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bachmann.house.gov - 11/3/2009
Bachmann Calls on the American People to Bring the Town Hall To Washington
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WHAT: Health Care “House Call” on Washington Press Conference WHO: Republican Members of Congress Americans concerned about our health care future Other Guests - TBA WHEN: Thursday, November 5, 2009 from ...
Bachmann calls for 'scare' tactics
politico.com - 11/5/2009
Bachmann calls for 'scare' tactics
— politico.com — Minn. rep. tells protesters to “scare” members of Congress into killing the health care reform bill.... (more) Bachmann calls for 'scare' tactics

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Top Bachmann aide quits
politico.com - 11/4/2009
Top Bachmann aide quits
— politico.com — The aide who helped turn Rep. Michele Bachmann into a controversial mainstay of cable news has informed... colleagues that she’s quitting – just as the firebrand Republican congresswoman prepares for her biggest media moment yet. (more) Top Bachmann aide quits

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motherjones.com - 11/4/2009
Is The Tea Party Over?
— motherjones.com — The tea partiers are launching the revolution. This week. But will anyone actually show up? On Sunday,... Rep. Michele Bachmann challenged viewers of Sean Hannity’s Fox News show to join her last-ditch attempt to kill health care reform. The ... (more) Is The Tea Party Over?

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Confederate Yankee:  Bachmann: Storm the Gates

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Bachmann: Storm the Gates
Confederate Yankee — Bachmann: Storm the Gates Firebrand Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is mad as Hell, and she doesn't want you to take it from Congress any more ."The American people spoke loud and clear at town hall meetings all across the country throughout August. But, it would appear that Congress didn't hear a word they had to say. The Democrats' latest health care proposal unveiled late last week may be packaged a little differently, but it’s the same old bad bill as before. "This bill is a trillion-dollar, budget-busting, government takeover of our health care system. It will put ...

How To Join Michele Bachmann’s Protest Without Going To Washington DC
Say Anything — ... Rep. Michele Bachmann is urging people to join her on the steps of the US Capitol to protest the Democrat health care bill.  Obviously, Washington DC is a long trip for most Americans to make especially at a time when finances are tight and the holidays are looming. ...

If You Can Get to Washington On Thursday...
Power Line — ... Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is teaming up with Mark Levin and others to bring the town halls to Washington on Thursday, day after tomorrow, to protest the Democrats' intended takeover of the health care industry. Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and others are backing the effort, too. The main rally will take place on the West steps of the U.S. Capitol at noon on Thursday and will, perhaps, fan out from there. This is Michele's statement: ...

Taking it to the Hill
Wizbang — I don't know how many people are expected to answer Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann's call to join together tomorrow on Capitol Hill to let our representatives in Congress know what we think about the health care bill, but I expect a pretty decent turnout for something that has come about in such a "last minute" fashion. Bachmann will, of course, be there, along with actor Jon Voight and radio host Mark Levin. I'll be there, along with my friends Zan and blogger ...

Jillian Bandes: Bachmann's Rally Today
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog — Rep. Michelle Bachmann, (R-Minn.) is staging a march on Washington today... kind of. Pelosi's health care bill is flying through the Senate, and she thinks its the only way to stop it is through the power of the people. It's like the 9/12 March On Washington... only slightly more impromptu. So go to the West steps of the Capitol today at noon and yell at your member of Congress for a while. Go ahead. Try it. It feels great. And if you can't be in D.C., go to your local district offices at the same time. Tell them you're fed up. If you can't get to a local office, send an ...

Michele Bachmann Investigation Requested By CREW
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — ... November 5. In a letter sent to the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE), CREW contends that Bachmann violated House rules by using her official member's website to garner "grassroots lobbying" for the health care protest in question. The Members' Handbook specifies: The content of a Member's Website... [may] not include grassroots lobbying or solicit support for a Member's position." CREW argues that Bachmann broke this rule. In a November 2 release posted on Bachmann's House website, the congresswoman said: The people ...

Michele Bachmann Investigation Requested By CREW
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — ... November 5. In a letter sent to the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE), CREW contends that Bachmann violated House rules by using her official member's website to garner "grassroots lobbying" for the health care protest in question. The Members' Handbook specifies: The content of a Member's Website... [may] not include grassroots lobbying or solicit support for a Member's position." CREW argues that Bachmann broke this rule. In a November 2 release posted on Bachmann's House website, the congresswoman said: The people ...

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