Chris Christie … a temperament not meant for a President of the free world

House Dem Women : Hold Press Conference In Support of Amb. Susan Rice

UCS and Sandy

 

		Register for the Webinar Today Join UCS experts for a webinar on the relationship between Hurricane Sandy and climate change, the storm’s economic and health impacts, and how we can prepare ourselves and our infrastructures to be more resilient. Webinar Invitation Sizing up Sandy Dear Carmen, After the largest Atlantic hurricane on record affected U.S. states from southern Florida to northern Maine and as far west as Wisconsin, analysts from the Union of Concerned Scientists are looking at the implications of the storm in our Hurricane Sandy: Confronting the Realities of Climate Change blog series. In this series, our analysts are bringing their varied expertise to bear on a fascinating range of questions—from the relationship between the storm and climate change, to the economic costs and health impacts, to how we can prepare ourselves and our infrastructure to be more resilient. Now we invite you to hear more from these and other UCS experts and to ask your own questions. Webinar: Sizing up Sandy Date: Tuesday, November 27 Time: 7:00 p.m. (EST) Register Today! The webinar will be moderated by UCS climate scientist Brenda Ekwurzel and will feature: Todd Sanford, climate scientist – resilient ecosystems Rachel Cleetus, senior climate economist – health and economic impacts Laura Wisland, senior energy analyst – resilient energy systems Calen May-Tobin, climate policy analyst/advocate – mapping and good information Marchant “Lucky” Wentworth, Washington representative – political landscape and opportunities Please register for the webinar today. You may submit questions on the registration page for the UCS experts to address during the webinar. There will also be opportunities to ask questions during the webinar itself. We look forward to your participation. Sincerely, Jean Sideris Climate Outreach Coordinator Climate & Energy Program Union of Concerned Scientists

CBO

Estimated Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Employment and Economic Output from July 2012 Through September 2012

As required by law, CBO prepares regular reports on its estimate of the number of jobs created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), which was enacted in response to significant weakness in the economy.

In total, CBO estimates that ARRA will increase budget deficits by about $833 billion over the 2009–2019 period. By CBO’s estimate, close to half of that impact occurred in fiscal year 2010, and more than 90 percent of ARRA’s budgetary impact was realized by the end of September 2012.

CBO Releases Latest Quarterly Report on ARRA’s Effect on Output and Employment

As required by law, CBO prepares regular reports on its estimate of the number of jobs created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), which was enacted in response to significant weakness in the economy

Support Family Caregivers

November is a time to acknowledge and celebrate family caregivers. These individuals provide long-term care and make an extraordinary difference in the lives of their loved ones.

Learn about the kinds of support family caregivers provide and get resources to assist caregivers.

Cobbler V Gobbler

Thanksgiving Decision: Cobbler or Gobbler?

On Wednesday, President Obama will pardon the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey and this year, for the first time ever, the American public will get its say. People all across the country are flocking to cast their vote.

Born on the same day on a farm in Rockingham Country, Virginia, Cobbler and Gobbler may look alike, but they’re no birds of a feather. Cobbler craves cranberries, is known for his strut, and enjoys the musical stylings of Carly Simon. Gobbler, a patient but proud bird, loves to nibble on corn and enjoys any music with a fiddle.

Which of two turkeys will be named the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey? Go to the White House Facebook page and “Like” and “share” their post to cast your vote. No matter what choice you make, both birds will enjoy a happy life at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens after the ceremony, but only one can be the National Thanksgiving Turkey.

So help us choose:

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:First Lady Honors National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards Recipients
The First Lady honored 12 of the nation’s most outstanding arts and humanities programs for young people. These programs are recipients of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards.

Shop Small on Saturday, November 24th 2012
In between the Black Friday sales and the Cyber Monday deals is Small Business Saturday (November 24th) – a day set aside to support the small businesses that play a vital role in creating jobs and economic opportunities all across the country.

President Obama Promises Support for the People of Burma
When President Obama arrived in Rangoon on Monday, he became the first sitting president ever to visit Burma — the Asian nation bordering Thailand, China, and Bangladesh.

RainForest Action Network

 

		All year you stand with us and tackle the hard, serious and often challenging crises our planet is facing. In the process, we’ve shown you some painful images: photos of orangutans left to die on palm oil plantations, tigers pushed out of their natural habitat. Images that are often horrifying and hard to look at. But these images also represent what’s really happening to the world’s rainforest creatures, and you’ve never flinched. Instead, you step into action with us. But that’s not all there is to show. These animals are also hilarious, ridiculous, the cutest things you’ve ever seen…and just totally awesome. We thought we would show you that side for a change, to remind all of us why we work so hard to protect animals and the places they call home—and to thank you for giving this work all you have. Thank you for all the emails and phone calls you’ve made this year. Thank you for all the rallies and marches you showed up at. Thank you for the donations you made, the direct actions you took part in, and the work you did to spread the message. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. For the planet, Your friends at Rainforest Action Network

the Daily Share

BOOM: Sarah Silverman Blows Republican Voter Suppression Efforts Out Of The *^^%$ Water [NSFW] A Question For Your Best Republican Friend Jon Stewart On How Romney Can’t Stop Insulting The 47% Long Enough To Reboot His Campaign ‘The West Wing’ Cast Films The Coolest Political Ad Of The Election Season HILARIOUS: This ‘SNL’ Parody Of ‘Fox And Friends’ Is 100% Spot On The Greatest JFK Quote For Liberals

the Daily Share … Helen Keller, Anne Hathaway and SNL

Helen Keller Nailed It In This Quote

HILARIOUS: Saturday Night Live Calls B.S. On The All-Male Birth Control Panel

Anne Hathaway’s Super-Shareable Quote On Gay Rights

Newser …

The day’s six most popular stories, in time to unwind.

Tom and Katie Irked at Hathaway, May Skip Oscars

(Newser) – Thanks to Anne Hathaway, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes may not be gracing the world with their presence at the Academy Awards. They’re considering a boycott because they’re displeased with Oscars co-host Hathaway for mocking Holmes during her stint on Saturday Night Live in November. “They used… More  »

‘Crosshairs’ on Giffords District Not Gun Sights: Palin Aide

(Newser) – The “crosshairs” on a Sarah Palin map of the district represented by shot Democratic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords are not gun sights, according to an aide. The “Take Back the 20″ campaign launched by Palin’s PAC and posted on her Facebook page (taken down since the shooting) presented crosshairs… More  »

61-Year-Old Woman Stopped Gunman From Reloading

(Newser) – Talk about a brave 61-year-old: Patricia Maisch is being called a hero after wrenching away the Tucson shooter’s ammunition, preventing him from reloading as she helped press him to the ground, ABC News reports. Maisch was in line to meet Rep. Gabrielle Giffords when the shooting began. She threw… More  »

Blame Conservative Fury for Giffords Shooting

(Newser) – Were you really shocked when you heard that Gabrielle Giffords had been shot? Paul Krugman wasn’t. “I’ve had a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach ever since the final stages of the 2008 campaign,” when hatred was thick in the air at McCain-Palin rallies,… More  »

Westboro Baptist Will Picket Arizona Victims’ Funerals

(Newser) – Well, you had to see this coming, but that doesn’t make it any less disturbing: The Westboro Baptist Church will picket at the funerals of Saturday’s Tucson shooting victims. In a video posted on the church’s official website, Fred Phelps thanks God for “the violent shooter,… More  »