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Congresswoman Lee Accepts “Live the Wage” Challenge

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12 years ago

July 24, 2014

Congresswoman Barbara Lee has accepted the “Live the Wage” challenge hosted by the Raise the Wage Coalition.

“I hope by accepting this challenge, I will bring greater attention to the need to raise the minimum wage and work towards a living wage,” said Congresswoman Lee. “Too many American families are working full-time, often at more than one job, and still not making ends meet.”

Starting on July 24^th, Congresswoman Lee will attempt to live on a minimum wage salary, like an estimated 9 million U.S. families.

Her budget must include groceries, commuting costs, bills and household necessities.

wp-more-tag mce-wp-more” title=”Read More…” data-wp-more=”” data-mce-resize=”false” data-mce-placeholder=”1″>p2″>“Living on $77 per week is hard for one person, harder still if you are raising a family. No one working full-time should live in poverty or on the edge of poverty,” added Congresswoman Lee.

Congresswoman Lee is first member of the California delegation to accept the challenge.

“Families living on minimum wage make hard choices every day around this country. It is even more difficult for people only earning minimum wage and living in the East Bay, where the cost of living is so high,” said Congresswoman Lee. “We need to not only raise the minimum wage but start working to establish a real living wage for all Americans.”

Academic research into raising the minimum wage has shown that an increase from $7.25 o $10.10 would support the creation of 85,000 new American jobs, increase the wages of 28 million American workers and generate $22 billion in economic activity.

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NPRC Joins National Grand Jury Proceedings Seeking Accountability, Constitutional Restoration

Organizers state that testimony will explore historical and political developments that they believe have contributed to the expansion of corporate influence over public institutions and governmental decision-making. Participants are expected to discuss concerns regarding constitutional governance, individual liberties, property rights, and the protection of vulnerable populations, including seniors and persons with disabilities.

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The National Probate Reform Coalition (NPRC) has joined Toll and Roll and a growing coalition of advocacy organizations, victims, whistleblowers, and citizen groups in support of a nationally broadcast People’s Grand Jury proceeding scheduled for July 1 and July 7.

Organizers describe the event as a public forum designed to examine allegations of government abuse, judicial misconduct, legislative failures, and the erosion of constitutional protections affecting millions of Americans.

The proceedings will feature testimony from victims, families, advocates, and organizations from across the country who contend they have experienced harm through government actions, institutional neglect, and failures of oversight.

According to organizers, the People’s Grand Jury will focus on concerns involving probate courts, guardianships, conservatorships, child welfare systems, property rights, civil liberties, and what participants view as a growing disconnect between government institutions and the constitutional rights of the people they are sworn to serve.

NPRC is participating because many of the issues being examined mirror the concerns raised by advocates, victims, and families who have participated in its monthly town halls. For years, families have reported cases involving exploitation of elders, questionable guardianships, estate depletion, denial of due process, and a lack of meaningful oversight within probate court systems.

“This proceeding gives victims and advocates an opportunity to place their experiences on the public record,” said Tanya Dennis, lead facilitator of NPRC. “For too long, families have struggled to have their voices heard regarding elder abuse, probate exploitation, and government inaction. This forum allows those stories to be shared before a national audience.”

In keeping with principles of transparency and fairness, invitations have been extended to legislators, members of the judiciary, law enforcement representatives, and other public officials who may wish to respond to concerns raised during the proceedings or defend actions taken by their respective institutions.

One of the primary outcomes sought by organizers is public consideration and support for the People’s Remedy and Restoration Act, a proposed legislative framework that advocates believe would strengthen oversight, increase accountability, provide remedies for victims of governmental abuse, and restore constitutional protections.

The proceedings are expected to be broadcast nationally, providing citizens throughout the United States an opportunity to observe testimony, review evidence presented, and participate in an ongoing conversation regarding government accountability and the protection of individual rights.

Advocates hope the hearings will encourage meaningful dialogue, legislative reform, and renewed public engagement in the democratic process.

Individuals, organizations, public officials, and members of the media interested in attending or obtaining access information may contact the organizers at tollandroll2025@gmail.com.

As Americans continue to debate the future of constitutional governance, judicial accountability, and the protection of vulnerable citizens, the July proceedings are expected to serve as a significant forum for public testimony and civic engagement. For more information, go to https://tollandroll.com