 - 5:30 PM
(near Taft Furniture)
Corner Route 5 Central Ave & Route 155, Colonie

Dieterich Clifton Park Sign Wave!
ELECTION DAY November 6th AM @ starting @ 7:00 AM
& PM starting @ 6:00 PM
(being run by Clifton Park GOP Committee)
Exits 8, 8A, 9 & 10 of the Northway

DIETERICH SIGN WAVE CARAVAN
Meet at Glenville DFC Office, 14 Saratoga Rd, Glenville
Sunday, November 4th, 11:00 – 11:45 AM
Caravan together to Saratoga, Albany & Amsterdam Sign Waves

GLENVILLE DIETERICH PHONE BANK BLITZ
10:00 – 12:30 PM
12:30 – 3:00 PM
3:00 – 5:30 PM
5:30 – 8:00 PM

Sunday, November 4th
1:00 – 3:30 PM
3:30 – 6:00

Election Day, November 6th
8:00 – 11:00 AM
11:00 – 2:00 PM
2:00 – 5:00 PM
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Many of these are coordinated and supported by the Upstate Conservative Coalition. Please join us for our monthly meetings the first Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm at the Saratoga VFW Post 420 located at 190 Excelsior Ave, Saratoga Springs

meetup page http://www.meetup.com/Upstate-Conservative-Coalition/
homepage http://upstateconservatives.org/

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Dieterich Clifton Park Door-to-Door
Saturday, October 20th, 11:00 am
Meet at Dunkin Donuts Lot
Corner Plank Road & Rt. 146, Clifton Park

Dieterich Amsterdam Sign Wave!
Saturday, October 20th, 11:00-12:30pm
Amsterdam Wal-Mart, 101 Sanford Farms Shopping Center

Letter-to-the-Editor Writing Workshop
Monday, October 23rd, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Parting Glass Restaurant, 73 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs

Dieterich Clifton Park Sign Wave!
Saturday, October 23rd, 4:30-6:00pm
Rite Aid at Rts. 9 & 146, Clifton Park

Dieterich East Greenbush Sign Wave!
Tuesday, October 23th, 4:30 – 6 PM
Hannaford’s Plaza, Intersection Rts 4 & 20

Americans for Prosperity, Ohio Door-to-Door
October 26th & 27th, Bus Leaves Utica @ 5:00 PM
For More Details Please Call Ben @ 461-7728 or Tom @ 788-8342

Dieterich Amsterdam Sign Wave!
Saturday, October 27th, 11:00-12:30pm
Amsterdam Wal-Mart, 101 Sanford Farms Shopping Center

Dieterich Colonie Sign Wave!
Saturday, October 27th, 10:30 am -12:30pm
Corner Wolf Road & Central Ave, Clifton Park

Dieterich Sign Waving Schedule for Saratoga Springs
Morning sign waves will meet at the Holiday Inn to cover the corner of Broadway, Circular and Route 50. Meeting at 7:15 AM and continue to approximately 8:30 AM. We will not meet in heavy rains - light morning mists are a go! Holiday Inn will be our base camp and with more volunteers can pick up signs and head to more locations Dates:
Monday October 22nd
Friday October 25th
Monday October 29th
Friday November 2nd
Monday November 5th
ELECTION DAY November 6th
For those who find mornings a chore and I do understand many people do not function well in the morning we will be changing corners and our base camp will be the Post Office to cover Broadway, Lake Avenue and Church Streets. Meeting on
Thursdays at 4:30 - 6:00 October 25th & November 1st

Upstate Conservative Coalition Monthly Meeting
Tuesday October 30th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Saratoga VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs

Guilderland Lit Drops for Amedore, Danz & Dieterich
Saturdays at 11:00am
Sundays at 12:00pm
Amedore HQ at Carman Plaza
3770 Carman Rd, Schenectady 12302

GLENVILLE DIETERICH PHONE BANKS
Every Monday and Wednesday, 4:30-8:30pm
Glenville DFC Office, 4 Saratoga Rd, Glenville

Colonie Pizza Phone Banks
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30-8:30pm
Colonie Headquarters, Shoppers Park
145 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205

Many of these are coordinated and supported by the Upstate Conservative Coalition. Please join us for our monthly meetings the first Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm at the Saratoga VFW Post 420 located at 190 Excelsior Ave, Saratoga Springs

meetup page http://www.meetup.com/Upstate-Conservative-Coalition/
homepage http://upstateconservatives.org/

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October 3, 2012
Topic: Domestic policy
Air Time: 9:00-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: University of Denver in Denver, Colorado
Moderator: Jim Lehrer (Host of NewsHour on PBS)

October 11, 2012
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Topic: Foreign and domestic policy
Air Time: 9:00-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Centre College in Danville, Kentucky
Moderator: Martha Raddatz (ABC News Chief Foreign Correspondent)

October 16, 2012
Topic: Town meeting format including foreign and domestic policy
Air Time: 9:00-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York
Moderator: Candy Crowley (CNN Chief Political Correspondent)

October 22, 2012
Topic: Foreign policy
Air Time: 9:00-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida
Moderator: Bob Schieffer (Host of Face the Nation on CBS)
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