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."

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Monday, September 8, 2008
Obama Press Office, (312)819-2423






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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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