IF YOU ARE FILING A DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT - BE PREPARED

If you file a legal complaint against your employer for sexual harassment, or other claims of hostile workplace, you need to know what type of response the defendants will submit to the courts. It is important to keep good employee records.

-- First, the defendant will deny all the allegations

-- Defendants will then argue:

-- "Disciplinary actions taken against plaintiff, including termination, were based upon legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons."

-- You failed to report the alleged sexual harassment.

-- You "unreasonably failed to take advantage of any preventive or corrective opportunities provided by defendants in response to the alleged sexual harassment or other alleged behavior identified in her complaint."

-- "Defendants exercised reasonable care to prevent and correct promptly any sexually harassing behavior or other harassing behavior."

-- "The sexual harassment or misconduct alleged by the plaintiff against these answering defendants, if any, was not harassing, as any such conduct was consensual and welcomed by the plaintiff."

Billionaires Will Decide Who Lives

If you don't want government in your personal business, you will love having big fat multi-millionaires telling you what services you get and for how much.

LORAINE GOODWIN Congress Candidate With Education, Experience, Training and Skills

I know the Modesto Bee is confused about Goodwin's multiple degrees and her titles. Yes, she has a Medical Doctorate and a Juris Doctorate. Goodwin does women's health, preventive medicine, and mental health care. With her law degree, she does legal arbitration and mediation (which does not involve costly bar listing - and she does not need it since she is a doctor) Her arbitration/mediation includes family disputes, auto accidents, contract disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, patient/doctor complaints, hospital/patient disputes, insurance disputes, etc.

But this election is not about Goodwin's title and which title is best for Goodwin. This election is to decide can the valley get health care for our women, kids/babies. seniors, and baby-boomers. Denham wants to repeal the health care bill.

Goodwin will fix the bill and ensure our families have health care. Goodwin will also get mental health care for veterans, kids and others into the valley.

Using her law degree, Goodwin has also helped valley seniors and others successfully get their homes off foreclosure lists. Goodwin has gotten $450,000 for 2010/11 for area farmers who provide fruits and vegetables to the Madera schools. Goodwin has saved the State millions by advocating for early release for terminal inmates, "Goodwin's Law".


GOODWIN"S PLATFORM
1) Jobs, jobs, jobs  
2) Financial Reform: Get that credit and cash moving in the valley. Stop mortgage fraud (Denham has done nothing) Stop rising credit card fraud (Denham nada) Loans for business expansion and entrepreneurs and get cities to buy-in. (Denham zip) 
3) Education: use our funds better and stop holding up educational funds in Sacramento - as legislators like Denham try to fix state debt.
4) Health care Goodwin will fix the health care reform bill, so it works for our families, moms, kids/babies, seniors, and Baby-Boomers. Denham will get rid of health care bill and go back to old ways where the money is running out quickly - like the budget Denham just voted to pass, this will not work.
Goodwin celebrates Ovarian Cancer and Breast Caner Awareness month - all women deserve early diagnosis and treatment - Goodwin will vote for YOU
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Denham Not Qualified...GoodWIN Will Use Her Degrees For Your Health and Legal Protection..Vote GoodWIN for Congress

The Modesto Bee endorsed Denham because Goodwin is a mediator and arbitrator and her name is not on the bar list. The Modesto Bee has missed the whole point of this very important election and does not understand the bar list. After attaining your Juris Doctorate, you only need to apply for the bar if you are practicing before the court. Otherwise, it is a very expensive unnecessary process to initiate and maintain. That is why the term attorney is best, because most non-lawyers do not understand the reasons for bar certification. The term "attorney: just makes it easier for everyone to understand. As a mediator and arbitrator GoodWIN does the same things as an attorney, except out of court and the process is much cheaper and quicker (can be completely done in 1 or two days. So, GoodWIN handles auto accidents, hospital disputes (you complain of service or charges, physician/patient disputes, contract disputes, divorce, landlord/tenent disputes, and more.... Many lawyers are also confused about the terms since this is not taught in law school.
But, The election is not about Goodwin or her titles (she has 2 doctorates, an MD and JD), it is about valley jobs, health care for residents, education improvement, and financial reform...and more. So, which ever title you choose, it is OK. GoodWIN is running for Congress, not taking your case to court.

Denham is NOT QUALIFIED

You get the best with GoodWIN and you will be happy with GoodWIN as your representative.

Goodwin's voice: http://
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Jeff Denham Lies to Evade Voters...Not transparent....Vote for Loraine GoodWIN for Congress

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Denham repeatedly lies that he is in DC in order to evade district residents. Hey, elect Denham and you will never find him. The Fresno Bee states Denham broke two federal laws and Washington, DC has named Denham one of the TEN MOST CROOKED politicians in office. The Modesto Bee thinks this is consistent with the valley's reputation (like Condit). Vote for GoodWIN for Congress

Goodwin's words: http://www.bit.ly/aU67fi

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Jeff Denham Does Nothing

CD 19 residents are losing homes and Denham does nothing. Jobs lost and Denham silent. Education scores low, but no word from Denham. Drug war at border...nothing These issues and more are what voters need to know. Denham avoids voters and lies he is in DC. The Modesto and Fresno Bee fails our valley voters and manipulates to elect Denham, eventhough they admit he has 2 federal law violation cases. Of course, Denham does not even live in CD 19, so Denham doesn't care about district needs.  Vote for Loraine GoodWIN - she actually lives and works in CD 19.  http://www.bit.ly/aUa67fi  and
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LORAINE GOODWIN WORKS FOR WOMEN (Your Mom, Daughter, Sister) and EQUAL RIGHTS_ Vote for GoodWIN for Congress

LORAINE GOODWIN WORKS FOR WOMEN (Your Mom, Daughter, Sister) and EQUAL RIGHTS

Even when our economy is strong, it is difficult for women to juggle the demands of a career and a family. And during the tough economic times of the past few years, that juggling has become increasingly challenging for many working mothers. That’s why President Obama has recognized that we can never lose sight of working women and mothers as we fight day after day to climb out of this economic hole.

Women make up nearly 50 percent of the American workforce, and in almost two thirds of American families women are the primary or co-breadwinner. But even in 2010, women only earn 77 cents on the dollar compared to men, and women are still underrepresented in the highest levels of management.

Since taking office, President Obama’s number one priority has been growing our economy and creating good jobs for all Americans. Many of the policies his Administration has put into place to turn our economy around have been particularly important for women.

Here are just a few of the important steps the Obama Administration has taken to help support women throughout their education and careers:

Train and educate women for quality jobs. The President has focused on opportunities for training and educating all Americans for the jobs of the future. For example, women, who make up the vast majority of nurses and about half of all medical school enrollees, will benefit from the $320 million in healthcare workforce development grants in the Affordable Care Act.

Promote economic expansion and job growth for women. Under the Recovery Act, nearly 12,000 SBA loans have been made to women-owned small businesses, helping to get much needed capital into the hands of women entrepreneurs.

Support working women at home and in their jobs. Through the Recovery Act’s Make Work Pay tax credit, 74 million American women had an average of $600 more in their pocketbooks in 2009. In addition, the President proposed nearly doubling the Child and Dependant Care Tax Credit for middle class Americans. The President is committed to equal pay for women; in fact the first bill he signed into law was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.

Support women in retirement and between jobs. From July 2008 to August 2010, 6.9 million women and their families were helped by the extension of unemployment insurance. Social Security plays a vital role for retired women who make up 58 percent of all beneficiaries, and President Obama is committed to strengthening and protecting it.

We have a lot of work left to do, but without these policies, millions of American women would have struggled over the past few years.
Unfortunately, many Congressional Republicans have fought us every step of the way – opposing the economic policies that have helped millions of American women survive during the recession and begin to make progress.

Women are a crucial part of the American workforce and our economic recovery, and we must do everything in our power to support them.

Sincerely,

Valerie Jarrett
Senior Advisor to the President and Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls

I Urge CUT in Congressional Pay and Benefits_Vote Loraine GoodWIN for Congress

I think all members of Congress - both House and Senate - should have pay and benefit cuts and a public spending cap. All of the saved money should go to reducing the federal debt. Even if the amount does not seem huge, every penny counts. It is symbolic for Congress to sacrifice and support average Americans, and stop living "high on the hog" using our tax money.
Vote for Loraine GoodWIN for Congress
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JEFF DENHAM To Fresno League of Women Voters..."GET LOST"..Not Talking to Minorities

JEFF DENHAM Tells FRESNO LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ..."GET LOST !"


Candidate Jeff Denham says he will not meet to discuss issues with Candidate Loraine Goodwin at a meeting arranged by the Fresno League of Women Voters. Denham feels residents of CD 19 do not need to make an informed choice when they vote on November 2nd. Denham says he will not discuss congressional race issues with the minority female candidate. Denham is a Republican and he feels that is all the voters need to know.

Loraine Goodwin has a doctorate in medicine (women's health, preventive medicine and mental health) and a doctorate in law (arbitration and mediation). Loraine Goodwin is also a certificated Community College Professor of zoology, biology and physiology. Goodwin suggested his disrespect for the voters of the 19th congressional district is totally unacceptable. Denham feels the voters in the 19th congressional district are too stupid to make an informed choice. Goodwin says if she failed to allowed patients in her medical practice to have an informed choice and did not allow them easy access to all relevant medical information, she would be tossed from the field. Goodwin states that Denham as a professional politician should also be tossed from his field of politics. Voters have rights and deserve respect for their intelligence. "When you believe you make the choices and not the voters, it is time for the candidate to go home.""We have a large district and many moms, seniors and disabled. Voters depend on televised discussions to keep informed," says Goodwin. "Of course, Denham lives in Salinas and Atwater, so he is not very concerned with CD 19 residents."

Loraine Goodwin has also recently secured $450,000 in federal funds for local farmers in the Farm-to-School Program she started in 2007. Goodwin says all of the $450,000 goes to farmers and they can pay workers and other affiliated companies. It's bringing cash to farmers, putting people to work and helping the economy. Goodwin says this is the third year of the program and it is getting bigger every year because everybody loves it. Goodwin says she will do more for every area in the district if she is elected to Congress. "I will help everyone, Republicans, Democrats and Independents," says Goodwin. Goodwin also says she is proud her Medical Parole Bill that she advocated in the Madera Tribune in September 2009 was signed into law on September 28, 2010. "The Medical Parole Bill can save the state millions and put a dent in the $19.1 billion dollar state deficit Denham created over the last 8 years.

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CALIFORNIA MEXICANS HELP ABOLISH SLAVERY

Every year, as we approach the 5th of May, stores and companies begin to promote Cinco de Mayo in their storefronts and through their advertisements. There are office parties, full of festive decorations, and children at school might have the opportunity to take a swing at a piñata. This splendor is to celebrate a date of significance to Mexicans and Mexican-Americans alike.


While this is not Mexican Independence Day (that is on September 16th), it is a date pivotal to the history of Mexico. In 1861, Mexico was bankrupt, and had outstanding debts to Britain, Spain, France and the U.S. While the Monroe Doctrine warned European nations to avoid intrusion into the affairs of the Americas -- France, England and Spain signed the Covenant of London, where they agreed to send troops to collect on those debts. England and Spain came to peaceful agreements with Mexico, while France prepared to attack.

On May 5th, 1862, the French attacked the city of Puebla, but under the leadership of Texas-born Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin, the Mexican Army was triumphant in the battle. It brought the country together and helped create a sense of unity.

Interestingly, the first celebrations of Cinco de Mayo started one year later in California, which had recently become part of the United States. According to a paper published last year by the UCLA Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture, as the French continued to attack Mexico, beginning with a subsequent attack on Puebla just one year after the initial attack, Cinco de Mayo brought together the people of California. The date brought together native-born Californios (individuals from the region prior to annexing by the U.S.); recent immigrants from Mexico, as well as Central and South-America; and the new generation of English-speaking American children. Since 1863, Californians have celebrated the fifth of May, and now people across the U.S. recognize the occasion as well. Yet it is virtually ignored in Mexico. From its inception, Cinco de Mayo has been a day for those with Mexican heritage in our country to celebrate our roots, marked with patriotic speeches and celebrations, displaying both U.S. and Mexican flags.

Another important fact to consider is how this battle played into U.S. history, as the Civil War waged on. France, and other European nations, were concerned about the rapid expansion of the United States, and had an interest in staving off U.S. expansion towards the South. Seeing the young nation split into two less powerful and less threatening nations was an ideal vision of Napoleon III, then ruler of France.

While the Covenant of London was being finalized, General Robert E. Lee was winning battles for the Confederacy. Had the French been victorious in that original Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862, they could have continued their influence across the Mexican nation, and would have likely supported the Confederacy in its battle against Union forces. Instead, the French had to regroup their forces and concentrate on their war with Mexico, which was much more united just one year after the first attack. Of course, just fourteen months after the Battle of Puebla, the U.S. Civil War would see a major battle when Union forces claimed victory at Gettysburg and effectively brought a close to the Civil War.

As we attend Cinco de Mayo celebrations, let us take a moment to remember the history behind this event-- significant for its impact on Mexico, its impact on the U.S., and for bringing together those with ties to both countries.

Rep. Joe Baca