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Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: World Refugee Day 2009
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:28:50 -0500
Highlights: World Refugee Day 2009
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:00:00 -0500
Abercrombie Takes Lead in Hawaii
A new DailyKos/Research 2000 poll finds Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D-HI) leading in a Democratic primary matchup against Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann (D), 42% to 22%.

Can Edwards Make a Comeback?
CBS News says John Edwards may be eyeing a political comeback and examines his chances.

Burris Escapes Perjury Charge
Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) "will not be charged with perjury for statements he made before an Illinois House impeachment committee because there isn't enough evidence to support the charge," the AP reports.

Obama wants health care package for Father's Day
Posted: 08:43 PM ET

From CNN White House Producer Xuan Thai


FEC Launches Final Phase of Project to Make All Closed Enforcement Cases Available Online
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:51:57 -0500
WASHINGTON - The Federal Election Commission has launched the final phase of a project to make its full archive of closed enforcement matters, called Matters Under Review, or MURs, available online. This will result in approximately 4,000 closed MURs - consisting of approximately 770,000 pages of documents covering the 24-year period from the inception of the Agency to 1999 - being accessible in digital form on the FEC web site. Upon completion, this project will be the largest expansion of the digitization of enforcement matters in the history of the Agency.

Please JOIN US in the Fight Against Gov. Rell's Financial Aid Cuts!

Please Join Us to Fight Governor Rell's millions of dollars of cuts to Financial Aid on TUESDAY, June 23rd!

The Connecticut Young Democrats and the College Democrats of Connecticut will be Co-Sponsoring a Press Conference with the Connecticut State Legislature's House and Senate Democratic Caucuses on this coming Tuesday, June 23rd at 1:00pm on the UCONN campus. The Press Conference will feature House Majority Leader Denise Merrill, State Representative Mae Flexer, and State Representative Bryan Hurlburt. Other special guests may confirm soon!

The Press Conference will take aim at the fact that Governor Rell has recently proposed in her budget to make millions of dollars in cuts to Financial Aid for students attending both private and public colleges. Connecticut Aid for Public College Students will be cut by over $3.5 million in 2010 and over $7 million in 2011. Connecticut Independent College Student Grants will be cut by over $6.8 million in 2010 and over $6.8 million in 2011. Show your opposition to these cuts by showing up for our press conference next week!

Event Details:

When: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Where: UCONN Campus - exact location TBA
When: 1:00pm
Who: Connecticut Young Democrats, College Democrats of Connecticut, The Connecticut State Legislature's House and Senate Democratic Caucuses
Why: To show our opposition to Governor Rell's millions of dollars in cuts to Financial Aid for Connecticut college students

 

JOIN US! Show Governor Rell that we won't let her make these cuts that so negatively affect the young people in our state. We made changes at the national level by showing up to support Obama, now we must do the same to affect change at the local level. Our opinion counts... let's make sure Governor Rell knows that!
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Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: World Refugee Day
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:01:59 -0500
Background Notes : Brunei (06/09)
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:17:33 -0500
Background Notes : Sierra Leone (06/09)
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:08:14 -0500


2009 YDL State Convention

Registration begins at 6pm today at the LDP Headquarters 701 Government Street. The Welcome Session at 7pm followed by the meet and greet social hour at 8. Bring friends!

Saturday we will be in Coates Hall at LSU located on Tower Drive right between the Union and Memorial tower. Late registration begins at 8am-9am.

 

I look forward to seeing you all today!

 

Ralph Johnson
P.S. Call me if you have trouble (225) 802-7321
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Contact: Stephanie Lundberg
202-225-3130For Immediate Release
June 19, 2009

Hoyer Statement on House Health Care Reform Discussion Draft

WASHINGTON, DC – Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement on the health care reform discussion draft unveiled today by the chairmen of the three committees with jurisdiction over health policy in the U.S. House of Representatives:

“I commend the three committees - the Chairmen, their Members and staff – for working together in an unprecedented way to put forward one draft that represents the next step in achieving health care reform for America.

“This draft serves as the discussion point moving forward as we continue working to seek input and ideas from Members throughout our Caucus and on the other side of aisle. With hearings next week and markups to follow, we expect robust discussion and debate true to our democratic process and necessary for building strong consensus on such a critical issue.

“Americans want and deserve health care reform that contains rising costs and delivers peace of mind that they will have access to affordable, quality health care. With each step we take, we move closer to this goal, and working together we will achieve it this year.”


Discussion draft and background

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Force development introduces guide, shares success
http://www.arpc.afrc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123155162

By Senior Master Sgt. Kelly Mazezka
Air Reserve Personnel Center Public Affairs


NASA Reschedules Test of Max Launch Abort System for June 25
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0500
Because of delays completing preliminary tests at the launch site, NASA has rescheduled the test launch of the Max Launch Abort System, or MLAS, to no earlier than June 25 at the agency's Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Va.

LACYD Speaker Series presents...
"Defend, Engage, Activate: The Future of the Labor Movement"
What: Club/Group Meeting
Host: Los Angeles County Young Democrats
Start Time: Wednesday, June 24 at 6:00pm
End Time: Wednesday, June 24 at 8:00pm
Where: UCLA Downtown Labor Center

To see more details and RSVP


Florida Young Democrats: Planning meeting in Tampa

You all received in invitation. Now is the time to step up and get involved. Your FYD Board will be meeting with leaders from every Young Dem chapter in the state.

Come by and help Young Dems make a difference in 2010!

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009
Time: 10:45am - 3:00pm
Location: Story Time Room, Jan K. Platt Regional Library
Street: 3910 S Manhattan Ave.,
City/Town: Tampa, FL
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U.S. Marshals Service Asset Forfeiture Jewelry Auction
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:45:19 -0500

Contact: Katie Grant
Stephanie Lundberg
202-225-3130
June 19, 2009

Hoyer Statement Commemorating Juneteenth

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in recognition of Juneteenth, the oldest, nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States:

“On June 19, 1865, almost three years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, those still enslaved in Galveston, Texas learned that they were free men and women. This news ended a centuries-old wrong. We have preserved the memory of that day by celebrating Juneteenth each year, as an opportunity to reflect on America’s ongoing struggle to live up to its founding promise. We pay tribute to African-Americans who built this nation from its earliest days, and to the civil rights heroes who worked to make this a more perfect union. We continue that work today, to ensure freedom and equality for all.”

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Two Military Officials Plead Guilty to Bribery, Fraud and Conspiracy Related to Defense Contracts in Afghanistan
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:22:13 -0500
Two U.S. military officials pleaded guilty to various bribery, fraud and conspiracy charges relating to Department of Defense (DOD) contracts in Afghanistan, the Department of Justice announced today.
NASA Awards Two Small Explorer Development Contracts
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0500
NASA has selected two science proposals to be developed into full missions as part of the agency's Small Explorer, or SMEX, Program.

Subject: A Fight For Freedom

Hello Everyone. As much as I would like to come to you today with fantastic news that all is well in the world, and that peace and prosperity is ours for the taking, I regret to inform you that this is not the case. As most of you are already aware, the Iranian people are currently in a battle for freedom, and liberty. However their fight is not with some foreign intruder, but their very own government. As most of you already are aware I will cut short the back-story, and focus on the present. Friday the Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khameni made the announcement that the election between current Hard-Line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and reformer candidate, Mir Hossein Mousavi was in no way "rigged" and again announced Ahmadinejad as President. With this announcement came the warning to protesters that if they do not stop their marches and rallies, there will be consequences for this. IN response, the opposition has announced that Saturday, a massive rally is to occur, encouraging those all over the world to stand-up for liberty, and freedom. I would encourage all of you to help Mr. Mousavi's noble cause. It's easy to sit behind our computers, or preach to our friends that we are agents of freedom, but until we take action these words are meaningless. Now although we cannot directly join the Iranian cause, we can show support while still in the states. There are rallies planned for all over the United States this coming Saturday & Sunday. If you would like more information regarding times and places of said rallies, I would appreciate any members who know this information to post it on the group's page.

I thank you all so much for the support for Mir Hossein Mousavi's cause, and the cause of all the Iranians. Below is a link to Mr. Mousavi's page where you can find information in English and Farsi concerning his cause.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mir-Hossein-Mousavi-/45061919453?ref=ts

Thank You So Much
Andrew Todd
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FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2009
First Vote of the Week… Last Vote Predicted…

Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Friday p.m.

Legislative Program - 51600 | Floor Information - 57400 | Whip Information - 63210

MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2009
The House is not in session.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m.

Suspensions (22 Bills)
1) H.R. 934 - To convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have in their submerged land (Rep. Sablan – Natural Resources)
2) H.R. 1275 - Utah Recreational Land Exchange Act of 2009 (Rep. Matheson – Natural Resources)
3) H.R. 1129 - To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide an annual grant to facilitate an iron working training program for Native Americans (Rep. Lynch – Natural Resources)
4) H.R. 762 - To validate final patent number 27-2005-0081 (Rep. Heller – Natural Resources)
5) H.R. 1945 - Tule River Tribe Water Development Act (Rep. Nunes – Natural Resources)
6) S. 407 - Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009 (Sen. Akaka – Veterans’ Affairs)
7) H.R. 1172 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a list of organizations that provide scholarships to veterans and their survivors (Rep. Boozman – Veterans’ Affairs)
8) H.R. 1016 - Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 (Rep. Filner – Veterans’ Affairs)
9) H.R. 1211 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act (Rep. Herseth Sandlin – Veterans’ Affairs)
10) H.Res. 543 - Expressing support for designation of June as "Home Safety Month" (Rep. Halvorson – Energy and Commerce)
11) H.Res. 535 - Commending the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for calling upon all nations to live in peace and mutual understanding (Rep. Faleomavaega – Foreign Affairs)
12) H.Res. 538 - Supporting Olympic Day on June 23, 2009, and encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago, Illinois, as the host city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Rep. Schakowsky – Foreign Affairs)
13) H.R. 1511 - Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Rep. Smith (NJ) – Foreign Affairs)
14) H.Res. 519 - Expressing appreciation to the people and Government of Canada for their long history of friendship and cooperation with the people and Government of the United States and congratulating Canada as it celebrates "Canada Day" (Rep. Stupak – Foreign Affairs)
15) H.Con.Res. 89 - Supporting the goals and objectives of the Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets (Rep. Wexler – Foreign Affairs)
16) H.R. 1752 - To provide that the usual day for paying salaries in or under the House of Representatives may be established by regulations of the Committee on House Administration (Rep. Brady (PA) – House Administration)
17) H.Con.Res. 135 - Directing the Architect of the Capitol to place a marker in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center which acknowledges the role that slave labor played in the construction of the United States Capitol (Rep. Lewis (GA) – House Administration)
18) H.Con.Res. 131 - Directing the Architect of the Capitol to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Motto of "In God We Trust" in the Capitol Visitor Center (Rep. Lungren – House Administration)
19) H.Res. 476 - Celebrating the 30th anniversary of June as "Black Music Month" (Rep. Cohen – Oversight and Government Reform)
20) H.Res. 469 - Honoring the life of Wayman Lawrence Tisdale and expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on his passing (Rep. Cole – Oversight and Government Reform)
21) H.Con.Res. 142 - Supporting National Men's Health Week (Rep. Cummings – Oversight and Government Reform)
22) H.Con.Res. 127 - Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (Rep. Lee (CA) – Oversight and Government Reform)


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business.

H.R. 2892 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Price (NC) – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule)

H.R. 2647 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Rep. Skelton – Armed Services) (Subject to a Rule)

H.R. __ - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Dicks – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule)


MESSAGE FROM THE MAJORITY LEADER

Today, the Chairmen of the three Committees with jurisdiction over our Nation's health policy introduced a discussion draft for reforming our health care system. Next week, these Committees will hold hearings on this important legislation, with markups to follow, and continue talking with Members on both sides of the aisle to reach a consensus. With this draft, we take another important step in achieving the goal of bringing affordable, quality health care to all Americans, and working together we will achieve it this year.


Leader Hoyer joins White House Office of Management and
Budget Director Peter Orzsag and Democratic Chairmen
and Members at a press conference on the introduction of
the President's statutory “pay-as-you -go” (PAYGO)
legislation.
This week, I joined House Democrats in introducing President Obama’s “Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009.” Democrats have consistently pushed for restoring fiscal responsibility in order to reverse years of reckless spending under the Bush Administration, and restoring PAYGO is a central part of that effort. The PAYGO rule is simple: to spend a dollar, you have to save a dollar elsewhere. Putting the PAYGO principle into law will help us invest sustainably in some of our most important priorities, while pushing us to make the hard choices necessary to support vital programs and cut wasteful spending. President Obama has made fiscal responsibility a top priority, and we will continue working with him as we move to pass this bill into law.

Next week, we will consider the Defense Authorization bill, which authorizes investments in resources that support U.S. service members, keep Americans safe, and protect our national interests. In addition, we will bring two appropriations bills to the Floor that make critical investments in our nation's security and environment.

Sincerely yours,

STENY H. HOYER


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