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Orange County Young Democrats

We are young workers, young families, college and high school students--ages 14-35--who are committed to the Democratic values that make America strong and provide opportunity for all. As the official voice for young people in the Democratic Party of Orange County, OCYD is a network of Young Democrat activists around the county that are helping to provide a Democratic presence around Orange County and around college and high school campuses. We take action in our communities for local, statewide, and national campaigns to build the Democratic Party. We know that despite the "common sense" of the media, young people can and do make the difference in politics--and 2006 proved it! Our Generation Knows What's Up. Republicans Failed Us. Vote for Change November 4. Republicans have failed us, our families and friends. Let's prove our generation's political power by voting for change. Building a solid bloc of voters is a real way we can steer America in a new direction. Grab your friends and head to the polls on Election Day November 4th, to vote for Democrats. www.OCYD.net

Food donation drop off in costa mesa.

By darlene matthews - Nov 14th, 2009 at 11:39 pm EST

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As i myself suffered malnutrition during homelessness and still without any access to special needs foods...

Please note -

Special medical needs foods are always in short supply please help homeless, disabled and elderly persons with diabetes, cancer and allergy and other medical conditions.

Please donate plain canned beans, green and green leafy veggies,

non dairy, sugar, msg, or yeast items.

dried beans peas and lentils are cheap and healthy for those with cooking facilities.

please note singles do not get holiday baskets with turkeys to cook on the holidays.

help disabled singles with other protein sources.

canned sardines, mackerel, and salmon supply many needed vitamins and minerals.

There is near always a good supply of white bread and desserts.

From: "Darcie Olson" <c_olson@onebox.com>

Folks -

Wanted to let you know that my office will be a drop point for the OC

Food Bank for the month of December (starting December 1 - January 4th)

They are asking for canned food (any kind) and pet food

I have two barrels and would like to fill them up twice during the month

- Please consider dropping by my location at:

Darcie Olson

State Farm

2000 Harbor Blvd. #106

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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111th Congress / House / 1st session / Votes

By darlene matthews - Jun 8th, 2009 at 4:42 am EDT

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111th Congress / House / 1st session / VotesDateResultVote6/4/09PassedSession 1, roll call 310: On Passage
Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act6/4/09FailedSession 1, roll call 309: On Motion to Recommit With Instructions
Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act6/4/09FailedSession 1, roll call 308: On Agreeing to the Amendment
6/4/09PassedSession 1, roll call 307: On Passage
Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act6/4/09PassedSession 1, roll call 306: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act6/4/09Agreed toSession 1, roll call 305: On Agreeing to the Amendment
6/4/09Agreed toSession 1, roll call 304: On Agreeing to the Amendment
6/4/09PassedSession 1, roll call 303: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Congratulating the University of Tennessee Women’S Basketball Team (the Lady Vols) and Head Coach Pat Summitt on Her 1,000th Victory6/4/09PassedSession 1, roll call 302: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
John S. Wilder Post Office Building6/4/09PassedSession 1, roll call 301: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for Consideration of H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act6/3/09PassedSession 1, roll call 300: Motion to Refer
Hoyer Resolution6/3/09PassedSession 1, roll call 299: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended
Expressing Sympathy to the Victims, Families, and Friends of the Tragic Act of Violence at the Combat Stress Clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq, on May 11, 20096/3/09PassedSession 1, roll call 298: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Honoring the 20th Anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in the Nation’S Capital and Its Transition to the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure on June 6, 2009, and for Other Purposes6/3/09PassedSession 1, roll call 297: On Passage
To Provide for the Recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for Other Purposes6/3/09FailedSession 1, roll call 296: On Motion to Recommit With Instructions
To Provide for the Recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for Other Purposes6/3/09PassedSession 1, roll call 295: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for Consideration of H.R. 31, Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Recognition, and H.R. 1385, Extend Federal Recognition to Chickahominy Indian Tribe, Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe.6/2/09PassedSession 1, roll call 294: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Suppression of Protesters and Citizens in and Around Tiananmen Square6/2/09PassedSession 1, roll call 293: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, As Amended
To Honor the Achievements and Contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for Other Purposes6/2/09PassedSession 1, roll call 292: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Recognizing and Commending the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Its 75th Year Anniversary

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U.S. to Weigh Returning North Korea to Terror List

By darlene matthews - Jun 8th, 2009 at 4:34 am EDT

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U.S. to Weigh Returning North Korea to Terror List
By Peter FinnWashington Post Staff Writer
Monday, June 8, 2009

The United States will consider reinstating North Korea to a list of state sponsors of terrorism, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said in an interview broadcast yesterday as the Obama administration looks for ways to ratchet up pressure on Pyongyang after recent nuclear and missile tests.

"We're going to look at it," Clinton said on ABC's "This Week" when asked about a letter last week from Republican senators demanding that North Korea be put back on the list. "There's a process for it. Obviously we would want to see recent evidence of their support for international terrorism."

The administration is also pushing for a U.N. Security Council resolution that would punish the country financially and give the international community the power to interdict suspect North Korean cargo, but Clinton acknowledged that some countries have "legitimate concerns" about targeting international shipments.

"We will do everything we can to both interdict it and prevent it and shut off their flow of money," Clinton said. "If we do not take significant and effective action against the North Koreans now, we'll spark an arms race in Northeast Asia. I don't think anybody wants to see that."

The North conducted its second nuclear test last month, test-fired short-range missiles and announced that it was no longer bound by the 1953 armistice that ended hostilities on the Korean peninsula. President Obama on Saturday called North Korea's actions "extraordinarily provocative."

The Bush administration removed North Korea from the list of terrorist states last year as part of an unfulfilled commitment by the dictatorship to dismantle its nuclear weapons program. North Korea was placed on the list in 1988 after its agents were implicated in the bombing of a South Korean airliner that killed 115 people.

State Department officials have noted that the process for reinstating North Korea to the list is difficult. The United States would need to document that North Korea has engaged in terrorist acts since its removal from the list.

Newt Gingrich, appearing on CBS's "Face the Nation," welcomed Clinton's comments.

"In the long run, we're going to have to find a strategy that uses diplomatic and economic means to replace the current dictatorship," the former House speaker said. "I mean, this is an inevitably terrifying dictatorship that is desperately trying to get enough nuclear weapons."

Clinton also said the administration is trying to keep separate its efforts to secure the release of two American journalists facing trial in North Korea in connection with illegal entry into the country and "hostile acts."

"We've been very careful in what we've said, because clearly we don't want this pulled into the political issues that we have with North Korea, or the concerns that are being expressed in the United Nations Security Council," she said. "This is separate. It is a humanitarian issue, and the girls should be let go."

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MS FOX 2support Obama's agenda locally PLEASE SUPPORT HER

By darlene matthews - May 8th, 2009 at 2:24 pm EDT

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MELISSA FOX for California AssemblyType:Common Interest - PoliticsDescription:
MEET MELISSA FOX

Melissa is a smart, hard-working and passionate advocate for families, the middle class, and small businesses, an Orange County native, a wife and mother, a small business attorney, and a dedicated community leader.

Melissa was born in Garden Grove and raised in Westminster. Her mother was a registered nurse and a librarian and her Korean War combat veteran father was a police officer and later a compliance officer with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Melissa attended the Hebrew Academy, where she graduated as valedictorian, and then went to Brandeis University and Tulane University Law School.

After law school, she returned to Orange County, where for the last 17 years she has specialized in providing legal counsel to small businesses. Melissa lives in Lake Forest with her husband, Michael, and their 10 year-old son, Max.

MELISSA IS A FIGHTER FOR CALIFORNIA'S FUTURE

· As a small business attorney for 17 years, Melissa knows the problems of business owners – problems that have been intensified by the current economic crisis. As a member of the Assembly, Melissa will fight to reignite our Southern California economy and protect and grow the jobs we need.

· As a mother with a child in a public school, Melissa knows the devastating impact of the budget crisis on our children and our schools. For Melissa, the most important investment we can make is in our children's education because investing in education ensures a stronger economic future for all of us. As a member of the Assembly, Melissa will fight for our students and dedicated teachers.

· As a middle class homeowner and businesswoman, Melissa knows the financial burden that California’s unfair tax system – including increased vehicle fees, sales taxes and tolls – imposes on middle class families and small businesses. As a member of the Assembly, Melissa will fight for tax fairness.

· As a volunteer Ranger with the Orange County Parks Department who trained with the Orange County Sheriff and Fire Departments, Melissa knows the incredible commitment and dedication to duty of Orange County’s public safety officers. She is just as dedicated to fighting for those who protect us. As a member of the Assembly, Melissa will fight for our sheriffs, firefighters, and public safety officers.

· As a camper, hiker, and advocate for green jobs and new sources of energy, Melissa knows the need for responsible stewardship of our land, water and air -- not only for all the recreational opportunities we enjoy, but also for our economic well-being. As a member of the Assembly, Melissa will fight for local green jobs, the development of new cleaner sources of energy, and responsible stewardship of our natural resources.

· As the great-granddaughter of immigrants, Melissa knows the contribution that immigrants from all over the world have made to America and Orange County. She believes that one of the greatest strengths of our district is its diversity. Melissa also knows that it is essential to our public safety and national security that our borders be secure. As a member of the Assembly, Melissa will fight for secure borders, responsible, legal immigration, and for the needs of our immigrant communities.

· As a working mom, Melissa knows the pressures of raising a family, especially in a hard-hit economy. As a member of the Assembly, Melissa will fight for children and families.

· As the wife of a college teacher, Melissa knows the crucial role of our public universities and community colleges in creating economic mobility, jobs, and a brighter future for California. As a member of the Assembly, Melissa will fight for our public universities and community colleges.

· As the daughter of seniors, and the granddaughter of a wonderful woman who had Alzheimer’s, Melissa knows the special needs – and special gifts – of our senior citizens. As a member of the Assembly, Melissa will fight for seniors, retirees, their families and their communities.

· As an Orange County native, Melissa knows the costs to our citizens of do-nothing politicians who have relied on cronyism, division, and fear. Melissa will bring to government a much needed breath of fresh air, new ideas and openness, and will fight for real, practical solutions to our problems with a passionate commitment to our future and our children's future.

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HELP FED POLICY COME AND ACT LOCAL TO CA 48TH

By darlene matthews - May 8th, 2009 at 10:37 am EDT

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SIGN ON!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beth-Krom-for-Congress/55505738357?ref=share

FINALLY! SOMEONE WHO CAN HELP BRING OBAMA'S POLICY & SOME BRIGHT BLUE TO THE DARK RED 48TH !!!!!!!! ACT LOCAL - SUPPORT Beth Krom CA-48 SHE'S THE BEST!

PS: BETH IS FOR VETS INSTEAD OF THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY....SMALL BIZ INSTEAD OF BIG...HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS VS THE BANKS ... DISABLED TO BE ABLE ....

AND MORE!

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SHE SAYS WALK BUT FOR ME-I'M THINKING PICINIC FOR DARFUR .

By darlene matthews - May 8th, 2009 at 9:49 am EDT

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A LOVELY SUNDAY in the park FOR A GOOD CAUSE SET UP BY ERIN SHAW ON FACEBOOK ! http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=104062745658&h=APIsx&u=y5Ith&ref=nf

Join your community, local dignitaries and religious leaders, as you add your voice to protest the ongoing slaughter taking place in Darfur, Sudan.

When:
Sunday, May 17th at 2:30p

Where:
Mile Square Regional Park
16400 Brookhurst St.
Fountain Valley 92708
* meeting behind the Rec center (turn in on Heil)

Together we can send a message from Orange County to Washington DC that we will not permit genocide on our watch. We will re-sanctify the words, “Never Again.” There is strength in numbers so bring your family and friends. Spend an hour doing something that can make a difference!

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DIVERSITY NEWS/ PETITION /FREE ADVOCACY TRAINING

By darlene matthews - May 2nd, 2009 at 2:38 pm EDT

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1. DiversityInc - Cultural Diversity - Diversity Management - Workplace Diversity - Workforce DiversitySource: www.diversityinc.com

2. VERY IMPORTANT PETITON PLEASE SPREAD

THE Programs are BROKEN and until the better ideas and repair of old happens many won't be able.Please sign this first step so we can have the means to access what medical care and needs we haven't lost , and pass it onSupport this first step, if you would.
http://homelessness.change.org/actions/view/accessible_housing_for_all GREAT FREE ONLINE TRAINING FREE TRAINING WILL HELP ALL activists !

NLC Summer Semester Registration Deadline:
May 8

The National Labor College’s 2009 Summer Semester begins Monday, June 8. The last day to register for the semester is May 8. For more information, call the NLC Admissions Office at 301-431-5421 or e-mailjosborn@nlc.edu. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

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Congressman Campbell asks YOUR opinion

By darlene matthews - Apr 27th, 2009 at 6:30 pm EDT

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Monday, April 27th, 2009

Quote of the Day: "I am for government rigorously frugal and simple. Were we directed from Washington when to sow, when to reap, we would soon want bread" - Thomas Jefferson

Your Turn: You hear from me and hear my opinions a lot. My thoughts are often based on information that you may not have because your full time job is not studying political issues and voting on them as mine is. So here's your turn to play Member of Congress. Here are 4 issues currently in the news or under discussion. I will tell you what I know about them and then give you 3 choices on what to do. Now, I know that some of you will say that you didn't like any of the 3 choices and you have your own idea. But often in Congress, we only get three choices - vote for it, vote against it, or abstain. I will give you the results in the next laptop report:

Waterboarding: Clearly not all of the classified documents have been released and not all information is available. But it appears that 3 leading Al Qaeda detainees were waterboarded numerous times after which, at least one of them, indicated that there were new terrorist plots about which the US would learn when they happened. Speaker Pelosi and other Congressional leaders were informed of the decision to use the controversial interrogation method and did not protest at the time. Information obtained from these waterboarding interrogations tipped off US officials as to the plot to blow up the tallest office building in Los Angeles. That plan was then foiled by law enforcement and counter-terrorism officials. Therefore, it appears that the destruction of that building and potentially the loss of many thousand American lives was prevented by these interrogations. But others say that such methods should never be employed by a civilized society even to save many lives. There are certain things we just don't do. As you consider such a decision, I think it is important to think about what might have happened had the information not been obtained and the building destroyed. Would we now be investigating intelligence agencies for not doing enough to prevent it, which is what happened after 9/11? If your son, daughter, parent, or spouse were in that building, would you feel differently? Before you decide, you may also want to know that pilots and special operations forces (Navy Seals and the like) undergo waterboarding during training to teach them not to break under these types of interrogation tactics. Do you believe: * Click here if you have any trouble clicking on any of the responses and/or if you're using Outlook 2007, AOL or Hotmail. a) Waterboarding is justified under circumstances such as these because of the consequences. b) Waterboarding is never justified regardless of the consequences and the act itself has it's own societal consequences. c) Undecided. California Borrowing: The State of California is in deep fiscal trouble as all of you fellow residents of the Golden State probably know. Within about 2 months, the State of California needs to sell $15 billion in short term (1-2 years) notes or the state will run out of cash in July. The State Treasurer Bill Lockyer believes that the debt issue will fail because there won't be enough buyers for the debt given the state's low credit rating. If this happens, there are no provisions in federal law for a state to go bankrupt so if California runs out of cash it cannot discharge debts. It will have to decide who it can pay and pay them and give the rest IOUs. Obviously, this would pretty much be the nightmare scenario for the state. California has asked for the federal government (FDIC, Treasury, or whoever) to guarantee this debt. Apparently, New York, Illinois, and several cities are not far behind California in this problem. A proposal is floating around for the feds to guarantee all debt of municipalities and states that request it. One side believes that a federal guarantee will simply reward the failures of some to balance their budgets and will encourage more of the same in the future while putting federal taxpayers on the hook for billions more in debt that may never be paid off. Others believe that California is "too big to fail," and since we have bailed out companies why not bail out governments. You think: a) That's crazy. Don't do it. Let them work out their own problems. b) We have to do this because too many government services depend on solvent state and local governments. c) How about a middle ground. We guarantee state debt only (not municipal) for a large fee so that states won't do it unless they have no other option. Earmarking: Recently, a large lobbying firm in Washington was raided by the FBI in a sting designed to obtain evidence that the company was trading earmarks for campaign contributions. The firm, PMA Group, who had 34 lobbyists on staff in February, has since announced it was shutting down in the weeks following the raid. Congressman Jeff Flake (R-AZ) has put a resolution on the House floor 7 times now to ask the House Ethics Committee to do its own investigation on trading of earmarks for campaign contributions. News reports indicate that PMA clients received $300 million in earmarks in the 2008 Defense Appropriations Bill, while giving $1.8 million in contributions to 91 Members of Congress who pushed for earmarks to go to PMA Clients since 2001. Congressman Flake's resolution has failed to pass all 7 times. Congressman Paul Hodes (D-NH) has introduced a bill to ban requesting an earmark for any project or entity from which the member has received a campaign contribution. I am cosponsor of this legislation. The bill has yet to be heard in front of any committee. Do you believe: a) I support both the ethics investigation and a ban on campaign contributions from earmark recipients. b) I support a complete ban on earmarks. c) I take the position of most members of Congress and would oppose both the investigation and the ban.Really Important Stuff: Now on to a critically important issue - college football. USC has been unjustly denied the right to play in the BCS title game the last 3 years. Therefore Congress should: a) Investigate the BCS, control their salaries, cap their bonuses, and send them to Guantanamo Bay since it's going to be vacant soon. b) Go back to the bowl system and make the BCS illegal. c) Mandate the Mountain West Conference proposal to have 5 BCS regular bowl games with the winners of 4 of those games going to a 2 round playoff. d) Save the carbon footprint of all of those bowl games by just eliminating them and let President Obama declare a national champion. e) Just make the national championship game between USC and whoever appears to be second best and leave it at that (except Notre Dame can never qualify)

OK. So maybe that last one is a little tongue in cheek. OK, OK, a lot tongue in cheek. But there is a bill out there to do away with the BCS and the President has publicly called for a playoff system so it is now a government issue. I have not co-sponsored the BCS bill by the way.

Until next week, I remain respectfully,
Congressman John Campbell's signature
Congressman John Campbell

if it doesn't show up please ask for his 4-27 quiz. let him know how YOU feel

From: John.Campbell@address-verify.com

Subject: April 27, 2009: From Congressman John Campbell's Laptop to Yours

Date: April 27, 2009 9:30:58 AM PDT

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new! signup - irvine will have a listening tour meeting !

By darlene matthews - Apr 23rd, 2009 at 4:39 am EDT

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Organizing for America Listening Tour (Meeting)

Organizing for America is dedicated to making real the change we fought for during the election. But to be successful, we need to hear from you -- your effort and commitment are the backbone of this movement and this organization. We'll tell you about some lessons learned during the general election, and ask for your thoughts on how we can organize California going forward.

Your ideas will be used to write a California-specific plan for Organizing for America in 2009 and beyond. Come and make your voice heard!

Time:Sunday, May 17 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Host:Mary Jane Stevenson

Location:TBD (Irvine, CA)Irvine, CA 92602

Organizing for America Listening Tour (Meeting)Organizing for America is dedicated to making real the change we fought for during the election. But to be successful, we need to hear from you -- your effort and commitment are the backbone of this movement and this organization. We'll tell you about some lessons learned during the general election, and ask for your thoughts on how we can organize California going forward. Your ideas will be used to write a California-specific plan for Organizing for America in 2009 and beyond. Come and make your voice heard!Time:Sunday, May 17 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMHost:Mary Jane StevensonLocation:TBD (Irvine, CA)Irvine, CA 92602

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CA WOMEN - POLITICAL EDUCATIONAL FORUM

By darlene matthews - Apr 21st, 2009 at 10:24 am EDT

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Dear darlene,

The Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club cordially invites you to a community educational forum with special guest speaker California List founder Bettina Duval who will discuss strategies for building a pipeline to elect Democratic women.

California List is a grassroots political fundraising network modeled after Emily's List. Their mission is to help Democratic women candidates running for California state government.

Thursday, April 23, 2009
5:30pm to 8:00pm
The Duck Club
5 Riparian Way
Irvine, Ca

Please RSVP to Lori Vandermeir lori@vandermeir.com or call 949.218.6344

Participating groups include National Women's Political Caucus - Orange County Chapter, Orange County Young Democratic Women's Caucus, Progressive Women of North Orange County, Women For: Orange County andWomen in Leadership.

Hope that you can participate!

Sincerely,

Melahat Rafiei, Executive DirectorDemocratic Party of Orange Countyemail: info@ocdemocrats.orgphone: (714) 835-5158web: http://www.ocdemocrats.org/

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Democratic Party of Orange County | 200 N. Main St., Mezzanine | Santa Ana | CA | 92701

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Don't let the state raid the budgets/ cut services for other use!!!

By darlene matthews - Apr 16th, 2009 at 1:58 am EDT

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VOTE NO No No on all propositons may 19th.

Please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://ca.lwv.org/action/prop0905/flyer.pdf

Don't let the state raid the budgets/ cut services for other use!!!

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dont miss the democrat leadrership workshop

By darlene matthews - Apr 15th, 2009 at 5:06 am EDT

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THE DETAILSCDC: Free Democratic Leadership Workshop (Meeting)

California Democratic Council
and the
Orange County Democratic Party

Cost: Free. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. (Requested donation of $10.00 to help cover food and materials)

You must register here: http://www.cdc-ca.org/Training/

Sponsors: Please help us keep this training going - be a sponsor for only $50

This intense training consists of a variety of workshops for club/party leaders and political activists who want to advance their leadership roles in the Democratic Party or are just getting started!
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"The California Democratic Party Structure"
If you want to get involved with the party and rise through the ranks, you need to know the structure and the roles of the various arms of the party. Learn about the state officers, committees, caucus, clubs, county DCCs, regions, etc., as well as how the State DCC is pulled together.

"How to Run a Meeting: Robert's Rules of Order"
Whether you are a club president, member, activist or a candidate, you should know the basics of parliamentary procedures. Most organizations, profit and non-profit, political or non-political, abide by these rules whether its a local club, state party, or a city council meeting.

"Club Finances: How to Stay Out of Jail"
Learn the does & don'ts of political finances. Club leaders, treasurers, members, candidates should all have a fundamental idea of political finances. Hands-on explanation of filling out reports included.

"Fundraising Fundamentals and Guidelines"
Money is the milk of Politics, right? If thats the case then our clubs need a lot of milk! What are the donation limits? Who do I contact? Why do people donate? And many other questions answered.

"Fundraising Ideas & Projects"
This follow-up workshop will provide you with ideas and projects for raising money!

"Increasing and Keeping Your Membership"
Now that you have your club or organization put together, how to go about finding members & volunteers, and more importantly, how do you motivate and hang on to them?

"Recruiting Candidates for Local Office"
Democrats need to field candidates that will be representative of Democratic values for all elected offices. This training session is geared towards helping Democrats recruit the future leaders for all levels of elected office.

"Technology and Clubs"
Learn about the many free technology tools such as websites, faxing, online applications, etc., that can be used by your club/organization. Additional topics: social networking, email etiquette, listserves, voter files.

"The Progressive Challenge"
Learn about the top issues facing Democrats. Whether you are an activist or candidate, you need to be aware of what progressives expect of you and what we expect of our candidates. Talking points and concise messaging.
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Sponsors: Please help us keep this training going - be a sponsor for only $50

NOTE: Please DO NOT RSVP unless you can stay the entire day!

Our speakers have committed their time for this workshop and travel from around the state.

We know this is a long day of intense training, but to ensure future training, we would like you to respect our speaker's time investment! Thank you.

Seating is limited, all attendees must register by April 16, 2009.

You must register here: http://www.cdc-ca.org/Training/

Again, please RSVP to ensure that we have adequate food and materials.

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Elk Grove young man - Fallen Hero

By darlene matthews - Apr 13th, 2009 at 12:05 pm EDT

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This story is taken from Sacbee / Latest News / E-mail Alerts -- Breaking News

Soldier from Elk Grove killed In Iraqtbizjak@sacbee.comPUBLISHED SUNDAY, APR. 12, 2009

Bryan Edward Hall of Elk Grove, a U.S. Army staff sergeant, was among five American soldiers killed Friday in Iraq when a suicide bomber in a dump truck attacked a Mosul police station, military officials disclosed Sunday.

Hall, 32, had served in the military for 14 years and had been deployed in Iraq since September.

Hall and four other soldiers from Fort Carson in Colorado were in their military vehicle when the blast occurred, Army officials said.

The other soldiers were Staff Sgt. Gary L. Woods Jr., 24, of Kentucky, Sgt. Edward W. Forrest Jr., 25, of Missouri; Cpl. Jason G. Pautsch, 20, of Iowa and Pvt. Bryce E. Gautier, 22, of Cypress, California.

All were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

Hall had received three Army Commendation Medals, according to military records, as well as several Army Achievement, Good Conduct, and War on Terrorism medals.

The Friday attack caused the most American military deaths in any single incident in more than a year, the Washington Post reported.

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Academic Forum on John Yoo Memos: 4/18 - Chapman Univ.

By darlene matthews - Apr 11th, 2009 at 11:20 pm EDT

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REMEMBER UC BERKELY HIRED HIM AFTER.....

Begin forwarded message:
From: Susan Kopicki <sckopicki@gmail.com>Date: April 11, 2009 7:45:46 PM PDTTo: sckopicki@gmail.com, sckopicki@yahoo.comSubject: Academic Forum on John Yoo Memos: 4/18 - Chapman Univ.
NATIONAL SECURITY, RULE OF LAW & TORTURE The “torture memos” of John Yoo, FLETCHER JONES Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law at ChapmanUniversity An Academic Forum 10 am – 2 pm Saturday, 18 April 2009Chapman University School of Law – Orange, CA370 N. Glassell, Orange, CA 92866Room 237A/B -2nd Fl.Free Event

Hosted by National Lawyers Guild Chapman Student Chapter

John Yoo, former Bush administration Office of Legal Counsel, drafted legal memos which, some say, influenced the U.S.’s decision to torture. He is a visiting professor at Chapman University School of Law, where the controversy continues.

Join us for a Teach-In and panel forum with Q & A investigating:· Whether Yoo is complicit in the commission of war crimes.· Whether torture is deleterious to national security.· The impact of torture on our basic human and civil rights.· The relevant law: Geneva Conventions, U.S. Constitution and Treaties.· What remedy is available to torture victims?Speakers include:Katherine Darmer, Professor of Law, Chapman UniversityLarry Everest, author of “Oil, Power and Empire”, writer for RevolutionAnn Fagan Ginger, Founder, Meiklejohn Civil Liberties InstituteAmeena Qazi, Staff Attorney, Council of American Islamic RelationsTim Goodrich – Iraq Veterans Against the WarModerated by Michael Slate, KPFK RadioEndorsed by: ANSWER-LA - California Teachers for Academic Excellence - Code Pink - David Swanson / AfterDowningStreet.org - Meiklejohn Civil Liberties Institute - Military Families Speak Out - National Lawyers Guild Chapman Students Chapter - National Lawyers Guild - Orange County Peace Coalition - Patrick Henry Democratic Club - Progressive Democrats of America - Scientists Without Borders - Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian/Universalist Church in Anaheim – US Federation of Scholars and Scientists - Westside Progressives – Women For: Orange County - World Can’t Wait

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FAR RIGHT SPREAD FEAR ABOUT SERVE AMERICA

By darlene matthews - Apr 3rd, 2009 at 6:55 am EDT

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FAR RIGHT worries Serve America volunteers will breakup their monopoly on govt funding for social services. Misunderstands that they are volunteers and fears health care benefits and unionization. Claims America can't afford to help the kids have access to education.

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ONE FOR MDS/MED STUDENTS ONE FOR PATIENTS / MEDI-CAL

By darlene matthews - Mar 31st, 2009 at 11:22 pm EDT

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Subject: [DoctorsforObama] Calling All Doctors -- Tell Congress to Fund Health Reform

Dear Doctors @ Organizing for America:

President Obama has asked Congress to fund health reform in his proposed

budget. Without these funds, health reform will not happen this year.

*Doctors AND MEDICAL STUDENTS must tell Congress that we cannot afford to wait another year for

health reform.

*http://drsforamerica.org

PATIENTS:

http://standwithdrdean.com/dfa2

PLEASE

SIGN THE PETITION

Give America a choice. We support healthcare reform that allows individual Americans to choose either a universally available public healthcare option like Medicare or for-profit private insurance. A public option is the only way to guarantee healthcare for all Americans and its inclusion is non- negotiable.

Any legislation without the choice of a public option is only insurance reform and not the healthcare reform America needs.

STOP MEDICAL CUTS TO DISABLED IT WILL MAKE US UNABLE TO SEE DO PAINMANAGEMNT ETC TO GET EDUCATED AND OFF THE DOLE. MANY OTHER CUTS THIS HIGHLIGHTS MEDI-CAL CUTS. ON TOP OF LOSS OF SSI/SSP INCOME -NOT COST OF LIVING.

PLEASE EMAIL THE CA TREASURER ,BILL LOCKYER,

cdiac_education@treasurer.ca.gov

FROM #104-2009 MARCH 27, 2009 – FRIDAY REPORT

www.cdcan.us

The Treasurer and Finance Director’s report released today (March 27) means that the “federal funds trigger” will not be pulled – which means this cut – barring a change in mind in the coming months by the Legislature and Governor to reverse their action in February and restore this funding in the budget – WILL happen.
When This Cut Takes Effect: July 1, 2009
Description of This Cut: The following Medi-Cal optional benefits will be permanently eliminated as of the effective date:
1. adult dental
2. acupuncture services
3. audiology and speech therapy services
4. chiropractic services
5. optometric and optician services including services provided by a fabricating optical laboratory
6. podiatric services
7. psychology services, and
8. incontinence creams and washes.
This reduction was originally proposed by the Governor and will mean a cut to the Medi-Cal program of over $258.8 million ($129.4 million of that in State general funds) during the 2009-2010 State Budget year that begins July 1, 2009.
Who Is Exempted By This Cut: medical and surgical services that may be provided by a doctor regardless of whether the service is actually provided by either a doctor or dentist, pregnancy-related services, and services for treating conditions that might complicate pregnancy. Also exempted for this specific cut are persons in the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program (EPSDT) and long-term care in a skilled nursing facility or intermediate care facility.

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breaking news 3 items KSelbus/AFranken/ CA layoffs

By darlene matthews - Mar 31st, 2009 at 8:16 pm EDT

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News Alert6:10 p.m. ET Tuesday, March 31, 2009HHS Nominee Kathleen Sebelius Corrects Three Years of Tax Filings Sebelius and her husband paid a total of $7,040 in back taxes and $878 in interest. It's the latest tax issue to hit an Obama administration nominee. His first Health and Human Services nominee withdrew because of major tax problems.

For more information, visit washingtonpost.com
News Alert5:42 p.m. ET Tuesday, March 31, 2009Minnesota Senate Election Ruling Issued Three-judge panel convened to review election contest brought by Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman (R) in his race against Al Franken (D) has dealt the Republican a serious setback. Both campaigns have organized conference calls to discuss the ruling; Franken's is set for 5:30 p.m., Coleman's for 6 p.m.

Updated: Database of California lay offs

In March, roughly 15,000 California workers received lay off notices, including 300 in the Sacramento area. Use this database to see which companies or communities have pink-slipped the most workers. Read More
http://www.sacbee.com/1098/story/1463790.html

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HIGHLITES from Obama does the OC today

By darlene matthews - Mar 18th, 2009 at 9:40 pm EDT

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some highlites are-

A NEW VA to be built in Pendelton.( sandiego/oc border) more civilian jobs and more health care for vets......

STIMULUS WILL HELP EDUCATION and PARENTS MUST PARTICiPATE. gonna make it more affordable to go to college too......

going to free up SBA MONIES....to start business.......

GONNA ENFORCE WORKER RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION... AND MAKE SURE WAGES AND INCOMES FOR WORKERS AND UNIONS CAN USE DAVIS- BACON TO HELP RESTORE BALANCE.............

BOTTOM UP ECONOMIC GROWTH VERSUS TOP DOWN...........

RETURN TO TAX RATES UNDER BILL CLINTON. THOSE OVER 250K PAY 3% MORE. Allows us to pay for health care reform help with disparities.......it's not socialism.

EVEN BESiDES TARP MONIES Obama supports a credit card bill of rights ... and consumer safety laws.......

on to Frustrations with the banking - .........
banks purchased sub prime loans and bundled made them into stocks. People couldnt afford what they bought.
so AIG did default swaps.... AND HAD NOt enough MONEY TO COVER... so all were making a lot of money and no checks. until foreclosures began due to economy. House of cards collapsed. Big banks are weakening can't afford to have all belly up. Whole economy is resting on the credit . No loans =no business.................
WE HAVE TO COME UP WITH A PLAN TO SEPARATE ASSETS. RAISE CAPITAL TO LEND AGAIN ...AND THEY ARE ALL INTERNATIONAL SO IT'S AN INTERNATIONAL PROBLEM......................

WE CANT GO BACK WE CAN LOOK FORWARD. GET OUT AND PREVENT IT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN.........

MEN ARE LOSING JOBS FASTER THAN WOMEN...A FELON asked what to do ..WORKED STEADY FOR 13 YEARS NOW A MISTAKE 20 YEARS AGO KEEPS HIM FROM WORK.... feds are setting up programs to help. nad problem is about no jobs for any -not his past.
investments in new energy future and mfg base will open up jobs. he worked for toyota...... the best.......

We will have to work to create the fuel efficient cares to open jobs back up in the auto industry. committed 15 billion for new technologies every year already..........

sorry on allthe typos...........

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OBAMA DOES The OC ON WED -get tickets tuesday

By darlene matthews - Mar 16th, 2009 at 2:50 pm EDT

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Marion Schmitz sent a message to the members of Organizing for America Orange County.

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Subject: Town Hall Meeting with President Obama this Wednesday in OC!

Latest info on our wall posts on OFA facebook group:

TOWN HALL MEETING WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA

Wednesday, March 18th

Doors Open at 1:30 PM OC Fair and Event Center

88 Fair Drive

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

TICKET DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required and will be available at the following ticket distribution location beginning at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 17. Tickets will be limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis:

OC Fair and Event Center

(Enter at Gate 1 or Gate 10; Park in Lot A.)

88 Fair Drive

Costa Mesa, CA

For security reasons, do not bring bags and limit personal items. No signs or banners permitted. The OC Fairgrounds will be charging $5/car for on-site parking.

See you there!!

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OBAMA to come to OC and LA

By darlene matthews - Mar 14th, 2009 at 9:54 pm EDT

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On Wednesday afternoon, the President will travel to southern California and hold a town hall meeting in Santa Ana. He will then travel to Los Angeles, and will spend the night in L.A., holding a couple of events in Los Angeles on Thursday, before returning quite late that evening to Washington.

MORE DETAILS TO YOU AS SOON AS I FIND OUT!

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