The list below is of the Republicans who voted for Cap & Trade. Please let them know what you think by calling or faxing them and insisting that they vote against it if/when a compromise bill comes back from the Senate.

"This is the biggest job-killing bill that's ever been on the floor of the House of Representatives.  Right here, this bill," House Minority Leader John Boehner said after the vote.  "And I don't think that's what the American people want."

We must be vigilant and make sure our own Republican representatives are working hard to protect our jobs, our economy, and our country.  Don't assume that because your representative is Republican that he or she is voting as you assume.  Always verify how they vote and be sure they hear from you when you are not pleased.  It's best to let them know before an important vote, but letting them know after the vote is important too--especially when it's probable that they'll have to vote on a compromise bill in the future.

John McHugh NY (23)
2366 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3223
PHONE (202) 225-4611
FAX (202) 226-0621

Mary Bono Mack CA (45)
104 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5330
Fax: (202) 225-2961

Mike Castle DE (1)
104 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5330
Fax: (202) 225-2961

Dave Riechert WA (8)
US House of Representatives
1730 Longworth Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-7761
(202) 225-4282 Fax

Mark Kirk IL (10)
1030 Longworth HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-4835
Fax: 202-225-0837

Leonard Lance NJ (7)
114 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5361
Fax: 202-225-9460

Frank LoBiondo NJ (2)
2427 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-6572 (phone),
(202) 225-3318 (fax)

Chris Smith NJ (4)
2373 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
p 202-225-3765
f 202-225-7768

Secretary Nielson submitted his letter of resignation to the Central Committee and addressed the Executive Board at Saturday's Meeting, held in Parker on June 13th, 2009. Sec. Nielson's resignation required a formal declaration of vacancy for the seat.

The resignation letter reads:

Dear Mr. Ransom, Chairman of the Douglas County Republicans; Fellow Party Officers; and all members past, present, and future of the Douglas County Republican Central Committee,

It is my duty as Secretary of the Douglas County Republican Party to inform you that as of May 18th, I have accepted an offer of promotion within my company, which will require relocation outside of Douglas County. Pursuant to the By Laws of the Douglas County Republicans, I will no longer be eligible to retain my official position within the party leadership. As such, it is my sad duty to resign the post of Secretary of the Douglas County Republican Party effective June 13th, 2009 at noon.

It has been my pleasure to serve the residents of Douglas County as an officer of the Douglas County Republicans. It has long been my goal to improve the way Republicans in Colorado communicate, to strictly adhere to Conservative and Libertarian values which emboldened this Party in the days of Reagan, and to ensure that the Party remains committed to supporting the right candidates to lead the fight for true liberty from government intrusions. As I leave this post, it is my wish that the Party continue to remain strong in Douglas County, making the difficult decisions that often lead the State of Colorado closer to a future of Liberty and Prosperity.

I thank you for your leadership, my fellow officers for their willingness to serve, and the hundreds of District and Precinct Captains present, past, and future for your dedication to a cause greater than yourselves. I ensure you that I will take with me the lessons learned in Douglas County, the heart of Conservative Values, and work to improve the community, county, districts, and state in which I will reside in the future.

Thank you again for the honor bestowed upon me as I was twice elected to the office of Secretary of the Party. It has been my pleasure to serve our Party, our County, and our State.

Sincerely,

Steven Merrill Nielson
Secretary, Douglas County Republican Party Douglas County Colorado