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daily review brief Wed Feb 12 2014 (PM)

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Feb 12
Helpful Contact Information for the Snow Storm: Beginning Wednesday evening through Thursday Northern Virginia... http://1.usa.gov/1iR90jN

Feb 12
Drought Relief Update: I sent an e-mail update today to spread the word about my Drought Relief Workshop and o... http://1.usa.gov/1dmnlnl

Feb 12
Drought Resources Workshop: Are you a small business owner or a farmer who’s been impacted by the drought? If ... http://1.usa.gov/1iR4EsU

Feb 12
Shea-Porter Pushes for Data Privacy and Security: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ben Wakana, 202-225-5456

WA... http://1.usa.gov/1lGQqft

Feb 12
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT REGARDING THE DEBT CEILING: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bish... http://1.usa.gov/MerEXn

Feb 12
Winter Weather Advisory 2/13/2014: National Weather Service has declared a Winter Weather Advisory in effect f... http://bit.ly/1onSbjS

Feb 12
Federal Reserve seeks comment on repealing its Regulations D: Last reply by bot on Thu, 13 Feb 2014 04:52:31 +0000 http://bit.ly/1aWX7bO

Feb 12
It’s Time to #RaiseTheWage: Last reply by bot on Thu, 13 Feb 2014 04:50:18 +0000 http://bit.ly/1gwTasv

Feb 12
Cybersecurity Framework Rollout: Last reply by bot on Thu, 13 Feb 2014 04:46:47 +0000 http://bit.ly/1aWX9Ak

Feb 12
2/12/14: White House Press Briefing: Last reply by bot on Thu, 13 Feb 2014 04:46:01 +0000 http://bit.ly/1gwTasq

Feb 12
Opportunity For All: Rewarding Hard Work: Last reply by bot on Thu, 13 Feb 2014 04:44:11 +0000 http://bit.ly/1aWX6Vq

Feb 12
Cohen Introduces Bill to Give Drug Czar Freedom to Reform "Ludicrous" Marijuana Policies: Congressman also joi... http://1.usa.gov/1g9zsVs

Feb 12
Tennessee Members Demand FAA Action to Protect Musicians: WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) joined ... http://1.usa.gov/1g9zsVq

Feb 12
Himes Applauds Progress on Biennial Budget Legislation: WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released ... http://1.usa.gov/Mefhe3

Feb 12
National Journal: Himes among Most Moderate in Congress: WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) is one... http://1.usa.gov/Mefk9z

Feb 12
Executive Order to raise the minimum wage to $10.10: Last reply by bot on Thu, 13 Feb 2014 04:10:03 +0000 http://bit.ly/1lGghUK

Feb 12
Policy and Law Advisor: Last reply by bot on Thu, 13 Feb 2014 04:07:30 +0000 http://bit.ly/1lGghUE

Feb 12
Upcoming Meetings and Recently Posted Materials web page for: Last reply by bot on Thu, 13 Feb 2014 04:04:52 +0000 http://bit.ly/1lGghUA

Feb 12
Joint Statement by Attorney General Eric Holder and Director: Last reply by bot on Thu, 13 Feb 2014 04:03:53 +0000 http://bit.ly/MecBgl

Feb 12
LAST CALL: Your chance to meet President Obama: Last reply by bot on Thu, 13 Feb 2014 04:01:43 +0000 http://bit.ly/1lGgeYY

Feb 12
Senator Murray’s Statement on Military COLA Change: “As I have said all along, if we could find a responsible ... http://1.usa.gov/1dlDrOe

Feb 12
February 12, 2014:
February 12, 2014
Gov. Hickenlooper cites avalanche danger, asks Coloradans to be cautious... http://bit.ly/MMm4LR

Feb 12
Safe Climate Caucus: The Time to Act is Now: WASHINGTON, DC— This week the Safe Climate Caucus launched its n... http://1.usa.gov/1lFEmec

Feb 12
DNI Clapper Statement on President Obama’s Intent to Nominate Francis X. Taylor to be the Next DHS Undersecret... http://1.usa.gov/1lFxrSh

Feb 12
Joint Statement by Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and Attorney General Eric Holder on the Dec... http://1.usa.gov/1lFxqxR

Feb 12
Senator Murray’s Statement on Military COLA Change: “As I have said all along, if we could find a responsible ... http://1.usa.gov/MMdooY

Feb 12
Gallego Supports “Pension Fix” For Retired Vets: Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Pete P. Gallego (D-Alp... http://1.usa.gov/1lFdtXR

Feb 12
Video: Ground zero in the fight for workers' rights: Fight for union rights heads to a Volkswagen plant in Cha... http://nbcnews.to/1lFcruZ

Feb 12
Video: Ted Cruz loses his debt ceiling crusade: In Trenders, Westminster Kennel Club crowns best in show, whil... http://nbcnews.to/1lFcruT

Feb 12
Video: More snow and troubles for the East Coast: The East Coast braces for a dangerous winter storm, as gover... http://nbcnews.to/1lFctmD

Feb 12
2/12/2014: Today on the show, justice is served on Congress; the unemployed; national RomneyCare; Senior Legal... http://bit.ly/1dlhleA

Feb 12
Reed Speaks About the Urgent Need to Renew Unemployment Insurance Benefits: Mr. Reed: Madam president, I want ... http://1.usa.gov/1aWc2D4

Feb 12
Reed Speaks on College Affordability and Student Loan Debt: Mr. Reed: Thank you, madam president. Madam presid... http://1.usa.gov/1gvNeQl

Feb 12
Senate Approves Measure to Restore COLA Increases for Military Retirees: WASHINGTON, DC – The United States Se... http://1.usa.gov/1aWc2mK

Feb 12
Fee Rate Advisory #3 for Fiscal Year 2014:
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that start... http://1.usa.gov/MdzfFF

Feb 12
Fee Rate Advisory #3 for Fiscal Year 2014:
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that start... http://1.usa.gov/MdzdxN

Feb 12
Video: Christie fundraising in Chicago: Republicans rally around Gov. Christie at fundraising events in the wi... http://nbcnews.to/1lEZxNt

Feb 12
Video: Ted Cruz tries his hand at comedy: Earning the title of Ed Schultz's Pretender, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex., ... http://nbcnews.to/MdyJaH

Feb 12
Video: Trying to change the dynamic on Wall Street: 50 years after the Civil Rights Act, the fight continues f... http://nbcnews.to/1lEZxgG

Feb 12
It’s Time to #RaiseTheWage:
http://bit.ly/1lEZl0N

Feb 12
Nominations confirmed by voice vote/Senator Reid moved to pr: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:27:59 +0000 http://bit.ly/1j6aA0D

Feb 12
@DemocratsKy: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:24:06 +0000 http://bit.ly/1g8AgtL

Feb 12
U.S. HELSINKI COMMISSION TO HOLD BRIEFING ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:15:14 +0000 http://bit.ly/1j6azKd

Feb 12
Attorney Convicted in Connection with Rothstein: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:13:26 +0000 http://bit.ly/1j6azK9

Feb 12
@UWO_Dems: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:12:06 +0000 http://bit.ly/1j6azK1

Feb 12
The Countdown to Cascades Has Begun!: At 10 a.m. today, the long awaited official opening date of Cascades Pa... http://bit.ly/1aW7r3H

Feb 12
Guernica, Biscay: Symbolic Heart of Basque Country: Last reply by postbot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:42:30 +0000 http://bit.ly/MdrHCM

Feb 12
PANAMA: Riu Plaza Panama Hotel, in Panama City: Last reply by postbot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:41:24 +0000 http://bit.ly/1lELTdt

Feb 12
Trip From Andes to Patagonia HD: Last reply by postbot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:34:58 +0000 http://bit.ly/MdrHmw

Feb 12
Behind The Scenes - VisitBritain: Last reply by postbot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:34:01 +0000 http://bit.ly/MdrFLf

Feb 12
Pallone, Menendez Announce $10.8 Million for Continued Middlesex County Utilities Authority Projects: WASHINGT... http://1.usa.gov/1lECa6G

Feb 12
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) All Positions Ava: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:10:03 +0000 http://bit.ly/MLVpPk

Feb 12
Daily Press Briefing - February 12, 2014: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:08:27 +0000 http://bit.ly/MLVpPg

Feb 12
Public Information Collection Requirements has been publishe: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:07:23 +0000 http://bit.ly/MLVmTR

Feb 12
February 12 - Wednesday: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:06:03 +0000 http://bit.ly/MLVmTP

Feb 12
SBA Inbound Marketing Webinar: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:04:57 +0000 http://bit.ly/1ompDHx

Feb 12
Harkin Encourages Iowa Students to Apply For Summer Internships: http://1.usa.gov/1gvqaRX

Feb 12
All City Retirees NOT ENROLLED in Medicare Must Purchase Health Insurance Via http://Healthcare.gov - ACTION R... http://bit.ly/MLPUAe

Feb 12
NEW Attorney Vacancies for U.S. Department of Justice: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 21:24:16 +0000 http://bit.ly/Mdfuhx

Feb 12
Enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace increases by: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 21:23:21 +0000 http://bit.ly/1lEm4tL

Feb 12
Army National Guard Soldier Pleads Guilty to Role in Scheme: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 21:19:07 +0000 http://bit.ly/1lEm25i

Feb 12
CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now avai: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 21:01:42 +0000 http://bit.ly/1lEm4dp

Feb 12
OCC Comptroller's Handbook Revisions and Rescissions: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 20:59:32 +0000 http://bit.ly/Mdfu1c

Feb 12
Wasserman Schultz Statement on Vote to Raise Debt Ceiling: WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL... http://1.usa.gov/1ome6rK

Feb 12
Statement by Senator Pryor On the Debt Ceiling: Last year, we saw an irresponsible few bring our country to a ... http://1.usa.gov/1lEgtnt

Feb 12
Statement by Senator Pryor On Restoring Retirement Pay for Arkansas Men and Women in Uniform: Our state is the... http://1.usa.gov/1lEgtnq

Feb 12
Interagency Alternative Dispute Resolution Group, Upcoming A: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 20:14:56 +0000 http://bit.ly/1gvbwu0

Feb 12
Remarks at a Security Council Open Debate on Protection of C: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 20:12:00 +0000 http://bit.ly/1gvbwtS

Feb 12
Remarks at a Security Council Open Debate on Protection of C: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 20:09:22 +0000 http://bit.ly/1aVKFck

Feb 12
Executive Order Raising Minimum Wage for Federal Contract Wo: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 20:06:33 +0000 http://bit.ly/1aVKDkA

Feb 12
Exemptive, No-Action, & Interpretative Letters for http://CFTC.gov .: Last reply by bot on Wed, 12 Feb 2014 2 http://bit.ly/1gvbwtL

Feb 12
Crowley, Sánchez Urge President Obama to Include Federal Building Concession Workers in Executive Order to Rai... http://1.usa.gov/1gv6TA6

Feb 12
LoBiondo, Larsen Applaud House Passage of Their Sleep Apnea Legislation to Ensure Safety of the Skies: Legisla... http://1.usa.gov/1guJ1wp

Feb 12
Larsen: Finally the House Agrees: The United States Pays Its Bills: WASHINGTON—Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued... http://1.usa.gov/1aVpY04

Feb 12
Larsen Commends WWU on its Top Peace Corps Distinction: WASHINGTON—Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today commended We... http://1.usa.gov/1aVpVkV

Feb 12
Larsen’s Efforts to Rejuvenate Icebreaker Fleet Move Forward: WASHINGTON—A key House committee today adopted l... http://1.usa.gov/1guIZ7F

Feb 12
Bill Filed Would Give Citizens Right to Vote on Local Option: Kentucky citizens would have the right to vote o... http://bit.ly/Mczl0k

Feb 12
Maloney responds to Republican Oversight Committee’s NY Medicaid Allegations: WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Carol... http://1.usa.gov/1olkVcT

Feb 12
Maloney statement on vote to raise the debt ceiling: WASHINGTON – Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) released the fol... http://1.usa.gov/MLnBBT

Feb 12
Peters Introduces Measure to Construct a New International Trade Crossing (NITC) Customs Plaza in Southeast Mi... http://1.usa.gov/1iPjqQQ

Feb 12
Schumer, Gillibrand Honor 5th Anniversary of Flight 3407 Tragedy: http://1.usa.gov/MLmjXI

Feb 12
Gillibrand Pushes Bill to Refinance Student Loans, Bring Debt Relief: http://1.usa.gov/MLmjHa

Feb 12
Horsford Votes To Prevent Debt Default: *Watch Floor Speech*

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Steven... http://1.usa.gov/1olgj6H

Feb 12
Horsford Votes To Fully Restore Military Pensions: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Steven Horsford (N... http://1.usa.gov/1olgj6C

Feb 12
Detroit City Council to Host Evening Community Meeting at Leland Missionary Baptist Church on Feb. 18: 2/11/20... http://bit.ly/1lDdcEO

Feb 12
Statement by the CFTC and the European Commission on progress relating to the implementation of the 2013 Path ... http://1.usa.gov/1lDcmIg

Feb 12
Federal Reserve seeks comment on repealing its Regulations DD and P and amending Regulation V: Federal Reserve... http://1.usa.gov/1j4qE39

Feb 12
Rep. Ron Kind Votes to Stop Benefit Cuts to Retired Veterans: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) suppo... http://1.usa.gov/1g7kJua

Feb 12
Mayor Hancock Appoints Brad Buchanan as New Executive Director of Community Planning and Development: Mayor Mi... http://bit.ly/1iP8frl

Feb 12
Lujan Grisham Votes to Support Military Retirees: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) to... http://1.usa.gov/ML7Cnp

Feb 12
Opening Statement of Ranking Member Sander Levin Mark-up of H.R. 3865: It has been nearly nine months since th... http://1.usa.gov/1okKNpo

Feb 12
Winter Storm Pax: List of emergency shelters and warming centers: List of emergency shelters and warming cente... http://bit.ly/Mc9wxr

Feb 12
Presidents Day holiday collections, closings: The Division of Waste Management will adjust its collection sche... http://bit.ly/1j3Brup

Feb 12
Congressman and Mrs. Garamendi Congratulate UC Davis Aggies for their Exceptional Peace Corps Service: WASHIN... http://1.usa.gov/1iOpmcM

Feb 12
In Coast Guard Bill Markup, Ranking Member Garamendi Fights for U.S. Jobs, Revival of Maritime Industry & Crui... http://1.usa.gov/1djulBD

Feb 12
TEA PARTY REPUBLICAN MULVANEY, CÁRDENAS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO ASSIST LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYED AMERICANS: *** Le... http://1.usa.gov/Mbwchk

Feb 12
Titus Votes to Lift the Debt Ceiling, Avoid Default: February 11, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Dina T... http://1.usa.gov/1ojJBCK

Feb 12
Titus Statement on T&I Committee Move to Ban In-Flight Cell Phone Use: February 11, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Co... http://1.usa.gov/MKBXTd

Feb 12
CASTRO STATEMENT ON DEBT CEILING & MILITARY COLA FIX: Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joaquin Castro [TX-20] re... http://1.usa.gov/1lBnYeS

Feb 12
Congressman Heck Introduces the Servicemembers Opportunity Act: Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) introduced the ... http://1.usa.gov/1aU3lt4

Feb 12
Shea-Porter Statement on Debt Ceiling Vote: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ben Wakana, 202-225-5456

WASHINGT... http://1.usa.gov/1ojxZ2y

Feb 12
Shea-Porter Votes to Fix COLA Cuts for Military Retirees: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ben Wakana, 202-225-5... http://1.usa.gov/1ojxXI3

Feb 12
Maloney Unveils Plan to Expand Women’s Economic Opportunities: Washington, D.C. – On a telephone town hall wit... http://1.usa.gov/1g6awxW

Feb 12
Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Legislation to Lift the Debt Ceiling: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) is... http://1.usa.gov/1ojom42

Feb 12
Dingell Applauds House Passage of Clean Debt Limit Increase: Washington, D.C. – Congressman John D. Dingell (D... http://1.usa.gov/1gsUa0I

Feb 12
Congressman Al Green Introduces Resolutions to Recognize Black History Month and Honor the NAACP on its 105th ... http://1.usa.gov/1gsO4gO

Feb 12
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Votes to Restore Military COLA Benefit Cuts: Washington, DC – Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (... http://1.usa.gov/1j21GRY

Feb 12
Connolly Earns a 96% Score from League of Conservation Voters for Work on the Environment: Connolly, Moran, an... http://1.usa.gov/1dj94rG

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