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Paul Schwartz of Clean Water Action

Paul Schwartz of Clean Water Action about America's source water and drinking water needs. http://budurl.com/wc1028 Continue

Added by Amy Domestico on November 2, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Scott Blake Harris, General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Energy.

This week's Supernova Network Age Briefing will feature Scott Blake Harris, General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Energy. This is a chance to ask questions first-hand about topics as far ranging as current "Smart Grid" efforts, how technology is changing our thinking about carbon sequestration and nuclear energy, and how cybersecurity intersects with our country's energy policy. About our guest: Scott Blake Harris is the General Counsel of the Department of Energy. He was nominated for the p… Continue

Added by Amy Domestico on October 22, 2009 at 12:54pm — No Comments

Health Care - Reality Check

Help to spread the truth about the proposed health care reform. This is one of the most important issues of our time. Health care is a moral issue. It is a humane issue. No one should go bankrupt, suffer or die because of lack of insurance. "Whether or not you have health insurance right now, the reforms we seek will bring stability and security that you don’t have today. This isn’t about politics. This is about people’s lives.This is about people’s businesses. This is about our future."… Continue

Added by Sherri Hosieni on September 4, 2009 at 11:54pm — No Comments

Midnight Deadline June 2 Submit Your Idea for "Open" Government

White House asking for pubic comments on ways to make government more efficient, open, and transparent to the public. Submit your idea by midnight tonight at: http://opengov.ideascale.com/ Continue

Added by Cathy Kail on June 2, 2009 at 4:59pm — No Comments

King County Democrats' Legislative Action Alert

The King County Democratic legislative agenda includes a Homeowner Bill of Rights (Safe Homes Guarantee), curbs on predatory payday lending, and maintaining the safety net for vulnerable disabled adults called General Assistance--Unemployable. As we count down to the WA Legislature's last day on April 26th, here are three urgent requests each of us can pass along to our legislators. Call the Legislative Hotline at 1-800-562-6000 and leave a message for your Senator(s) and Representative(s) aski… Continue

Added by Cathy Kail on April 9, 2009 at 7:38pm — No Comments

Hopelink's "End Summer Hunger" Food Drive April 4th

48th LD Democrats and volunteers host a Food Drive to benefit Hopelink's "End Summer Hunger" campaign on Saturday, April 4th, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the QFC in Bella Bottega shopping center (Redmond). For details or volunteer opportunities, go to: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/communityservice/gpt4l3 or Contact dianelundeensmith@msn.com. Continue

Added by Cathy Kail on April 2, 2009 at 11:15pm — No Comments

Green Energy and Green-Collar Jobs for WA

Reach all Washington state legislators with one phone call: 800-562-6000. Thank them for their efforts to ensure the final 2010-2012 budget will fund new growth of Green Energy and Green-collar jobs. Continue

Added by Cathy Kail on March 30, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Nancy San Carlos

Where is Nancy? Whomever has contact with her, please tell me what I can do for her. Louise B. W. Luce Continue

Added by Louise Bruse wenberg Luce on March 29, 2009 at 9:34pm — No Comments

Washington 8th Congressional District Representatives

This week Organizing for America reminds us to tell our Washington 8th Congressional District representatives that we support President Obama's budget plan for renewable energy to reduce our dependence on foreign sources of oil; making health care more affordable for every American by cutting costs; and improving education so our children are prepared for the jobs of the 21st Century. Call now: Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA-08) CALL: 202-225-7761; Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) CALL: 202-224-2621; and Sen.… Continue

Added by Cathy Kail on March 28, 2009 at 1:37pm — No Comments

Support President Obama's Bold Plans to Reform Health Care, Education, and Energy

This week, plenty of 5th Dems members signed Organizing for America pledge forms voicing their support of President Obama's bold budget plans advancing reforms of America's health care, education, and energy. If you want to voice your support, too, go here: http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/pledgeproject Continue

Added by Cathy Kail on March 22, 2009 at 3:15pm — No Comments

Pres. Obama asking for Public Comments -- Deadline is Tomorrow

President Obama is asking the public to comment on the way federal regulations are written and approved. We all know that process needs plenty of work. Voice your opinion in an easy, quick email here: http://www.ombwatch.org/node/9774/ Continue

Added by Cathy Kail on March 15, 2009 at 4:59pm — No Comments

The next challenger to Dave Reichert in 2010 - Suzan DelBene

During my PCO training last weekend, I had the opportunity to listen to Suzan DelBene, a Democratic challenger to Dave Reichert in 8th Congressional District in 2010. As a Northwest business woman having started several businesses, she feels that she can contribute to the recovery from this economic downturn. Since she is not a career politician, she felt it necessary to declare her candidacy early and build her network of supporters. My immediate reaction: Suzan comes across as a very personab… Continue

Added by Konrad Roeder on March 9, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Keep Pharmaceuticals Out of Washington's Soil and Water

People For Puget Sound is supporting the Secure Medicine Return bill, 2SHB 1165. This bill would require drug manufacturers to create a take-back and disposal system for unused medicines. If you agree, let legislators and the Governor know by signing the petition here: http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5430/t/5220/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=1154 Continue

Added by Cathy Kail on March 6, 2009 at 3:16pm — No Comments

Free-to-the-public "PCO" training session Saturday in Renton

King County Democratic Central Committee hosts free-to-the-public PCO training, 10am-2pm, Sat., Mar. 7, Renton Carpenters Hall, offered once every 2 years. RSVP to Chair Susan Sheary - 425.255.2679; or email: kcdcc1@gmail.com. Continue

Added by Cathy Kail on March 4, 2009 at 8:02pm — No Comments

An inside look at the birth of the Obama brand

I wrote about this topic a few days ago. With the holidays and weather, I'm just getting around to posting it now. You don't have to care about marketing to find this topic interesting. An inside look at the birth of the Obama brand Cheers, Patrick Continue

Added by Patrick Byers on December 27, 2008 at 11:06am — No Comments

Thanks for coming to the 5th LD Sarah Palin!

I totally forgot to say "Thanks" to Sarah Palin- that was soooo freakin' funny- we are still talking about it! Katie & Josh B. Continue

Added by Katie Brudwick on November 17, 2008 at 4:46pm — No Comments

Election Night Party

Dear 5th Dems, Thanks for throwing such an amazing party to celebrate our new President & local Dem leaders. We had such a great time meeting & crying with all of you. I look forward to many more celebrations in the future! Best of luck out there, Katie & Josh Brudwick Continue

Added by Katie Brudwick on November 17, 2008 at 4:43pm — No Comments

Change you can believe in starts at CHANGE.GOV

Obama's President-Elect website Change.Gov leaves me speechless. Wow. If they are doing what it looks like the are doing, real change has arrived. Most impressive. Continue

Added by Patrick Byers on November 6, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Marketing lessons from Barack Obama

In addition to supporting Obama, I have a day job as CEO of Outsource Marketing. I blog weekdays on The Responsible Marketing Blog and thought you might be interested in my November 5th post, Marketing lessons from Barack Obama. Give it a gander if you are interested in smart marketing -- Obama was named… Continue

Added by Patrick Byers on November 6, 2008 at 3:58pm — No Comments

Goodbye Past; Hello Future

I am happy to say goodbye to the administration and politics of the last eight years. I hope to remember this election for my life, for I did what I could to talk to all my neighbors, friends, and community about my support for Sen. Obama. I am glad that you all also feel that he is the right person at this time to lead our country into renewable energy, close the war in Iraq, finish the war in Afghanistan, redo the 2000 congress’s failure of legislating Wall Street, and most importantly, end th… Continue

Added by Gary Fancher on November 5, 2008 at 1:51pm — 1 Comment