In a shocking development, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that U.S. Border Agents Ramos and Compean must serve their decade long sentences! "We are saddened and outraged that the court system has sided with Johnny Sutton and the testimony of an convicted illegal alien drug smuggler," says Grassfire.org President Steve Elliott. "We refuse to quit. We will press Congress and the President for any and all necessary actions for the immediate release of these two men."
Fax Congress and the President now and tell them you are outraged. Access the ruling upholding the sentences Sign our national petition demanding a full pardon for Ramos and Compean
Tens of thousands of faxes, phone calls and petitions are flooding the offices of House Democrats demanding a return to work and a fair Up or Down Vote on lifting the drilling ban. Grassroots pressure is making an impact. Call Nancy Pelosi today and demand she bring back Congress for a vote on lifting the drilling ban. 202/225-4965, or 202/225-0100.
Sign our petition demanding a lifting of the offshore drilling ban Fax key members of Congress demanding action in addressing the high cost of gas
A visitor center that you can't visit, a federal grant to restore a mounted fish, $5.6 million for a parking garage to nowhere? These are just a few of the outrageous earmarks Congress greenlighted before taking off on vacation. Grassfire is eager to end the corrupt practice of earmarking, but we need your help. Alert friends to the dishonesty and unaccountability and encourage them to sign our nation petition to ban earmarks.
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Grassfire's recent Phone and Fax Blitz was a huge success, as tens of thousands of Capitol Contacts were made over the two-day period. One member of Congress told Grassfire that his phones were ringing constantly. "We got the message," he said. Although it was a success, the fence is not being built at promised, and Grassfire is urging members of our team to conitnue burning up the phone and fax lines until H.R. 4987--The Fence By Date Certain Act gets the needed support for a floor vote. Click below for more
Sign the petition to RESTORE THE SECURE FENCE ACT Grassfire's Briefing on the Sunset provision that ends DHS authority Read Obama immigration backgrounder Read Clinton immigration backgrounder Take part in our phone and fax blitz
Along with the media, many in Congress think the NAFTA superhighway and the NAU are merely myth--designed to frighten citizens. However the reality that isn't being reported is that our sovereignty and security being undermined--moving us closer to a North American Union. Grassfire is urging citizens to take immediate action by signing our nation petition opposing "North American Framework." Click here to learn more, and to listen to Steve Elliott's riveting two-part interview with noted NAU expert, and best-selling author, Dr. Jerome Corsi.
Sign our national petition opposing the NAU Listen to Steve Elliott's interview with Dr. Jerome Corsi on the NAU threat
Grassfire is urging citizens to contact their members of Congress, demanding support for the Fence By Date Certain Act (H.R. 4987). Tell your elected representatives on Capitol Hill you won't stand for virtual fencing, single-layered chain-link or picket fencing to keep out illegal aliens, gang members, drug dealers and terrorists! Click below to schedule your faxes today!
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264,943 abortions performed during fiscal year 2005-2006--that's the number Planned Parenthood is boasting about--a record number of abortions, and not so much as one adoption referral. "Our tax dollars are helping to fund Planned Parenthood's abortion agenda," says Steve Elliott. "It's time citizens take notice, take action and work with leaders in Congress to de-fund Planned Parenthood." Grassfire is moving to rally 100,000 citizens for an immediate petition presentation to leaders in Congress. Click below to hear our latest reports.
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Let Oil Drilling Ban Expire, Top Republican Says
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio), thinks the congressional ban on new offshore oil drilling should be allowed to expire on Sept. 30, opening the door for new drilling leases to be issued to oil companies.
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GOP Prepared to Cut Oil Drilling Deal with Pelosi
Republicans protesting on the House floor for the last two weeks and demanding Congress take action on high gas prices told CNSNews.com that they might accept some of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) “alternative energy” terms in exchange for a vote to lift the ban on new offshore oil drilling.
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House GOP Continues Gas Price Protest, Claims Public Support
“We are very confident that the pressure the American people have put on this leadership is going to help us and the next generation of Americans,” said Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.), when asked about the increasing pressure being exerted on House Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi.
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Drug Smuggler Gets Less Prison Time Than Border Agents
The Mexican drug smuggler who testified against the two Border Patrol agents who shot him near the Mexican border was sentenced Wednesday to nine and a half years in federal prison. That’s a shorter sentence than either of the agents received.
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Jailed border agents plead for new trial
With their legal options running out, two agents for the U.S. Border Patrol serving jail sentences in connection with the shooting of a Mexican drug smuggler are appealing their convictions today in federal court.
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