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daily review brief Wed Dec 11 2013 (PM)

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11 Dec
Statement by the President on the Budget: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 07:33:23 +0000 http://bit.ly/1dshydj

11 Dec
Press Gaggle by Jay Carney and Ben Rhodes aboard AF1 en rout: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 07:32:37 +0000 http://bit.ly/1bGaECz

11 Dec
Statement by the President on the Confirmation of Mel Watt: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 07:31:38 +0000 http://bit.ly/1dshvyf

11 Dec
Presidential Memorandum -- Central African Republic Drawdown: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 07:30:54 +0000 http://bit.ly/1dshvy8

11 Dec
Completion of the U.S. – Russia “Megatons to Megawatts” Prog: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 07:29:24 +0000 http://bit.ly/1dshvy2

11 Dec
Kirstie Alley - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 07:14:34 +0000 http://bit.ly/1bGalHI

11 Dec
Giniel De Villiers races a Dakar dream machine: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 07:04:47 +0000 http://bit.ly/1bGalrs

11 Dec
NHL Top 5 Plays from 12/9/2013: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:57:02 +0000 http://bit.ly/1dshb2i

11 Dec
Top 10 NBA Plays: December 10th: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:55:28 +0000 http://bit.ly/1bGan2l

11 Dec
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues Movie CLIP: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:53:47 +0000 http://bit.ly/1dshb2g

11 Dec
Maloney and Blackburn team up to bring National Women’s History Museum to the Nation’s Capital: Bipartisan bil... http://1.usa.gov/JgVx8n

11 Dec
Hahn Along with 165 House Democrats Urge Boehner Not to Adjourn the House without Extending Federal Unemployme... http://1.usa.gov/1kBN76H

11 Dec
Hoyer Discusses the Need for a Responsible Budget Agreement: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:52:31 +0000 http://bit.ly/1dsaqNY

11 Dec
Sea Level Rise: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:47:49 +0000 http://bit.ly/1dsaqNU

11 Dec
John Englander's Keynote at "Meeting the Challenge of Sea Le: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:47:02 +0000 http://bit.ly/1bG3qhS

11 Dec
Congresswoman Speier's Opening Remarks Sea Level Rise Confer: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:46:07 +0000 http://bit.ly/1dsaops

11 Dec
House Democratic Leaders Discuss Budget Negotiations & Unfin: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:45:11 +0000 http://bit.ly/1bG3sq0

11 Dec
Queen Latifah on Jimmy Kimmel Live: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:50:15 +0000 http://bit.ly/1jQXtlE

11 Dec
Tom Hanks on Jimmy Kimmel Live: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:48:58 +0000 http://bit.ly/1jQXtlB

11 Dec
A Slice of Heaven in Hawaii: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:42:26 +0000 http://bit.ly/1jQXshw

11 Dec
The Buzz: Billy Crystal 700 Sundays (HBO): Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:41:25 +0000 http://bit.ly/1kBKHoD

11 Dec
2013 American Country Awards Red Carpet: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:31:08 +0000 http://bit.ly/1jQXs1b

11 Dec
Health centers to help uninsured Americans gain affordable health insurance coverage in Pennsylvania: WASHIGNT... http://1.usa.gov/1ds6g8U

11 Dec
Obamacare enrollment tops 1 million: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:52:08 +0000 http://bit.ly/1jQOyRg

11 Dec
Budget deal headed to vote in U.S. House, passage predicted: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:49:20 +0000 http://bit.ly/J8Hm4F

11 Dec
California Democrats urge more education spending: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:48:33 +0000 http://bit.ly/1jQOyRc

11 Dec
U.S. justices voice support for air pollution regulation: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:47:28 +0000 http://bit.ly/1jQOyR6

11 Dec
Kerry to brief full U.S. Senate on Iran on Wednesday: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:46:48 +0000 http://bit.ly/J8Hm4u

11 Dec
On the Charts: Like Old Times for Britney and Garth: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:50:32 +0000 http://bit.ly/1iYSAZP

11 Dec
Video: The most important story no one talks about: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:13:59 +0000 http://bit.ly/1fm0SWM

11 Dec
Video: Ed Schultz: Obamacare trending upwards: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:10:13 +0000 http://bit.ly/1iYSxxh

11 Dec
Video: 'We must not give up' on gun law reform: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:09:13 +0000 http://bit.ly/1fm0PKD

11 Dec
Video: Obamacare enrollment up: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:08:36 +0000 http://bit.ly/1iYSAZH

11 Dec
Tarullo: Big Volcker Rule challenge lies ahead: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:06:10 +0000 http://bit.ly/1jQFz2j

11 Dec
After budget deal, Jamie Dimon says thank you: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:05:17 +0000 http://bit.ly/J8zhNj

11 Dec
J.P. Morgan to be charged in Madoff case: report: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:04:13 +0000 http://bit.ly/1jQFwnh

11 Dec
U.S. budget deficit down 21% from the same month a year ago: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:03:05 +0000 http://bit.ly/1jQFyLW

11 Dec
Poll: Majority of Americans Say Bag Sequestration: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:01:15 +0000 http://bit.ly/J8zhwV

11 Dec
State and local government compensation costs average $42.51: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 04:11:17 +0000 http://bit.ly/1kBsyaF

11 Dec
Paul Martin: I believe in Justin: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 04:09:58 +0000 http://bit.ly/1kBsyY5

11 Dec
Nearly 365,000 Americans selected plans in the Health Insura: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 04:08:56 +0000 http://bit.ly/1jQvKBv

11 Dec
Statements of Thomas M. Hoenig, Vice Chairman, Federal Depos: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 04:07:58 +0000 http://bit.ly/1jQvHG2

11 Dec
FEC to Host Year-End Reporting and FECFile Workshops in Janu: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 04:07:02 +0000 http://bit.ly/1kBsyXY

11 Dec
Shakira - Whenever, Wherever: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:28:39 +0000 http://bit.ly/1bFJnzZ

11 Dec
Agencies Issue Final Rules Implementing the Volcker Rule: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:21:32 +0000 http://bit.ly/1drQmvf

11 Dec
December 11, 2013:
December 11, 2013
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11 Dec
Rep. Napolitano Welcomes NFL Star Brandon Marshall & Michi Marshall to Mental Health Task Force: (Washington, ... http://1.usa.gov/J8khPF

11 Dec
http://barackobama.com/Team-Obamacare : Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:17:53 +0000 http://bit.ly/1jQlv0b

11 Dec
United States Dedicates New U.S. Embassy in Malabo, Equatori: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:16:29 +0000 http://bit.ly/1kBm8bn

11 Dec
Year In Review: The Do-Nothing Republican Congress: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:14:42 +0000 http://bit.ly/1kBm9My

11 Dec
Readout of Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eur: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:13:11 +0000 http://bit.ly/1kBm7V3

11 Dec
U.S.-Uzbekistan Annual Bilateral Consultations: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:12:27 +0000 http://bit.ly/1kBm9Ms

11 Dec
Tom Hanks Discusses His Grandchildren: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:04:27 +0000 http://bit.ly/1jQl85P

11 Dec
Congressional negotiators reach budget agreement: Last reply by bot on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 02:53:32 +0000 http://bit.ly/1kBlWJl

11 Dec
THURSDAY: Maloney to Hold Telephone Town Hall: Washington, D.C. - Representative Sean Patrick Maloney will ho... http://1.usa.gov/1jQfwbK

11 Dec
Pocan Releases New Report: 65,000 Wisconsinites to Lose Jobless Aid Without Congressional Action: WASHINGTON, ... http://1.usa.gov/1jQ74cw

11 Dec
Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Anniversary of So-Called “Right-to-Work” Law Being Signed into Law in M... http://1.usa.gov/1iYmH3y

11 Dec
Congressman Dan Kildee Introduces Bill to Protect Service Members from Predatory Loans: Transparency in Milita... http://1.usa.gov/1iYmH3s

11 Dec
Lexington Emergency Management graduates 19th CERT class: Lexington’s latest Community Emergency Response Team... http://bit.ly/1drq10d

11 Dec
Video: Ed: Obamacare trending upwards: Millions of Americans are discovering the benefits of Obamacare, but th... http://nbcnews.to/1drjAKP

11 Dec
Connolly Statement on H.R. 2019: Congressman Connolly released the following statement on H.R. 2019. Read more. http://1.usa.gov/1driDC9

11 Dec
A Star on the Map for Browns Canyon: Dear Fellow Coloradan,

VIDEO: Unveiling the Bill
After working for ne... http://1.usa.gov/J7IZ2z

11 Dec
Video: Small steps toward preventing shutdown: In Trenders, Bill O'Reilly refuses to let Bachmann blame woes o... http://nbcnews.to/J7Hd1s

11 Dec
Video: Republican's unwavering negativity: In Ask Ed Live, Ed Schultz explains the ability of many Republicans... http://nbcnews.to/J7HaTj

11 Dec
Video: Ted Cruz fails to 'grace' the cover: Pope Francis wins the coveted title of Time Magazine's Person of t... http://nbcnews.to/1jPDm7f

11 Dec
Video: Larry the Cable Guy: Healthcare expert?: Earning the joint title of Ed Schultz's Pretender, Fox's Sean ... http://nbcnews.to/1jPDkfO

11 Dec
Video: Fighting TPP to protect workers' rights: Members of Congress continue to quietly share their optimism o... http://nbcnews.to/1jPDkfJ

11 Dec
Grayson Secures $6.5 Million Grant for Orange County Fire Department: Grayson Secures $6.5 Million Grant for O... http://1.usa.gov/1jPBF9V

11 Dec
Grayson Letter of Support for Orange County Fire Department: [[{"fid":"283","view_mode":"full","fields":{"form... http://1.usa.gov/1jPBGKY

11 Dec
Van Hollen Statement on Budget Deal:
Washington, DC – Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Ranking M... http://1.usa.gov/1bF4O4r

11 Dec
12/11/2013: Today on the show, justice is served on John Boner; Republicans; social issues; political moralizi... http://bit.ly/1drcHZO

11 Dec
Senators Stabenow and Levin Announce Funding for Clean Energy Manufacturing Roadmap: Clean energy manufacturin... http://1.usa.gov/1jPuoXT

11 Dec
Levin, Stabenow Announce Funding for Clean Energy Manufacturing Roadmap: http://1.usa.gov/1iXXiqH

11 Dec
Reed Sees Progress in FDA Decision to Cut Back on Antibiotic Use in Meat: WASHINGTON, DC – Key proposals backe... http://1.usa.gov/1dr4uEU

11 Dec
Reed: Key RI Defense Projects Included in Bipartisan Defense Bill: WASHINGTON, DC – After Armed Services Commi... http://1.usa.gov/1dr4uES

11 Dec
Senators Introduce Student Loan Borrowers Bill of Rights: WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to strengthen borrower... http://1.usa.gov/1dr4uoA

11 Dec
Kuster Announces "Holiday Cards for Heroes" Drive to Honor New Hampshire Veterans: Elementary students in Nash... http://1.usa.gov/1fl3cxd

11 Dec
House Democrats to Boehner: Republicans Must Not Adjourn for Year without Extending Federal Unemployment Insur... http://1.usa.gov/1iXSSjC

11 Dec
Kaptur Urges Protection for Glassmakers:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 11, 2013) -- Congresswoman Kaptur joined Ohi... http://1.usa.gov/1bET6ql

11 Dec
Detroit Recreation Department to Host Breakfast with Santa and Storytelling Events Saturday, Dec. 14: 12/11/13... http://bit.ly/1bEQn07

11 Dec
Senators Stabenow and Levin Urge Transportation Department to Verify Safety of Enbridge Pipeline in Great Lakes: http://1.usa.gov/1iXPLZ4

11 Dec
Feinstein Statement on FDA Antibiotics Ruling: Washington—Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released t... http://1.usa.gov/1kAzcxT

11 Dec
Horsford Introduces Bill To Prevent Racial Profiling: Washington, D.C. – Representative Steven Horsford (NV-4)... http://1.usa.gov/J7lQx7

11 Dec
Horsford Statement On Mel Watt's Confirmation As Federal Housing Finance Agency Director: Washington, D.C. – T... http://1.usa.gov/1jPbFeX

11 Dec
H.R.2019: Kids First Research Act of 2013 (12/11/2013 legislative day) http://1.usa.gov/1kAwqIK

11 Dec
H.R.1992: Israel QME Enhancement Act (12/11/2013 legislative day) http://1.usa.gov/1jP96cG

11 Dec
New Bipartisan Group of Mayors to Encourage Congress, White House on Support for Parks: Mayors for Parks coali... http://bit.ly/1jP29s8

11 Dec
Manchin Statement on Budget Conference Deal: Senator Manchin issued a statement on the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013. http://1.usa.gov/1iXH3Kg

11 Dec
Peters Applauds Unanimous Passage for His Bill to Cut Red Tape for Michigan Auto Dealers & Consumers: U.S. Rep... http://1.usa.gov/1iXGxMn

11 Dec
Chairman Mike Thompson, Mental Health, Public Health Experts Unveil Report Providing Recommendations for Firea... http://1.usa.gov/1iXFPP3

11 Dec
Senator Murray Presses VA Officials on Claims Backlog: Recent report shows government shutdown forced furlough... http://1.usa.gov/JfhiFF

11 Dec
Senator Murray Presses VA Officials on Claims Backlog: Recent report shows government shutdown forced furlough... http://1.usa.gov/JfhhBx

11 Dec
No Injuries After Car Severs Building Gas Meter: Around 10:00 this morning, a car crashed into a 4-unit apartm... http://bit.ly/1dqJsGH

11 Dec
Rep. Schiff: Not Extending Unemployment Insurance Would Put a Lump of Coal into Families' Stockings This Holid... http://1.usa.gov/1bEARkN

11 Dec
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $400,000 Challenge Grant From the National Endowment for the Humanities for the S... http://1.usa.gov/1fkGqFQ

11 Dec
Reed Statement on Budget Conference Agreement: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed today issued the follow... http://1.usa.gov/Jf9rYO

11 Dec
Trumka: Budget Should Help Unemployed, Protect Government Workers and Pensions: AFL-CIO President Richard Trum... http://bit.ly/1jOKKjf

11 Dec
December 11, 2013:
December 11, 2013
Gov. Hickenlooper announces appointments to the Board of Trustees of the... http://bit.ly/J70Pm4

11 Dec
Kaptur Cites Rising Inequality:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 11, 2013) – Speaking on the House floor, Congresswoma... http://1.usa.gov/1jOHgxq

11 Dec
Michigan Guard and Reserve Members: Nominate Your Civilian Employer for Defense Department Freedom Award: http://1.usa.gov/1dqxNrj

11 Dec
Huffman: Snow in Winter Doesn’t Disprove Climate Change: WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafa... http://1.usa.gov/1dqsurI

11 Dec
Rep. Waxman Statement on Supreme Court Oral Argument on EPA Pollution Rules: WASHINGTON, DC— Today Energy and ... http://1.usa.gov/1bEnQHS

11 Dec
H.R.3212: Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2013 (12/11/2013 l... http://1.usa.gov/1dqs196

11 Dec
S.1471: Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act (12/11/2013 legislative day) http://1.usa.gov/1dqs193

11 Dec
H.R.2319: Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2013 (12/11/2013 legislative day) http://1.usa.gov/1dqs3h3

11 Dec
H.Res.437: (12/11/2013 legislative day) http://1.usa.gov/1dqs30K

11 Dec
Secretary Vilsack Announces Partnership to Advance Commercial Potential of Cellulosic Nanomaterial from Wood: ... http://1.usa.gov/1dqphZk

11 Dec
Congresswoman Fudge Congratulates Congressman Watt on Senate Confirmation to Lead the FHFA: Congresswoman Fudg... http://1.usa.gov/1jO3PlS

11 Dec
Senator Murray, Paul Ryan Announce Bipartisan Budget-Conference Agreement: Two-year budget agreement would avo... http://1.usa.gov/1iWT8PU

11 Dec
Senator Murray, Paul Ryan Announce Bipartisan Budget-Conference Agreement: Two-year budget agreement would avo... http://1.usa.gov/1fk6nFf

11 Dec
Fattah Statement on Budget Deal: Fattah, a Senior Member on the House Appropriations Committee, released the f... http://1.usa.gov/1jNQycQ

11 Dec
Senators Stabenow and Levin Urge Transportation Department to Verify Safety of Enbridge Pipeline in Great Lake... http://1.usa.gov/JeylaI

11 Dec
Opening Remarks of Chairman Carper: Business Meeting for the Nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas: WASHINGTON- Tod... http://1.usa.gov/1jNNA8l

11 Dec
Hearing Statement: "Oversight Hearing on Domestic Renewable Fuels": WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del... http://1.usa.gov/1jNNz48

11 Dec
Linda Sánchez’ Statement on the Budget Agreement (December 11, 2013): Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda T. S... http://1.usa.gov/1jNMk53

11 Dec
Harkin Unveils HELP Committee Investigation Revealing Widespread Labor Law
Violations Among Major Government ... http://1.usa.gov/J6a2er

11 Dec
Under the Affordable Care Act, 5,189,000 Million Texans Will Gain Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Di... http://1.usa.gov/1jNL4yR

11 Dec
Congressman Cuellar Announces Veterans’ Benefits Increase for 2014: Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) release... http://1.usa.gov/J69ghx

11 Dec
Rep. Cuellar Announces 7.5 Million Texans Have Gained Access to Free Preventive Care Due to the ACA: Today, Co... http://1.usa.gov/1jNL69S

11 Dec
Congressman Cuellar Announces Paid Internship Program with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute: Congre... http://1.usa.gov/J69g1h

11 Dec
Congressman Cuellar and Paco Valentin (USDA Rural Development Director) Announce Funds for Roma and Rio Grande... http://1.usa.gov/1jNL5Tu

11 Dec
Congressman Adam Smith’s Statement on Budget Agreement: Congressman Adam Smith released the following statemen... http://1.usa.gov/1jNHuVx

11 Dec
North Pole Residents to Visit Tallahassee: This weekend, Soul Santa will park his sleigh right here in the Cap... http://bit.ly/1dpQTh4

11 Dec
Owens Hosting Telephone Town Hall to Answer Affordable Care Act Questions: Congressman Bill Owens will hold a ... http://1.usa.gov/1dpQ8EM

11 Dec
Madison Water Utility crews dealing with high number of main breaks: Madison Water Utility crews are bracing f... http://bit.ly/1iWBYSz

11 Dec
Delaney Applauds Confirmation of Mel Watt as FHFA Head: WASHINGTON – Today the Senate voted to confirm Congres... http://1.usa.gov/1jNu8sg

11 Dec
DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s Statement Congratulating Katherine M. Clark on Victory in Massa:
“It is... http://bit.ly/J5PoLr

11 Dec
Dingell Statement on TPP Negotiations: Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI12) released... http://1.usa.gov/1jNpbQ9

11 Dec
Dingell Statement on Adoption of Volcker Rule: Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI12) ... http://1.usa.gov/1kzk43N

11 Dec
Dingell Statement on General Motors’ Leadership: Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI12... http://1.usa.gov/1jNp9rH

11 Dec
Manchin, Rockefeller, Rahall Announce Funding for Logan County Head Start Program: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen... http://1.usa.gov/1jNiE8h

11 Dec
Chairman Mike Thompson Statement on Expanded Mental Health Benefits Under ACA: U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)... http://1.usa.gov/1bDmzkm

11 Dec
Shea-Porter Spokesperson Statement on Misleading Radio Ads: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ben Wakana, 202-295... http://1.usa.gov/1jMZorn

11 Dec
Pallone Calls on Governor Christie to Use ACA Funds for Outreach and Education in New Jersey: Washington, D.C.... http://1.usa.gov/1iW7Iak

11 Dec
Congressman Brady presents check to Harambee Charter School in support of the school’s basketball program: FOR... http://1.usa.gov/1kyVnEo

11 Dec
Cohen Announces Nearly $220,000 For St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: [WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Stev... http://1.usa.gov/1jMNUEj

11 Dec
Rep. Maloney Statement on Adoption of a Final Volcker Rule: WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), a... http://1.usa.gov/J4TfIN

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