Congress
Kentuckians arrested today now released
The seven people who were arrested today to help expose the complicity of Rep. Hal Rogers with those who are pillaging Appalachia have now been released.
They are Carey Henson, Erika Skaggs, Stanley Sturgill, Mary Love, Kat Wallace, Tress La'Ree and Teri Blanton.
They and other members of the Kentucky delegation, along with more than 100 other residents of Central Appalachia participating in the Week in Washington to End Mountaintop Removal, are waiting for the release of others who were arrested for refusing to leave the offices of members of Congress from other states.
Members lobbying, taking action on Capitol Hill
Seventeen KFTC members are part of a group of about 150 participating this week in the annual Week in Washington to End Mountaintop Removal, coordinated by the Alliance for Appalachia.
Members are participating in meetings with the offices of members of Congress and agencies that enforce mining and clean water laws. Tomorrow (Wednesday), they will join a rally and Day of Action organized by Appalachia Rising at the capitol.
"I'm a senior citizen and while I should be working on my bucket list and enjoying my retirement," said Harlan County member Stanley Sturgill. "But instead I'm back in Washington, D.C. again because I am so displeased with the horrific health conditions as a result of all the mountaintop removal.
Congress again considers blocking coal ash safeguards
A Congressional conference committee will meet May 8 to work out differences in a major transportation funding bill - with the Keystone XL pipeline and coal ash among the major issues to be worked out.
Why are those issues part of a transportation bill?
Take action for tax justice today!
Today, on the 10th anniversary of the disastrous Bush-era tax cuts, a tax justice revolution is gaining steam. We know what kinds of communities we want, we see that the growing wealth gap is harmful, and we know that good solutions are on the table. If we can pay our taxes, why can't America's wealthiest individuals and richest corporations pay their fair share?
House votes on Ryan budget plan tomorrow; tell Congress what you think tonight!
Last week, Dana Beasley Brown asked you to urge your Congressional representative to support the Fairness in Taxation Act. Thank you for taking that action!
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