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

“Fighting to improve the

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

two years, we’ve worked

hard to prevent a deeperdecline and reverse the se-vere economic downturnthat resulted from this mis-management. At the same

time, we’ve enacted historic

legislative achievements,from passing health insur-ance reform that will makeaffordable insurance avail-able to all Americans to re-form of Wall Street so that

the American peoples’ hard

earned 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 evenhigher quality of life fortheir children and grand-children. We must alsotackle head-on the growingnational debt so that futuregenerations are not saddled

with this generation’s fiscalirresponsibility.”

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Upcoming Events:

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July 31ADC/ACDC Four MileRun Cleanup, SoftballGame and Cookout atFour Mile Run Park

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July 31-August 17th Annual FairfaxAsian Festival at IsaacNewton Square inReston, Virginia

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August 18-21Arlington County Fairat the Thomas JeffersonCommunity Center

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August 22Cambodian Commu-nity Day at 4800 Bren-man Park Drive in Al-exandria

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August 28Virginia PartisansFundraiser at FreddiesBeach Bar and Grill inCrystal City

Thank you for yourinterest in contacting Jim Moran forCongress.Mailing Address:311 N. Washington St.Suite 200 LAlexandria, VA 22314Phone:(703) 299 0064www.JimMoran.org

Campaign Kicks Off With an Afternoon of Fun in Falls Church

many in the audience withthe story of his assistantMaria, and the difficultiesshe encountered beforeearning her citizenship on

the “proudest day of herlife.” The Congressman

closed with a denunciation

of the “Don’t Ask, Don’tTell” 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 evenmore 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 Dorothy’s

struggle 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 CHURCH

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More than150 friends and supporterskicked off Congressman

Moran’s campaign this June

with 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 byCongressman Moran.

The event began with aphoto opportunity with theCongressman, made all thebetter by the face painting

booth and children’s games

going on seemingly every-where. With Charley Con-rad and friends manning

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, whichis 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 organizationstrives 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. MaryMcCarthy, announced thatthe organization is extend-

ing their support “in lightof…[Congressman Moran’s]

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 championof 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 drilling

disaster in the Gulf shouldserve as a wakeup call for

all Americans. It’s time to

beat our addiction to fossilfuel and get serious aboutconservation, efficiency andmoving towards a clean,sustainable-energy in the

future,” Congressman

Moran 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 Virginia’s 8th District

Congressman Continues to Garner Support from National Organizations

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So long as wehave enoughpeople in thiscountry willing to fight fortheir rights,

we’ll be called

a democracy.Roger Baldwin

shores ofVirginia todrillingefforts. Inthe 111thCongress,Congress-manMoranspecifi-cally helped pass the Omni-bus Public Land Manage-

ment Act, the nation’s 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

WASHINGTON

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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.

Fairfax

The 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 to

celebrate Reston’s 46th

Birthday. The day longevent was filled with activi-ties from face painting, toarts and crafts, food, musicand games.

Alexandria

Congressman Moran anddaughter Dorothy at-tended the Fourth AnnualDel 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.

Arlington

Moran for Congress hasopened its campaign officein Arlington at the Arling-ton County Democratic

Committee’s offices located

at 2009 14th St. North inRosslyn. With a heartycrew of volunteers andstaffers, it seems like mid-October already!The Arlington location willprovide a central locationfrom 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 hestands at times ofchallenge andcontroversy.Martin Luther King

on living things to think

twice.”

Priorities moving forwardin the 112th Congress forthe Caucus include legisla-tion banning the slaughterof horses, stronger and en-forceable regulations onInternet sales of puppies,the closing of puppy mills,and legislation requiringthe 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.