7-20-2010 Washington DC:
Well folks, we all wondered how to kill the offensive provision in HR-5618 (version 4 on Thomas)), one thing not expected was, that the Senate would revive HR-4213 and pass that instead; they did exactly that!
HR 4213 does not contain the offensive provision affecting "certain former sex offenders" which would have denied them unemployment benefits. To be absolutely sure we need to wait until Thomas posts the bills tomorrow, then we can review every word.
What made the Senate do as they did? I really do not know, but I do believe in -every voice counts- and all advocates worked hard to get the message out for folks to hound Washington DC; folks did. No, I cannot prove the contacts caused the switch in the Senate, but they played a part in it, I'm sure.
So much for the good news, now the bad news, there are still two more bills with the offensive language in them: HR-5072 "FHA Loans" and HR-5297 "Small Business Loans." Folks must keep the pressure on their representatives in Washington; light up the switchboard, make their ears burn, NICELY; remember, everyone must play by their rules, no matter how folks feel inside.
For now, have a great day & a better tomorrow.
eAdvocate
PS: If there is anyone who does not know what going on with these bills, you can review earlier commentary:
Who is pushing the agenda to deny certain former sex offenders, federal benefits?
ACTION ALERT: More on denying certain sex offenders, mortgages..
Sex Offenders, Poison Pills, Wrecking Amendments, Politicians and the "Sex Offender Registry."
UPDATE: Sex Offenders and the FHA Reform Act of 2010 (Housing Issues)
ACTION ALERT: Sex Offenders and the FHA Reform Act of 2010 (Housing Issues)
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