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New
Massachusetts Polls
Public Policy Polling should release their poll of the Massachusetts
U.S. Senate special election race tonight -- probably before
8 p.m. ET. After the first night in the field, PPP suggested
the race between Martha Coakley (D) and Scott Brown (R) was potentially
close.
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Massachusetts
Senate Race is a Toss Up
A new Public Policy Polling survey in Massachusetts finds Scott
Brown (R) leads Martha Coakley (D), 48% to 47%, and is "buoyed
by a huge advantage with independents and relative disinterest
from Democratic voters in the state."
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US
launches new push for Mideast peace talks
Posted: January 8th, 2010 06:34 PM ET
From CNN's Jill Dougherty and Elise Labott
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton laid out the Obama administration's
plans for a new push for Mideast peace talks.
Washington (CNN) – The Obama administration is making a renewed
push for Mideast peace, stepping up pressure on Israelis and
Palestinians to resume talks focusing on borders of a future
Palestinian state and the status of Jerusalem.
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Obama:
'We are on the verge of passing health insurance reform'
Posted: January 9th, 2010 06:56 AM ET
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Bank
CEOs to answer for financial crisis
Posted: January 9th, 2010 12:01 PM ET
Washington (CNNMoney.com) – As lawmakers start trickling back
to Washington next week, a panel tasked with investigating the
financial crisis is set to make its first big splash.
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Democrats
Lead for Connecticut Governor
A new Public Policy Polling survey in Connecticut finds that
Democrats might actually win the governor's race for the first
time since the 1980s. All three Democrats running -- Susan Bysiewicz,
Ned Lamont, and Dan Malloy -- start out with solid leads over
Republican contenders Michael Fedele and Tom Foley.
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U.S.
Department of State comments on Federal District Court Dismissal
of Indictment Against Blackwater Contractors
Philip J. Crowley
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC
January 8, 2010
Philip J. Crowley
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC
January 8, 2010
The United States does not tolerate attacks
on innocent Iraqi civilians. When the Department of Justice indicted
the security contractors deemed responsible for the September
16, 2007 shootings at Nisour Square in Baghdad, it announced
that at least 34 unarmed Iraqi civilians, including women and
children, were killed or injured without justification or provocation.
The Department of Justice also stated our goal that "those
who engage in unprovoked and illegal attacks on civilians, whether
during times of conflict or times of peace, will be held accountable.”
This remains our objective.
The State Department fully supported the
Department of Justice in its investigation and prosecution of
these individuals. We respect the independence of the judiciary.
The decision of the judge does not exonerate the defendants or
necessarily terminate the proceedings. The Department of Justice,
in consultation with the State Department, will carefully review
the judge's decision and assess all available legal options.
Whatever the case's ultimate outcome, we
deeply regret the suffering and loss of life caused by the Nisour
Square shootings, and we are fully committed to holding accountable
persons who commit such crimes, whether at home or abroad.
Additionally, we have taken significant
steps to improve the oversight and accountability of our security
contractors worldwide, to prevent the recurrence of tragedies
such as the Nisour Square shootings.
PRN: 2010/021
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Foreign
Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) - Project Fact Sheet
No. 3
Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:13:09 -0600
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Contact: Katie Grant
202-225-3130
For Immediate Release
January 08, 2010
Hoyer Statement on December Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after
the Department of Labor announced unemployment numbers for the
month of December:
"Today$BCT(B job numbers are a disappointment - for Congress
and, more importantly, for the millions of American families
who continue to struggle with an unemployment rate of 10%. In
2007, America entered the worst economic crisis of our lifetimes,
and our recovery is still incomplete.
"Nevertheless, it's indisputable that Democratic policies
have worked to soften the blow. The Recovery Act has saved or
created more than one million jobs, kept six million Americans
from falling into poverty, and helped spark economic growth for
the first time in two years. Those results, while significant,
are clearly not enough$BMB(Bnd that is why, last month, the House
passed another bill to create jobs for Americans with much-needed
infrastructure projects; keep teachers, police, and firefighters
on the job; and stimulate our economy by providing assistance
to those still out of work. Today$BCT(B employment report demonstrates
the urgency of Congressional action on jobs; I urge the Senate
to pass jobs legislation as soon as possible.”
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Remarks
With Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh After Their Meeting
Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:57:18 -0600
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Remarks
on the Five Year Anniversary of The Comprehensive Peace Agreement
in Sudan
Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:57:49 -0600
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Mullen
on Iran
Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:21:38 -0600
U.S. military leaders believe Iran still intends to develop nuclear
weapons.
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U.S.
Department of State Daily Press Briefing - January 8
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ECONOMY WEEKLY WEEK OF JANUARY 4, 2010
"Revised data now show that employment
increased 4,000 in November. This is obviously welcome news and
the first employment increase in 23 months. Compared with the
unexpectedly good report for November, December$BCT(B job loss is
a slight setback… As the President has said for a year, the road
to recovery will not be a straight line. The monthly employment
and unemployment numbers are volatile and subject to substantial
revision. Therefore, it is important not to read too much into
any one monthly report, positive or negative. It is essential
that we continue our efforts to move in the right direction and
replace job losses with robust job gains.”
– Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors Christina Romer,
1/8/10
Today, the Department of Labor released the unemployment report
for December, which, while disappointing, shows that job losses
are continuing to improve from where they were when President
Obama took office. However, they are still far too high. That
is why Congress will continue working to create jobs and spur
economic growth.
Economy Highlights:
• According to a report released this week,
retail sales were better than expected during the holiday season
due to a rise in consumer confidence toward the end of the holiday
shopping season. "Sales for the last two months of the year
jumped 1.8 percent, compared with a record 5.6 percent drop in
2008 -- marking the strongest holiday performance in three years.”
[Washington
Post, 1/8/10]
• U.S. manufacturing activity increased in December, signaling
growth in the sector for a fifth consecutive month, and a positive
sign for broader economic growth. The report indicates that "U.S.
manufacturing rose to 55.9 from 53.6 in November. This is the
highest level since April 2006...” [CNNMoney.com,
1/4/10]
• U.S. auto sales rose about 15% in December,
a positive indication of continuing recovery. "Ford sales
rose 33.5% in December… December's sales growth was Ford's fifth
in six months.” [Wall
Street Journal, 1/5/10]
Recovery Highlights:
• President Obama announced $2.3 billion
in new clean energy manufacturing tax credits included in the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. $BE*(Bn order to foster investment
and job creation in clean energy manufacturing ... the Section
48C program will provide a 30 percent tax credit for investments
in 183 manufacturing facilities for clean energy products across
43 states.” These investments are expected to $BEH(Benerate more than
17,000 jobs [and] will be matched by as much as $5.4 billion
in private sector funding likely supporting up to 41,000 additional
jobs.” [White
House, 1/8/10]
• President Obama announced an expansion
of the "Educate to Innovate” Campaign for Excellence in
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education.
This campaign will create and expand teaching jobs, including
$BEQ(Bublic-private investments of more than $250 million [to] help
prepare over 10,000 new math and science teachers and train over
100,000 existing teachers.” [White
House, 1/6/10]
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FEC Draft Advisory Opinion 2009-27, http://saos.nictusa.com/aodocs/1092583.pdf
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CYD
Executive Committee Meeting & Statewide Office Endorsements
on Saturday, February 27 at 10:00am.
Alissa says, "I hope you can join
me in Sacramento for our endorsement meeting where we will be
hearing from the candidates for California Constitutional Office!
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Event: CYD Executive Committee Meeting
& Statewide Office Endorsements
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Saturday, February 27 at 10:00am
End Time: Saturday, February 27 at 6:00pm
Where: Hinde Auditorium - Sacramento State University
To see more details and RSVP
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Generation Forty Four (Gen44) National
Roll Out Call with DNC Chair Tim Kaine and Mayor Cory Booker!
Generation Forty Four (Gen44) National
Roll Out Call with Special Guests DNC Chairman Governor Tim Kaine
and Gen44 Honorary Chair Mayor Cory A. Booker
Date: January 21st, 2010
Time: 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM EST
RSVP$BCT(B are required. Please RSVP by 5:00
PM EST January 19th, 2010 with your name, organization, and e-mail
address by e-mailing YouthCouncil@dnc.org and conference call
details will be sent to you shortly before the call.
Gen44 (http://www.genfortyfour.com),
named for our 44th President, Barack Obama, is the continuation
of the campaign's "Generation Obama" initiative. It
is the DNC's new effort to harness the momentum and fundraising
power that elected Barack Obama.
Looking forward to having you join!
Sincerely,
The DNC Youth Council
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C-SPAN Weekend Alert
Programming Information for Fri. 1/8 - Mon. 1/11, 2010
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C-SPAN Highlights
Friday:
* Pres. Obama Remarks on Employment Numbers (8pm)
* Washington Journal: Marilyn Geewax, NPR, Senior Business Editor
(8:05pm)
Saturday:
* NY & CA Governors Annual State of the State Addresses (8pm)
* Inauguration of Houston, TX Mayor Annise Parker (9pm)
Sunday:
* Newsmakers: IRS Commissioner Shulman Discusses New Tax Regulations
(10am)
* Q&A: Michael Scammell, Author, "Koestler" (8pm)
Monday:
* U.S. House: Not In Session
* Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety 2010 Report on Highway
Safety (11:30am) - LIVE
* NPC: AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka (1pm) - LIVE
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C-SPAN 2 Highlights
Friday:
* Alliance for Health Reform Discussion on Insurance Exchanges
(8pm)
* Heritage Foundation Conservative Women's Network Luncheon (9:45pm)
* RNC Chairman Michael Steele on Washington Journal (10:45pm)
Saturday/Sunday:
* Book TV Airs on C-SPAN2 Every Weekend. Check the Schedule Anytime
- http://www.booktv.org/
Monday:
* AEI Discussion on Schools and Budget Issues (9am) - LIVE
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C-SPAN 3 Highlights
Friday:
* Pres. Obama Remarks on Employment Numbers (7pm)
Saturday:
* Panel Discussion on Thomas Paine's book, "Common Sense”
(10am)
Sunday:
* Doris Kearns Goodwin, Author, "Team of Rivals” (10am)
Monday:
* Programming TBA. Check Schedule for Updates - http://www.c-spanvideo.org/schedule/?timezone=Eastern&date=Jan+11%2C+2010
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C-SPAN Radio Highlights
Saturday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
Sunday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
* Sunday Network News Shows (12pm)
Monday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
Politics Highlights
* C-SPAN Political Programming - Sunday
on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET
**********************************************************************
Washington Journal Highlights
Saturday:
* Newspaper Articles & Viewer Calls
* Muslim Reaction to Alleged Terrorist Attack
* Health Care Update
* New Credit Card Rules
Sunday:
* Newspaper Articles & Viewer Calls
* States Facing Fiscal Uncertainty
* Peter Hart, Hart Research Associates
Monday:
* Newspaper Articles & Viewer Calls
* Terrorism & Homeland Security
* Same-Sex Marriage
* Leadership & Civilian Assistance in Afghanistan
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Local 2 and the the Hotel Council with
a preview of SFYD in 2010
Crew -
SFYD's January meeting is going to be an
interesting one. We'll have speakers from Local 2 and the Hotel
Council on-hand to give us the shake on the ongoing dispute between
workers and management. With the huge rally and high profile
arrests earlier this week, this is a timely issue that is sure
to deliver a heated debate.
We'll also be announcing SFYD's meeting
and event schedule through the June 8th election and some proposed
new bylaws pertaining to our Issues and Action Committee.
We're looking forward to seeing you all
next week!
Sincerest Regards,
SFYD
http://www.sfyd.org
http://www.facebook.com/SFYoungDemocrats
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What: SFYD's January Meeting with speakers
from Local 2 and the Hotel Council. Preview of SFYD schedule
through June.
Where: Mr. Smith's - 34 7th St. @ Market
When: Wednesday, January 13th, 6:30 pm
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THE WEEKLY LEADER: WEEK OF JANUARY 11,
2010
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2010
First Vote of the Week… Last Vote Predicted…
Tuesday 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday p.m.
Legislative Program - 51600 | Floor Information
- 57400 | Whip Information - 63210
MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2010
On Monday, the House will not be in session.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010
On Tuesday, The House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for pro forma business
and recess immediately. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Quorum Call at 6:30 p.m. – Establishing a quorum in the House
of Representatives for the Second Session of the 111th Congress.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2010 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative
business. On Thursday and Friday, no votes are expected in the
House to accommodate the Democratic Issues Conference.
Disposing of the President's Veto of H.J.Res.
64 - Making Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal
Year 2010 (Rep. Obey – Appropriations)
Suspensions (11 Bills)
H.Res.
981 - Supporting continued political and economic development
in Ukraine (Rep. Berman - Foreign Affairs)
H.Res.
969 - Congratulating Flint native, University of Alabama
Sophmore and running back Mark Ingram on winning the 2009 Heisman
Trophy and honoring both his athletic and academic achievements
(Rep. Kildee - Education and Labor)
H.Res.
862 - Congratulating the staff, students, and faculty at
the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy for winning the
2009 Star Innovator in the Intel Schools of Distinction competition
(Rep. Foster - Education and Labor)
H.Res. __ - Congratulating North Central College on winning the
2009 NCAA Division III men$BCT(B cross country championship (Rep.
Biggert - Education and Labor)
H.Res. __ - Honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. and encouraging the continued commitment to Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day as a national day of service (Rep. Platts - Education
and Labor)
H.Res.
860 - Supporting the initiatives of Chicago Wilderness and
the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights (Rep. Quigley - Education
and Labor)
H.R.
3892 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 101 West Highway 64 Bypass in Roper, North
Carolina, as the "E.V. Wilkins Post Office" (Rep. Butterfield
- Oversight and Government Reform)
H.R.
4139 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 7464 Highway 503 in Hickory, Mississippi,
as the "Sergeant Matthew L. Ingram Post Office" (Rep.
Harper - Oversight and Government Reform)
S.
692 - To provide that claims of the United States to certain
documents relating to Franklin Delano Roosevelt shall be treated
as waived and relinquished in certain circumstances. (Sen. Schumer
- Oversight and Government Reform)
H.R.
2646 - Government Accountability Office Improvement Act of
2009 (Rep. Towns - Oversight and Government Reform)
H.R.
3237 - To enact certain laws relating to national and commercial
space programs as title 51, United States Code, "National
and Commercial Space Programs (Rep. Conyers - Judiciary)
* Conference Reports may be brought up at any time.
* Motions to go to Conference should they become available.
* Possible Motions to Instruct Conferees.
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Secretary Clinton To Deliver Policy Address at East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii
Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:38:03 -0600
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GAMDW
fundraiser and candidate meet and greet
What: Fundraiser
Start Time: Thursday, January 14 at 6:00pm
End Time: Thursday, January 14 at 7:30pm
Where: Theatre Arlington
To see more details and RSVP
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Deputy
Secretary's Travel to Colombia and Peru January 11-14
Ian Kelly
Department Spokesman
Washington, DC
January 8, 2010
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U.S.,
Mexico To Hold Joint Anzalduas International Bridge Inauguration
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
January 8, 2010
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Meeting & Street Cleanup Saturday
January 16th 10:30am
Little Colorado River Democrats
Hi All,
Hope your New Year is off to a great start! As you all know this
year is a very important election year for the state of Arizona,
and there is a lot of work to do to get our Democratic candidates
elected. We will be having a LCRD General Membership meeting
at Mojo's Saturday January 16th at 10:30am and our monthly Winslow
Adopt a Street clean up immediately after.
There will be candidate petitions there to sign and we will be
collecting $5.00 clean election donations on behalf of several
candidates.Please come and get involved, remember our club motto,
"Clubs don't get things done, people do"!
If you have any questions please contact
me at 480-326-2754.
If you plan on participating in the street
clean up don't forget your gloves. Hope to see you there.
Sabrina
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Remarks
on the 15th Anniversary of the International Conference on Population
and Development
Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:55:31 -0600
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Improving
Women's Health: A Key to Development
Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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College Democrats of Connecticut UPDATE
Hi CDCT,
I hope the holidays have treated all of
you well and that you are pumped for another fantastic semester
of Connecticut politics.
I want to give you a run down of our top
priorities for this next semester so that you have a sense of
where we are headed.
1. Fundraising: Fundraising is my personal
top priority for this semester. I have been working and meeting
directly with state party officials, including Chairwoman Nancy
DiNardo, developing a plan for raising thousands of dollars for
the CDCT. I hope that by the end of these semester, we will be
able to provide each of your chapters with all of the funds necessary
for this election season and for long term infrastructure building.
This is a major project, but one that will yield monumental results.
2. Newsletter: Starting next month, we
will restart our CDCT newsletter. This newsletter will allow
everyone to keep in close contact even when we are not all cramped
in the same small dorm room drinking the night away.
3. Elections Plan: Mike Pernick will be
heading up the creation of a solid election plan for the end
of this semester through November. With a detailed plan, we will
able coordinate and collaborate more effectively than ever before.
4. Convention: Miss everyone after the
Fall Convention? Spring Convention is now in the works!
5. Candidate Groups: As the primaries heat
up, many "Students for Candidate X" groups will begin
to grow. If you would like to inform our email list of any group,
just let me know and I will include it in the next CDCT update.
For now, any supporters of AG Blumenthal are welcome to join
Connecticut Students for Blumenthal (http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=donald+trau&init=quick#/group.php?gid=239182829402&ref=ts).
Get pumped for another exciting semester,
Ben Stango
President, College Democrats of Connecticut
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