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Children to Host White House Rally Tomorrow

'Young Suffragists' to Educate Tourists About Taxation Without Representation

Monday, June 15, 2009

Washington, DC - Tomorrow, the Young Suffragists, a group of DC and DC-area children, will hold a rally in front of the White House to call for full democratic rights for DC. The group hosts this annual event to educate tourists about DC's lack of voting representation.

DC Vote to Travel to Key States to Defeat Gun Amendment

Supporters to Ramp Up Efforts in Target Congressional Districts

Friday, June 12, 2009

Washington, DC - In the wake of a months-long battle to remove an amendment to the DC Voting Rights Act (H.R.157/S.160) that would gut the District's gun control laws, DC Vote is bringing their fight to the states.

Chairman Gray Statement on Holocaust Museum Shooting

Responds to Tragedy and Emphasizes Need for DC to Preserve Gun Control Laws

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Washington, DC— Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray commented on today’s shooting at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, as he expressed sadness about the killing of a security guard there:

House Vote on DC Voting Rights Act Further Delayed Due to Lack of Consensus on Gun Amendment

Majority Leader Hoyer Emphasizes his Continued Commitment to the Bill

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Washington, DC - The DC House Voting Rights Act (S.160/H.R.157) has been further delayed in the House following an attempt to remove an amendment that would gut the District's gun control laws. In a press conference today, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) said that there wasn't consensus on how to proceed with the bill and the proposed gun amendments.

DC Vote Remembers Jack Kemp

District Residents Lose a Champion of Democracy

Monday, May 4, 2009

DC Vote Executive Director, Ilir Zherka, reflects on the passing of Jack Kemp, former Congressman and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. The following statement may be quoted in full or in part

DC Residents Have Already Paid $1,013,552,816 in Federal Income Taxes

Press Release from DC City Councilmember Kwame Brown

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

WASHINGTON – On the eve of the federal tax return deadline, District residents had surpassed paying $1 billion in federal income taxes in 2009. A tax message billboard, installed by the Council outside of the John A. Wilson Building, keeps a running tally of taxes paid since the beginning of 2009. This afternoon, total taxes paid this year reached $1,013,552,816.98 (see attached photo taken today). The billboard was installed to raise awareness about the District’s fight for voting rights.

Students for DC Vote Hosts Artists Showcase Tonight

Nationally Recognized Artists Use Talents to Advocate for DC Democracy

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Washington, DC - Tomorrow, Students for DC Vote will host an arts showcase featuring nationally recognized talent. Local artists and performers will highlight the issue of DC voting rights through poetry, spoken word, mixed media art and music. The event will kick off with an artists reception hosted by Miss DC 2008.

Easter Photo-Opportunity: Protesting Peeps Visit DC City Council

DC Vote Staff Take the Peeps on 'Tour' Tomorrow

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Washington, DC - Just in time for Easter, DC Vote supporters have created a project for the Washington Post's annual Peeps Diorama Contest called, "Give DC peeps the vote!"

Law Firm Uncovers Serious Flaws with Ensign Amendment to DC Vote Bill

Legal Memo Reveals Gun Amendment is Out of Date and Dangerous

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Washington, DC - Today, a local law firm issued a memorandum revealing that Senator John Ensign's amendment to repeal DC's gun laws contains serious flaws.

Norton Says Holder Went “Above and Beyond” in Deciding DC VRA Constitutionality

A Statement from Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

WASHINGTON. D.C. - Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), who has argued before the Supreme Court today said that Attorney General Eric Holder had gone to the highest source available to learn whether the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act should be defended by the Department.

DC Vote Continues to Push for a Clean DC Voting Rights Act

Supporters Urge Congress to Reject Gun Amendments

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Washington, DC - DC Vote, their coalition partners and volunteers are working overtime to deliver a clean DC Voting Rights Act (H.R.157). Supporters of the measure have launched an advocacy and advertising campaign this week to fight against an amendment to repeal DC's gun laws. A similar amendment passed in the Senate on February 26.

Special Order Hour on DC Voting Rights Today

Delegate Norton to Speak on House Floor Regarding DC Voting Rights

Thursday, March 12, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today, around 4:00 PM, will be joined on the House Floor by members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus championing the D.C. House Voting Rights Act. The Special Order Hour on D.C. Voting Rights will be anchored by Congressman Keith Ellison.

Hoyer Statement on Floor Schedule for DC House Voting Rights Act

Statement from the Office of the House Majority Leader

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (Md.) released the following statement regarding the D.C. House Voting Rights Act:

House Rules Committee Postpones Hearing of DC Voting Rights Act

DC Vote and Bill Proponents Mobilize to Continue Lobby Efforts

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Washington, DC - Today, the House Rules Committee postponed consideration of the DC House Voting Rights Act (H.R.157).

Hoyer Meets With D.C. Voting Rights Advocacy Groups

Friday, February 27, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC- Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (Md.) met with leading advocacy groups of D.C. voting rights today to discuss the upcoming vote on the D.C. House Voting Rights Act. Joining him for the meeting were representatives of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, Common Cause, DC Vote and DC Appleseed.

House Leadership Inspires Confidence in D.C. Voting Rights Bill

Joint Statement of Advocacy Organizations

Friday, February 27, 2009

Historic Victory for DC Voting Rights

Senate Approves Bill to Give DC Residents Vote in the House

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Washington, DC - After a centuries-long struggle, DC residents may finally get their vote in Congress. In a vote of 61-37, the Senate has passed the DC House Voting Rights Act (S.160).

Large Majority of Senate Votes to Debate DC Voting Rights Act

DC Residents Are Big Step Closer to Achieving Voting Rights

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Washington, DC - Today, in a vote of 62-34, the United States Senate voted for cloture on the DC House Voting Rights Act (H.R.157/S.160). After a centuries-long struggle, DC residents have overcome a significant hurdle in their fight for voting representation in Congress.

Thousands Participate in DC Vote Call-In Day

Just One Day Before Important Vote, Supporters Urge Senators to Vote 'Yes'

Monday, February 23, 2009

Washington, DC - Today, as part of DC Vote's national call-in day to the Senate, more than 4,000 people contacted their senators to urge passage of the DC House Voting Rights Act (S.160).

Senate Committee Approves DC Voting Rights Act

Senator Lieberman Takes Swift Action on DC Voting Rights

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Today, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, held a markup on the DC House Voting Rights Act (S.160).

Senate to Hold Markup on DC Voting Rights Act

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Consider Critical Voting Legislation

Friday, February 6, 2009

Hoyer Announces Intent to Move Quickly on DC Voting Rights Act

DC Vote Responds to Today's Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Washington, DC - Today, the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, held a hearing on the DC House Voting Rights Act (H.R. 157). The following statement from Ilir Zherka, DC Vote Executive Director, can be quoted in full or in part:

Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing on DC Voting Rights Act

Congress Takes Action on DC Voting Rights Legislation

Monday, January 26, 2009

The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on the DC House Voting Rights Act (H.R. 157).

DC City Council to Unveil Voting Rights Sign

'Tax Ticker' to Show Amount DC Residents Pay in Federal Taxes

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Washington, DC - The DC City Council will unveil tomorrow an electronic message board displaying the amount of federal tax dollars DC residents pay while being denied voting representation in Congress. On July 16, 2008, the Council approved Bill 17-28, the "Taxation Without Representation Federal Tax Pay-Out Message Board Installation Act of 2008. The bill provided for the installation of LED message boards on the outside front wall of the John A. Wilson Building and on public space near the Nationals Park.

Norton, Lieberman, and Hatch Simultaneously Introduced Voting Rights Bill in House and Senate

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Washington, D.C. – Working together, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Senators Joe Lieberman (D-CT) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) today re-introduced the D.C. House Voting Rights Act as Congress began the 111th session.

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