Georgetown Democratic Committee

Coming Events & Info

GDTC Invites all Registered Dems to 2010 Local Caucus - at Peabody Library on February 20th beginning at 9:30 AM to elect 4 delegates and 3 alternates to the 2010 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. Delegates will be divided equally between men and women. The Convention will be held on Friday June 4th and Saturday June 5th at the DCU Center in Worcester. At that time, Democrats from across the state will gather to endorse statewide candidates. The Caucus is open to all registered Democrats in Georgetown. All ballots will be written and secret. T here are also 'add-on' delegate alternatives for the categories of youth, minority, and disabled. Discrimination on the basis of race, sex, aged, color, creed, national origin, disability, religion, ethnic identity, sexual orientation or economic status in the conduct of the Caucus is strictly prohibited. For further information, contact the Chair of the Georgetown Democratic Town Committee, Paul Nelson at 978-352-2765.

Patrick/Murray Administration Accomplishments - View a list of Patrick/Murray Administration Accomplishments to see the many wide ranging intiatives that have been achieved so far. Visit Mass.Gov for the latest updates.

View Congressman John Tierney's Health Care Reform Speech - View Congressman John Tierney's passionate statement made during floor debate on HR 3962 the Affordable Health Care bill November 9, 2009. We are fortunate to have such a committed leader for the people representing our district.

GDTC Chair Paul Nelson recommends 2 NY Times articles on Afghanistan - "The first article is extracted directly from Soviet journals and documents - it is amazingly similar to what our military is now saying - scary! The other article is a different approach to dealing with Afghanistan."

Transcripts of Defeat

More Schools, Not Troops

All Three Health Care Reform Proposals Presented in Side by Side Comparison - The Kaiser Family Foundation has compiled this informative document to help voters understand the differences between the three Health Care Proposals under consideration as of 10/30/09. Focus on Health Reform

Get the Facts on who is behind the Anti-Healthcare reform rallys - Check out this Rachel Maddow show video TRMS Investigates FreedomWorks. Please also visit HealthcareFactCheck.com to learn the truth about healthcare reform.

View Governor Patrick's Reform Update Video - Governor Patrick discusses recent reform legislative victories and thanks the citizens of Massachusetts for their committment to change in this Reform Update Video.

Help Us Win the Redistricting Fight – “The Democratic Governors Association is re-launching its website as we head into the most important election cycle in our history, with 39 governorships up for grabs before the critical redistricting process that will realign our political landscape for a generation. The website is now the unrivaled hub for the latest on the 2009 and 2010 governors' races.” The site offers “compelling new features to give you insight and input into our strategy. We created interactive maps and up-to-the-minute newsfeeds. Along with our built-in social media tools, we put compelling information directly in your hands with user-friendly, one-touch search features that combine the latest technology and functionality.” Sign up Today.

State Representative Barbara L'Italien's Legislative Newsletter - Read Precinct 2 Rep .Barbara L'Italien's Fall 2009 Legislative Update. Representative L'Italien is committed to publishing regular updates to keep her constituents informed on legislative action from the State House.

Healthcare Reform Article - Read Blue Double Cross by New York Times columnist Paul Krugman to learn more about the players in the Healthcare Reform debate. Thanks to Georgetown DTC Chair Paul Nelson for sending us this link.

Governor Patrick Introduces Online Community Forums - Make your voice heard on the Governor's new Community Forums. Join the conversation on priorities and choices effecting our state. Read the Governor's announcement here.

Governing for the Long Term—Governor Patrick has worked on long-term issues that will help us get through the current economic crisis, grow jobs, and secure our common economic future. He is tackling tough issues including auto insurance reform, police details, health care, fixing our broken roads and bridges with the gas tax, and comprehensive ethics and pension reforms to restore public confidence that will provide long-term benefits to the Commonwealth but also bring with them political consequences. This focus on the long-term, rather than the next day's headlines or poll results, will position Massachusetts to come out of the economic downturn stronger and better prepared to recover. Read a related story in the Eagle Tribune. Ask your State Legislators to support Governor Patrick's initiatives that will bring long term benefits to our state.

Clean Energy Leaders—In pursuit of Governor Patrick’s goal of 2,000 megawatts of wind power in Massachusetts by 2020, the Patrick Administration announced a project to install a utility-scale wind turbine on state land adjacent to the Massachusetts Turnpike’s Blandford Rest Area. “This is a great example of how state agencies can work together to achieve our common goals,” said Governor Patrick. “This wind energy project is good for the environment and it will help create jobs within our clean energy economy.” Read more here, and in the Boston Globe and Mass High Tech.

Governor Patrick delivers on Stimulus Transparency at Mass.Gov/Recovery - Find out how Massachusetts stimulus dollars are being spent at Mass.Gov/Recovery.

President Obama stresses the importance of Accountability and Transparency - Find out where your tax dollars are going at Recovery.gov . Follow what's happening in the Executive and Legislative branches at Whitehouse.gov, House.gov and Senate.gov.

Track your Senators' and Representative's votes by e-mail - Sign up for weekly summaries of your Congressman and Senator's votes each week that Congress is in session at Congress.org To Go. Stay informed and engaged from the comfort of your armchair. Thanks to Boxford Dems Chairwoman Marianne Rutter for this great link. Don't forget to check out our Links page for Political Action sites that allow you to connect to your elected officials on issues important to you and your family.

Carbon Fuel Free by 2020 - Global warming is an urgent, but solvable problem. That’s why we are asking you to join the We Campaign, a powerful nonpartisan movement of concerned citizens that was founded by Nobel Prize Laureate and former Vice President Al Gore. We're already a million strong - - and growing each day. Visit this site to learn more and add your voice: WeCanSolveIt.org

Keep Track of State Legislative Action & Our Local Representatives' & Senator's Votes - Link up with the Georgetown Record to stay up to date on recent legislation and how our State Representatives Harriet Stanley (Precinct 1), Barbara L'Italien (Precinct 2) and State Senator Bruce Tarr voted.

OpenMass.org brings together official government data, news and blog coverage to give you the real story behind what is going on in Beacon Hill. Check it out at OpenMass.org along with info on our local State Representatives, Representative Barbara L'Italien & Representative Harriett Stanley our State Senator, Senator Bruce Tarr and our Governor, Governor Deval L Patrick.

Congress.org helps keeps you informed and up to date on current legislation, it's sponsors and how our National legislators voted. Check out Key Bills in Congress here.

Get Involved & Take Action Online - Checkout Political Action Sites on our Links page.

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