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    By: Tom Yarnell

    News Round-up: Friday, September 10, 2010

    Friday, September 10th, 2010

    Hey Rockers!

    In today’s news we have the president discussing the economy and foreign policy, OFA responding to media criticism, and Justin Bieber nailing a state trooper with a water balloon.

    CRUCIAL:

    Obama holds press conference on economy, foreign policy: http://bit.ly/a1nV3j

    You can watch the video of the press conference by clicking the link.

    DNC Slams Journalist and Trippi Over Midterms Article: http://bit.ly/bXxxCL

    After TIME magazine published an article claiming Organizing for America is a shadow of its former self, OFA released an official rebuttal.

    Judge declares U.S. military’s ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy openly banning gay service members unconstitutional: http://lat.ms/9GGpb

    U.S. District Court Judge Virginia A. Phillips said the policy violates the 1st Amendment rights of gay service members.

    Richard Burr expands his lead in North Carolina Senate race: http://bit.ly/aV1sO8

    The latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows Republican Burr with the support of 54 percent of likely voters, while Democratic opponent Elaine Marshall is backed by 38 percent of likely voters.

    Florida pastor unclear about Quran burning: http://bit.ly/aHFF8k

    Originally Pastor Terry Jones had said he would cancel the event and instead meet with the Imam behind the mosque near Ground Zero. Now he says the ceremony is only “suspended.” He will host a press conference today at 1 p.m.

    In Colorado governor’s race, Hickenlooper’s opponents say he’s soft on illegal immigration: http://bit.ly/ahLh94

    Hickenlooper disputes the charges, saying Colorado is fully cooperative with immigration officials.

    Florida to play starring role in contest to win U.S. House: http://bit.ly/d5fo07

    Florida voters could have a significant impact on reshaping the House this fall.

    CULTURAL:

    Justin Bieber Nails Police Trooper With Water Balloon: http://bit.ly/dtXvuq

    The singer’s bodyguard talked the trooper out of getting him in real trouble.

    Revisiting Red Carpet Fashion at the MTV VMAs: http://bit.ly/cpcpiU

    See some of the stars’ fashion before the VMAs this Sunday.

      Tom Yarnell
      Bio: Tom is a former Rock the Vote communications team member who now works for an intellectual property law firm in DC. He loves sports and coming back to blog for RTV!
      @thomasyarnell
      Email the author at: blog(at)rockthevote.com

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      By: Thomas Bates

      Online Chats with White House

      Monday, January 11th, 2010

      Just got this email from the White House:

      As the first year of the Obama Administration concludes with the State of the Union, the White House is inviting Americans across the country to connect directly with some of the President’s senior advisors. Through WhiteHouse.gov, these leaders will report to you on their work and answer your questions on where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re heading.

      Every morning this week at WhiteHouse.gov, you’ll find a guest blog post from a senior advisor talking about the progress the Administration has made in a particular area. Then, in the afternoon, that advisor will host a live video chat with the public where you can ask anything you want, or just tune in and see what’s going on.

      http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/01/11/where-weve-been-where-we-are-where-were-headed

      Here’s the schedule we have planned:

      Monday, 3:30 EST: Carol Browner, Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate, discusses the President’s push to create the new clean energy economy.

      Tuesday, 3:00 EST: Ben Rhodes of the National Security Council discusses the President’s handling of national security and foreign policy.

      Wednesday, 12:00 EST: HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will talk about health reform, from how far we’ve come to how reform will benefit American families and small businesses
      Thursday, TBD: The nation’s first Federal Chief Technology Officer, Aneesh Chopra, will join Norm Eisen, special counsel to the President for ethics and government reform, to talk about all the ways in which the President has changed Washington.

      Friday, 1:00 EST: Christina Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, talks about the President’s primary focus on restoring the economy for all Americans and creating jobs for the American people.

      Stop by WhiteHouse.gov to read all of the posts, join the chats, and find any updates on times. As the President likes to say, this is the “People’s House,” so we want to open it up and make sure you know what we’re doing to bring the change America needs.

      Get in there and ask your questions!

        Thomas Bates
        Bio: Thomas is Rock the Vote's Vice President of Civic Engagement.
        @BatesThomas
        Email the author at: blog(at)rockthevote.com

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