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tributions help the election process?
RS: Presently, you can’t be a free man and run for office
in this country. Everybody wants something! Even individ-
uals who bundle your money want something. The system
has to be changed so that the politicians will work on behalf
of the people.
Kw: Isn’t it possible that you’ll still have politicians tak-
ing money under the table?
RS: That’s a different type of corruption. Most people
don’t want to break the law. I’m concerned about eliminat-
ing perfectly legal forms of bribery. At least 4 out 5
Americans believe that Wall Street and special interests
have too much control over our government. So, it’s not just
a progressive thing. Remember, even a whole unit of Tea
Party members marched with us on the Brooklyn Bridge.
InvITaTIon foR BIDS
KITSaP TRanSIT
K.T. no. 11-427
Worker Driver accessible Bus fleet
Kitsap Transit, the public transportation provider in Kitsap
County is requesting bids from firms or private owners
interested in providing a quantity of up to eight (8) used
accessible lift equipped MCI 102D3 motor coaches,
model year 1994 through 2001, or approved equal.
Kitsap Transit reserves the right to reject any and all bids
without cause and to waive any informalities or irregular-
ities.
Kitsap Transit in accordance with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat., 252.42 U.S.C. 2000d to
2000-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations
Department of Transportation, subtitle A, of the
Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assist-
ed programs of the DOT issued pursuant to such Act,
hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure
that in any contract entered into pursuant to this adver-
tisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be
afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this
invitation and will not be discriminated against on the
grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration
for an award.
The contract shall be subject to financial assistance by
Kitsap Transit from the Federal Transportation
Administration.
Copies of the Invitation for Bids may be obtained by con-
tacting Kitsap Transit at 360-478-6220, or at 60
Washington Ave., Suite 200, Bremerton, WA 98337, by
email from ktpurchasing@kitsaptransit.com.
Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. PST on January 20,
2012.
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SUB-BIDS REQUESTED
EOU PIERCE LIBRARY
RENOVATION
Eastern Oregon University, La
Grande, Oregon
Bid Date: December 21, 2011 2:00
p.m.
They want their elected officials to work for them, too. We
see a flaw in our democracy, and there’s no reason why we
shouldn’t be able to fix it. We want to educate people on this
one issue.
Kw: What’s tragic to me is the precariousness of the mid-
dle class. I’ve seen people lose their jobs, and then lose their
home. Or get sick, and then lose their home. Or be working
full-time but be unable to afford health care or to send their
kids to college. A quarter of the kids in this country now live
in poverty. Meanwhile, the Bush tax cuts for the rich remain
in effect. Whatever happened to a living wage?
RS: All of those problems are what makes this so urgent.
And at the same time, the stock market just rolls on. It’s a
disconnect, a money grab. Things will change when they
can no longer exploit the people.
Kw: So, isn’t business to blame for these problems more
than politicians?
RS: No, I don’t fault business. If you run a corporation,
your job is to maximize the return on investment for your
investors. Good for you. But by the same token, we have to
remember that corporations have no compassion. That’s
why legislation and regulations are necessary.
Kw: Do you anticipate seeing greater African-American
involvement in the Occupy Wall Street Movement?
RS: Definitely! Veteran activist Dr. Ben Chavis is coming
aboard with his long history and great record in terms of
organizing. I know that when the civil rights community
joins forces with the unions and with the pop stars of the
cultural community; we can make this country much
greater.
Kw: Are you at all worried about a possible backlash
from the black community the way that Dr. Cornel West and
Tavis Smiley were criticized as being anti-Obama when
they went on their poverty tour?
RS: No, this not about Obama. I’m prepared to go on the
road to make sure that Obama gets reelected. I’m a big sup-
‘We have to remember that
corporations have no
compassion. That’s why
legislation and regulations are
necessary’
porter of President Obama.
Kw: And what’s up next for Occupy Wall Street?
RS: There’s going to be an announcement made very
shortly. I can’t blow it, but I will say this much: I potential-
ly see the unions, the black Church and the cultural com-
munity coming together to spearhead a Poor People’s
Revolution as a fulfillment of the dream envisioned by Dr.
Martin Luther King.
Kw: Well, thanks for updating me, Russell, and best of
luck with expanding the Occupy Wall Street Movement.
RS: Thank you, brother.
Caldwell’s, Hennessey, Goetsch
& McGee Funeral Home
Von D. Bailey
Funeral Director
20 NE 14th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
503-232-4111
Fax 503-231-1586
von.bailey@sci-us.com
ClIEnT aDvoCaTE/
HoUSIng CaSE ManagER
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP), the leading HIV preven-
tion, education, housing, advocacy and services organi-
zation in Oregon, seeks a .75 FTE CareLink Client
Advocate/Housing Case Manager. Please refer to
www.cascadeaids.org for full postin
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We honor the many
accomplishments of
African Americans.
There will be a NON-MANDATORY Job Walk on
Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 1:00 p.m. at Eastern
Oregon University – Pierce Library. EOU address
One University Blvd., La Grande, Oregon 97850.
1705 SW Taylor Street, Suite 200,
Portland OR 97205
Phone: 503-459-4477
Fax: 503-459-4478
OR CCB#155766
Bid documents are available for review at the Fortis
office and at local plan centers.
We are an equal opportunity employer and request
sub bids from minority, women, disadvantaged, and
emerging small business enterprises.
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