Federal workers continue to be wrongfully terminated and those who are left have the fear they could be next at any moment.
Reports indicate that the Administration is preparing for another mass termination spree in April or even sooner of federal workers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This will continue to erode NOAA’s ability to provide critical extreme weather data for decision makers, to inspect the health of domestic and imported seafood, to support first-responders as they fight wildfires, and much more.
Join us and lock arms with former NOAA workers, Congressional leaders, advocates, and concerned citizens at NOAA HQ in Silver Spring. Letting federal workers know we’re with them is an important message to send right now.
When: Thursday, March 20 at 10:00 AM
Where: 1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring MD 20910
Who: former NOAA staff, Congressional leaders, advocates, concerned citizens, and YOU! RSVP
March 14 (3.14) is more than a date — it is a symbol, it is a statement, and it is a sign of our story.
3.14 represents Section 3 of the 14th Amendment — the Constitution demands that those who engage in insurrection be barred from office.
3.14 represents the power of the circle — the universal symbol of infinity, continuity, and unbreakability. Just as a circle has no weak or unequal points, this movement will have no breaks, no fractures, no surrender.
On March 14, we peacefully flood Washington, D.C., encircling the institutions of power, demanding action, and making our presence undeniable. We will convene at noon on the National Mall between 4th and 6th Streets N.W. Please see the Resources page for more information.
March 14 has also been designated as a National Strike Day. We encourage workers from around the country to join us in DC.
Peter Hoekstra, of Michigan, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Canada; former GOP Representative
George Edward Glass, of Oregon, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Japan
Ronald D. “Ron” Johnson, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Mexican States; former United States ambassador to El Salvador
As a member of Congress, Dr. Weldon questioned the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines and promulgated the myth that thimerosal, a preservative used in some vaccines, had caused a surge in cases of autism.
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Jayanta Bhattacharya Bhattacharya to serve as Director of the National Institutes of Health
Martin Makary to serve as Commissioner of Food and Drugs
Bhattacharya’s nomination hearing was on March 5 and Makary’s hearing on March 6.
The nominations were reported favorably on party-line votes for 12-11 for Bhattacharya. Sens. Hassan and Hickenlooper joined Republicans in support for Makary 14-9.
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), will lead EPW Democrats in holding a spotlight hearing, titled “Freezing America’s Progress,” to expose how the Trump administration’s illegal funding freezes, pauses, and other actions to claw back congressionally appropriated funds are threatening essential infrastructure, undermining money-saving clean energy projects, and killing jobs nationwide. Not only is Trump’s chainsaw of chaos threatening to tank our economy and jeopardize U.S. global competitiveness, but he is also violating the Constitution.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), EPW Ranking Member
Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-M.D.)
Additional EPW Members to be announced
Witnesses:
Dr. Calvin Ball, County Executive, Howard County, Maryland
Caley Edgerly, President & CEO, Sonny Merryman, Inc.
Lisa Heinzerling, Justice William J. Brennan, Jr., Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Phil Aroneanu, Chief Strategy and Partnerships Officer, Climate United
We’re taking over Capitol Hill to save the years of work we’ve done to create a healthcare system that takes care of us all! We’re demanding no cuts to Medicaid or Medicare, lower prescription drug prices, the protection of reproductive rights, and sustained funding for life-saving vaccines and treatments.
Join us March 12 at 12 pm at Columbus Circle in D.C. to push back on the far-right agenda that is putting our lives at risk and for a march to the Capitol.
Can’t make it? Text CARE to 25463 to support the movement!
