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July 30, 2009
July 30, 2009Democratic governors, including Governor David A. Paterson, swept the top six spots for effectively reporting their Recovery Act funding on the Web, according to a report issued yesterday by a non-profit organization. "Not only are Democratic governors leading the way in creating good jobs with the Recovery Act funding, but they're also leading the way in showing the public exactly how this money is being used," said Nathan Daschle, executive director of the Democratic Governors Association. "Democratic governors are on the frontlines of this economic recovery, and they're also committed to transparency, accountability and making sure that this money goes to creating jobs." Full release
Nick Jonas - singer, songwriter, actor and member of the Grammy-nominated band, Jonas Brothers - will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on August 24. Jonas will discuss his personal experiences living with and managing his juvenile diabetes and his efforts to inspire other youth dealing with diabetes to manage their disease. Full release.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Obama naming the recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. President Obama will present the awards at a ceremony on August 12. Full release.
After the Atlanta Independent School System (AISS) severed its contract with Community Education Partners, Inc. (CEP) to run the city's alternative school, the American Civil Liberties Union today dropped the private, for-profit company from its federal lawsuit challenging the inadequate education provided by the school to its students. AISS declined to renew its $7 million annual contract with CEP to run the school - one of the most dangerous and lowest performing in the state - after the ACLU and the ACLU of Georgia filed a lawsuit last year against CEP and AISS for violating students' constitutional rights. Full release.
The House Administration Committee heard testimony today from four members of Congress, including Democratic Caucus Chair John Larson (D-Conn.), two election experts, and the Speaker of Maine House of Representatives, in support of sweeping campaign finance reform legislation, the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826). Full release.
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum announced today the update of its Google Earth initiative, Crisis in Darfur, with U.S. Department of State data that shed new light on the extent of the genocide in Darfur. Full release.
Excelsior College, a national leader in higher education for military members and veterans since the 1970s, has added specially-trained outreach staff and streamlined services to meet anticipated growth in demand for education benefits provided by the Post-9/11 GI bill. The bill takes effect Aug. 1, with a White House announcement anticipated on Aug. 3. Full release.