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MARCH FOR HEALTHCARE REFORM DAY SIX: WRITE TO CONGRESS

Friend --

Great news: This weekend's events were a huge success. OFA volunteers all over the country helped tens of thousands of voters in key districts speak out for reform.

Phones have been ringing off the hook in Capitol Hill offices for days, but with everything on the line and so little time left, we have to bring our voice to Congress through every possible channel.

So today, OFA supporters are taking the next step in the Final March for Reform: Writing to Congress. Using our online tool, it just takes a few minutes to write and send your own letter directly to Rep. Paul Tonko.

Right now, Congress is under attack from insurance lobbyists who are trying to drown us out, so we've set a goal of 217 letters from Schenectady to make sure our message breaks through.

Can you help? Get started here.

 

In the days ahead, we'll keep you up-to-date on the latest news on health reform as it breaks -- so keep checking your email. But right now, please make sure supporters of reform in Congress continue to hear our thanks for their efforts -- and that everyone hears their constituents' overwhelming support for reform. Click here to write your letter:

http://my.barackobama.com/DaySix

Thanks for making it possible,

Addisu

Addisu Demissie
Political Director
Organizing for America


Aquaculture Data

from USDA Economic Research Service - What's New
Aquaculture is the production of aquatic animals and plants under controlled conditions for all or part of their lifecycle. This data product provides statistics on domestically grown catfish and trout and U.S. imports and exports of fish and shellfish that may be products of aquaculture, such as salmon, shrimp, and oysters.


U.S. Fertilizer Imports/Exports

from USDA Economic Research Service - What's New
This product provides U.S. annual data on imports and exports of selected fertilizer types. The data cover imports from 1995 to 2009 and exports from 1990 to 2009 for 26 major fertilizer products and materials, and for 82 major trading countries.


Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook - Monday, March 15, 2010

from USDA Economic Research Service - Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook
Examines world and U.S. production, consumption, trade, stocks, and prices for beet and cane sugar, and high fructose corn syrup.


Treasury International Capital Data For January

LeaderHoyer: RT @WhiteHouse: 1 http://bit.ly/9mvGIN

washingtonwatch: New post: Just Give Us the Earmark Data! (How You Can Help): Earmarks represent the worst of Washington, D.C. to m... http://bit.ly/bFfA3q

washingtonwatch: New post: More Bills on the House Floor This Week: Here are some more of the bills the House of Representatives wi... http://bit.ly/aJD5Di

WaysMeansCmte: Chairman Levin Unveils Small Business and Infrastructure Job Creation Bill - more info here: http://go.usa.gov/lzE

WaysMeansCmte: Markup for the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act scheduled for Wednesday at 10 AM #jobs

USDOL: DOL announces competition for $1.2 million in Recovery Act funds to assist workers impacted by foreign trade [03/1... http://bit.ly/bp4mjz

USDOL: DOL to exercise authority to certify applications for U visas [03/15/2010] http://bit.ly/a7jhZj

USAgov: Create a video about how USA.gov helps make your life better and you could win $2,500. Learn more at http://go.usa.gov/lEx

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TNSenateDems: Sen. Douglas Henry (D-Nashville) featured in Capitol Ideas magazine: http://kl.am/8KEj

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russfeingold: STAFF RT @nbcnightlynews Video: Sen. Feingold: Free gold mining a 'rip-off' http://bit.ly/aoNzrq

OversightDems: Chairman Towns debated #healthcare with @ericcantor on @CNBC's Squawk Box this am http://bit.ly/dkwZ9j #hcr #p2

OversightDems: The Chairman and Gov Jim Douglas talked about the urgent need for health care reform on Squawk Box http://bit.ly/a6lRj8 #hcr #p2

HouseDemocrats: 1 of every $6 spent in our economy goes towards health care. #HCR isn’t an option: its a necessity. http://bit.ly/aHFp15

HouseDemocrats: Census forms in mailboxes today. Filling out census ensures your community gets fare share of fed $ http://bit.ly/a2D9lg

HouseDemocrats: HISTORIC VIDEO: Roosevelt, Nixon, and Clinton fought for #HCR, and now it's about to happen. http://bit.ly/dmnBo5

HouseDemocrats: RT @LeaderHoyer: Coincidence? GOP earmark ban lasts only until next election. Under GOP Congress, earmarks exploded. http://bit.ly/bH3uhS

HASCDemocrats: Check out our Wednesday budget hearing at 10am with witnesses from @CENTCOM, USSOCOM, and @US_TRANSCOM.

GovContracts: --TRANSDUCER,MOTIONAL: Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command http://bit.ly/bvoW4u

GeorgiaDemocrat: Students exercising their right to peaceably assemble http://bit.ly/a9tkCf

dscc: St. Petersburg Times on Marco Rubio’s lavish spending: http://bit.ly/b8gkBb

dscc: Dan Coats lobbied for auto bailout funds, now opposes auto bailout. He won’t explain it: http://bit.ly/caNPCS

dscc: VIDEO: Wall Street’s man in Washington, Mark Kirk, has a bank problem: http://www.dscc.org/bankproblem

DemocratsDotOrg: Congress is hearing their constituents' overwhelming support for reform today. Add you voice now: http://j.mp/byGQQZ

democracy_now: Noam Chomsky on Obama's Foreign Policy, His Own History of Activism, and the Importance of Speaking Out http://bit.ly/ap9ZK6

dccc: Speaker Pelosi's message on the final fight for health reform: http://bit.ly/bItGut

dccc: The GOP's election year earmark freeze lasted a grand total of... 4 days: http://bit.ly/bHEdvn

cqpolitics: Political Wire: C-SPAN Archives Online http://bit.ly/bV5Unm

wiscollegedems: RT @cspan: VIDEO: President Obama's Remarks on Health Care Reform (3/3/10) via @cspanvl http://bit.ly/cAM4Iy

BarackObama: In these final days before a vote on health reform, now is the most important time to make your voice heard: http://j.mp/crVJ80

AZHouseDems: Republicans cut from kids and seniors, want to give tax breaks to big corporations and the rich. http://tinyurl.com/yfq7eqq

arlingtondems: RT @dccc: Share your Health Care stories with the Speaker on the new SpeakerPelosi.com: http://bit.ly/9I0Dus

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CANADA newsbrief journal has been updated and posted

Boosting Geithner's Image

from The Businessweek Video Library by feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support)
Bloomberg's Juliana Goldman reports on the Obama administration's public relations campaign to improve the image of U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner


Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives

Senate Floor Today

SEC Charges Former Executives in Illegal Scheme to Enrich CEO With Perks

from SEC.gov Updates: Press Releases
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged three former senior executives and a former director of an Omaha-based database compilation company for their roles in a scheme in which the CEO funneled illegal compensation to himself in the form of perks worth millions of dollars.


RI.gov newsfeed

Lawmakers press for action on China currency

from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama faced growing congressional pressure on Monday to get tough with China over its currency practices, one day after Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao brushed off accusations that Beijing was undervaluing its currency for an unfair trade advantage.


U.S. presses India on Doha trade talks

from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top U.S. official on Monday urged India and other large emerging economies to rescue the eight-year-old Doha round of world trade talks by making better offers to open their markets to American goods.


Smart sanctions can support democratic change: U.S.

from Reuters: Politics
HOLLYWOOD, Florida (Reuters) - Adjusting and even selectively loosening U.S. sanctions against countries like Iran and Cuba can serve foreign policy goals by encouraging democratic change through greater Internet freedom and other means, a U.S. Treasury official said on Monday.


China-U.S. ties good despite some differences: White House

from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON, March 15 - The White House said on Monday that relations between the United States and China were in "good shape" but acknowledged some differences between the two countries.


Obama pledges to push for robust financial reform

from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday welcomed the legislation for sweeping overhaul of the financial system unveiled by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd and promised to fight any efforts to water it down.


Fed saves some regulatory authority in Dodd plan

from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve would retain some but not all of its oversight powers in the changed financial landscape envisioned by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd in a plan unveiled on Monday.


Sen Dodd boosts Fed in new financial reforms

from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve would take on a greatly expanded role in financial regulation under new legislation unveiled on Monday by a top Senate Democrat, in a push to move ahead with the regulatory reform that has been a top priority of President Barack Obama.


Dodd says Congress must address financial reform

from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd said on Tuesday that Congress should not adjourn for its two-week Easter recess on March 26 without addressing financial reform.


Specter gets SEIU nod

from Politico.com: Politics by Jessica Taylor
Sen. Arlen Specter racked up another union endorsement Monday as the Pennsylvania chapter of the Service Employees International Union said they will back the five-term senator in his Democratic primary battle with Rep. Joe Sestak.


Dems done vote trading on health care

from Politico.com: congress by Jonathan Allen
Party leaders say they won't be changing the text of a carefully negotiated "reconciliation" bill to win votes.


Dodd lifts curtain on reform bill

from Politico.com: congress by Victoria McGrane
Measure is tougher on financial industry than expected, but includes key concessions.


Obama threatens to veto intel bill

from Politico.com: congress by Kasie Hunt
Peter Orszag says three sections of the bill are of "serious concern to the intelligence community."


Pelosi done playing 'Deal or No Deal'

from Politico.com: congress by Patrick O'Connor,Jonathan Allen
The speaker warns members that she won't be sweetening the pot for health care holdouts.


Reform proposal hits Wall Street hard

from Politico.com: congress by Eamon Javers,Victoria McGrane
Dodd's bill contains much-maligned "Volcker rule."


PA House newsfeed

OK.gov newsfeed

Office of the Director of National Intelligence Chief Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer Report

from ODNI | Most Recent News
This report covers the period beginning with the date of the Attorney General's Memorandum on the FOIA (March 19, 2009) through March 1, 2010 and outlines the steps the ODNI has taken to "improve FOIA operations and facilitate information disclosure."


Near East and North Africa: Next Steps for Ensuring Stability in Yemen

from MERLN - Military Education Research Library Network
The Near East and North Africa Regional Policy Overview has been updated with Vice President Biden's remarks during his visit to the Middle East, including his address on the enduring partnership between the U.S. and Israel, remarks with the Palestinian Authority President, the Prime Minister of Israel, and the President of Israel, and a statement condemning Israel's settlement plans, a Council on Foreign Relations article assessing the implications of the Vice President's visit, reports from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace analyzing the next steps for ensuring stability and security in Yemen and examining the political role of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, and a Center for Security Studies article evaluating the counterterrorism challenges in Yemen. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this region - the newest updates are in bold.


Afghanistan: Efforts to Develop Local Defense Forces

from MERLN - Military Education Research Library Network
The Afghanistan MiPAL has been updated with a Heritage Foundation report providing recommendations for the Obama Administration's approach to Taliban reconciliation, remarks by the Secretary of Defense during his recent visit to Afghanistan, a statement by the Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs in opposition to the invocation of the War Powers Resolution as it relates to operations in Afghanistan, a Government Accountability Office report assessing the drug control strategy in Afghanistan, a Joint Force Quarterly article analyzing efforts to develop local defense forces in Afghanistan, speeches from the EastWest Institute's 7th Worldwide Security Conference, featuring an address by the Advisor to the President of Afghanistan on Homeland Security and a Professor from the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, and a State Department report of inspection of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this country - the newest updates are in bold.


MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse

Retailers' weekly sales rise 3.2%: survey

from MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Chain-store sales for the week ended March 13 rose 3.2% from the year-earlier period, according to a survey released Tuesday by the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs. On a week-over-week basis, sales fell 0.4%. "Despite the wrath of Mother Nature in the Northeast, consumers were not deterred in unleashing a little of their own pent-up demand, especially early in the week-which helped to offset the weekend weather drag on sales," said Michael Niemira, ICSC's chief economist. "As the industry heads into the last two weeks of the month retailers should see a lift from the earlier Easter that may further accentuate the uptick for the month of March." He forecast March sales to rise 3% to 3.5%.


U.S. stocks retain advance after housing data

from MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock futures maintained their gains Tuesday after data showed housing starts fell 5.9% last month. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up 18 points at 10,656. Those for the S&P 500 rose 2.8 points to 1,148.5, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 4.5 points to 1,921.5.


National Service Agency Announces $2 Million To Engage Youth in Summer of Service

from Learn and Serve America - Newsroom Feed
Four thousand middle school students will participate in service-learning projects this summer, funded by the 2010 Summer of Service grants from Learn and Serve America, a national service program administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The agency awarded grants totaling $2 million to 17 nonprofits, universities and schools to engage at-risk youth in grades 6 through 9 in innovative service projects that address environmental and disaster preparedness issues.


Hungary: Penal Code Amendment on Holocaust Denial Adopted

from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal Monitor
Criminal law and procedure - The Hungarian National Assembly (the 386-member unicameral parliament) passed an amendment to the Penal Code on February 22, 2010, criminalizing denial of the Holocaust. Those convicted of the offense of public Holocaust denial face up to...


Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on House Budget Committee Mark Up Action on Health Reform Legislation

from HHS News and Events
The progress made in the House Budget Committee is good news for health reform and the millions of Americans who are victims of the worst abuses of the insurance companies.


GAO-10-406, Defense Acquisitions: Opportunities Exist to Position Army's Ground Force Modernization Efforts for Success, March 15, 2010

Congressional Record Latest Daily Digest for Monday, March 15, 2010

from Daily Digest LOC.gov
Latest update was Monday, March 15, 2010


H.R. 1387, CBO Estimate of Pay-As-You-Go Effects for H.R. 1387, the Electronic Message Preservation Act, as provided by the House Committe on the Budget on March 13, 2010 (f:\VHLC\031210.172.xml, March 12, 2010)

from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Cost estimate for the bill pAYGO


H.R. 4592, Energy Jobs for Veterans Act

from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs on March 10, 2010


H.R. 4667, Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2010

from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs on March 10, 2010


H.R. 946, CBO Estimate of Pay-As-You-Go Effects for H.R. 946, the Plain Writing Act of 2010, as provided by the House Committee on the Budget on March 12, 2010 (f:\VHLC\031210.139.xml, March 12, 2010, 5:02 p.m.)

from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Cost estimate for the bill paygo


VIDEO: Pres. Obama Remarks on Health Care Reform

from C-SPAN Recent Video
President Obama traveled to Strongsville, Ohio, where he delivered remarks on health insurance reform at the Walter F. Ehrnfelt Recreation and Senior Center.
Length: 37 min.

Published: Monday at 1pm (ET)


VIDEO: State Department Press Briefing

from C-SPAN Recent Video
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Philip Crowley conducted a daily briefing at the State Department. Topics included violence in Mexico and the Middle East peace process.
Length: 39 min.

Published: Monday at 1pm (ET)


VIDEO: CQ/Roll Call Update on Health Care Reform

from C-SPAN Recent Video
Rebecca Adams, senior writer for Congressional Quarterly, previewed today's House Budget Committee markup of the reconciliation package and what to expect in coming days.
Length: 2 min.

Published: Monday at 2:11pm (ET)


VIDEO: Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) Press Conference on Financial Reform Bill

from C-SPAN Recent Video
Senate Banking Cmte. Chairman Dodd (D-CT) unveiled his financial reform proposal. He said the bill would create a special council of regulators to monitor systemic risk to the economy. Additionally, it would eliminate inefficiencies in the financial system, have an early warning system for potential failures and protect american consumers.
Length: 26 min.

Published: Monday at 10am (ET)


Bipartisan jobs bill advances past GOP filibuster

from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m. EST by By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A bipartisan bill that would provide tax cuts for businesses that hire unemployed workers cleared a GOP filibuster in the Senate Monday, opening the way for final congressional approval....


Join Us and Make Wall Street Pay

from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by James Parks


Proposed Settlement Not Nearly Enough for 9/11 Heroes

from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by Mike Hall
A proposed settlement has been reached of the more than 10,000 lawsuits by the rescue and recovery workers suffering serious illnesses from the toxic mix of chemicals, jet fuel, asbestos and other debris they were exposed to at Ground Zero of the Sept. 11 World Trade Center attack in 2001.


Workers’ Stories Put Face on Victims of Wall Street Greed

from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by Mike Hall


Statement from the President on Financial Reform

Remarks by the President on Health Care Reform in Strongsville, Ohio

Press Briefing on the President's Upcoming Trip to Guam, Indonesia and Australia by Denis Mcdonough, NSC Chief of Staff, Jeff Bader, NSC Senior Director for Asian Affairs, and Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications

So, You Want to Boost Exports? Have I Got a Program for You!
Posted by Jared Bernstein on March 15, 2010 at 9:35 AM EDT

Shared Responsibility and Accountability for Our Children’s Education
Posted by Jesse Lee on March 15, 2010 at 1:43 PM EDT

"I'm Here Because of Natoma"
Posted by Jesse Lee on March 15, 2010 at 2:45 PM EDT

One Step Closer
Posted by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on March 15, 2010 at 5:55 PM EDT

Today, comprehensive health reform came one step closer to becoming a reality. This afternoon, the House Budget Committee voted to advance the legislation to the next phase in the process. After over a year of debate, the final package is only days away from getting the up-or-down vote Americans deserve.


Sunshine Over Washington D.C.
Posted by Norm Eisen on March 16, 2010 at 8:00 AM EDT

Clinton thanks earthquake volunteers
Posted: March 15th, 2010 02:12 PM ET

Obama slams insurers, demands health care reform
Posted: March 15th, 2010 02:26 PM ET

Senate considers overnight session on jobs bill
Posted: March 15th, 2010 03:00 PM ET

Reid thanks Senate colleagues for support
Posted: March 15th, 2010 03:09 PM ET

Dodd: Time to reform Wall Street is now
Posted: March 15th, 2010 03:22 PM ET

MoveOn.org takes turn on health care reform
Posted: March 15th, 2010 07:43 PM ET

The Liberal Leader of the Court
Jeffrey Toobin has a rare interview with Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens noting that "more than anything, his career shows how the Court has become a partisan battlefield.... When Stevens leaves, the Supreme Court will be just another place where Democrats and Republicans fight."

The Health Care End Game
Mark Halperin: "Despite the endless second-guessing, hand-wringing, finger-pointing and doomsaying (from the left, the right, the center and, predictably, the fourth estate), the President is on the precipice of an extraordinary legislative achievement. If he is victorious, he will get his win in much the manner he anticipated before he took the Oval Office -- dirty, dragged-down and drawn-out."

Most Independents Once Belonged to a Party
A CBS/New York Times poll found 42% of Americans identified themselves as political independents.

Lobbying Kucinich
President Obama traveled to the crucial swing state of Ohio this afternoon. He flew on Air Force One with liberal Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) who is currently a "no" vote on the health care bill, because he favors a non-profit single-payer system.

Road Map Through the House
Since health care reform seems to be all about process at this point, a Washington Post story outlining the three steps through the House of Representatives is important.

Secretary Clinton to Host Appreciation Event for Haiti Earthquake Task Force Volunteers

Background Notes : Guinea (03/10)
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:59:37 -0600

March 15, 2010 - DHS Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report, (PDF, 21 pages - 161 KB)

Department of State Launches New Tool to Foster Online Open Dialogue
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:11:33 -0500

Enforcement Report for March 10, 2010
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:29:00 -0500
The FDA Enforcement Report is published weekly by the Food and Drug Administration. It contains information on actions taken in connection with agency regulatory activities. Inquiries about individual actions should be directed to the companies involved.

Electronic Reading Room for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
Chief FOIA Officer Report
Chief FOIA Officer Report for 2010 (PDF, 25 pages - 388 KB)


FEC Advisory Opinion 210-02, Issued to West Virginia Republican Party, Inc., http://saos.nictusa.com/saos/searchao?AONUMBER=2010-02

DNC Youth Council.

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Subject: White House Conference Call TUESDAY, March 16th at 5:30 PM on Heath Insurance Reform

Dear Friend,

The White House Office of Public Engagement is pleased to invite you to a call with youth advocacy groups to discuss Health Insurance Reform. The conference call will be held this Tuesday, March 16, at 5:30 pm, Eastern Standard Time. We encourage you to dial in a few minutes early to ensure participation in the entire call.

We also invite you to extend this invitation to your members, friends, leaders, and young Americans throughout your community and across the country.

Please note: this call is for background information only and not intended for press purposes.

WHO: Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President, and staff from the White House Office of Public Engagement and the White House Office of Health Reform

WHAT: White House Briefing Call on Health Insurance Reform

WHEN: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 5:30 PM EST (Note: This call will only happen once. 5:30 PM Eastern is the same as 4:30 PM Central, 3:30 PM Mountain, 2:30PM Pacific, 11:30AM Hawaii, 10:30 AM American Samoa, and 7:30AM Wednesday Guam/CNMI)

HOW: Please call (888) 276-9998, and ask the operator for the “Health Care Call”
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USNS Comfort in Norfolk
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:23:52 -0500

Highlights: Fostering a Global Dialogue
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0500

Election Day GOTV for Craig Lowe.

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Hey Everyone,

TODAY is the big day. We'll be electing a new mayor, but we need your help. We will be campaigning on campus from 8am to 7pm tomorrow. If you're able to help, even for only an hour, please message me back with a time, or stop by the staging location at Dauer 215.

Thanks for all your support,

Mitchell Norton
Internship Director
Craig Lowe for Mayor


Good morning,

1 -- in every six dollars in the U.S. economy is spent on health care today.


If we do nothing, in 30 years, 1 out of every three dollars in our economy will be tied up in the health care system.

Skyrocketing health care costs aren't just crippling the U.S. economy -- they're emptying the pocketbooks of American families. If we do not enact health insurance reform, individual and family spending on premiums and out-of-pocket health care costs could increase 79 percent in just 10 years.


Bottom line: the cost of doing nothing is too high. The time is now to reform our broken health care system.

1 is just the latest number in 'Health Reform by the Numbers,' our online campaign to raise awareness about why we just can't wait any longer for health insurance reform. Help spread the word by forwarding this message to your friends, family and online networks.

Let's get it done.


Sincerely,
Nancy-Ann DeParle
Director, White House Office of Health Reform


New Audio Files Available from the Federal Election Commission. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.

VIDEO: Fighting for Health Insurance Reform
VIDEO: The Final March for Reform
VIDEO: President Obama on the Final March for Reform
VIDEO: "I will not walk away from health reform"

VIDEO: "People don't want us to wait"
VIDEO: The Urgency of Health Insurance Reform
Remarks At the Women In The World Summit
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:31:53 -0500

Norad Flight Exercise Planned For Washington, D.C.
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:55:00 -0500

North Dakota Guard Mobilizes for Flood Duty
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:16:00 -0500

Secretary Clinton to Travel to Moscow
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:14:51 -0500

Vulnerability Summary for the Week of March 8, 2010

This bulletin provides a summary of new vulnerabilities that have been
recorded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
National Vulnerability Database (NVD) the week of March 8, 2010. It is
available here:

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/bulletins/SB10-074.html


General Officer Announcement

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:33:00 -0500


General Officer Assignments
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:33:00 -0500

Flag Officer Announcement
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:33:00 -0500

Former CFO Charged with Money Laundering

Holbrooke Hails Marja Operation, Relationship with Pakistan
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:22:00 -0500

MARCH FOR HEALTHCARE REFORM DAY SIX: WRITE TO CONGRESS

Friend --

Great news: This weekend's events were a huge success. OFA volunteers all over the country helped tens of thousands of voters in key districts speak out for reform.

Phones have been ringing off the hook in Capitol Hill offices for days, but with everything on the line and so little time left, we have to bring our voice to Congress through every possible channel.

So today, OFA supporters are taking the next step in the Final March for Reform: Writing to Congress. Using our online tool, it just takes a few minutes to write and send your own letter directly to Rep. Paul Tonko.

Right now, Congress is under attack from insurance lobbyists who are trying to drown us out, so we've set a goal of 217 letters from Schenectady to make sure our message breaks through.

Can you help? Get started here.

 

In the days ahead, we'll keep you up-to-date on the latest news on health reform as it breaks -- so keep checking your email. But right now, please make sure supporters of reform in Congress continue to hear our thanks for their efforts -- and that everyone hears their constituents' overwhelming support for reform. Click here to write your letter:

http://my.barackobama.com/DaySix

Thanks for making it possible,

Addisu

Addisu Demissie
Political Director
Organizing for America


Hoyer Statement on the Obama Administration’s Elementary and Secondary Education Act Blueprint

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the Obama Administration’s Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Blueprint:

“The Obama Administration’s Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Blueprint is a significant step toward ensuring that all American children can receive a world-class education. Our nation’s prosperity and economic strength is directly linked to our ability to prepare students to compete in today’s global workforce; we will do that by creating strong state-developed standards and accountability systems. It is important to recognize and reward schools that make real progress in raising student achievement, just as it is important to focus our assistance and attention to effectively turn around the lowest-performing schools. We must, however, remain vigilant to ensure that all schools are working to close the pernicious achievement gap.

“I am pleased that the Administration’s blueprint emphasizes the full-service community school model that I have long supported as an effective way to provide comprehensive services to students and families so that children can reach their full potential. I look forward to working with Secretary Arne Duncan and Chairman George Miller as we move to reauthorize the ESEA.”

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Interior Democrats Caucuses for Districts 6-12
What: Convention
Start Time: Saturday, March 20 at 9:00am
End Time: Saturday, March 20 at 3:00pm
Where: J.P. Jones Community Development Center

To see more details and RSVP


District Attorney Candidates Debate.

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Subject: Invitation to submit questions

Dear All-
If you would like to submit a question** to be asked of the candidates at next Monday's debate, please submit it to chair@sonomacyd.org or ecarlstrom@lepelletier.com.

**All questions will be considered and vetted prior to being read to the candidates.


Congressional Appearances for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
March 10-11, 2010

Scheduled Events for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.

Enforcement Actions for CFTC.gov.

NEW GOV JOB VACANCIES, GRANTS and GOV CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES have been posted at www.usdemocrats.com/ticker/jobs/

San Francisco Young Democrats.

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Subject: This Tuesday: Ammiano, Ma, Yee, "Why Tuesday?" & DCCC

Crew -

Tuesday night's meeting is going to be a lively one. We'll be hearing from Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, Assemblywoman Fiona Ma and Senator Leland Yee who are seeking reelection. We'll also be hearing from political consultant Alex Tourk about his plan, dubbed Why Tuesday?, to increase voter turnout by hosting elections on the weekends. Finally, we're looking forward to presentations from the many candidates for Democratic County Central Committee.

NOTE: Tomorrow we will be voting on endorsements for our Assembly and Senate speakers, and all YD DCCC candidates. Endorsement votes for all other June races, including general DCCC, will be held at our April meeting.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, Tuesday the 16th!

Where: Mr. Smith's - 34 7th St. @ Market
When: 6:30 p.m., TUESDAY, March 16th

P.S. Don't forget, drink specials and food will be provided!

P.P.S. SFYD is GOING TO LA for the California Democratic Party Convention. For more information go to - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=394147193372
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C-SPAN Daily Alert
Programming Information for Mon. 3/15 - Tues. 3/16, 2010
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C-SPAN Highlights

Tonight:
* Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) Press Conference on Financial Reform Bill (10pm)
* Nat'l Governors Assn. Health Care Reform Summit: Panel 1 (10:25pm)
* Pres. Obama Remarks on Health Care Reform (11:50pm)

Tomorrow:
* U.S. House: In Session (9am) - LIVE
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C-SPAN2 Highlights

Tonight:
* The Communicators: Tim Sparapani, Facebook (11pm)
* NPC Address by Fmr. House Majority Leader Dick Armey (11:30pm)
* CCTV: Closing News Conference with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (12:30am)

Tomorrow:
* U.S. Senate: In Session (Time TBA) - LIVE
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C-SPAN3 Highlights

Tonight:
* Programming TBA. Check Schedule for Updates - http://www.c-spanvideo.org/schedule?timezone=Eastern&date=March+15%2C+2010

Tomorrow:
* House Hearing with OMB Dir. Orszag, Treasury Sec. Geithner & Adviser Romer (10am) - LIVE
* House Hearing on DOJ FY 2011 Budget with Atty. Gen. Holder (2pm) - LIVE
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C-SPAN Radio Highlights

Tonight:
* Programming TBA. Check the Schedule for Updates - http://www.c-span.org/Schedules/C-SPAN-Radio-Schedule.aspx

Tomorrow:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE

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Politics Highlights

* C-SPAN Political Programming - Sunday on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET
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Washington Journal Highlights

* John Mercurio, Hotline, Executive Editor
* Angelos Pangratis, European Union, Acting Head to the U.S. Delegation
* Harold Geisel, State Department, Inspector General
* William Cohan, Author, "House of Cards"
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SFYD at the California Democratic Party Convention
What: Group Trip
Start Time: Friday, April 16 at 6:00pm
End Time: Sunday, April 18 at 9:00pm
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center

To see more details and RSVP


Statement of Treasury Secretary Geithner on Financial Reform
March 15, 2010
TG-588

Federal Funding And Program Extensions Support Continued Recovery After Hurricane Ike
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:18:39 -0500
TEXAS CITY, Texas -- A year and a half after Hurricane Ike made landfall on Texas' southeast coast, recovery continues with support from the state of Texas, the federal government, county and city officials and dozens of local agencies.

Public Meeting Of the Shipping Coordinating Committee
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:43:15 -0500

Assistant Secretary Schwartz to Mark 30th Anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:53:04 -0500

Under Secretary Maria Otero and Assistant Secretary Eric Schwartz to Review Refugee Resettlement Programs in Denver and Phoenix
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:47:19 -0500

FEC to Hold Public Hearing on NPRM on Candidates' and Officeholders' Participation in Non-Federal Fundraising Events
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:48:05 -0500

DoD Contracts for March 15, 2010
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:01:00 -0500

Deputy Commanding General (Support) to Brief Live from Iraq
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:26:00 -0500

Man Pleads Guilty in Bid-Rigging and Fraud Conspiracies Involving Municipal Bonds
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:30:28 -0500
Douglas Alan Goldberg of Chatsworth, California, an employee of Rubin/Chambers, Dunhill Insurance Services Inc., also known as CDR Financial Products (CDR), pled guilty in New York to his participation in bid-rigging and fraud conspiracies related to contracts for the investment of municipal bond proceeds and other related municipal finance contracts. He is the third employee of CDR to plead guilty in this case.

New York Bank President Charged with Attempted $11 Million TARP Fraud
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:14:20 -0500
Charles J. Antonucci, Sr., the former president and chief executive officer of The Park Avenue Bank in New York, was charged with self-dealing, bank bribery, embezzlement of bank funds, and fraud. Antonucci allegedly attempted to fraudulently obtain more than $11 million worth of taxpayer rescue funds from the Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP. Antonucci is the first defendant ever charged with attempting to defraud TARP.

New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Making Material False Statements to the Army
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:53:37 -0600
Donald S. Breese, of Somerset, New Jersey, pled guilty to making false statements in documents he submitted for employment as a civilian for the United States Army at Fort Dix and Picatinny Arsenal.

Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Department of Justice's Open Government Event
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:28:26 -0500
"As we strive to decrease our backlog and increase our timeliness in fulfilling information requests, we can all be encouraged by the recent breakthroughs we’ve witnessed across the Justice Department," said Attorney General Holder.

Hoyer Statement on Chairman Chris Dodd’s Wall Street Reform Proposal

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT) unveiled his Wall Street reform proposal:

“I want to congratulate Chairman Dodd for introducing a strong Wall Street reform proposal today. This proposal incorporates ideas included in the House-passed bill, but there are significant differences that will have to be worked out. I look forward to the Senate completing work on this legislation soon, so that we can go to conference and send a final bill to the President for his signature shortly thereafter.”

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Regional Counterterrorism Cooperation in the Sahel and Maghreb
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:01:07 -0500

ADA.gov (Americans with Disabilities Act) Home Page for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. A new technical assistance publication, ADA: Know Your Rights -- Returning Service Members with Disabilities, has been added and links to the publication are provided on the Home Page. The publication provides service members who have been seriously wounded in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom a basic understanding of their rights under the ADA and where to turn for additional information and assistance.

ADA.gov Site Map (text only) for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. A new technical assistance publication, ADA: Know Your Rights -- Returning Service Members with Disabilities, has been added. The publication provides service members who have been seriously wounded in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom a basic understanding of their rights under the ADA and where to turn for additional information and assistance.

U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing - March 15
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:47:42 -0500

Today in the Department of Defense, 3/16/2010
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:03:00 -0500

Statement from the Department of Health and Human Services Regarding the Decisions of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in the Omnibus Autism Proceeding
As these latest cases illustrated, there's no doubt that autism and autism spectrum disorders place a heavy burden on many families. We know that autism and related disorders are conditions that present many special challenges to all families touched by these disorders. That is why the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides services to families with family members with autism spectrum disorder and continues to support research to better understand risk factors and causes of autism spectrum disorders and develop more effective methods of treatment.

CFTC News Room for the latest news and events or News Room Archives for previous releases.

What's New at AHRQ for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). This information has recently been updated, and is now available.

Re-Elect Ezra to Newark City Council.

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Subject: Re-Election a Success!

Hello friends,

Thank you very much for all the support you have given me. Today was the filing deadline and as of COB today, no one else filed for the 5th district council seat. I will be sworn in for a second term on April 20 for a second two-year term. I am excited for the opportunity to continue to serve my district and community.

I am committed to community and to making sure Newark reflects strong community vitality, environmental sustainability, and good governance. As financial difficulties continue to confront our government and community, we need to look forward for new paths that will keep intact and enhance our community; we cannot continue doing things the same way we always have. I will continue to advocate and be a voice and vote for decision-making that reflects our community's values and a governance shift towards inclusion and collaboration. If you would like to learn more about what I plan to work on during the next two years, my platform is available at http://www.ezratemko.com/platform/

In other quite positive news, council recently unanimously voted to sign on to the U.S. Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement. We will have a celebration of this in April and I will be in touch soon to let you know the details.

Thanks again for your continued support!

All the best,
Ezra


Fahrenkamp Lunch
Start Time: Friday, March 19 at 12:00pm
End Time: Friday, March 19 at 1:00pm
Where: Westmark Hotel

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HOUSE FLOOR WRAP-UP FOR MARCH 15, 2010
Bills Adopted Under Suspension of the Rules (5):
1. H.Res. 1145 - Recognizing the University of Arizona's 125 years of dedication to excellence in higher education (Rep. Giffords - Education and Labor)
2. H.Res. 1170 - Congratulating the winners of the Voice of Democracy national scholarship program (Rep. Hunter - Education and Labor)
3. H.Res. 1163 - Recognizing Washington State University Honors College for 50 years of excellence (Rep. McMorris Rodgers - Education and Labor)
4. H.R. 2377 - To direct the Secretary of Education to establish and administer an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (Rep. Titus - Education and Labor)
5. H.Res. 267 - Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society, and wishing Iranian-Americans and the people of Iran a prosperous new year (Rep. Honda - Oversight and Government Reform)

Postponed Suspension Vote (1):

1. H.R. 4628 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Westwood Avenue in Westwood, New Jersey, as the "Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building" (Rep. Garrett - Oversight and Government Reform)


FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010
House Meets At… First Vote Predicted… Last Vote Predicted…

10:30 a.m.: Morning Hour
12:00 p.m.: Legislative Business 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

“One Minutes”

Suspensions (12 Bills)
1. H.Res. 311 - Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Red Cross Month (Rep. Watson - Foreign Affairs)
2. H.Res. 605 - Recognizing the continued persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China on the 10th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party campaign to suppress the Falun Gong spiritual movement and calling for an immediate end to the campaign to persecute, intimidate, imprison, and torture Falun Gong practitioners (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen - Foreign Affairs)
3. H.Res. 1128 - Thanking Vancouver for hosting the world during the 2010 Winter Olympics and honoring the athletes from Team USA (Rep. Davis (CA) - Foreign Affairs)
4. H.R. 4252 - Inland Empire Perchlorate Ground Water Plume Assessment Act of 2009 (Rep. Baca - Natural Resources)
5. H.R. 2788 - Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act (Rep. Calvert - Natural Resources)
6. H.R. 4003 - Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act (Rep. Hinchey - Natural Resources)
7. H.R. 3671 - Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act (Rep. Kind - Natural Resources)
8. H.R. 1769 - Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act (Rep. Reichert - Natural Resources)
9. H.R. 4395 - To revise the boundaries of the Gettysburg National Military Park to include the Gettysburg Train Station (Rep. Platts - Natural Resources)
10. H.Res. 1089 - Recognizing the 150th anniversary of Augustana College (Rep. Hare - Education and Labor)
11. H.Res. 1167 - Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day (Rep. Shea-Porter - Education and Labor)
12. H.Res. __ - Congratulating the 2009-2010 University of Maryland Men's Basketball Team on an outstanding season (Rep. Hoyer - Education and Labor)

Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill):
1. H.R. 4628 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Westwood Avenue in Westwood, New Jersey, as the "Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building" (Rep. Garrett - Oversight and Government Reform)

* Conference Reports may be brought up at any time.
* Motions to go to Conference should they become available.
* Possible Motions to Instruct Conferees.


Join the United Nations Economic and Social Council Facebook page.

"If you want to know more about the work of the United Nations around the World, please click below and join the United Nations Economic and Social Council Facebook page. It is the United Nations virtual community on Economic and Social Issues. http://www.facebook.com/pages/United-Nations-Economic-and-Social-Council/186976233891?


Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on House Budget Committee Mark Up Action on Health Reform Legislation
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:01:00 -0500

HHS Announces Additional $162 Million in Recovery Act Investment to Advance Widespread Meaningful Use of Health IT
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:01:00 -0500

I AM A HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM HERO!!!

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Subject: Make your voice heard at your neighborhood caucus!

Tuesday, March 16that 7pm is caucus time in Colorado, where neighbors get together to talk about the candidates and issues they care about most. Please, attend your caucus to speak up about health reform, and support the candidates who share your vision! We need you! To find out where to caucus, go to your party county website.

Thank-you for speaking up or the voiceless on health reform! You are truly wonderful!
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LEGISLATOR/ CANDIDATE HEALTH CARE REFORM "HALL OF FAME."

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Subject: Make your voice heard at your caucus or primary!

Tuesday, March 16th at 7pm is caucus time in Colorado, where neighbors get together to talk about the candidates and issues they care about most. Please, attend your caucus to speak up about health reform, and support the candidates who share your vision! We need you! To find out where to caucus, go to your party county website.

Thank-you for speaking up or the voiceless on health reform! You are truly wonderful!
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*** Arapahoe County For Senator Michael Bennet 2010 ***.

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Subject: It's caucus time for Michael Bennet!

Time to caucus! Grab your family and friends and neighbors and scoot on down to your neighborhood caucus! Tell everyone what a great US Senator we have, and why he should be retained in office! Michael has a ton going for him and has worked very, very hard for us in the US Senate!

Find out where your caucus location is here: http://bennetforcolorado.com/caucus

Fired Up?????

LET'S GO!!!!!!!!!!!
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Coloradans for US Senator Michael Bennet 2010.

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Subject: FIRED UP for caucus ?!?!?!? Let's GO!

Time to caucus! Grab your family and friends and neighbors and scoot on down to your neighborhood caucus! Tell everyone what a great US Senator we have, and why he should be retained in office! Michael has a ton going for him and has worked very, very hard for us in the US Senate!

March 16th, 6:30pm registration
7pm Caucus starts

Find out where your caucus location is here: http://www.facebook.com/l/46f9d;bennetforcolorado.com/caucus

Fired Up?????

LET'S GO!!!!!!!!!!!
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San Martians for Bill White for Texas.

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Subject: join the Bill White team

We are working to recruit our summer class of fellows and deputy field organizers. And I wanted to share the link below with yall so you can take advantage of the opportunity yourself or pass it on to anyone you know who might be interested,

http://action.billwhitefortexas.com/page/s/getinvolved

Thanks for all your help.
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DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:31:00 -0500

Cms.hhs.gov- Skilled Nursing Facility- Long Term Care Open Door Forum for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This information has recently been updated, and is now available.




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