I read this again right after I hit send and realized my intro makes it
sound like Obama was not a supporter of disability legislation, when in
fact, it has been McCain who has not supported it.

Reminds me of the joke about the dyslexic Socialist with the sign that read
"Worker's of the World Untie!"  The community organizer's response (Obama?)
was "You just set our cause back 20 years!"

On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 2:24 PM, Kendall D. Corbett <
[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> more from Obama's disability policy director, Consider the source when you
> consider it's impact.  I know he did vote against S-CHIP, because he was
> listed with Wyoming's senators on it, and has voted against the Community
> Choice Act, which would make it possible for many with disabilities to live
> in their communities with appropriate supports.  18-20 years from now that
> could well include Palin's son.
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Kareem Dale <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 1:54 PM
> Subject: House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer responds to Governor Palin on
> disability issues in support of Barack Obama
> To: Kareem Dale <[log in to unmask]>
>
>
>        Please circulate.
>
> Statement of House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer
>
> "Last week, Sarah Palin gave a good performance, but she failed to offer
> any real solutions.  In particular, she claimed that she and John McCain
> would be a 'friend and advocate' for families with special needs
> children -- but her rhetoric certainly doesn't match John McCain's poor,
> 26-year record in Washington, DC. Americans with disabilities -- of all
> ages -- and their families will have no stronger ally in the White House
> than an Obama Administration.  Senator Obama is committed to ensuring
> that America is a country without unnecessary barriers, stereotypes and
> discrimination.  He strongly believes that America must show the same
> leadership it did when it enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act -
> that we must empower people with disabilities to take full advantage of
> their talents and become integrated members of society.
>
> "Senator Obama fully supports the Individuals with Disabilities
> Education Act and has repeatedly voted for full funding and full
> enforcement.  And while Senator McCain has recently made campaign
> promises to fully fund this vital measure, in years past, he has opposed
> full funding.  Senator Obama also supports the Community Choice Act, a
> measure that Senator McCain opposes.  This legislation would give
> Americans with disabilities, and older Americans, increased access to
> community-based services.  Senator Obama has also called for an
> investment in early intervention educational and developmental programs
> for children, covering those with disabilities or special health needs.
>
> "Senator McCain also opposed reauthorizing SCHIP -- saying no to
> providing insurance for millions of uninsured children, including those
> with disabilities and special needs.  And, McCain's healthcare plan
> would not prohibit discrimination against individuals with pre-existing
> conditions and disabilities -- creating a huge roadblock for American
> families that are changing insurance companies.  Clearly, Senator
> McCain's record doesn't match the rhetoric we heard from Minneapolis.
>
> "As Congress goes back into session this week, federal lawmakers have a
> chance to pass the ADA Amendments Act.  To his credit, Senator McCain
> has joined Senator Obama in co-sponsoring this vital legislation.  But
> when we look at the records of these two candidates, it is crystal clear
> that Senator Obama has, and will continue to support, Americans with
> disabilities.  I strongly support his vision of a society where all can
> live with dignity and respect."
>
> ###
> Monday, September 8, 2008
> Obama Press Office, (312)819-2423
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
>
> Kendall
>
> An unreasonable man (but my wife says that's redundant!)
>
> The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one
> persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress
> depends on the unreasonable man.
>
> -George Bernard Shaw 1856-1950
>



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Kendall

An unreasonable man (but my wife says that's redundant!)

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one
persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress
depends on the unreasonable man.

-George Bernard Shaw 1856-1950

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