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April 29, 2009
April 29, 2009Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House Democratic Steering Committee has approved recommendations for committee appointments for two new Members, Congressman Mike Quigley of Illinois, who was sworn in last week, and Congressman Scott Murphy of New York, who was sworn in today. The full Democratic Caucus is expected to approve these recommendations at its next meeting. Full release.
Americans United for Life (AUL) today filed a friend of the court brief before the Montana Supreme Court on behalf of a bipartisan group of 28 Montana Senators and Representatives, arguing there is no right to assisted suicide under the State's constitution. Full release.
A potential spread of swine flu to developing countries without adequate means to track the outbreak or to treat those infected could prove disastrous for communities in Central America and elsewhere, humanitarian agency World Vision warned today. Full release.
GovBenefits.gov, a collaborative effort of 17 federal agencies with content on more than 1,000 benefits and assistance programs, today is launching a Twitter account to provide continuous updates about the Web site's resources. In this time of economic uncertainty, it is more important than ever to meet citizen demand for information about available benefits. Full release.
A new foreign assistance reform bill introduced today by Congressman Howard L. Berman (D-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Congressman Mark Kirk (R-IL), takes great strides toward breathing new life into a U.S. foreign assistance system in need of strategy and purpose, said international agency Oxfam America. Full release.
As the United States confronts the possibility of the first flu pandemic in more than 50 years, the Council for American Medical Innovation today commended President Obama for his commitment to medical innovation since taking office 100 days ago. Full release.
Change to Win executive director Chris Chafe issued the following statement regarding the first 100 days of the new Obama presidency: "From investments in energy, education, health care and infrastructure, to repairing our leadership role in the global community, the first 100 days of President Obama's Administration has inspired new optimism and hope, and introduced a new era for America's working families. Through his bold actions he has proven his commitment to restoring the economy, rebuilding the middle class and renewing the American Dream. " Full release.
The nation's mayors today applauded the first 100 days of a President who has shown more focus on cities and an urban agenda than mayors have seen in a very long time. Mayors across America believe the Obama Administration's policies have given an economic boost to cities, urban and metropolitan areas. Full release.