Yakima County Democratic Party News
July 03, 2009
Mike Kreidler to Headline Public Forum on Health Care
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler will be the featured speaker on July 15 at 6:30 PM at a Public Forum sponsored by the Yakima County Democrats. His presentation will be followed by a panel of health care experts and representatives of public officials, who will respond and answer questions. The free event will be held at the Parker Room of the Deccio Higher Education Center at Yakima Valley Community College, 1000 S. 12th Avenue Yakima.
Washington State Democratic Party News
Chair Dwight Pelz sets up blog on Seattle P-I site
Chair Dwight Pelz has set up a blog on the Seattle P-I site as part of the Seattle Views section of their website. His first post is about health care reform. ...[more]
Stimulus grant fills cuts to community health
Washington state's health-care centers need every dime of the $26.5 million in federal stimulus grants coming their way. ...[more]
Senator Murray announces funding for salmon, wildlife, and jobs
The announcement in a press release from Senator Patty Murray (D-WA)reveals that $16.5 Million in Waterway Conservation Recovery Fundingwill pay for 6 projects in Washington State. These funds, included inthe American Recovery and Reinves ...[more]
Governor Gregoire provides emergency funds to prepare Washington for what could be a busy flu season
Governor Chris Gregoire has authorized emergency funding to prepare the state for flu season, and a potential return of swine flu (H1N1) — also known as pandemic influenza. ...[more]
Consumer Protection on Wide Scale
The Obama administration's proposed consumer-protection agency wouldhave broad oversight for a range of products, beefing up thegovernment's regulation of credit cards, mortgages and gift cards, aswell as expanding its authority over financial firms. ...[more]
National Democratic Party News
DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Congratulates House Democrats on Progress of Health Care Reform Legislation
Washington – Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine issued the following statement after Chairmen of the House Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Education and Labor Committees released their discussion draft for health care reform legi ...[more]
Statement by DNC Chairman and Virginia Governor Tim Kaine on Creigh Deeds’ Primary Victory for Governor Of Virginia Tonight
“Today, we were fortunate to have had three excellent candidates who waged hard-fought campaigns. Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe, and Brian Moran each made phenomenal efforts in their quest to represent the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Howeve ...[more]
Presidente del Comité Nacional Demócrata Tim Kaine elogia la medida del Presidente Obama de nominar a Sonia Sotomayor para la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos
Washington, DC – El presidente del Comité Nacional Demócrata, Tim Kaine emitió las siguientes declaraciones después de que el Presidente Obama nominara a Sonia Sotomayor para la Corte Suprema de Justicia. El presidente Kaine, que actualmente se desemp ...[more]
DNC Officers and Caucus Chairs Applaud President Obama’s Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court
Washington, DC – The Officers and Caucus Chairs of the Democratic National Committee issued the following joint statement after President Obama announced his nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. She would be the Court’s third woman to s ...[more]
DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Praises President Obama’s Selection of Sonia Sotomayor As His Nominee to the Supreme Court
Washington, DC – Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine issued the following statement after President Obama announced his selection of Sonia Sotomayor as his nominee to the United States Supreme Court. Chairman Kaine, the current Governor of ...[more]
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