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A Few Words from Congressman Moran to the 8th Congressional District

Fighting to improve thequality of life for everyonein Northern Virginia is jobnumber 1. The failed BushAdministration left theAmerican economy inshambles. Over the past

two years, weve workedhard to prevent a deeperdecline and reverse the se-vere economic downturnthat resulted from this mis-management. At the sametime, weve enacted historiclegislative achievements,from passing health insur-ance reform that will makeaffordable insurance avail-

able to all Americans to re-form of Wall Street so thatthe American peoples hardearned savings will be bet-ter protected from grossfinancial negligence.In the 112th Congress, I

plan to focus my energieson strengthening our re-gion's economic vitality anddiversity through promot-ing affordable housing, anefficient public transit sys-tem, an educational systemthat develops every child'sfull potential, and the pro-tection of our natural envi-ronment. I believe the fed-

eral government can andshould play an indispensiblerole in enabling individualsand their communities tomaximize economic andeducational opportunities,while preserving an even

higher quality of life fortheir children and grand-children. We must alsotackle head-on the growingnational debt so that futuregenerations are not saddledwith this generations fiscalirresponsibility.

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Upcoming Events:

July 31

ADC/ACDC Four Mile

Run Cleanup, Softball

Game and Cookout at

Four Mile Run Park

July 31-August 1

7th Annual Fairfax

Asian Festival at Isaac

Newton Square inReston, Virginia

August 18-21

Arlington County Fair

at the Thomas Jefferson

Community Center

August 22

Cambodian Commu-

nity Day at 4800 Bren-

man Park Drive in Al-

exandria

August 28

Virginia Partisans

Fundraiser at Freddies

Beach Bar and Grill in

Crystal City

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Mailing Address:311 N. Washington St.Suite 200 LAlexandria, VA 22314

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Campaign Kicks Off With an Afternoon of Fun in Falls Churchmany in the audience withthe story of his assistantMaria, and the difficulties

she encountered beforeearning her citizenship on

the proudest day of herlife. The Congressmanclosed with a denunciationof the Dont Ask, DontTell policy and the de-mand for equality in ourarmed services.The event wound downwith supporters offeringtheir time to support Con-gressman Moran in his fightfor re-election and even

more people vying for onelast moment with the Con-gressman!

the grills, using umbrellas toshield them from the briefdownpour, everyone wastreated to a great meal be-fore gathering outside as theclouds cleared to listen to theCongressman.The Congressman spoke atlength about the need to de-fend the recent reforms tohealthcare legislation, using

his own daughter Dorothysstruggle with cancer to em-phasize the need underprivi-leged families have for lowcost medical care. Hemoved on to the importanceof protecting the environ-ment, especially in light ofthe growing crisis in the Gulfof Mexico, and more locally,inter-sexed fish in the Poto-mac River. The Congress-

man went on to speak aboutthe very real need for immi-gration reform, moving

FALLS CHURCHMore than150 friends and supporterskicked off CongressmanMorans campaign this Junewith an afternoon barbequeat the Cherry Hill Park Pa-vilion in Falls Church. Theevent was a resoundingsuccess, filled with support-ers of all ages and featuringa passionate address by

Congressman Moran.The event began with aphoto opportunity with theCongressman, made all thebetter by the face paintingbooth and childrens gamesgoing on seemingly every-where. With Charley Con-rad and friends manning

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On July 12, 2010, Congress-man Moran secured the en-dorsement of the Amalga-mated Transit Union, Local689. With over 190,000members spread across thecountry, the AmalgamatedTransit Union is the largestunion representing transitworkers in the United States.The Congressman is gratefulfor this endorsement, which

is crucial in a District with alarge number of transitworkers, constituents in-creasingly reliant on publictransportation, and an evergrowing regional Metro Sys-tem.Another endorsement camefrom the National Associa-tion of Social Workers, anorganization working for thehighest uniform standards insocial work with over150,000 members nation-wide. The organization

strives for the protection ofvulnerable members of soci-ety, as well as an expandedfocus on mental health is-sues, and increasing thenumber of qualified socialworkers available. TheNASW Chairman, Dr. Mary

McCarthy, announced thatthe organization is extend-ing their support in lightof[Congressman Morans]commitment to the well-being of individuals, fami-lies, and communities.Congressman Moran ispleased to receive the sup-port of the NASW, as he hasbeen a long time champion

of the rights of those inneed. Additionally, he hasadvocated for the need forgreater mental healthcare,especially for these oftendisenfranchised members ofour society.

CHESAPEAKE - Congress-

man Moran has been hon-ored with the Official Cli-mate Leadership Award bythe Chesapeake ClimateAction Network, a not forprofit, grassroots organiza-tion dedicated to fightingclimate change and globalwarming.The ongoing oil drillingdisaster in the Gulf shouldserve as a wakeup call forall Americans. Its time tobeat our addiction to fossilfuel and get serious aboutconservation, efficiency andmoving towards a clean,sustainable-energy in thefuture, CongressmanMoran said in his accep-tance speech.The award highlights a keydifference between the Con-

gressman and his opponent.

As Chairman of the HouseAppropriations Subcommit-tee on the Interior and Envi-ronment, CongressmanMoran oversees the Environ-mental Protection Agency,the Interior Department, theUS Forest Service, the Bureauof Indian Affairs, in additionto the Smithsonian, the Ken-nedy Center, the HolocaustMuseum, and the NationalEndowment for the Arts.

From thisposition,

JimMoranhas stoodtime andagainagainstopeningthe

Jim Moran Secures Two More Endorsements in his

Campaign to Continue Representing Virginias 8th District

Congressman Continues to Garner Support from National Organizations

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So long as we

have enough

people in this

country willing

to fight for

their rights,

well be called

a democracy.

Roger Baldwin

shores of

Virginia todrillingefforts. Inthe 111thCongress,Congress-manMoranspecifi-cally helped pass the Omni-bus Public Land Manage-ment Act, the nations larg-est conservation measure in15 years. Meanwhile, hisopponent would open USshores wherever the poten-tial for exploitation arises,especially in Virginia. It isdifferences like these that wemust consider in shaping thefuture of Virginia and thiscountry.

Chesapeake Bay Organization Honors Congressman Moran

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W A S H I N G T O N Congressman Moran, alongwith actress Wendie Malickand Humane Society Presi-dent and CEO WaynePacelle, held a rally advo-

cating the rights and safekeeping of our four leggedfriends as part of the TakingAction for Animals Confer-ence on the Capital stepsthis month.Congressman Moran haslong championed the rightsof his non-voting, furrierconstituents. When notattending rallies, he Co-

Chairs the House AnimalProtection Caucus withRepublican Elton Gallegly(CA), a bipartisan organi-zation dedicated to raisingawareness of animal wel-

fare issues in Congress. Inthe 111th Congress, theCaucus has been instru-mental in the passing ofstricter animal fightinglegislation, as well as tight-ening animal welfare regu-lations in the 2008 FarmBill. Regarding the 2008Farm Bill legislation, Con-gressman Moran said,Abuse and torture are

wrong, regardless if it in-volves a pet or an animalbeing raised for food.All...creatures deserve hu-mane treatment, whetherin the home or on thefarm. This legislation willmake those who mightinflict pain and suffering

Reports from the Field

in earnest this month.

FairfaxThe Fairfax County Democ-ratic Committee and Moranfor Congress have begunphone bank operations tar-geting new voters in in the8th District. The Get OutThe Vote effort is focusingon college students whomay leave before ElectionDay and are in need of ab-

sentee ballots.Congressman Moran alsoattended the Reston Festi-val at Reston Town Centeron July 10th and 11th tocelebrate Restons 46thBirthday. The day longevent was filled with activi-ties from face painting, toarts and crafts, food, musicand games.

AlexandriaCongressman Moran anddaughter Dorothy at-tended the Fourth Annual

Del Ray Music Festival on June 26th at the MountVernon Recreational Cen-ter. The event, always apopular draw in Alexan-dria, showcased localbands from 10 am until 8at night as well as somegreat food courtesy of sev-eral area restaurants.

ArlingtonMoran for Congress hasopened its campaign officein Arlington at the Arling-ton County DemocraticCommittees offices locatedat 2009 14th St. North inRosslyn. With a heartycrew of volunteers andstaffers, it seems like mid-October already!The Arlington location willprovide a central location

from which to mount cam-paign operations, especiallyas canvassing efforts began

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Congressman Courts the Furriest Voters

The ultimate measure ofa man is not where hestands in moments ofcomfort, but where he

stands at times ofchallenge andcontroversy.

Martin Luther King

on living things to thinktwice.Priorities moving forwardin the 112th Congress forthe Caucus include legisla-tion banning the slaughter

of horses, stronger and en-

forceable regulations onInternet sales of puppies,the closing of puppy mills,and legislation requiring

the accurate labeling of allfur products. The fur legis-lation is specifically aimedat closing a very large loop-hole in the existing legisla-tion which allows for theimportation and sale ofitems containing dog andcat fur.

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American Public Health Association

100%

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New Endorsements The NEA Fund for Children and Public

Education

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Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689

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