News from Far and Near
It is important to keep up-to-date with the latest developments
locally, around the world, and at the White House. Below, you will find
links to the White House and to Local and International media as well as
stories that we feel are important to highlight.
The Worst Man-made Catastrophe in Modern History
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What comes next? BP CEO steps down and goes to Russia. Tropical Storm Bonnie fizzles out (fortunately). The cap appears to be holding as pressure slowly rises in pipe. Rigs are returning to continue oil slick containment.
Of course, even if everything goes well, there have been much damage done to the Gulf coastline, many people have lost their jobs and/or livelyhood, eleven men lost their lives, and animals (both wild and domesticated) have become casualties. And still no one knows what went wrong.
Here is a chronological rundown of events from the beginning until it's resolved (updated daily).
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4th of July Celebration at the White House
The White House and the USO celebrated the 4th of July with service members and their families at the White House Independence Day Celebration on the South Lawn. Performers at this years celebration included Brandi Carlile, Cedric the Entertainer and the rock band The Killers. more....
RaiseYourVote.com is a new site launched by OFA. According to them, "[t]his site is about ensuring that we build on that same energy [as that of 2008] this year. Congressional elections are known to have lower participation than those for president, so we're starting early with a tool that will help get more Americans involved. And, really, RaiseYourVote.com is just the online part of our unprecedented voter registration efforts already under way on the ground, which we're ramping up with a national voter registration day of action across the country on July 17th." more....
GHO Members Combined Business with Pleasure -- First Formal Meeting in Months
Tere was plenty to eat and drink as GHO members got together for a Potluck Party and Movie Night in Demet's and Bill's home. We enjoyed listening to various speakers and had the pleasure of participating in informal discussions before sitting down to watch Michael Moore's latest movie. more....
Coming Events
September 7, 2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
ARICA Celebration and Re-election Fundraiser for Barbara L'Italien
Join State Representative Barbara L'Italien at Amy Weinstock's home on Tuesday September 7th for both a celebration of the passing of the Autism Health Insurance Bill and a fundraiser rally in support of Representative L'Italien. For more information, please go to our Elections page.
"History suggests that unless a progressive president is able to mobilize widespread support for significant change in the country at large, it's not enough to have a congressional majority." -- Doris K. Goodwin
GHO Members Participate in HAVERHILL HELPS the HOMELESS
Several GHO members weathered the storm to help out at the Haverhill Helps the Homeless event
at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Haverhill. Participating members were (in alphabetical order) Bill, Demet, Doug, Eva, and Pam. Despite the dismal weather, there was a large turnout.
The President Takes on Wall Street
President Obama stepped into the lion's den on April 22nd when he addressed people from the financial sector at Cooper Union in New York City, a place where he spoke about reforming Wall Street and financial institutions two years ago.
The President praised the House for having passed reforms, and the Senate for working through their own
version, despite "the furious effort of industry lobbyists to shape this legislation to their special interests."
The President focused on four key elements of his plan for reform:
Several GHO members weathered the storm to help out at the Haverhill Helps the Homeless event
at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Haverhill. Participating members were (in alphabetical order) Bill, Demet, Doug, Eva, and Pam. Despite the dismal weather, there was a large turnout.
The President Takes on Wall Street
President Obama stepped into the lion's den on April 22nd when he addressed people from the financial sector at Cooper Union in New York City, a place where he spoke about reforming Wall Street and financial institutions two years ago.
The President praised the House for having passed reforms, and the Senate for working through their own
version, despite "the furious effort of industry lobbyists to shape this legislation to their special interests."
The President focused on four key elements of his plan for reform:
- Holding Wall Street accountable
- Protecting American families from unfair, abusive financial practices
- Closing the gaps in our financial system
- Reform critical to Market certainty and stable growth
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