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Archive for November 29, 2011

Commenter wrong on Obama cabinet

Commenter wrong on Obama cabinet

By Gary Wamsley Kim  recently  posted a comment to the article “GOP lies about the financial crisis.” This is what Kim wrote: 2. The percentage of each past president’s cabinet who had worked in the private business sector prior to their appointment to the cabinet. Here are the percentages. T. Roosevelt………………. 38% Taft…………………………. 40% Wilson…………………….. 52% Harding…………………….. 49% Coolidge………………….. 48% Hoover ... Full Story

Tipton to Tidwell: Permit Process “Not Even

Tipton to Tidwell: Permit Process “Not Even Handed”

Tells Forest Service Chief that enforcement of new water clause could result in job losses at Powderhorn and other ski areas Washington, DC—In an effort to protect jobs and private water rights at Powderhorn and other ski areas, Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO) today urged U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell to return to the use of the 2004 water clause and allow for adjustments moving forward. Earlier this month, Tipton participated in a Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests ... Full Story

Get Your Passports: U.S. Grains Council Annual Meeting

  Get Your Passports: U.S. Grains Council Opens Registration for Annual Meeting   WASHINGTON, D.C., November 29, 2011 — The U.S. Grains Council announced that registration is now open for its 9th International Marketing Conference and 52nd Annual Membership Meeting to be held Feb. 13-15 in Panama City, Panama. Registration and additional details are available at www.grains.org by clicking on the meeting link on the right hand side of the page. Online registration is available ... Full Story

Udall Representative to Hold Office Hours in Dacono

  Udall Representative to Hold Office Hours in Dacono on December 12 Coloradans Needing Help with Federal Agencies are Invited to Come by  On Monday, December 12, 2011, a representative of  U. S. Senator Mark Udall will hold office hours in Dacono.  Udall's Regional Director, Pamela Shaddock, will be available to answer questions and help Coloradans who need assistance with any issues involving federal agencies. WHEN: Monday, December 12  4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Dacono ... Full Story