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Greater Hampton Roads DPVA-OFA Training Saturday, April 2nd

There is still space available. Join us this Saturday, April 2, 2011 for DPVA/OFA Regional Grassroots Trainings in the Greater Hampton Roads area. There are 2 locations to choose from. Please RSVP by clicking the title link.

Norfolk Regional Grassroots Training
Saturday, April 2, 2011
***NEW TIME***
Registration 10:15 AM
Training:  10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Iron Workers Local Union 79
5307 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.,
Norfolk, VA 23502
***THIS LOCATION IS IN THE CITY OF NORFOLK****

Newport News Regional Grassroots Training
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Registration Begins at 1:45 PM
Training 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Plumbers & Steamfitters Union Hall
7812 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23607

The Agenda for all the Regional Grassroots Trainings will be the following:
-Registration
-Welcome
-Political Overview of state level races and issues
-National Overview of President’s priorities
-Volunteer Recruitment & Retention
-Building blocks for your organization
-Break Out Sessions for Local Committee Operations & Neighborhood Teams
-Online Database Training (VAN)
-New Media/ Earned Media Training
-Wrap-up

Light Refreshments will be provided.
Local chairs and CD chairs, please forward this information to your membership rosters.

If you have questions, please contact Tyee Davenport at 804-644-1966 x226 or by e-mail at tyee@vademocrats.org.

Virginia’s Website For Redistricting “Service Unavailable”

The following link is supposed to provide access to the Virginia Division of Legislative Services (DLS) new web site and mapping application …it is supposed to provide information about the 2010 redistricting process and maps of the proposed Virginia’s legislative districts … best of luck getting information … the site claims it was designed and developed by WorldView Solutions Inc. …. maybe they’ll be ready in 10 years

http://redistricting.dls.virginia.gov/2010/

“Service Unavailable”

Catch VCU Fever ! ! !

After a stunning and indisputably convincing victory over #1 ranked Kansas in the Elite Eight can anyone doubt that our Richmond team has what it takes to beat a team from Indianapolis that squeaked by Florida State

#1 Kansas Jayhawks 61 – #11 Virginia Commonwealth Rams 71

Virginia Legislative Black Caucus Pre-Veto Session Reception on April 5th

Virginia Legislative Black Caucus 2011 Pre-Veto Reception

Tuesday, April 5,2011 6pm-8pm
Plant Zero
0 East 4th St.
Richmond, VA 23224

Tickets can be ordered online: http://vlbc.eventbrite.com/

For more info (757)287-0277

 

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Virginia Blogger Needs Scholarship To Attend Netroots Nation

“Democracy for America and America’s Voice have teamed up to provide financial assistance to deserving applicants attending this year’s Netroots Nation, a conference dedicated to providing progressive activists and candidates for office a forum to strengthen the online community and grow the progressive movement”. … fellow Virginia blogger and long time activist Ken Bernstein … best known as “teacherken” … needs your help to win a scholarship … “If he finishes in the first three in the opening round of voting, which ends March 28, he will be guaranteed a scholarship.”

Go to   http://www.democracyforamerica.com/netroots_nation_scholarships/ and click on his picture.

Scroll down and see the names of those voting for him, some leaving comments.  “Among his supporters are people well known in educational circles, such as Diane Ravitch, Linda Darling-Hammond, Deborah Meier, Randi Weingarten, Parker Palmer, Jay Mathews and John Merrow; politicians and activists like Lee Diamond, Sue Langley, Mike Signer, Larry Roberts, Darcy Burner, Ingrid Morroy, Tom Vilsack, and Rep. Carolyn McCarthy;  and many of his students, present and former, and their parents.”

We all know an election is not over until all the ballots are counted … I hope you take time TODAY to vote for “teacherken” …  he need your help and cannot afford to attend this year’s event without winning the scholarship … click here and VOTE for TEACHERKEN

DPVA and OFA Offer Regional Training for Activists

The Agenda for all the Regional Grassroots Trainings will be the following:
-Registration
-Welcome
-Political Overview of state level races and issues
-National Overview of President’s priorities
-Volunteer Recruitment & Retention
-Building blocks for your organization
-Break Out Sessions for Local Committee Operations & Neighborhood Teams
-Online Database Training (VAN)
-New Media/ Earned Media Training
-Wrap-up

Richmond Regional Grassroots Training
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Registration begins at 12:45 PM
Training 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: National Association of Letter Carriers Union Hall
2416 Chamberlayne Avenue
Richmond, VA 23222 

Fairfax Regional Grassroots Training
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Registration begins at 12:45 PM
Training 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: George Mason University
4400 University Dr, Lecture Hall Building, Room: 1
Fairfax, VA 22030

Norfolk Regional Grassroots Training
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Registration begins at 9:45 AM
Training 10:00 AM – 2:00  PM
Location: TBA 

Newport News Regional Grassroots Training
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Registration Begins at 1:45 PM
Training 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 540
7812 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23607

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Elizabeth Warren Reports

Subject: Written Testimony of Special Advisor to the Treasury Secretary for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Elizabeth Warren

Written Testimony of Special Advisor to the Treasury Secretary for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Elizabeth Warren

I.  Introduction

Thank you Chairman Capito, Ranking Member Maloney, and members of the Subcommittee for inviting me to testify about the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).  This is my first opportunity to report to Congress formally about the significant progress we have made in bringing to life the CFPB.  While we have miles to go, the path ahead is straight and clear.

Let me begin with a personal note.  Were it not for the importance of oversight, I would not be here today for more than one reason.  Not only do those of us who are working to stand up the CFPB believe in oversight – by the public as well as Congress – but my own public service began almost two and a half years ago when Congress asked me to engage in direct oversight as Chair of the Congressional Oversight Panel (COP).  At the COP, we worked to produce detailed monthly reports for you about the activities and policy choices made by the Department of the Treasury as it administered the Troubled Asset Relief Program.  I also came to Capitol Hill on many occasions to testify on behalf of the COP and to answer your questions and discuss other lines of research to pursue on your behalf.  From these experiences, I understand – and greatly appreciate – the important role of oversight.

Since taking over the job of putting together the new bureau, I have had more than sixty one-on-one conversations with Members of Congress, exploring a number of different questions and suggestions in detail.  I am pleased to have this chance to appear before you today to update you on our progress and to talk with you more in this forum.  I also look forward to continuing this conversation with you and your colleagues in Congress in the weeks and months ahead.

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