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FULL
TEXT OF BILL: AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR AMERICA
H.R. 4872 - Reconciliation Act of 2010
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Americans
Now Favor Health Care Plan
How quickly things turn: A new USA Today/Gallup poll finds that
Americans have a favorable view of the health care overhaul that
President Obama signed into law, 49% to 40%, a notable turnaround
from surveys before the vote that showed a plurality against
it.
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DOD
Briefing
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:08:14 -0500
Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell speaks with reporters
at the Pentagon.
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Morrell
on Iraq
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:00:19 -0500
Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell says the votes from the
Iraqi election should be tallied by the end of the week.
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Cms.hhs.gov-
Beneficiary Open Door Forum for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS). This information
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Harris
County Young Democrats.
John C. Gorczynski March 23, 2010 at 7:39am
Subject: HCYD Meeting Tonight
It's the fourth Tuesday of the month so we hope to see you tonight
at 1135 Oxford for our general membership meeting. This meeting's
featured speaker: you! We will be having a roundtable discussion
to set campaign priorities for 2010. Please come make your voice
heard.
Democratically yours,
John
John Canales Gorczynski
President of the Harris County Young Democrats
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Speeches
and Testimony for CFTC.gov.
The following speech was given by CFTC Commissioner Bart Chilton.
March 23, 2010
Remarks of Commissioner Bart Chilton, “Value Regulations”,
Metals Market Investors
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United
States-Mexico Partnership: Anti-Arms Trafficking and Anti-Money
Laundering
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:56:44 -0500
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CANADA
newsbrief journal has been updated and posted
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Afghan
Poppy Plan
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:55:58 -0500
The Afghan government is initiating a new project that will offer
poppy farmers money for destroying their crops.
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Highlights:
Travel to Mexico
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0500
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Interview
With Moeed Pirzada of Dunya TV
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:13:54 -0500
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Interview
With Munizae Jahangir of Express TV Group
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:11:20 -0500
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Fact
Sheets: United States-Mexico Partnership: A New Border Vision
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:06:18 -0500
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Fact
Sheets: United States-Mexico Security Partnership: Progress and
Impact
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:28:30 -0500
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From Day One: Immediate Benefits Of Health Reform
Today, President Obama signed health insurance
reform into law. Starting from day one and throughout the next
year, our families, small businesses, seniors, and young Americans
will begin to feel the real and positive impact of reform. The
following table describes some of those benefits.
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Friend --
I'm writing to you on a great day for America.
This morning, I gathered with members of
Congress, my administration, and hardworking volunteers from
every part of the country to sign comprehensive health care reform
into law. Thanks to the immeasurable efforts of so many, the
dream of reform is now a reality.
The bill I just signed puts Americans in
charge of our own health care by enacting three key changes:
It establishes the toughest patient protections
in history.
It guarantees all Americans affordable
health insurance options, extending coverage to 32 million who
are currently uninsured.
And it reduces the cost of care -- cutting
over 1 trillion dollars from the federal deficit over the next
two decades.
To ensure a successful, stable transition,
many of these changes will phase into full effect over the next
several years.
But for millions of Americans, many of
the benefits of reform will begin this year -- some even taking
effect this afternoon. Here are just a few examples:
Small businesses will receive significant
tax cuts, this year, to help them afford health coverage for
all their employees.
Seniors will receive a rebate to reduce
drug costs not yet covered under Medicare.
Young people will be allowed coverage under
their parents' plan until the age of 26.
Early retirees will receive help to reduce
premium costs.
Children will be protected against discrimination
on the basis of medical history.
Uninsured Americans with pre-existing conditions
can join a special high-risk pool to get the coverage they need,
starting in just 90 days.
Insured Americans will be protected from
seeing their insurance revoked when they get sick, or facing
restrictive annual limits on the care they receive.
All Americans will benefit from significant
new investments to train primary care doctors, nurses, and public
health professionals, and the creation of state-level consumer
assistance programs to help all patients understand and defend
our new rights.
As I've said many times, and as I know
to be true, this astounding victory could not have been achieved
without your tireless efforts.
So as we celebrate this great day, I want
to invite you to add your name where it belongs: alongside mine
as a co-signer of this historic legislation. Organizing for America
will record the names of co-signers as a permanent commemoration
of those who came together to make this moment possible -- all
of you who refused to give up until the dream of many generations
for affordable, quality care for all Americans was finally fulfilled.
So, if you haven't yet, please add your
name as a proud health care reform co-signer today:
http://my.barackobama.com/cosigner
Please accept my thanks for your voice,
for your courage, and for your indispensable partnership in the
great work of creating change.
History, and I, are in your debt.
President Barack Obama
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USDA
and HHS Hold Public Meeting to Address Agenda Items for the 38th
Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labeling
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:34:42 -0500
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of Food Safety
and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) are sponsoring a public meeting
to provide information and receive public comments on agenda
items and draft U.S. positions that will be discussed at the
38th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labeling (CCFL),
to be held in Quebec City, Canada, May 3 - 7, 2010.
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U.S.
and Pakistan Strategic Dialogue Schedule
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:41:51 -0500
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WHIP
PACK : BILL TEXT & BACKGROUND : WEEK OF MARCH 22, 2010
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Hoyer: Health Care Security for All
Americans is Now the Law
WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after
joining President Obama at the White House for the signing of
health reform into law:
“Health care reform that will provide access to quality,
affordable health care for all Americans is now law. The enacted
reforms will help bring down costs for American families and
small businesses, give all people the security of health insurance
that can’t be taken away, and will reduce the deficit more
than any measure since the Clinton budgets of the 90’s that
led to a strong economy and surpluses.
“The many benefits of this bill are far-reaching and will
have a positive impact on all Americans. Starting right away,
tax credits will be available for small businesses and there
will be relief for seniors who fall into the Medicare prescription
drug “donut hole” gap in coverage. Later this year,
a high-risk insurance pool will be available for those who are
uninsured because of a pre-existing condition, young Americans
will have the option of insurance under their parents’ plan
up to the age of 26, and insurance companies will be prohibited
from dropping coverage for people when they get sick and imposing
restrictive annual and lifetime limits on coverage. These reforms
will be followed by the creation of insurance exchanges, opening
up a transparent and competitive marketplace that will offer
the choice of several private plans and provide tax credits for
middle-class families to make health care more affordable.
“Taken together, these reforms will provide all Americans
with greater security that their health care is in their hands,
and America will be a healthier, and more prosperous country
as a result.”
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What's New at CBER for U.S. Food &
Drug Administration (FDA). This
information has recently been updated, and is now available.
Webinar on FDA's Inspection Process hosted
by FDA on Thursday, March 25, from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. ET.
To read more about this free webinar, please visit
http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Basics/ucm204963.htm
The featured speaker, Michael Rogers, Deputy
Director, Office of Regional Operations, will discuss how FDA
staff inspect domestic and foreign establishments, check shipments
of imported product, and collect and test samples for signs of
contamination.
This webinar is scheduled to run for approximately
30 minutes including an opportunity to ask questions.
To join the webinar on March 25:
Web address:
https://collaboration.fda.gov/inspectionprocess/
Call: 1-877-685-5350, Participant Passcode: 969082
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Photos:
Secretary Clinton at the 2010 AIPAC Policy Conference
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0500
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Background
Notes : Netherlands Antilles (03/10)
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:57:47 -0500
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Publications
and Products (NIOSH) for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC). This information has
recently been updated, and is now available.
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Pennsylvania Young Democrats.
John R. Campbell March 23, 2010 at 10:33am
Subject: Marriage Equality Debate: TOMORROW!
Dear Friend,
I’d like to invite you to a debate
about marriage equality against Maggie Gallagher from the National
Organization for Marriage and Senator Daylin Leach, next Wednesday,
March 24 at 7 p.m.
This debate comes on the heels of the Senate
Judiciary Committee’s historic defeat of Senate Bill 707,
a bill that would have amended the state Constitution to enshrine
discrimination and define marriage as a union between one man
and one woman only. We prevailed with a bipartisan vote of 8
to 6! But do not be mistaken - though this was a victory for
marriage equality advocates, there’s still work left to
do.
The debate will be held Wednesday, March
24 at 7 p.m. at Harrisburg Area Community College and we are
very happy to announce that it will be telecast live on PCN and
broadcast across our Commonwealth. The station will also present
an analysis and discussion of the debate after its conclusion.
Scott Detrow, Capitol Reporter for WTIF will moderate the debate
and Trum Simmons, Sr. Professor of English at the college, will
serve as the moderator for the Q & A session following the
debate.
I hope to see you there! Don't forget to
invite and bring your friends and family!
Thanks,
John Campbell
Event link:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=325641904518&ref=ts
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Improved National Resource Directory Available
for Wounded Warriors and Veterans
A resource link is provided on the AHRQ Web site to the National
Resource Directory (NRD). This online tool for wounded, ill,
and injured Service Members, Veterans, their families, and those
who support them provides access to more than 10,000 services
and resources at the national, State, and local levels for recovery,
rehabilitation, and community reintegration.
NRD was recently re-designed based on feedback from users in
the Wounded Warrior and Veteran communities. It offers an expanded
Homeless Assistance section where users can find information
on programs and benefits designed to help homeless Veterans live
as independently as possible. This Web site is hosted by the
Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs.
To explore and sign up for e-mail updates about new content,
events, and features, go to: http://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov
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C-SPAN Daily Alert
Programming Information for Tues. 3/23 - Weds. 3/24, 2010
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C-SPAN Highlights
Tonight:
* Pres. Obama Signs Health Care Bill & Gives Remarks on Passage
(10pm)
* Washington Journal: William Kristol, Weekly Standard, Founder
& Editor (11:20pm)
* House Hearing on the Future of Housing Finance with Sec. Geithner
(12am)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. House: In Session (10am) - LIVE
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C-SPAN2 Highlights
Tonight:
* Washington Journal: Education Secretary Arne Duncan (10pm)
* Senate Commerce Cmte. Hearing on TSA Admin. Nominee Robert
Harding (10:50pm)
* Senate Floor Remarks on Health Care (11:45pm)
Tomorrow:
* British House of Commons Prime Minister's Question Period (8am)
- LIVE
* British House of Commons Statement on Release of Budget Report
(8:30am) - LIVE
* U.S. Senate: In Session (Time TBA) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN3 Highlights
Tonight:
* Health Care: Pres. Obama Signs Bill; Senate Floor Debate on
Bill (7pm)
* Housing Finance Hearing; WJ: Education Sec. Duncan; AIPAC Conference
(8:30pm)
Tomorrow:
* Congressional-Executive Cmsn. on China on Google & Internet
Control (2pm) - LIVE
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Primary
Care Practice-Based Research Networks for Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality (AHRQ).
This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
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What's
New at AHRQ for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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DNC YOUTH COUNCIL CELEBRATES THE HISTORIC
SIGNING OF HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM
MARCH 23, 2010
Contact: A’shanti Gholar (202) 863-8000
DNC YOUTH COUNCIL CELEBRATES THE HISTORIC
SIGNING OF HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM
Washington, DC - Democratic National Committee
Youth Council Co-Chairs Jason Rae and Amber Goodwin issued the
following statement following the signing of Health Insurance
Reform by President Barack Obama.
“Today, President Barack Obama signed
a monumental piece of legislation that will change healthcare
for the better for every American, especially young Americans.
We extend our sincere thanks to President Barack Obama and the
Democratic leadership in Congress for their leadership on this
historic legislation.
“This is a bill that will positively
benefit all Americans, young and old, for generations to come.
No longer will young Americans be forced to choose between seeking
necessary medical coverage or years of crippling debt.
“We are so thankful for the work of
Speaker Nancy Pelosi for making sure that the views of young
Americans were heard and answered Sunday night with the historic
votes.”
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Senior
Executive Service Appointments and Reassignments
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:08:00 -0500
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New
York Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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New
Haven Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Dialogue
Seeks to Strengthen U.S.-Pakistani Ties
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:42:00 -0500
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Secretary Chu to Testify Before House Appropriations
Subcommittee
Washington, DC – Tomorrow, US Energy Secretary Chu will
testify before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy
and Water Development. Secretary Chu will testify on the Department’s
FY 2011 budget request.
Wednesday, March 23, 2010
WHEN: Hearing Begins at 2:00 PM EST
***Media availability to follow
WHERE: Rayburn Office Building
Room 2359
Washington, DC
-DOE-
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International
Judicial Conference on Cross-Border Relocation, March 23-25,
2010
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:48:19 -0500
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United
States Transfers Three Guantanamo Bay Detainees to Georgia
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:45:40 -0500
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DoD
Contracts for March 23, 2010
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:01:00 -0500
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Department
of Defense, 3/24/2010
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:04:00 -0500
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Economic
Recovery Act of 2009 for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
New Report:
ARRA Weekly Update - March 23
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The President has signed health reform
into law. To see how you'll be
affected, visit our link Health
Reform Signed into Law or take a look at the White
House blog for additional resources.
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Obama
signs health care bill into law
Posted: March 23rd, 2010 12:09 PM ET
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Obama
Must Sign Bill Before Senate Takes Up Fixes
President Obama will sign the sweeping health care reform legislation
into law at the White House this morning. The Senate will then
take up a separate compromise package of fixes to the bill, but
they cannot begin debate until the president signs the underlying
bill.
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Netanyahu,
Obama to meet at White House
Posted: March 23rd, 2010 04:06 AM ET
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
will meet with U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House
on Tuesday, as the allies remain at odds over Israel's plan to
build new housing on disputed land in East Jerusalem.
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The
Great Sabbath: March 27, 2010.
Yosef Meir March 23, 2010 at 12:29am
Subject: The Great Shabbat is Coming! Some info on how to make
a great Shabbat!
Your handy guide to prepare and organize for a spectacular Shabbat.
http://www.aish.com/sh/ht/bs/48971511.html
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March
23, 2010 - DHS Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report, (PDF, 26 pages - 183 KB)
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Census
in Afghanistan
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:27:24 -0500
The Marines are conducting a census of their own in Afghanistan.
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Highlights:
Pakistan National Day
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0500
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US-CERT Current Activity
Mozilla Releases Firefox 3.6.2
Original release date: March 23, 2010 at
8:36 am
Last revised: March 23, 2010 at 8:36 am
The Mozilla Foundation has released Firefox
3.6.2 to address multiple
security issues, including a critical vulnerability that may
allow a
remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to do the following to
help mitigate the risks:
* Review the Firefox 3.6.2 release notes.
* Review Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2010-08.
* Upgrade to Firefox 3.6.2
Additional information regarding this vulnerability,
including a
workaround for users who cannot upgrade, can be found in the
Vulnerability Notes Database.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/3.6.2/releasenotes/>
<http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-08.html>
<http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/964549>
<http://www.mozilla.com/>
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This entry is available at
http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#mozilla_releases_firefox_3_6
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20th
Annual Derivatives Securities and Risk Management Conference
Sponsored by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation's Center for Financial Research, Cornell University's
Johnson Graduate School of Management and the University of Houston’s
Bauer College of Business
April 9 – 10, 2010
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U.S.
Department of State Schedule for March 23, 2010
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:10:36 -0500
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Eligible
Foreign Establishments for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. The Eligible Foreign Establishment List for Canada
has been revised. This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Export
Information for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. the Eligible Plant List for Mexico has been revised.
This information has recently been updated.
You may view a copy of the updated information.
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Export
Requirements for Meat & Poultry Products for USDA Food Safety
and Inspection Service. the
export requirements for Indonesia and Canada have been revised.
This information has recently been updated.
You may view a copy of the updated information.
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Congressional
Appearances for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
March 16-18, 2010
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The latest Mass Layoffs news release
(http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/mmls.pdf)
was issued today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Highlights
are below.
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In February, employers took 1,570 mass
layoff actions involving 155,718 workers.
The number of mass layoff events fell by 191 from the prior month;
the number of
associated initial claims decreased by 26,543. Manufacturing
events and initial
claims declined to their lowest levels since August 2007.
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Public
Engagements Schedule March 22-27, 2010
March 23, 2010
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Civil
Rights OSC News and Information for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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NIJ has updated its Web site
We have added new pages on:
Mortgage
Fraud, Foreclosures and Neighborhood Decline Meeting - view
the papers and presenations.
Drug
Court Performance Measures and Program Evaluation
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Secretary
Timothy F. Geithner Written Testimony House Committee on Financial
Services
March 23, 2010
TG-603
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Pres.
Obama Praises Committee Vote on Wall St. Rules
Posted: 21 Mar 2010 05:00 PM PDT
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is praising the Democrats'
massive Wall Street regulation bill as it heads to the full Senate.
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President
to Sign Health Bill
Posted: 22 Mar 2010 05:00 PM PDT
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE
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Sec.
Clinton Heads to Mexico for Talks on Drug War
Posted: 22 Mar 2010 05:00 PM PDT
By MARTHA MENDOZA
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Judge
Orders Release of Guantanamo Detainee
Posted: 22 Mar 2010 05:00 PM PDT
By PETE YOST
WASHINGTON - A judge has ordered the release of a Guantanamo
Bay detainee described in the 9/11 commission report as a significant
al-Qaida operative who provided advice to three of the Sept.
11 hijackers.
The ruling in favor of detainee Mohamedou Ould Salahi was disclosed
Monday in a two-sentence court entry.
U.S. District Judge James Robertson will issue a written decision
at a later date explaining his reasons for granting the detainee's
petition. The detainee remains at the U.S. prison at Guantanamo
Bay, Cuba, and the Obama administration could appeal Robertson's
order. Even if the administration were to decide against appealing,
Salahi would remain at Guantanamo until U.S. diplomats found
a nation willing to accept him.
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District
of Columbia Doctor Sentenced to 53 Months in Prison for Health
Care Fraud
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DAILY
WHIPLINE | TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010
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Gen
James Cartwright
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:34:30 -0500
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. James Cartwright,
speaking at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
8th Annual U.S. Missile Defense Conference.
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FBI
Lab Seeks to Enhance Efficiency of National DNA Index System
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:32:44 -0500
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James
C. Trainor, Jr. Named Intelligence Division SAC for FBI New York
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:32:42 -0500
Director Robert S. Mueller, III has named James C. Trainor, Jr.
special agent in charge of the Intelligence Division for the
FBI in New York. Mr. Trainor most recently served as assistant
special agent in charge of the Boston Division.
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Three
Arrested in Counterfeit Medicare Check Scheme
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:10:50 -0500
Officials announced the arrests of Daisy Alonso, 36, formerly
of Naples, Florida, and her brother, Ovidio Alonso Sanchez, 37,
of Naples, Florida, for exchanging counterfeit Medicare checks;
and the arrest of Azdrubal Martinez, 71, for money laundering.
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Business
Update: Asia rises
from Reuters Video: Business
Mar. 23- Asian markets neared two-month peaks on hopes of a continued
global recovery.
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Dollar
rises against major currencies
from CHINA Business
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Healthcare
sector leads Wall Street higher
from CHINA Business
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Health-care
shares lift stocks after U.S. House passes health reform bill
from CHINA Business
Healthcare sector led Wall Street higher on Monday as the U.S.
House passed the most sweeping health-care legislation in four
decades. Wall Street opened lower as concerns over the Greek
debt problems weighed on the market and India's unexpected rate
hike spurred fears that other countries may soon follow suit.
However, healthcare stocks lifted as the U.S. House of Representatives
passed the health care bill on Sunday night, which removed uncertainties
and could have a far-reaching impact ...
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Gold
futures drops on stronger dollar
from CHINA Business
Gold futures on the COMEX Division of the New York Mercantile
Exchange ended lower on Monday as dollar rose against euro amid
disagreement among the EU nations about how to deal with Greece's
debt issue. Sliver and platinum both dipped. The most active
gold contract for April delivery dropped 8.1 U. S. dollars, or
0.7 percent, to finish at 1,099.5 dollars per ounce. Greek debt
woes have roiled global financial markets for nearly two months
as Greece was looking for outside support. Germ ...
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Charges
eyed for ex-Blackwater chief
from AP Top Headlines At 4:24 a.m. EST
by By DEVLIN BARRETT and MIKE BAKER
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal prosecutors are considering filing
weapons charges against former top officials of the Blackwater
Worldwide private security company over allegations they illegally
stockpiled automatic rifles at the company's North Carolina headquarters,
The Associated Press has learned....
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U.S.
stock futures nudge higher amid housing focus
from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
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Economic
Report: U.K. inflation pace slows more than expected
from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
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Obama
praises committee vote on Wall St. rules
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is praising the Democrats'
massive Wall Street regulation bill as it heads to the full Senate....
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United
Nations Press Releases and Meetings Coverage
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Secretary
Geithner's Remarks at an Announcement about the Impact of Recovery
Act Tax Cuts
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Excerpts
of Geithner's Remarks before the American Enterprise Institute
on Financial Reform
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Treasury
Secretary Geithner Remarks before the American Enterprise Institute
on Financial Reform
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Statement
from Treasury Secretary Geithner Welcoming Consensus Reached
at IDB Annual Meeting
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Assistant
Secretary Marisa Lago Address to the Plenary Session of the IDB
Annual Meeting
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Statement
of Treasury Geithner on Senate Banking Committee Passage of Financial
Reform Bill
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Statement
of US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on passage of health
care reform by US House of Representatives [03/22/2010]
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USDA,
DOE & NSF Agree to Joint Climate Change Prediction Research
Program (March 22, 2010)
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youngdems:
YDA Blog (The Pace): Action: Let the House Know You Appreciate
Their Vote! http://bit.ly/aPZgQA
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WisDems:
RT @jolenta: Thank You @TammyBaldwin for voting yes tonight!
Wisconsin loves you! #HCR
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WisDems:
What reform means for Wisconsin: http://bit.ly/bKEHfY
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WisDems:
RT @mkedems: Fight is not over on #healthcare. We need to work
to explain how this will make healthcare affordable & accessible
for ever ...
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WaysMeansCmte:
RT @HealthReformNow: Yes We Did! Reconciliation #hcr bill on
its way to the Senate, vote 220-211!
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WaysMeansCmte:
New pictures from today's Health Reform Bill Enrollment Ceremony
at our Facebook page - http://bit.ly/doBDjF
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WaysMeansCmte:
Have you seen the Recovery Act Tax Saving Tool from the @whitehouse
?- Check it out here: http://go.usa.gov/iiw
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WaysMeansCmte:
VIDEO: Rep. John Lewis asks his fellow Congressmen and women
to answer the call of history http://bit.ly/ao57IP
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Twitter
/ washingtonwatch
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washdems:
All of our Dems in Congress voted for this bill. Want to thank
them for their vote? http://www.wa-democrats.org/ThankYou #hcr
#p2 #wademfrom Twitter / washdems
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washdems:
Another effect of the health care reform bill: Free preventive
care under Medicare and new private plans. #hcr #p2 #fb
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usgao:
Briefing on the Results of GAO's Audit of the Fiscal Years 2009
and 2008 U.S. Government's Consolidated.. http://tinyurl.com/y9epbd2
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usgao:
Energy Employees Compensation: Additional Independent Oversight
and Transparency Would Improve Program's.. http://tinyurl.com/yel9uyv
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usgao:
Status of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Efforts to Implement GAO's
2007 Recommendations Regarding Its Section.. http://tinyurl.com/ye68t3e
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usedgov:
Sec. Arne Duncan to discuss admin's ESEA reauthorization blueprint
in address to CCSSO Leg. Conf.; 11AM, 3/23. http://go.usa.gov/ii8
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USDOL:
Statement of US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on passage
of health care reform by US House of Representatives ... http://bit.ly/cPofOo
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USAgov:
There are more than a dozen Recovery Act tax cuts this tax season.
See if you qualify at http://go.usa.gov/iip /via @WhiteHouse
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Twitter
/ UN_News_Centre
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TNSenateDems:
Sen. Andy Berke (D-Chattanooga) talks with WDEF-TV about his
bill to fight foreign nuclear waste in Tenn.: http://kl.am/9goB
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SenChrisDodd:
Every American family deserves good health care. And, with this
historic legislation, they will be able to get it.
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SenChrisDodd:
RT @SenateBanker: #FinancialReform Passes Full Committee 13 to
10
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senatus:
Senate approves FAA reauthorization bill, 93 to 0 - http://is.gd/aTqfi
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senatus:
Reid hopes to finish health reconciliation bill by Saturday -
http://is.gd/aTETE
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SenatorReid:
Health reform bill is good for NV: cuts deficit, gives 600K more
Nevadans access to affordable coverage, tax credits & improves
Medicare.
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SenatorReid:
1000's of jobs coming to NV. Sithe Global Power has decided to
build a natural gas plant near Mesquite instead of a coal-fired
power plant.
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SecLocke:
Talking new stim tax benefits in MN tmrw. Tax day is soon &
many aren't aware of possible savings. Find out more here: http://ow.ly/1pzL1
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russfeingold:
STAFF Historic step toward fixing our broken health insurance
system. Thx for your support! http://bit.ly/d7gIsf
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PressSec:
Here's the President in the Roosevelt Room when the vote hit
216...http://tiny.cc/w3ucg
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PressSec:
A very interesting analysis and VERY MUCH worth a read http://bit.ly/9iKLox
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PressSec:
On another front - closer today to real financial reform http://bit.ly/aojDPi
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ORDems:
is launching a radio ad today to let Oregonians know about the
$3 Political Party Check-off. Click the link below... http://bit.ly/d6PF1z
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NVSenateDems:
NV Vision Stakeholder Group meeting now. Learn more: http://ow.ly/1lkcJ
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MaineDems:
Show your support for reform on the Bangor Daily News Healthcare
poll today! http://bit.ly/9JcvZt
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lisapjackson:
Ths morning I discussed EPAs new vision for safe clean drinking
water - a win-win-win for health, enviro & economy-http://budurl.com/hb9f
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JohnKingCNN:
http://twitpic.com/1a9f7h - Interviewing Vicki Kennedy.
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JohnKingCNN:
as #hcr becomes LAW, interesting new poll #s set baseline 4 next
chapter of political debate. @johnkingusa 7pE debut. #jkusa #fb
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ILCollegeDems:
RT @maddow: House under Pelosi has now passed stimulus, cap and
trade, wall street reform, and health reform.
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ILCollegeDems:
RT @KatieNaranjo: Thank you to all of the College Democrats who
worked tirelessly to make sure health care reform is reality.
Yes We Can...
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ILCollegeDems:
RT @whitehouse: Obama: "This moment is possible because
of you"
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ILCollegeDems:
RT @BreakingNews: Included in health care votes: a measure boosting
college aid and shifting to direct gov't lending http://bit.ly/apYj1K
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ILCollegeDems:
RT @whitehouse: This is what change looks like: http://bit.ly/deYNHu
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ILCollegeDems:
RT @OFA_Illinois: To all of the OFA ILLINOIS volunteers who made
calls, knocked doors & helped bring about real change THANK
YOU: http:/ ...
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ILCollegeDems:
RT @CollegeDems: Read CDA President @KatieNaranjo in the @USAToday
story "Health bill has no 'big losers'" READ: http://ow.ly/1pFvX
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HouseDemocrats:
Affordable health care for America is on its way - we've passed
the health insurance reform bill!
|
HouseDemocrats:
RT @PressSec: President in Oval for congratulations calls...first
up Speaker Pelosi, tells her "You've done what no other
Speaker has done"
|
HouseDemocrats:
The dawn of quality affordable health care for all: http://bit.ly/cKdPmO
#hcr #photo
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HouseDemocrats:
Which of the newly passed #healthcare reforms is most important
to you? http://bit.ly/bG3sO9 #HCR
|
HASCDemocrats:
Check out this article in the @NYTimes about health care debate
overshadowing progress in Afghanistan: http://nyti.ms/aWRZLw
|
HASCDemocrats:
At 2pm watch the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing
on contractors in #Iraq and #Afghanistan.
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GovGregoire:
We should be working to get affordable health care for as many
people as possible, not trying to take it away from them http://bit.ly/cAAUx9
|
GovGranholm:
RT @MichiganDHS: Watch video from our announcement of increased
benefits for 360,000 people in Michigan: http://bit.ly/bLO6mv
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GeorgiaDemocrat:
RT @PressSec: Here's the President in the Roosevelt Room when
the vote hit 216...http://tiny.cc/w3ucg
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GeorgiaDemocrat:
RT @jdGALiberal: DPG, Jane Kidd on Health Care Passage http://bit.ly/dwMeN6
#gapolitics
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GeorgiaDemocrat:
RT @GiseleHadad: "It’s a triumph of the most important
magnitude." - Jane Kidd, Chair, Democratic Party of Georgia
#hcr
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GeorgiaDemocrat:
RT @DemWarRoom: #hcr in 2010 - provides immediate access to insurance
for ppl w/ a pre-existing condition
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GeorgiaDemocrat:
RT @DemWarRoom: #hcr in 2010 -- eliminates lifetime limits and
restricts use of annual limits
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GeorgiaDemocrat:
How the Health Care Overhaul Could Affect You http://nyti.ms/9aVB3y
#hcr #healthcare #reform
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GeorgiaDemocrat:
RT @twhitenatl: GA House failed to pass referendum to block health
care overhaul
|
GeorgiaDemocrat:
Senate Republicans lose first health care battle on parliamentary
rules http://bit.ly/9nJUDj #hcr
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GeorgiaDemocrat:
Health Reform Bill Summary: The Top 18 Immediate Effects http://huff.to/9t42kq
#hcr
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GeorgiaDemocrat:
After #HCR: Wall Street Reform the Next Big Battle http://huff.to/csEeLX
#economy #jobs #politics
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gallupnews:
Four in 10 Underemployed Currently Lack Health Insurance... http://tinyurl.com/yje7qua
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dscc:
GOP targets Democrats who stood up for health care reform. It's
up to us to fight back: http://bit.ly/bMoFuz
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dscc:
RT @HarryReid: Recovery Act gives a boost to falling construction
spending in #Vegas http://bit.ly/aB9zKO #jobs #economy
|
DemocratsDotOrg:
Rather than leading by example, the GOP continues to "cultivate
rage." http://j.mp/ddti90
|
DemocratsDotOrg:
Thanks to the #RecoveryAct, Americans' tax returns have grown,
on avg, by 10%. Learn what benefits you qualify for: http://j.mp/98S4WV
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DemocratsDotOrg:
RT @FrankPallone: Receiving very positive public response to
House passage of #HCR. The more people learn about it, the more
they like it.
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DemocratsDotOrg:
RT @RepMikeHonda: History demanded we do the right thing and
I’m happy we did. 10 ways the #HCR bill will help you now:
http://bit.ly/ciVNzY
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dccc:
Speaker Pelosi worked tirelessly for Health Care Reform. Sign
our "Thank You" card: http://bit.ly/bGAWIY
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dccc:
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: Don't let the right-wing spin
machine distort our historic victory: http://bit.ly/bSCTV5
|
dccc:
DCCC Chair To Dems: 'Go On The Offense' With Health Care Bill
| Huffington Post http://bit.ly/cdzud1
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dccc:
Rush Limbaugh said he'd leave the country if Health Care passed
-- Sign our Farewell Card: http://bit.ly/aC6wvQ
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dccc:
Become a fan of Democrats on Facebook and put us over 80,000
fans: http://facebook.com/electdemocrats (please retweet!)
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cspan:
RT @cspanvl: Every C-SPAN appearance by Hillary Clinton http://bit.ly/94ZDWO
including this one from ‘91 http://bit.ly/brUCWL
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cspan:
via @cspanvl here's yesterday's House session http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/id/221269
(@CorieWhalen request)
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wiscollegedems:
Still looking for extras for our video we're producing on the
College Dems. We will be mtg... http://bit.ly/aYJZ7H (via @uwmcollegedems)
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wiscollegedems:
I support @RussFeingold for supporting health insurance reform.
RT if you agree. (via @WisDems)
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ChristianDems:
RT @New_Health: Social Security In Health Reform http://bit.ly/ajMgsb
|
ChristianDems:
RT @NBCDems: The Top 18 Immediate Effects Of The Health Care
Bill http://bit.ly/az2wJX #agenda
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ChristianDems:
RT @CNN: What health care reform means for your business. http://on.cnn.com/c5YEWZ
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BarackObama:
This is a major reform. This is what change looks like.
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arlingtondems:
RT @whitehouse: Pfeiffer: "Reform Begins." Learn about
the benefits kicking in this year http://bit.ly/anv4ta #hcr
|
arlingtondems:
RT @DCDemocrats: Keith Ivey has compiled a list of DC candidates
Twitters here. http://twitter.com/dc4d/dc-candidates-2010
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arlingtondems:
RT @ArlingtonVA: RT @ArlingtonAIRE: Free money from VA State
for Energy Efficiency - ACT NOW! http://twlv.net/885302
|
Today's
Document from the National Archives
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Senate
Floor Today
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House
backs Obama's bid to revamp student loans
from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-led House of Representatives
on Sunday approved President Barack Obama's bid to implement
what would be the biggest overhaul in decades of the federal
student loan program.
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Clinton:
New Israel settlements imperil peace process
from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said
on Monday that indirect talks between Israel and the Palestinians
should be serious and substantive and that new Israeli settlements
in East Jerusalem and the West Bank were jeopardizing progress.
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|
Gates
says reviewing contractors' role in intel gathering
from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on
Monday he was reviewing the role of contractors in intelligence
gathering, after accusations some helped track and kill militants
in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
|
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Geithner:
Financial reform must shield consumers
from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on
Monday will reaffirm the Obama administration's demands for a
financial reform bill that provides strong protections for consumers
and strong constraints on risk taking by big financial firms.
|
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Obama
likely to sign healthcare bill Tuesday: White House
from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is likely to sign
a sweeping healthcare overhaul into law on Tuesday, the White
House said on Monday.
|
|
Dodd
moves to smooth way for financial reform vote
from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a move to clear the way for a final
vote, about two dozen Democratic amendments are being added to
a financial reform bill slated to come before a U.S. Senate committee
on Monday, according to a document obtained by Reuters.
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|
U.S.
holds firm against Israel settlement policy
from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said
on Monday Israel's policy of expanding Jewish settlements endangered
the peace process as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived
seeking a way forward on talks with the Palestinians.
|
|
Senate
approves massive aviation blueprint
from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate approved a sweeping aviation
blueprint on Monday that accelerates the multibillion dollar
overhaul of the air traffic control network.
|
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VIDEO:
Reaction to health vote
from Politico.com: congress by Politico
Staff
|
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After
health care, a climate bill push
from Politico.com: congress by Lisa Lerer
Climate bill supporters are swooping in with a fresh push on
a major climate change bill.
|
|
Financial
reform bill sent to Senate
from Politico.com: congress by Victoria
McGrane,Lisa Lerer
Banking committee Dems approve legislation on party line after
GOP refuses to offer amendments.
|
|
Intense
lobbying behind health reform
from Politico.com: congress by Chris Frates
Powerful interest groups worked around the clock last week to
push reform over the finish line.
|
|
Senate
Dems get favorable ruling
from Politico.com: congress by Manu Raju
The Senate parliamentarian rejects GOP push to kill a Cadillac
plan tax proposal.
|
|
Health
win boosts Obama standing
from Politico.com: congress by Laura Rozen,Ben
Smith
|
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Senate
Dems brace for 'poison pills'
from Politico.com: congress by Manu Raju
Leaders lobby their rank and file to hold the line against GOP
efforts to amend the bill.
|
|
Pakistan:
Preview of the Upcoming U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The Pakistan MiPAL has been updated with a statement by the Secretary
of State on the occasion of Pakistan Day, a briefing by the Special
Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan previewing the upcoming
U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, Jamestown Foundation articles
analyzing al Qaeda's political attacks against Pakistan and assessing
Pakistan's policy on U.S.-orchestrated drone attacks, Congressional
hearings examining U.S. aid to Pakistan and evaluating the growing
threat of Islamist militancy in Pakistan, an Afghanistan Analysts
Network report detailing reactions in Pakistan to the U.S. strategy
for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Small Wars Journal articles reviewing
recent progress against the Taliban in Pakistan and assessing
the impact of Pashtun identities on the violent conflict in the
tribal belt, and remarks by the Foreign Minister of Pakistan
on Pakistan's regional security and economic challenges. Please
see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this
country - the newest updates are in bold.
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Iraq:
Challenges Facing Iraqi Refugees Seeking to Resettle in the U.S.
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The Iraq MiPAL has been updated with a Congressional hearing
analyzing force protection equipment programs for operations
in Iraq, a Center for Strategic and International Studies report
assessing economic challenges in post-conflict Iraq, publications
from the Council on Foreign Relations evaluating the political
and security environments in Iraq, a Jamestown Foundation article
reviewing efforts to prevent terrorism in Kurdistan and Iraq,
a Department of Defense briefing with details on current operations
in Iraq, a Government Accountability Office report highlighting
special challenges facing Iraqi refugees seeking to resettle
in the U.S., and Joint Force Quarterly articles examining the
lasting implications of operations in Fallujah and analyzing
Iraq's experience in the War on Terrorism. Please see the Recently
Added Documents section for the latest on this country - the
newest updates are in bold.
|
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Iran:
Geopolitics of the Iranian Nuclear Energy Program
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The Iran MiPAL has been updated with a message by the President
marking Nowruz, remarks by the Secretary of Defense on Iran's
behavior and possible responses from the international community
and the U.S., a State Department statement reacting to the persecution
of religious minorities in Iran, remarks by the Vice President
with the President of Israel on Iran's regional impact, a communication
from the government of Iran to the International Atomic Energy
Agency, a Center for Strategic and International Studies report
assessing the geopolitics of the Iranian nuclear energy program,
a Carnegie Endowment for International Peace article analyzing
the challenges facing Iran's economy, and an analytic compendium
of U.S. policies, laws, and regulations relating to U.S.-Iranian
relations compiled by the Atlantic Council of the United States,
as well as an Atlantic Council event highlighting the major lessons
for analyzing U.S.-Iran relations. Please see the Recently Added
Documents section for the latest on this country - the newest
updates are in bold.
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Announcing
the New and Improved Weapons of Mass Destruction MiPAL
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The National Defense University Library is proud to announce
the release of the revised Weapons of Mass Destruction Military
Policy Awareness Link (MiPAL). Working in partnership with NDU's
Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction, the Library
staff has completely restructured the page to provide direct
access to the latest research, analysis, and policy statements
on biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons, international initiatives
and treaties relating the WMD, nonproliferation, disarmament,
and efforts to stop the use of WMD by terrorists. Please visit
the WMD MiPAL to see the new site.
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mayoungdems:
RT @OFA_MA: Be a "co-signer" of #HCR: http://bit.ly/9O6KcX
#OFA #p2from MA Democrats twitter
|
mayoungdems:
Thank you to @OFA_MA and all the hard working volunteers who
worked to help make #HCR a reality. #p2 #4EMK
|
mayoungdems:
Call your Senator and ask him to support #HCR! We did! RT @ScottBrownMA:
Call your Senator and tell them how you feel (202) 224-3121 #MaPoli
|
mayoungdems:
RT @youngdems: YDA Blog (The Pace): Action: Let the House Know
You Appreciate Their Vote! http://bit.ly/aPZgQA
|
House
Floor Today
|
|
H.R.
4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee
on Ways and Means on March 17, 2010
|
|
H.R.
4872, Proposed Reconciliation Legislation
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Preliminary estimate of the direct spending and revenues effects
estimate for proposed reconciliation legislation combined with
H.R. 3590 as passed by the Senate
|
|
H.R.
4872, Reconciliation Act of 2010
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Cost estimate for the amendment in the nature of a substitute
for H.R. 4872, incorporating a proposed manager's amendment made
public on March 20, 2010
|
|
H.R.
1387, Electronic Message Preservation Act
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Pay-as-you-go estimate for the bill as provided by the House
Committee on the Budget on March 13, 2010
|
|
H.R.
3125, Radio Spectrum Inventory Act
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee
on Energy and Commerce on March 10, 2010
|
|
S.
1789, Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Cost estimate for the bill as passed by the Senate on March 17,
2010
|
NEW GOV JOB VACANCIES, GRANTS and GOV CONTRACT
OPPORTUNITIES have been posted at www.usdemocrats.com/ticker/jobs/
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Congressional
Record Latest Daily Digest for Sunday, March 21, 2010
from Daily Digest LOC.gov
Latest update was Sunday, March 21, 2010
|
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama on Senate Health Care Bill Passage in the House
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Pres. Obama reacts to passage of the Senate Health Care bill
in the House of Representatives.
Length: 8 min.
Published: Monday at 11:30am (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
House Votes on Senate Health Bill and Reconciliation
from C-SPAN Recent Video
House members voted on and passed the Senate Health Care bill
and the accompanying reconciliation.
Length: 1 hr. 6 min.
Published: Sunday at 10pm (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
House Speaker Pelosi on Passage of Senate Health Bill
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds a press briefing
following passage of the Senate Health Care bill in the House
of Representatives.
Length: 25 min.
Published: Sunday at 11:30pm (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
Rep. Stupak (D-MI) on Abortion Provisions in Senate Health Bill
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Rep. Stupak (D-MI) on Abortion Provisions in Senate Health Bill
Length:
Published: Sunday at 7pm (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
House Debate on Senate Health Care Bill
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Members of the House of Representatives debate the Senate Health
Care bill.
Length: 3 hr. 48 min.
Published: Sunday at 8pm (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
Joe Biden on Tax Benefits for Middle Class
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Vice Pres. Joe Biden was joined by Treasury Sec. Timothy Geithner
and IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman to release an online tax
savings tool to aid middle class families that could benefit
from tax credits in the Recovery Act.
Length: 22 min.
Published: Monday at 10:45am (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
State Department Briefing on World Water Day
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Maria Otero
and USAID Acting Assistant Adminstrator for the Bureau for Economic
Growth, Agriculture and Trade Michael Yates briefed reporters
at the State Department on World Water Day.
Length:
Published: Monday at 1pm (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing Mon Mar 22
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Spokesman P.J. Crowley spoke with reporters about Secretary of
State Hillary Clinton's scheduled meeting with Israeli Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Middle East peace process was
one of the main topics at this State Department briefing. We
also heard about a U.S. citizen who is reportedly being put on
trial in North Korea.
Length: 26 min.
Published: Monday at 1:30pm (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Mon Mar
22
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs conducted a daily briefing at the
White House where he responded to reporters' questions about
the health care legislation that was passed in the House of Representatives
over the weekend.
Length: 54 min.
Published: Monday at 2:45pm (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
Senate Finance Cmte. Markup of Financial Reform Bill
from C-SPAN Recent Video
The Senate Banking Cmte. passed a bill that would overhaul the
nation’s financial regulations. The measure passed out of
committee on a party-line vote of 13 to 10, with Senators from
both parties waiting until the bill reaches the Senate floor
to offer amendments. The measure would create a new consumer
regulator to oversee mortgages and credit cards, and would create
a new process for unwinding failing financial firms.
Length: 22 min.
Published: Monday at 10am (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
AIPAC Annual Policy Conference
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Sec. of State Hillary Clinton and Israeli P.M. Benjamin Netanyahu
are the keynote speakers at the AIPAC Annual Policy conference.
Sec. Clinton provided an update on the peace talks between Israel
& the Palestinians and how new construction of settlements
in Jerusalem & the West Bank affect the situation.
Length:
Published: Monday at 9am (ET)
|
Phonebanking
for Healthcare
Wednesday, March 24th, 6:00pm at University of Houston Rodeo
Room (Second Floor of UC)
|
DA
Spain Annual Meeting
Friday, April 16th, 6:00pm at Seville
|
Arapahoe
Young Democrats House Party with Congressman Ed Perlmutter
Thursday, April 1st, 7:00pm at At The Home of Maria Delgado
|
Santa
Clara County Democratic Central Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 1st, 7:00pm at County Building Cafeteria
|
UF
College Democrats Meeting + Movie Screening!
Thursday, March 25th, 7:00pm at Dauer Hall 215 and the Enclave
|
Marin
County Young Democrats General Meeting
Thursday, March 25th, 7:00pm at College of Marin, Kentfield Cafeteria
|
Tech
Student Democrats General Meeting
Thursday, March 25th, 6:00pm at Caprock Room, Student Union Building
|
CALL
TO ACTION FOR ALL SANTA CLARA COUNTY DEMOCRATS
Saturday, March 27th, 9:30am at IBEW Hall
|
Mills
for Secretary of State Fundraiser
Wednesday, March 31st, 7:00pm at Manuel's Tavern
|
The
Road to Change for Irving - A Discussion
Friday, March 26th, 6:00pm at Home of Shirley Layton
|
The
4th Annual VDU Badge Of Courage Awards Luncheon
Sunday, May 16th, 11:30am at The Monterey Club at Encino Glen
|
Statement
from Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer
|
White
House Announces Recovery Act Putting More Money Back in Middle
Class Taxpayers' Pockets This Year
|
Remarks
by the President on the House Vote on Health Insurance Reform
|
Knocking
Down What They Make Up
Posted by Macon Phillips on March 21, 2010 at 12:51 PM EDT
|
|
Fiscal
Realities
Posted by OMB Director Peter Orszag on March 21, 2010 at 3:05
PM EDT
We are mere feet from the finish line to
passing into law historic, fiscally responsible health insurance
reform that will give more choice and security to those with
health insurance, provide access to coverage to those without,
improve the quality of health care for us all, and provide the
most deficit reduction of any bill in over a decade.
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One
More Step Towards Health Insurance Reform
Posted by Dan Pfeiffer on March 21, 2010 at 4:16 PM EDT
Today, the President announced that he
will be issuing an executive order after the passage of the health
insurance reform law that will reaffirm its consistency with
longstanding restrictions on the use of federal funds for abortion.
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This
is What Change Looks Like
Posted by Jesse Lee on March 22, 2010 at 12:04 AM EDT
After a historic vote in the House to send
health reform to the President, he speaks to all Americans on
the change they will finally see as they are given back control
over their own health care:
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Reform
Begins
Posted by Dan Pfeiffer on March 22, 2010 at 8:36 AM EDT
After more than a year of extensive debate,
the House voted last night to pass the most significant health
reform legislation this country has seen in decades. It was a
historic victory for the American people. And now, millions of
Americans – workers, families, seniors, small business owners
– stand to benefit from lower health care costs, expanded
coverage and tough consumer protections.
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Tax
Returns Are Up 10% - Find Out If You Qualify for Recovery Act
Tax Credits
Posted by Macon Phillips on March 22, 2010 at 1:09 PM EDT
|
DNC
drills Romney over health care opposition
Posted: March 22nd, 2010 02:12 PM ET
|
Clyburn:
Texas Republican should apologize to the entire House
Posted: March 22nd, 2010 04:47 PM ET
|
Senate
panel starts work on Wall Street reform
Posted: March 22nd, 2010 04:52 PM ET
|
Senate
panel OKs Wall Street reform
Posted: March 22nd, 2010 05:39 PM ET
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|
Holder,
Senate Republicans showdown abruptly postponed
Posted: March 22nd, 2010 08:16 PM ET
From CNN Justice Producer Terry Frieden
Eric Holder's showdown with GOP lawmakers has been postponed.
Washington (CNN) - Attorney General Eric Holder finally sent
his answers from a November hearing to Senate Republicans Monday,
on what was presumed to be the eve of an expected showdown between
Holder and the GOP lawmakers over plans to close Guantanamo Bay
prison and put detainees on trial in civilian courts.
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Senate
Republicans lose first health care battle on parliamentary rules
Posted: March 22nd, 2010 11:02 PM ET
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Netanyahu,
Obama to meet at White House
Posted: March 23rd, 2010 04:06 AM ET
|
Parliamentarian
Rules Against GOP Challenge
Senate Parliamentarian Alan Frumin ruled against a Republican
challenge to the health care reconciliation package, Roll Call
reports.
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"You strive for bipartisanship when
you can. When you find your common ground, that's great. If you
don't find your common ground, you have to stand your ground."
-- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), in
an interview with ABC News.
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Poll
indicating opposion of current HCR because "it is not liberal
enough"
A new CNN poll finds that Americans oppose the current health
care reform plan passed by Congress, 59 to 39%.
However, parsing the numbers shows that
many of those against the plan actually oppose it because "it
is not liberal enough." In fact, 52% of Americans either
support the current legislation or think it should be more liberal
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Reid
Hopes Bill is Passed by Weekend
Democrats "are planning to pass the final changes to landmark
health care legislation by the end of the week but must first
get past a final Republican stand," The Hill reports.
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City
Employee Charged in Pennsylvania with Preparing Fraudulent Deeds
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:52:54 -0500
Former Philadelphia city employee Ramon Pabon was charged with
accepting money to prepare fraudulent deeds and deeds not authorized
by the Records Department and with filing false tax returns.
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Wisconsin
Village Clerk Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:14:30 -0500
Shea Ann Howard, of North Freedom, Wisconsin, pled guilty to
a charge that she embezzled approximately $9,250 from the Village
of Rock Springs, Wisconsin, while she was the village clerk.
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Florida
Police Officer, Accomplice Charged with Taking a Hostage to Extort
Money
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:40:52 -0500
Richard Anastasi, a former Miami Beach police officer, and Francisco
Arias were charged with taking a hostage for the purpose of obtaining
a ransom.
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District
Attorney Candidates Debate.
Erin Brianne CarlstromMarch 22, 2010 at
1:41pm
Subject: Capacity at tonight's event
Dear All-
We are happily anticipating a huge turnout for tonight's debate.
To that end, it may become necessary to seat guests on a first-come,
first-served basis. Please, plan to arrive early, though the
doors to the venue will not be open until 6:45. Also, please
have ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR PARTY present before enterin; seat-saving
will be difficult and potentially not allowed.
We look forward to a lively debate! See
you all tonight!
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I
AM A HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM HERO!!!
Nancy Cronk March 22, 2010 at 2:26pm
Subject: YOU DID IT!! WE DID IT!! Let's Celebrate together!
WE DID IT!!
FIRST, we are planning a huge MULTI-AGENCY
celebration for the health reform passing, and we want YOU to
be there. Please invite your friends to join this group. I will
be posting information about the party to follow the reconciliation
bill signing HERE. STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS. If you are the director
of an agency and can help in any way, please call me. Thanks!
Nancy 720-341-8964
In the meantime, some of us are meeting
at Bistro Al Vino tonight between 7-9pm (Monday), at the corner
of Orchard and Parker roads in Centennial. If you are able to
join us, please do.
ALSO FIRST, from the bottom of my heart,
thank-you for all you have done. Whether you:
wrote a letter
made phone calls
sent emails
attended rallies
made signs
visited your Member of Congress
or something else,
YOU helped pass this bill! Human suffering has been lessened
because of YOU. You are wonderful, and deserve to be acknowledged!
I hope you will attend the big celebration. Watch this space
for details in the week to come.
With all of my respect, love and admiration,
Nancy Cronk
Progressive Organizer, Arapahoe County, CO
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2nd
Annual Par for the Cause Golf Scramble
What: Fundraiser
Start Time: Friday, May 7 at 8:00am
End Time: Friday, May 7 at 1:00pm
Where: Shadow Valley Golf Course
To see more details and RSVP
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LEGISLATOR/
CANDIDATE HEALTH CARE REFORM "HALL OF FAME."
Nancy CronkMarch 22, 2010 at 2:27pm
Subject: We did it! YOU did it!!!
WE DID IT!!
FIRST, we are planning a huge MULTI-AGENCY
celebration for the health reform passing, and we want YOU to
be there. Please invite your friends to join this group. I will
be posting information about the party to follow the reconciliation
bill signing HERE. STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS. If you are the director
of an agency and can help in any way, please call me. Thanks!
Nancy 720-341-8964
In the meantime, some of us are meeting
at Bistro Al Vino tonight between 7-9pm (Monday), at the corner
of Orchard and Parker roads in Centennial. If you are able to
join us, please do.
ALSO FIRST, from the bottom of my heart,
thank-you for all you have done. Whether you:
wrote a letter
made phone calls
sent emails
attended rallies
made signs
visited your Member of Congress
or something else,
YOU helped pass this bill! Human suffering has been lessened
because of YOU. You are wonderful, and deserve to be acknowledged!
I hope you will attend the big celebration. Watch this space
for details in the week to come.
With all of my respect, love and admiration,
Nancy Cronk
Progressive Organizer, Arapahoe County, CO
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HOUSE FLOOR WRAP-UP FOR MARCH 22, 2010
Bills Adopted Under Suspension of the Rules (2):
H.R.
4810 - End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2010 (Rep. Filner
- Veterans' Affairs)
H.R.
4667 - Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act
of 2010 (Rep. Perriello - Veterans' Affairs)
Postponed Suspension Votes (4):
H.R.
1879 - National Guard Employment Protection Act of 2009 (Rep.
Coffman - Veterans' Affairs)
H.J.Res.
80 - Recognizing and honoring the Blinded Veterans Association
on its 65th anniversary of representing blinded veterans and
their families (Rep. Halvorson - Veterans' Affairs)
H.R.
3976 - Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act of 2009 (Rep.
Perriello - Veterans' Affairs)
H.R.
4592 - To provide for the establishment of a pilot program
to encourage the employment of veterans in energy-related positions
(Rep. Teague - Veterans' Affairs)
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Marines
Deploy
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:33:22 -0500
Nearly 200 Marines with Camp Pendleton's 1st Marine Division
gathered at daybreak Saturday to say goodbye to friends and family
before deploying to Afghanistan.
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Gen
James Cartwright
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:15:29 -0500
coverage of Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. James
Cartwright speaking at the American Institute of Aeronautics
and Astronautics 8th Annual U.S. Missile Defense Conference i
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FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 23,
2010
House Meets At… First Vote Predicted… Last Vote Predicted…
10:30 a.m.: Morning Hour
12:00 p.m.: Legislative Business 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. 4:00 –
5:00 p.m.
“One Minutes”
Begin Consideration H.R.
4849 - Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of
2010 (Rep. Levin – Ways and Means) (Subject to a Rule)
Suspensions (5 Bills)
H.Res.
1186 - Expressing support for designation of April as National
Distracted Driving Awareness Month (Rep. Markey (CO) - Transportation
and Infrastructure)
H.Res.
1125 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public
Works Week (Rep. Perriello - Transportation and Infrastructure)
H.Res.
917 - Recognizing the Florida Keys Scenic Highway on the
occasion of its designation as an All-American Road by the U.S.
Department of Transportation (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen - Transportation
and Infrastructure)
H.R.
3562 - To designate the Federal building under construction
at 1220 Echelon Parkway in Jackson, Mississippi, as the "Chaney,
Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building" (Rep. Thompson (MS)
- Transportation and Infrastructure)
H.R.
4098 - Secure Federal File Sharing Act (Rep. Towns - Oversight
and Government Reform)
Postponed Suspension Votes (4 Bills):
H.R.
1879 - National Guard Employment Protection Act of 2009 (Rep.
Coffman - Veterans' Affairs)
H.J.Res.
80 - Recognizing and honoring the Blinded Veterans Association
on its 65th anniversary of representing blinded veterans and
their families (Rep. Halvorson - Veterans' Affairs)
H.R.
3976 - Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act of 2009 (Rep.
Perriello - Veterans' Affairs)
H.R.
4592 - To provide for the establishment of a pilot program
to encourage the employment of veterans in energy-related positions
(Rep. Teague - Veterans' Affairs)
* 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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College
Democrats of Connecticut.
Ben StangoMarch 22, 2010 at 3:41pm
Subject: Lamont for Governor Ad
Hi All,
The Lamont campaign is looking for a few
students to "star" in an ad spot for Ned. The filming
will be early tomorrow morning in Pawcatuck.
If you are interested, please respond to
this message ASAP.
Best,
Ben
PS. The College Democrats of Connecticut
do NOT endorse in primaries
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The
4th Annual VDU Badge Of Courage Awards Luncheon
Start Time: Sunday, May 16 at 11:30am
End Time: Sunday, May 16 at 3:30pm
Where: The Monterey Club at Encino Glen
To see more details and RSVP
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Thomas
Connor Moss for Murfreesboro City Council 2010.
Thomas Connor Moss March 22, 2010 at 5:39pm
Subject: Yard Signs
If anyone living in Murfreesboro city limits would like a yard
sign I have about 25 left. All the support I can get is always
appreciated. Just let me know your address and I will bring a
sign to you. Don’t forget, Election Day is April 20th.
Thomas C. Moss
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UF
College Democrats.
Eric Conrad March 22, 2010 at 6:21pm
Subject: FCD Conference Lodging and Meek Event
Hey everybody,
Here are two messages from the Florida
College Democrats Communications Director Dayna Firth and Nathan
Crick of the Kendrick Meek campaign. Please let us know if you
are able to help out for either of these events
First from Dayna:
Hey guys!
The FCD Conference is a few weeks away,
and we have almost 50 student from across the State signed up
to attend.
If you have any spare room to host our
fellow college Dems, please let me know. If you could email me
at dayna.firth@ufl.edu and tell me how many people you could
host, that would be incredible. Even if it's only one or two
people, every bit helps.
The nights they will be there for the conference
are April 9th and 10th.
Thanks!
-- Dayna
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Valley
Democrats United.
Brad ParkerMarch 22, 2010 at 7:08pm
Subject: How Long?
"I know you are asking today, "How long will it take?"....
"I come to say to you this afternoon, however difficult
the moment, however frustrating the hour, it will not be long,
because truth crushed to earth will rise again. "How long?
Not long, because no lie can live forever."
"How long? Not long, because you shall
reap what you sow.... "How long? Not long, because the arc
of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice."
On March 25, 1965, having completed the
third march to Montgomery, the city that gave birth to the civil
rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke those words
on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol ::
We have much work to do to Reform this
Party and this Nation. It is past time for the Progressive Movement
to form an inclusive Coalition inside and outside of the Democratic
Party in order to effectively focus and Collaborate on the future...
further...
bp
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Be
Floodsmart: Buy Flood Insurance
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:36:07 -0500
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Department of Homeland Security’s
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is sponsoring a campaign
to educate consumers about floods and flood insurance. The nationwide
FloodSmart consumer campaign seeks to educate homeowners on protecting
their homes and property from flooding, and on the need to understand
that homeowners insurance will not cover damage from floods
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Tech
Student Democrats.
Stuart Williams March 22, 2010 at 6:00pm
Subject: Join the Randy Neugebauer fan page and ask your friends
too!
Hey All,
Randy Neugebauer is a bafoon! Let's elect
Andy Wilson! WILSON FOR CONGRESS
The above is the title for the fan page.
get it out there and lets get support for andy rolling. Lets
bring Randy home!
Stuart
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Florida
College Democrats.
Dayna Firth March 22, 2010 at 8:16pm
Subject: FCD Conference Details
College Democrats,
As the conference approaches, we are announcing
several new details about the schedule:
This Friday we will be announcing our full
line-up of speakers and events.
Keynote Dinner: If you are not registered
by this Friday (March 26) you will not be guaranteed a seat at
the Saturday night keynote dinner. Because of limited seating
at the event, if you are not registered by Friday you will be
placed on a standby list and will not be able to attend the dinner
unless seats open or ticketed students or guests do not show.
Please register if you have not already done so at http://www.flcollegedems.com/register.
Thanks! See you all at the Conference!
-- Florida College Democrats Executive
Board
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Terri
StClair for TYD National Committee Woman in 2010 on Facebook
and suggested you become a fan too
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Young
Democrats of America Minority Caucus.
Jonathan Still March 22, 2010 at 10:58pm
Subject: A Civil Rights Issue in Oklahoma (Oklahoma House Bill
3384)
Hello Caucus Members and Supporters,
In Oklahoma State House of Representatives, Rep. Randy Terrill
(R-Moore) has authored this bill (HB 3384), which will require
Oklahoma's Public Schools to keep track of children who may not
be in the United States legally. The U.S. Supreme Court has previously
ruled that states have an obligation to educate such children,
and the Oklahoma State Constitution guarantees the right to a
free, public education for ALL children in Oklahoma.
The bill has now reached the Senate, and
the Young Democrats of Oklahoma Minority Caucus is committed
to defeat this bill and to protect the right of all children
in Oklahoma to receive an education. HB 3384's requirement that
parents provide to school districts a birth certificate or other
documentation regarding the citizenship status of the child will
prevent children of undocumented immigrants from attending school,
even though it is their constitutional right .
To support our view, the Young Democrats
of Oklahoma Minority Caucus is planning to protest outside of
the Oklahoma State Capitol on THIS WEDNESDAY (March 24th) at
10am. We have asked support of various State Legislative Leaders
who voted against this bill. We believe that this bill violates
Oklahomans in three ways:
Fiscally Irresponsible/ Unfunded Mandate
Forces kids out of school
Violates Oklahoma Constitution
I wanted to bring this to your attention,
and I ask that you keep in your thoughts our efforts to positively
impact the lives of people throughout the Great State of Oklahoma.
Thanks!
Jonathan Still
Secretary-Treasurer
Young Democrats of America Minority Caucus
Minority Caucus Chair
Young Democrats of Oklahoma
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