Pombo's Network: Are you in?

As the Chairman of the House Resources Committee, U.S. Representative Richard Pombo is in a position to serve his district and the nation. But instead, it seems that he's serving the interests of wealthy special interests. In fact, Rep. Pombo has been abusing his position of power for the exclusive benefit of his corporate cronies and his own financial gain.

As the political voice of the California and national environmental communities, we know it is important to put a spotlight on Rep. Pombo's stunning actions in our new report, "Rep. Richard Pombo's Family & Friends Network." The report outlines how Rep. Pombo's radically anti-environment and ethically questionable agenda benefits his own family, his special interest friends in the energy and development industries, and the indicted former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay—all at the expense of his constituents and the environment.

The report points out how he is ignoring the growing problems of his district, including rising utility and gas prices, MTBE contamination in drinking water, increased traffic congestion, and endangered wildlife—while his family and friends are showered with legislative goodies. Read it today.

Thank you for all your support.

Sincerely,

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CLCV urges you to get out and vote—or send in your absentee ballot—and vote against these ballot measures on the November 8th special election ballot:

• Prop. 75: Paycheck Deception Act - VOTE NO
• Prop. 76: Cut Environmental Funding Act - VOTE NO
• Prop. 77: Reckless Redistricting Plan - VOTE NO

Turnout is critical in defeating these measures that will harm our environment. See our endorsements page and our Action Alert for more information.

CLCV events:

Thursday, 11/10: Join a panel of environmental leaders and civic decision makers as they discuss The Greening of California: California's New Environmental Challenges at The Museum of Tolerance Theater, Los Angeles. Speakers include California Cabinet Secretary Terry Tamminen, State Controller Steve Westly, State Senator Don Perata, and Assemblymember Fran Pavley. Please RSVP for this free event by November 7th. For more information, see the invitation (PDF).

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