Franken, Klobuchar sponsor workplace non-discrimination act

[...] Franken, Klobuchar sponser workplace non-discrimination act Minnesota Independent – Andy Birkey – ‎1 hour ago‎ Susan Collins, R-Maine, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Edward Kennedy, D-Mass. “Ensuring equality for all Americans is the least we can do in living up to the … [...]

I would like to see these Senators introduce fair legislation. To make it illegal for our elected officials to accept election campaign funding from lobbyists. This has become a run away train of corruption and biased legislation. K Street, Washington DC is the capitol for “peddling influence” using congressional insiders, previous staffers, aides and the highest bidders assentially writes legislation to prevent reforms, regulation, oversights. The peoples voice has been snuffed out as lobbyist have bought their ways. This would be a very worthy cause for our MN Senators to take on and urge the rest of Congress to follow their lead.

Why is Amy Klobuchar unwilling to state that she would vote to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell? ENDA covers discrimination by the private sector, but doesn’t cover the government sponsored discrimination in the military – and women are more affected than men by DADT.

@ sueinmn: I like your thinking! ^_^ Have you ever heard of state Sen. John Marty? He’s running for Governor of Minnesota in 2010, and he is the only candidate so far who has committed to not accepting PAC money or donations over $50 from any one individual. He, like you, believes that political offices are to be won through elections, not auctions.

Here’s a link on what Sen. John Marty says about government ethics, entitled, “Buying Access to Government—America’s Ongoing Scandal:”

http://www.johnmarty.org/issues/government-ethics

If you like what he is saying, make sure you check out the rest of his site on other issues important to you, and donate a maximum of $50 to his campaign.

[...] From MnIndy: Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken signed on to sponsor the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which was introduced in the Senate on Wednesday. ENDA would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment. In 29 states, it is still legal to fire someone due to sexual orientation and in 38 states for being transgender. [...]

[...] Act’ (ENDA).  Joining Sens. Jeff Merkley, Susan Collins, and Olympia Snowe, Kennedy said: “Ensuring equality for all Americans is the least we can do in living up to the standards of [...]