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CONTRACT OP: Panama: Air Cargo Facility Project from USTDA Contracting Opportunities With
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from USDA Economic Research Service - What's
New |
from USDA Economic Research Service - What's
New |
Agricultural
Outlook Statistical Indicators from USDA Economic Research Service - What's New Statistical Indicators previously published in Agricultural Outlook addressing a broad spectrum of agriculture-related issues. Includes commodity and food prices, general economic indicators, government program expenditures, farm income estimates, and trade and export statistics. |
Agricultural Land Tenure and Carbon Offsets from USDA Economic Research Service - What's
New |
UN
Secretary-General Suspends Technical Assistance for Elections
in Honduras |
U.S. Senate panel rejects Republican healthcare moves from Reuters: Politics |
Obama to UN: Let's solve the world's problems together and co-operatively from Politico.com: Politics by Josh Gerstein |
White House applauds Russia/Iran breakthrough on nuclear ordinance development from Politico.com: Politics by Josh Gerstein |
Paul Kirk may take Kennedy's seat as interim successor from Politico.com: congress by Michael
Falcone |
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Statement
Regarding Purchases of Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities and
Agency Debt |
New
York Fed posts accepted and rejected Legacy CMBS for September
17 subscription |
IA Director Discusses Current IA Issues on Federal News Radio from NSA |
GAO-09-1016,
Recovery Act: Funds Continue to Provide Fiscal Relief to States
and Localities, While Accountability and Reporting Challenges
Need to Be Fully Addressed, September 23, 2009 |
GAO-09-468,
DCAA Audits: Widespread Problems with Audit Quality Require Significant
Reform, September 23, 2009 |
GAO-09-985,
HIV/AIDS: Federal and State Efforts to Identify Infected Individuals
and Connect Them to Care, September 23, 2009 |
GAO-09-1047T,
Homeland Security: Federal Protective Service Has Taken Some
Initial Steps to Address Its Challenges, but Vulnerabilities
Still Exist, September 23, 2009 |
FOMC
statement |
New
CIO Joins the Office of the Director of National Intelligence |
VIDEO: Senate Finance Cmte. Markup of Health Care Bill from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Tuesday at 10am (ET) |
VIDEO: Politico Staff Writer Patrick OConnor Provide Health Care Mark Up Preview from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Wednesday at 7am (ET) |
VIDEO: Pres. Obama Meetings and Events in NYC from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Wednesday at 9am (ET) |
VIDEO: Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL), Intelligence Committee Member from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Wednesday at 12am (ET) |
VIDEO: Yash Gupta, Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School Dean from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Wednesday at 12am (ET) |
VIDEO: Defense Department Press Briefing from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Wednesday at 12pm (ET) |
VIDEO: State Department Press Briefing from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Wednesday at 1pm (ET) |
VIDEO: Senate Finance Cmte. Health Care Markup from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Wednesday at 9:30am (ET) |
VIDEO: White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Wednesday at 1:45pm (ET) |
VIDEO: House Energy and Commerce Cmte. Markup from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Wednesday at 10am (ET) |
VIDEO: United Nations 64th General Assembly from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Wednesday at 9am (ET) |
VIDEO: House Finanacial Services Hearing on Regulatory Overhaul with FDIC Chair Sheila Bair from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Wednesday at 2pm (ET) |
VIDEO: House Financial Services Hearing on Regulatory Overhaul with Treasury Sec. Geithner from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Wednesday at 9:30am (ET) |
US rejoins nuke-test treaty session 10 years later from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By CHARLES J. HANLEY |
House to vote to eliminate Medicare premium hikes from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER |
AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Partners with American Indian Councils from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by Mike Hall American Indians have new opportunities
to learn the skills needed for long-term careers in the construction
industry with a new training partnership announced today by labor
and American Indian leaders. |
New AFL-CIO Team at G-20: Working Together for Jobs and Fair Global Economy from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by Seth Michaels |
Statement
by Joe Biden on the GAO report on the recovery act Todays report from the Government Accountability Office confirms what I have been hearing from people across the country: the Recovery Act is working to jump-start critical infrastructure projects, cushion the impact of record state budget deficits and provide new job opportunities for hard-hit communities. |
Joe
Biden, Secretary Sebelius Issue New Report on Seniors and Health
Insurance Reform Vice President Joe Biden and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today hosted a town hall meeting with seniors in Silver Spring, MD and released a new report, Health Insurance Reform and Medicare |
President
Obama Appoints Members of the Commission to Study the Potential
Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino Today, President Barack Obama announced the appointment of several individuals to the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino. |
Statement
From The Press Secretary On The President's Particiaption in
the Friends of Pakistan Leaders Meeting President Barack Obama, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Gordon Brown will chair the Friends of Democratic Pakistan Summit in New York on September 24. |
Briefing
by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and Obama National
Security Speechwriter Ben Rhodes |
Remarks
by President Obama and President Medvedev of Russia after bilateral
meeting |
Toast
Remarks by the President at UN Secretary General Ban's Lunch
for Heads of State and Government |
Remarks
by the President to the United Nations General Assembly |
Remarks
By President Obama And Prime Minister Hatoyama of Japan After
Bilateral Meeting |
Remarks
by the President at the Clinton global initiative |
Trilateral Posted by Jesse Lee |
The
President on the Late Show Posted by Dave Cole |
The
Presidents Address to the UN General Assembly: Responsibility
for our Common Future |
"Real
Change is Possible" Posted by Jesse Lee |
Lobbyists
on Agency Boards and Commissions Posted by Norm Eisen |
Mom,
It's Hokum. It's a Bunch of Malarkey. Posted by Jesse Lee |
2010
House Outlook The Rothenberg Political Report updates their House ratings for next year's midterm elections and notes "the cycle is starting to look more and more like a typical midterm election, with the majority party (in this case the Democrats) trying to localize elections by beating up their Republican opponents, and the out-party (in this case the GOP) trying to ride a wave of change and dissatisfaction - and seeking to have voters 'send a message' to President Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi." |
Capitol
Hill Republicans Use Twitter More Political Wire obtained a new Congressional Research Service report that says 158 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate now use Twitter. |
Republican
Christie Leads Corzine by Eight Points in New Jersey Political Wire got an advance look at a new Strategic Vision poll in New Jersey that shows Chris Christie (R) leading Gov. Jon Corzine (D), 46% to 38% with independent Chris Daggett at 8%. |
Democrats
Poised to Take Back Arizona Governorship A new Public Policy Polling survey in Arizona finds Terry Goddard (D) leading Gov. Jan Brewer (R). 46% to 36%, and beating two other potential GOP rivals by margins ranging from 8 to 23 points. |
Poll:
Obama not overexposed Posted: September 23rd, 2009 10:16 AM ET |
Obama:
Iran, North Korea must comply with nuclear treaties Posted: September 23rd, 2009 10:59 AM ET UNITED NATIONS (CNN) President Barack Obama said Wednesday that Iran and North Korea "must be held accountable" if they continue to ignore international nuclear weapons treaties. |
Obama
calls for restarting Middle East talks on two-state solution Posted: September 23rd, 2009 11:14 AM ET Obama calls for restarting Middle East talks on two-state solution . UNITED NATIONS (CNN) President Barack Obama made a strong call Wednesday for renewed efforts to reach a Middle East agreement that creates a secure Israel and an independent Palestinian state. |
Obama
empathizes with new Japanese prime minister Posted: September 23rd, 2009 11:17 AM ET Obama empathizes with new Japanese prime minister. NEW YORK (CNN) President Barack Obama met Wednesday with Japan's new prime minister, saying afterwards he was impressed with Yukio Hatoyama's knowledge and determination. |
Census
Director addresses politics of 2010 count From CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart WASHINGTON (CNN) In the first monthly
briefing in the run-up to the start of the 2010 Census, the director
of the Census Bureau was frank Wednesday about the constant political
pressures his agency is under but the Census Director Robert
Groves insisted that the upcoming national count will be conducted
in a nonpartisan way. |
Extending
jobless benefits: In Senate's hands Posted: September 23rd, 2009 01:40 PM ET |
Ahmadinejad
declares Iran prepared to work with other nations Posted: 08:38 PM ET UNITED NATIONS (CNN) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that his country is committed to helping build a durable peace and security worldwide based on justice, spirituality and dignity. |
Massachusetts
governor to announce interim Kennedy replacement Posted: 12:09 AM ET (CNN) Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick will announce an interim replacement Thursday for the U.S. Senate seat left open by the late Sen. Ted Kennedy. |
As
G-20 opens, some Pittsburgh businesses close PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (CNN) To
Marla Martinko, Wednesday felt like a holiday in downtown Pittsburgh. |
Texas College Democrats Autumn Conference -------------------- Hi, All! I'm so glad that you're all attending the Texas College Democrats Conference on October 24th in San Antonio! To attend, please register at http://www.txcollegedems.org/fall-conference/ Thank you, again, and I look forward to seeing you all in San Antonio! Andy Jones President |
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CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE GS-0962-05/07 Department Of The Army/Army
Medical Command |
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Realty Specialist GS-1170-11/11 Health And Human Services/Program
Support Center |
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Health Technician GS-0640-05 Department Of Veterans Affairs/Veterans
Health Administration |
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FINANCIAL SPECIALIST, GS-0501-12 GS-0501-12 Department Of The
Interior/Bureau of Indian Affairs |
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Aerospace Engineer, AST, Aerospace Flight Systems GS-0861-14/15
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center |
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MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST GS-0343-11/13 Dept of Homeland
Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency |
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST GS-0028-09/09 Department
Of The Army/Army Installation Management Command |
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Supervisory Criminal Investigator GS-1811-14/14 Department Of
Commerce/Bureau of Industry and Security |
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Engineering Technician (Drafting) GS-0802-06/06 Department Of
The Army/Army Medical Command |
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Lead Electronics Technician GS-0856-11/11 NASA/Dryden Flight
Research Center |
Orange County CA Democrats Club Meeting, Sun. Sept 27 on Health Care Reform Legislation Please join us this Sunday, September 27, from 1:00 3:00 pm, for a discussion of the health care and health insurance reform legislation currently before Congress. Club members Paul Gilbert and Patty Santry have done extensive research and will provide an analysis of H.R. 3200, the House of Representatives bill already approved by three House Committees. They will also present a review of the bill in the Senate, concentrating on what is known about the Finance Committee bill as presented by Max Baucus, updated by recent news reports on any changes in that bill. Issues that will be addressed are: reforms of medical insurance and medical practices, increased coverage of persons now without health insurance, ways money will be saved by the legislation, and increased doctors and nurses obtained through grants and loans authorized by the bill. We will also hear from Russell Vergara, Director, Health Policy & Development of the Coalition of Orange County Community Clinics, about the List Project, which collects the names of Orange County residents who have either passed away or suffered irreparable damage due to lack of access to health care. Please join us for this important and timely discussion. Bring your questions, bring your ideas and bring your friends! Date: Sun., May 24, 2009 We're turning Orange County Blue! |
Immigration
Consultant Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Fraud |
Former
Police Officer Convicted of Kidnapping, Carjacking and Other
Crimes |
Former
Fulton County Georgia Jail Detention Officer Pleads Guilty to
Lying about Death of Inmate |
U.S.
Department of State Financial and Activity Report Weekly Update:
September 21, 2009 |
New Publication from NIJ on for Office of Justice Programs This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
Publications and Products (NIOSH) for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporations
Board of Directors will meet in open session at 10:00 a.m. on
September 29, 2009. Visit for agenda and location: http://www.fdic.gov/news/board/notice29Sept2009.html |
NIJ Event Announcement: for Office of Justice Programs This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
has issued the following news release: Real spending on travel and tourism declined at an annual rate of 1.4 percent in 2009:2 (that is, from the first quarter to the second quarter) after declining 8.9 percent (revised) in 2009:1. The full text of the release on BEA's web site can be found at http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/industry/tourism/tournewsrelease.htm |
Secretary
Geithner before the House Financial Services Committee September 23, 2009 TG-296 |
US-CERT Current Activity Apple Releases iTunes 9.0.1 Original release date: September 23, 2009
at 9:23 am
Apple has released iTunes 9.0.1 to address
a vulnerability that may US-CERT encourages users to review Apple
article HT3884 and apply any Relevant Url(s): ==== |
VACANCY:
External Affairs Specialist, GS-301-12 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:02:14 -0500 WN-09-2C-192-LDW1 (Closing Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT) |
Economic Recovery Act of 2009 for U.S. Department of Homeland Security This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
Statement
of Glenn A. Fine, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice
before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary concerning Reauthorizing
the USA Patriot Act,
September 23, 2009 |
Funding Opportunities at the Department
of Energy WASHINGTON, DC On Thursday, September 24th, the Department of Energy will host the upcoming Businesses Opportunity Session. Speakers will include Under Secretary Kristina Johnson, Steve Spinner of DOEs Small Business Loan Guarantee Program, and representatives from almost 30 DOE Program and Field offices. Matt Rogers, Senior Advisor for Recovery Act Implementation, will open the program and provide the keynote address. This months Business Opportunity Session will be the first time DOE has broadcasted this event live over the internet and will feature presentations from across the Department, including a panel of representatives to discuss the myriad funding opportunities available at the state level. Online viewers can visit www.diversity.doe.gov and register to view the live webcast. Information from this Business Opportunity Session will be available for public access later this month on the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity website. Media please RSVP to Kent Hibben at Kent.hibben@hq.doe.gov or (202) 586-8086 WHAT: Under Secretary Kristina Johnson Matt Rogers, Senior Advisor for Recovery Act Implementation to address Business Opportunity Session WHEN: Thursday, September 24, 2009 Matt Rogers to speak at 1PM EDT Conference will be from 1 5PM EDT ***Media Check-in at Front Desk WHERE: Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Forrestal Building, Main Auditorium Washington, DC 20585 -DOE- |
College Democrats of Georgia EDUCATE YOURSELF PROGRAM College Democrats of Georgia is pleased to announce the launch of our brand-new EDUCATE YOURSELF! program! EY! is intended to give you, the next generation of the Democratic party, the resources and information to help pass healthcare reform. Included in the program are online resources, flyers, and action items that you can use to inform yourself, and then act on what you have just learned. Most of the EY! resources are available online at http://www.collegedemsofgeorgia.org, under the "Educate Yourself" tab, but you will need to register as a user in order to use them, which you can also do on that page. A full .PDF version of the packet, which can be used for distribution, will be online later this week. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me! Steve Golden |
House
Bill Adds to Jobless Benefits in 27 States Posted: 22 Sep 2009 05:00 PM PDT By JIM ABRAMS WASHINGTON - With no end in sight to the country's job market woes, the House has agreed to give the jobless in a majority of states another 13 weeks of unemployment insurance benefits. |
U.S.
Ambassador Rice Says Afghanistan Situation Is Complex Posted: 22 Sep 2009 05:00 PM PDT NEW YORK - U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice says the Obama administration's fresh assessment of American policy in Afghanistan is appropriate and necessary in light of an evolving and uncertain political landscape there. |
ACLU
Seeks Bagram Air Base Detainee Records Posted: 22 Sep 2009 05:00 PM PDT NEW YORK - The American Civil Liberties Union in New York has sued the federal government, seeking to make public the records related to prisoners held at an air base in Afghanistan. |
Senate
Democrats Propose Surveillance Law Changes Posted: 22 Sep 2009 05:00 PM PDT By LARRY MARGASAK WASHINGTON - Democratic senators, beginning work on revisions to the nation's major counterterrorism law, want the government to meet tougher tests when requesting the right to conduct surveillance and seize records and other property. |
Bill White for Texas Phoneathon Thanks to all of y'all who signed up to help make calls Today. Today is the first of two state wide phone-a-thons and we need all the help we can get. So if you haven't committed to coming its not too late to let us know you will and if you are already planning on being there, plan on bringing a friend. I hope to see you tomorrow between 6 and 9 at 705 Brazos, in the Omni building, suite 650 for a couple hours of calling. Remember to bring your cell phone a cell phone charger (especially if you have free night time calling) and I'll remember to bring the snacks. -joe hamill |
Secretary of Energy Chu to Make Recovery
Funding Announcement at the National Energy Summit and International
Dialogue WASHINGTON, D.C. On Wednesday, September 23rd, Energy Secretary Steven Chu will make a major funding announcement during his address to the National Energy Summit and International Dialogue hosted by the Council on Competitiveness. He will also discuss the importance of increasing Americas competitiveness within the clean energy economy. WHAT: Secretary Steven Chu to address the Energy Summit hosted by the Council on Competitiveness WHEN: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 2:30 PM EDT WHERE: Mayflower Hotel 1127 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington DC -DOE- |
Young
Democrats of Georgia State University - Eco-Green Workshop To see more details and RSVP |
Chicago
City Inspector Charged with Bribery in Probe of Crooked Permits
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Iraq
Base Closings Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:24:57 -0500 Coalition forces have closed more than 200 bases and facilities in Iraq over the last several months. |
New
Afghan Roads Promote Peace, Prosperity Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:27:00 -0500 |
USDA Launches New Web Pages and On-Line Tools to Help Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices New Nutritional Tools Part of 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 2009-Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today launched three new online tools that will help consumers make healthier food choices and gain a better appreciation of the role of American agriculture in food production from the farm to the table.
"Because more than 80 percent of our population lives in suburban and metropolitan areas, when we think of food, we more often think of the grocery store than the farm," said Vilsack. "There is a disconnect between the farmer and the food that consumers buy and we want to re-connect these long standing ties between the people who produce the food and those who purchase and prepare it. These new online tools will help do that."
Vilsack launched a broad new 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' initiative on Sept. 15 to begin a national conversation about food and to help connect people more closely with the farmers who supply their food and increase the production, marketing and consumption of fresh, nutritious food that is grown locally in a sustainable manner. These three new online applications were designed by USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) to help consumers make healthier food choices and are part of that initiative. They are:
Growing a Healthier You: Nutrition From the Farm to the Table - Known for its MyPyramid food guidance system and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, USDA's CNPP has designed a companion initiative, "Growing a Healthier You: Nutrition From the Farm to the Table," with the launch of a new web page. This new web page links garden and farm produce to the nutritional well-being of the public and the significance of locally grown fruits and vegetables. This web page, located at www.cnpp.usda.gov/KnowYourFarmer.htm, will promote national initiatives, such as National Nutrition Month and feature interesting facts about specific fruits, vegetables and other foods. It will also feature What's for Dinner (or Breakfast or Lunch); Your Garden, Your Produce, Your Menus; and From Garden to Plate, Safety Matters.
MyFood-a-pedia - The much anticipated MyFood-a-pedia is a new online tool that gives consumers quick access to nutrition information for over 1,000 foods. The MyFood-a-pedia provides calorie count information on the contribution of the food to the five food groups people need to be healthy. MyFood-a-pedia, located at www.MyFoodapedia.gov, also provides the number of "extra" calories in foods from solid fats, added sugars, and alcohol.
10 Tips Series - "10 Tips" will feature a variety of topics under CNPP's Nutrition Education Series. The "10 Tips" begins with cutting back on salt and sodium, followed by tips for setting good examples to be a healthy role model for children, tips for following a vegetarian diet, and tips for making more environmentally friendly food choices. Other tips will be added regularly, and can be downloaded at www.MyPyramid.gov. # |
COMMISSIONERS
INTRODUCE SENATE ENERGY TRANSPARENCY BILL |
U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Burkina Faso (09/09) Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:58:28 -0500 |
DoD
Afghanistan Flu Shots Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:49:27 -0500 The importance of avoiding the flu virus is being strongly emphasized this season to U.S. troops serving in Afghanistan. |
Small Business Procurement Assistance for U.S. Department of Homeland Security This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. Next Session: Wednesday, October 14, 2009
|
Obama
Seeks UN Cooperation to Solve World's Problems Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:52:00 -0500 |
COMMISSION
TO HOLD HEARING ON CHALLENGES IN WESTERN BALKANS |
NASA
Announces Awards For Future Astrophysics Suborbital Flights Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0500 NASA has selected nine scientific teams to work on future high-altitude balloon and sounding rocket payloads. The selected proposals address a wide range of astrophysical mysteries from dark matter and cosmic-ray antiprotons to studies of galaxy clusters and supernova remnants. |
Swift's
UV portrait of the Andromeda Galaxy Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0500 NASA's Swift satellite has acquired the highest-resolution view of the neighboring spiral galaxy M31. Also known as the Andromeda Galaxy, M31 is the largest and closest such galaxy to our own. It's more than 220,000 light-years across and lies 2.5 million light-years away in the constellation Andromeda. |
Vaccine
Safety Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:09:03 -0500 In a matter of weeks, many service members will be immunized against the H1N1 virus. |
MESSENGER
Spacecraft Prepares for Final Pass by Mercury Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0500 NASA's Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging spacecraft known as MESSENGER will fly by Mercury for the third and final time on Sept. 29. |
Speeches
and Testimony for CFTC.gov. The following speech was given by CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler. September 23, 2009 Speech of Chairman Gary Gensler, International Energy Agency |
Attorney
General Establishes New State Secrets Policies and Procedures
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:41:26 -0500 This policy is an important step toward rebuilding the publics trust in the governments use of this privilege while recognizing the imperative need to protect national security, Holder said. It sets out clear procedures that will provide greater accountability and ensure the state secrets privilege is invoked only when necessary and in the narrowest way possible. |
HHS
Secretary Sebelius Announces Senate Confirmation of Carmen Nazario
as Assistant Secretary for Children and Families Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:01:00 -0500 HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that the United States Senate unanimously confirmed Carmen Nazario as Assistant Secretary for Children and Families. In that role, she will oversee the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within HHS. |
Idaho Young Democrats Reminders..... A few Reminders: If you attend the event please let me know 2. Office of the Secretary is still open, Send this http://docs.google.com/View?id=dskv555_1cphhnqgp back to idyd.president@gmail.com 3. College Leaders needed! Ready to start your own campus revolution, get in contact with me, and we'll get this party started. We need an Active, Strong, and Productive College Dems Group at every campus. Questions? Email me back via facebook, or idyd.president@gmail.com Any events going on? Let me know so i can
post it via events section of the group and the fan page. |
LARGEST:
A Spherical Movie About Jupiter Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0500 LARGEST examines the gas giant like a work of art, like a destination of celestial wonder. Starting with the basics, the movie examines the gross anatomy of the immense planet. |
The
Extreme Ultraviolet Variability Experiment (EVE) Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0500 Dean Pesnell explains how the The Extreme Ultraviolet Variability Experiment (EVE) instrument will allow us to better measure solar irradiance in extreme ultraviolet wavelengths. |
Defense
Department to Announce Balanced Social Media Policy Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:51:00 -0500 |
NASA
To Hold Teleconference To Discuss New Findings About Mars Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0500 NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., will host a media teleconference at noon PDT on Thursday, Sept. 24, to discuss new research results from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. |
"Urgent Priorities: Sudan Issues at the United Nations" Scott Gration September 23, 2009 |
FDA
Enforcement Report for September 23, 2009 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:43:00 -0500 |
Comptroller of the Currency Dugan Testifies
on Regulatory Reform WASHINGTON Comptroller of the Currency John C. Dugan testified today before the House Financial Services Committee on the Department of Treasurys proposal for regulatory reform. Related Links: Oral Statement (http://www.occ.gov/ftp/release/2009-110a.pdf) Written Statement Before the House Financial Services Committee on July 24, 2009 (http://www.occ.gov/ftp/release/2009-88b.pdf) Comptroller of the Currency John C. Dugan (http://www.occ.gov/dugan.htm) ### |
Office of the Spokesman September 23, 2009 |
Kootenai
County Democrats: 30th Anniversary "Art Manley" Huckleberry
Social To see more details and RSVP |
STS-128
Mission Expands Station's Research Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0500 Discovery's astronauts deliver tons of equipment and exchange a crew member. |
A
Tour of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Instrument Suite of
Instruments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0500 Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Project Scientist Rich Vondrak explains the LRO suite of instruments and how each will greatly benefit our understanding of the Moon. |
Joe
Biden, Secretary Sebelius Issue New Report on Seniors and Health
Insurance Reform Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:01:00 -0500 The report, authored by HHS, outlines how health insurance reform will help seniors and answers key questions about President Obamas health insurance reform plan. |
Sentencing
Police Officer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Civil Rights Violation
|
Former
McIntosh County Oklahoma Sheriff, Under-Sheriff Sentenced on
Civil Rights Charges |
FDIC Office of Inspector General Reports
Material Loss Review of Freedom Bank of Georgia, Commerce, Georgia Material Loss Review of Heritage Community Bank, Glenwood, Illinois Evaluation of the FDICs Solicitation
and Award of the National Owned Real Estate Management and Marketing
Services Receivership Basic Ordering Agreement |
THURSDAY: Virginia Media Conference Call
-- U.S. Energy Secretary Chu to Announce Major Funding for Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Thursday, September 24th at 1:15 PM, Energy Secretary Steven Chu will host a conference call with Virginia reporters to make a major funding announcement for the Common Wealth. Secretary Chu will discuss efforts to build a local clean energy economy, address climate change, and create green jobs across Virginia. WHAT: Media Conference Call with Secretary Steven Chu and Virginia Reporters WHEN: Thursday, September 24, 2009 1:15 PM EDT TO RSVP: For call-in information, email Ebony Meeks at ebony.meeks@hq.doe.gov or call (202) 586-4940. -DOE- |
CFTC
News Room for the latest news
and events or News
Room Archives for previous releases. |
Enforcement
Actions for CFTC.gov. |
U.S.
Department of State: Daily Press Briefing - September 23 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:57:02 -0500 |
Upcoming Connecticut Young Democrats Campaign Events & REMINDER - Endorsement Process has Begun! APPLY NOW! The Endorsment Application is at the end of this message... Spread the word! Get Endorsed by the CT Young Democrats!
CT Young Dems News: On Monday, September 21, 2009, the Connecticut Young Democrats elected their New Leaders of the organization for the next 2 years! Congratulations to incoming:
President Executive Vice President VP of Organization and Development VP of Political Affairs VP of Finance National Committeewoman (special election
to fill vacancy - election for full term in January)
Congratulations to our New E-Board Members! They will take office as of November 16, 2009. And Thank you to our current E-Board Members who have served us for the last two years! The organization would not be what it is today without you!!
----------------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Young Dem & Campaign Events in YOUR Area! (listed Chronologically)
1. TODAY - Fundraiser for Rep. Tim O'Brien - Democratic Candidate for Mayor of New Britain The Campaign needs YOUR HELP to beat three-term Republican incumbent Tim Stewart!
When: TODAY - Wednesday, September 23,
2009 Where: The Officers' Club of Connecticut, 360 Broad St., Hartford, CT 06106 Suggested donation - $20.00, although those who can afford more are encouraged to be generous Please make checks payable to: O'Brien for New Britain 2009 and mail to 53 Pendleton Road, New Britain, CT 06053 Campaign Website: http://www.timobrien.org Campaign's Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=90075575465&ref=ts
2. Commissioner Quentin "Que" Phipps New Leadership Brunch When: Saturday, September 26, 2009 Where: Que's House, 70 Andrew Street, Middletown, CT Donations accepted Que currently serves as an Alternate on the Board of Planning & Zoning in Middletown, and is running to become a full Commissioner of the Board of Planning and Zoning. He was also just elected as the incoming President of the CT Young Dems. Facebook Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160683216258&ref=ts Campaign's Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160683216258&ref=ts#/group.php?gid=116530337684
3. Kate Matthews for Bristol City Council Fundraiser When: Saturday, September 26, 2009 Where: The Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer Street, Bristol, CT Suggested Donation: $25, or $40 for couples - please make checks out to "Matthews for City Council" Cocktails and Hors d'Oeuvres will be served. This Young Woman is the only female candidate running to be elected onto the presently all male Bristol City Council. Please show your support! Facebook Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=130920238882 Campaign's Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=157857483568 Campaign Website: http://www.electkatematthews.com/ 4. Greater New Haven Young Dems Recruitment Happy Hour When: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 from 6:00pm-9:00pm Where: Stella Blues, 204 Crown Street, New Haven, CT Come get to know other local, like-minded people at this event. Bring friends. Lots of them. Drink Specials: Facebook Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=164521220041 GNHYD's Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=2255129349 *Just a note - the CT Young Democrats are in the process of endorsing candidates now, and have NOT officially endorsed any candidates yet. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Connecticut Young Democrats' 2009 APPLYING: 1) Candidate MUST be a registered Democrat
and resident of Connecticut; PROFILING: 1) Discussion within the Political Affairs
Committee, of the CT Young Democrats, in regards to the endorsement; PLEASE NOTE: PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT IS GIVEN TO CANDIDATES UNDER THE AGE OF 36. APPLICATION for ENDORSEMENT: Full Name: Town (and district if applicable): Date of Birth: Office Sought: Address: E-mail:
Reference 1: Reference 1 Phone Number:
Reference 2: Reference 2 Phone Number:
Reference 3: Reference 3 Phone Number:
Reference 4: Reference 4 Phone Number:
Committee Name: Treasurer: Treasurer phone: Candidate phone:
How have you been involved with CT Young Democrats?
Why are you running for office?
How have you worked with Young Democrats?
Will you commit to offering a Young Democrat rate for your events?
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Please send to ctyoungdems@yahoo.com . Call Mae Flexer at 860.208.0429 or email at maeflexer@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you for completing this form. Upon the review of your application a determination will be made. We will contact you shortly to inform you of your endorsement.
We Hope you will Apply for Endorsement
and share the application with other candidates! Thank You! |
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK TO HOLD RURAL COMMUNITY FORUM IN NEW MEXICO WASHINGTON, September 23, 2009 - On Wednesday, September 30, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will hold a rural community forum in Las Cruces, N.M., as part of the Obama Administration's Rural Tour. At the forum, Secretary Vilsack will discuss rural infrastructure and efforts by the Obama Administration to rebuild and revitalize rural America, listen to local residents talk about how the federal government can assist them, and discuss solutions to challenges facing their communities. Secretary Vilsack will also highlight American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects improving communities in New Mexico and benefiting people throughout rural America. In June, President Obama announced that Secretary Vilsack will lead the Administration's Rural Tour to visit rural communities in states throughout the country. Secretary Vilsack is scheduled to lead Rural Tour events with other top administration officials over the coming weeks. Wednesday's event will be the twenty-first similar forum Secretary Vilsack has led since being sworn in, and follows rural listening sessions held in El Reno, Okla., Zanesville, Ohio, Modesto, Calif., Sedalia, Mo., Des Moines, Iowa, Hamlet, N.C., Bethel, Alaska, St. John Parish, La., Blairs, Va., West Salem, Wis., Charlotte, Mich., Concord, N.H., Wattsburg, Pa., Danville, Ind., Geneseo, Ill., Harrodsburg, Ky., Ludowici, Ga., Portageville, Mo., and Brush, Colo. USDA recently launched a new website and social media tools designed to enhance discussions and facilitate innovation for challenges facing rural America. All Americans can follow the Rural Tour's progress online at www.RuralTour.gov, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RuralTour, or at USDA's Facebook fan page available at www.facebook.com/usda. The USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture and natural resources and touches the life of every American. Secretary Vilsack and the USDA are working to promote a sustainable, safe, sufficient and nutritious food supply, ensure that America leads the global fight against climate change, and revitalize rural communities by expanding economic opportunities. WHAT: Rural Tour Community Forum with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. WHEN: Wednesday, September 30 WHERE: Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds # |
National Infrastructure Advisory Council for U.S. Department of Homeland Security This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Updates: |
National Archives Celebrates the 145th
Anniversary of Nevada Statehood Washington, DC. . . The following is a document alert -- part of a program sponsored by the National Archives to notify the media of documents and images in the National Archives holdings that are relevant to national holidays, anniversaries or current events. This program, which is based on original records from the National Archives, its 13 Presidential libraries and 14 regional archives, is designed to offer the media an historical perspective on events that occur periodically and to highlight historical antecedents to current political or diplomatic initiatives. On October 26, 1864, James W. Nye, Governor of the Territory of Nevada, began sending a telegram to President Abraham Lincoln. This message, transmitted in Morse code, contains the entire text of the Nevada State Constitution. Sending such a long telegram at the height of the Civil War was a challenge -- with no direct link from Carson City to Washington, DC, telegrapher James H. Guild worked seven hours to transmit the message to Salt Lake City, where it was resent to Chicago, then Philadelphia, and finally to the War Department's telegraph Office in Washington, DC two days later, where a 175-page transcription was made. The final page shows the total word count (16,543) and cost ($4313.27*or $59,229 in today's dollars) of the transmission. Frustrated that certified copies of the Nevada Constitution, sent earlier by overland mail and by sea, had failed to arrive in Washington, DC, by October 24, Governor Nye of the Nevada Territory ordered that the State Constitution be sent by wire. Three days after receiving this telegram*just eight days before the Presidential election*Lincoln proclaimed, in accordance with an Act of Congress, that Nevada was admitted into the Union, thus hoping to ensure his own re-election, as well as the election of like-minded Republicans in Congress. This 175-page transcription of the longest telegram in the holdings of the National Archives is on display in an exhibition entitled BIG!, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Archives," features big records, big events, and big ideas * and includes this 1864 telegram. The exhibition runs through January 3, 2010 in Washington, DC, before being prepared for national touring. # # # |
U.S.
Department of State Highlights: Real Change Is Possible Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0500 |
VACANCY:
Deputy Director, Programs, GS-0301-15 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:26:06 -0500 KAT-09-LATRO-7084-JAZ (Closing Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT) |
VACANCY:
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY TWO YEAR TERM POSITION UNITED
STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI 09-EDMO-08A Applications will be accepted until close of business
September 29, 2009. |
VACANCY:
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY/ADVISOR POSITION (GS-0905 -13/14/15) ORGANIZED
CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE WASHINGTON , D.C. 09-CRM-OCDETF-041 This vacancy announcement will remain open until
the position is filled. |
VACANCY:
IMMIGRATION JUDGE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW MEMPHIS,
TN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: EOIR-09-0126 Opening Date: 9/23/2009 Closing Date: 10/22/2009.
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VACANCY:
IMMIGRATION JUDGE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW MIAMI,
FL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: EOIR-09-0127 Opening Date: 9/23/2009 Closing Date: 10/22/2009.
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Resource
Decision on Afghanistan to Follow Strategy Review Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:19:00 -0500 |
Deputy Secretary Steinberg's Upcoming Travel to Asia Office of the Spokesman September 23, 2009 |
New
USA.GOV link: President's SAVE Award |
Launch of the Public Diplomacy Collaborative Judith A. McHale Cambridge, Massachusetts September 17, 2009 |
SECRETARY VILSACK AWARDS $8.5 MILLION IN RECOVERY ACT GRANTS TO SELECTED STATES FOR THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN WASHINGTON, September 23, 2009 ? Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that selected State agencies will receive approximately $8.5 million in grants funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to improve Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) administration and make it easier for WIC recipients to purchase nutritious foods. Vilsack made this announcement today at the national 'Healthy Kids, Healthy Future' conference in Washington, D.C. "WIC is a proven, effective program and is helping build a stronger, healthier America by providing nutrition assistance, promoting healthy eating and encouraging physical activity," said Vilsack. "The Obama Administration is committed to ensuring that all Americans have access to a healthy diet and these Recovery Act investments will help further that goal, while helping states to administer these important benefits efficiently, affordably and securely." Approximately $3 million of the ARRA funds will be awarded to nine WIC State agencies for EBT planning projects. Another $5.5 million of the funds will be awarded to two WIC State agencies to implement a robust and modern computer system used to administer the WIC Program. The WIC Program safeguards the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age five who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and counseling and health service referrals. The WIC Program is administered by USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
The WIC State agencies selected to receive ARRA funds are: Electronic Benefit Transfer Planning Grants Alabama - $218,512 Colorado - $444,066 Delaware - $250,000 District of Columbia - $300,000 Illinois - $623,016 Missouri - $300,000 Montana - $294,999 Oregon - $167,850 Pennsylvania - $462,264 Total Awarded: $3,060,707 State Agency Model Transfer Grants Alaska - $2,487,150 Minnesota - $2,935,346 Total Awarded: $5,422,496 # |
Cyber Security Tip ST04-011 Although they offer a convenient way to
communicate with other people, there What are the differences between some of
the tools used for real-time * Instant messaging (IM) - Commonly used
for recreation, instant messaging There are many software packages that incorporate
one or more of these What are the dangers? * Identities can be elusive or ambiguous
- Not only is it sometimes How can you use these tools safely? * Evaluate your security settings - Check
the default settings in your |
OIP FOIA Post for U.S. Department of Justice This information has recently been updated,
and is now available |
Robert D. Hormats Sworn in as Under Secretary for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affairs Office of the Spokesman September 23, 2009 |
C-SPAN Daily Alert C-SPAN Highlights Tonight: Tomorrow: Tonight: Tomorrow: Tonight: Tomorrow: |
FY
2010 CDFI Funding Program Opens September 23, 2009 |
DoD
Identifies Army Casualty Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:49:00 -0500 |
Corruption
Probe Leads to Charges Against Florida Officials, Businessmen,
Lawyer Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:46:53 -0500 Federal corruption and other criminal charges were filed against a current Broward County Commissioner, a current Broward County School Board Member, a former Miramar City Commissioner, a Bahamian attorney, and two South Florida businessmen for various violations, including honest services mail and wire fraud, extortion under color of official right, bribery, and money laundering conspiracy. |
DoD
Identifies Air Force Casualty Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:57:00 -0500 |
DoD
Contracts for September 23, 2009 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:16:00 -0500 |
New Contract Solicitations for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
Contact: Katie Grant Hoyer Statement on the GAO Report on the Recovery Act WASHINGTON, DC House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on
the Government Accountability Office report on the status of
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: ### |
Hillary Rodham Clinton September 23, 2009 |
Department
of Defense Media Schedule 9/24/2009 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:23:00 -0500 |
DoD
News Briefing with Geoff Morrell from the DoD Briefing Room,
The Pentagon, Arlington Va. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:45:00 -0500 |
Democratic, Republican Presidential Candidates Supported Health Care Reform for All Americans In President Obamas recent address
to Congress, he said, [This is] a plan that incorporates
ideas from many of the people in this room tonight Democrats
and Republicans. In fact, throughout the 2008 campaign
for President, both Democratic and Republican candidates recognized
the urgent need to reform Americas health care system and
put forward detailed plans for debate. |
US-CERT Current Activity Montgomery County Animal Shelter Search Engine Poisoning Campaign Original release date: September 23, 2009
at 6:55 pm US-CERT is aware of public reports regarding
a search engine result US-CERT is monitoring the situation and
will provide updates as they |
Pennsylvania
Young Democrats: Anne Scheuring Special Election in the Senate
24th To see more details and RSVP |
Petraeus
Cites Need for Critical Warfighting Specialties Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:03:00 -0500 |
Democrats Abroad Vancouver Chapter DAYS OF SERVICE On Monday September 28th we will continue
our local service project at We hope you will come out to support this local initiative. What: Volunteer at the First United Homeless
Shelter Please follow the link below to RSVP and
let us know if you plan to You can also let us know if you would like
to be involved in future Ill see you on the 28th! HEALTH CARE REFORM Americans in Canada have been working hard
to make their health care http://www.healthcare.democratsabroad.ca Please visit the site. Share your stories
and pass the link on to Local Vancouverites have been making their
voices heard in this THANKSGIVING DINNER We are planning to celebrate American Thanksgiving
in Vancouver again |
U.S. Department of State Remarks At United Nations After P-5+1 Meeting Hillary Rodham Clinton New York City September 23, 2009 |
Young Democrats of America Committees and NOVEMBER MEETING! Hello Southeast Regional YDA National Committee Members! It's your Regional Director again. The National appointments are now out, so it's time to ask you again to consider serving as a regional appointment to various National Committees. If you get a regional appointment, my expectation is that you'll participate in the work of the committee not only at national meetings but in phone calls between meetings. I also will expect to be kept apprised of what's happening on your committee, especially if I need to advocate at higher levels in YDA on behalf of our region. I also want to "spread the wealth" around our region. If you (or someone in your state) plans to be involved, attend national meetings, and would like an appointment, please contact me! If I don't hear from states without appointments, you're likely to see more appointments from GA and NC. It's still possible that GA and NC folks could be the best qualified for a certain appointment (especially Finance, where we need someone who is good at fundraising, perhaps have a business background along with the political). Right now, I have the following committees open: Affirmative Action, and Finance. I have made the following appointments already: Committee Name For your interest and information, Crystal has made the following appointments for the various committees: Communications Chair Karl Johnson VA Finance Chair Alicia Froio PA Budget Chair Dan Tompkins MD Judicial Council Chair Matthew Silverstein
NY Rules Chair Kirk Miller GA International Affairs Chair Thione Niang
OH Resolutions Chair Bree Boehlke AZ Community Service Chair Dustin Hausner
NY Affirmative Action Chair Ken Whittaker
MI Credentials Chair Michael Gilberg NY Chapter Building Chair Matt Salner CT Campaign Chair Gabe Gonzalez TX Site Selection Chair Shawn Hartman MA Parliamentarian Sugar Stallings MD Also, the next National Meeting is going to be November 20-22 in Orlando, Florida at the Doubletree Orlando at Universal (http://www.doubletreeorlando.com/). I don't know any of the details other than that at the moment. An official notification is supposed to go out later this week, but I wanted you to know so that you could be looking for flights. Best Regards, Jason Cecil |
SECDEF
Comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:53:21 -0500 An update from SECDEF Gates. |
GEN
Petraeus Speech Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:53:09 -0500 CENTCOM Commander, General David Petraeus, speaks at the Marine Corps University on "Counterinsurgency Leadership in Afghanistan and Iraq.& |
HOUSE FLOOR WRAP-UP FOR SEPTEMBER 23,
2009 |
U.S. Department of State Background Briefing on Burma Senior State Department Official Via Teleconference New York, NY September 23, 2009 |
UNR Young Democrats Room Change for this Friday's meeting 09/25 and next week This is fwd from our President... Hey everyone! This will be cross posted on the Google group. - Juliet |
Link
with the Democratic Women of Washoe County |
FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER
24, 2009 10:00 a.m.: Legislative Business One Minutes (10 per side) |
Gubernatorial
Forum at Georgia State University To see more details and RSVP |
Kansas Young Democrats: Demofest Hey Everyone, Mark your calendars because the biggest Democratic Event in Kansas (at least until Washington Days in January and the 2010 elections) is coming up next weekend! Demofest will be the weekend of October 2nd in Wichita. Special rates are available at the Hyatt Regency. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Governor Parkinson, State Treasurer McKinney, and Congressional Candidate Raj Goyle as well as others. Also, see a screening of 'What's the Matter with Kansas?', touch base with your local caucuses and get valuable training from the state party to be a better volunteer come election time. This should be a fun weekend and I hope you'll all be there! Colin Curtis |
Texas Tech Meeting on Thursday If you have responded, thank you. I need the rest of you to know there is a meeting on Thursday. BE THERE! Bring your roomate, cousin, that one weird friend from back home who goes here but you don;t see that often, your aunt, uncle, mother, father, grandmother, that one minority kid in that class that gets on your nerves, any and all gay friends, and get your self over to the Barnes and Noble in the SUB at 7 pm tomorrow night to comiserate with your other fellow Democrats on just how much politics in Lubbock suck. (Okay why do I sound like a used car salesman trying to sell a 1987 Pontiac Bonneville!) ANYHOO, get in gear and come to the meeting. I hear there will be free pizza so you can bum at least one meal this week and kinda act like your paying attention. Please message me back if you're coming (those who have don't worry about it) so I can tell Daniel how much pizza to get. Stuart |
Economic
Report: Japan trade data show surplus, but exports slide from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories Japan reports a trade surplus for a seventh successive month in August, though both exports and imports continue to shrink from the impact of the global economic crisis. |
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