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Hill Job Ads for July 17, 2009

Hola Folks-

Here's the info for Hill(U.S. Senate) opportunities, you must contact directly whoever is listed on the ad.

So get your resume to as many offices/committees you think you may qualify for and go get'em!

We'll post the next Hill Job Ads two weeks from now, stay tuned.

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Offices within the United States Senate are equal opportunity employers.

071601 PRESS INTERN - The Democratic Staff of the Senate Finance Committee is currently seeking a Press Intern for fall semester (starting in August or early September). The Press Intern assists members of the press staff with a variety of tasks including monitoring press coverage of Chairman Baucus and topics under Finance Committee jurisdiction, drafting press releases and other press materials, attending Committee hearings, organizing press conferences and other press events, researching various topics and media outlets, and completing administrative tasks. The Committee’s internships for undergrads are unpaid, but depending on individual school requirements, may be completed for college credit. Those with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
receive a stipend. Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, writing sample
(3-5 pages), and references to finance.majority@yahoo.com.

071602 INTERNS - The Democratic Staff of the Senate Finance Committee is currently seeking interns for fall semester (starting in August or early September). Positions are available in health, tax, trade, and economic development areas. Interns conduct in-depth research, attend meetings and briefings on and off the Hill, and provide critical support to Senate Staff as they make legislative recommendations to Senator Baucus and other Senators on the Finance Committee. The Committee’s internships for undergrads are unpaid, but depending on individual school requirements, may be completed for college credit. Those with a Bachelor’s degree or higher receive a stipend. Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, writing sample
(3-5 pages), and references to finance.majority@yahoo.com.

071603 STAFF ASSISTANT - Democratic Senator seeks a personable, dependable, and professional Staff Assistant for front office/reception duties. Applicants must have exceptional interpersonal skills, oral, written, communication skills, and be able to multi-task in a high stress environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering multi-line phones, greeting visitors, handling White House tour and flag requests from constituents, and front office organization.
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job
Referral number in the subject line.

071302 FALL INTERNS – Democratic staff of the Senate Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia is seeking unpaid fall Interns. Graduate students, law students, and college juniors or seniors are invited to apply. The jurisdiction of the Subcommittee includes federal workforce issues, including hiring, benefits, rights, and protections; management and efficiency of federal programs; national security staffing; the District of Columbia; and other issues. Interns will attend hearings and briefings, conduct research, track news articles related to the Subcommittee’s work, draft memoranda, and provide administrative support. Interns will have the opportunity to learn Senate procedure, including the committee process. Successful applicants must write well, be reliable, have the
ability to multi-task, and have strong interpersonal skills. Background or interest in labor law, government management, or other topics related to the Subcommittee’s work is preferred. Although internships are unpaid, college/graduate school credit can be arranged if your institution allows or requires. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample (less than 5 pages) to OGMintern@gmail.com.

071303 HEALTH LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT - Democratic Senator on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee seeks a senior Legislative Assistant to handle health, aging, and Social Security. Applicants should have direct expertise in current health care issues including health reform, Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, mental health, prescription drugs, children’s health, and appropriations. At least three years of Hill experience is required and experience working on or with the Senate or House Health Committees and/or with the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee is strongly preferred as are Rhode Island ties. Qualified candidates will also have strong writing, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills; the ability to perform well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks; and sound political judgment. The Legislative Assistant will be expected to handle relevant committee work and related constituent matters. Please e-mail cover letter and
resume to senateposition@gmail.com. No phone calls please.

071304 FALL INTERNS – Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon seeks full and part-time interns for his Washington, D.C. office. Interns will be paired with legislative staff or press based on their interests and experience. In addition to researching legislative issues, interns will also have the opportunity to attend hearings, prepare memos, and draft correspondence. Interns are expected to assist with constituent services and administrative duties. Preference will be given to applicants from Oregon. All internships are unpaid. If your institution allows or requires college credit, that can be arranged. To apply, please submit a resume, a cover letter, a short essay describing what you hope to gain from this internship, a letter of recommendation and two additional
references by email to DC_intern@merkley.senate.gov. Please direct questions to the Intern Coordinator at (202) 224 3997.

070901 LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT – Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Correspondent to answer constituent mail in a variety of issue areas. The successful candidate will possess excellent writing skills, firm command of grammar and usage, the ability to conduct research and assist in hearing preparations in a fast-paced environment, and be eager to work as part of a legislative team. Hill experience strongly preferred. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to: senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

070902 FALL INTERNS – A western Republican Senator is seeking college students and recent college graduates for full and part-time internships this fall term. Responsibilities to include front office support, mail room duty, assisting leg staff with research, administrative tasks, and assisting with special projects. Applicants must be proactive, hard-working, and have the ability to communicate well. No phone calls please. Please e-mail (as separate attachments) cover
letter, resume, and one letter of recommendation to intern_coordinator@ensign.senate.gov, or fax to (202) 228-1699, indicating ’09 Fall Internship in the subject line.

070903 SCHEDULER – Senior Democratic Senator seeks highly motivated and organized individual to oversee DC and state scheduling duties. Applicant will be responsible for preparing daily, weekly and long-term schedules, arranging travel itineraries, coordinating arrival and departure of Senator’s meeting participants, and interacting with the Senator on all aspects of the workday. Individual will work in tandem with the Senator’s Executive Assistant and Deputy Scheduler in a very fast-paced environment. Candidates will need to be very hard working, detail-oriented and
able to maintain discretion. Previous scheduling experience preferred. Pay commensurate with experience. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to dcscheduler@yahoo.com.

070802 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING SPECIALIST – Senate Committee (Majority) seeks an expert in performance-based management and budgeting to assist it in conducting oversight and assessing government-wide performance. Relevant experience may include work in the private sector or with state and local governments, although knowledge of the federal budget is a plus. The candidate must be able to conduct complex and cross-cutting research and analysis and present the results of such work in a clear, precise, and persuasive manner. Thoroughness and careful attention to detail, and strong oral and written communication skills, is a must. In addition, the candidate should be able to manage multiple tasks and projects, think creatively, and exercise sound discretion and judgment. Please send
resumes to Senate_Employment@saa.senate.gov or fax to 202 228-2007.

070803 SENIOR DEFENSE BUDGET ANALYST – Chairman of Senate Committee seeks Senior Budget Analyst to handle defense issues and a variety of budget issues and analyses related to defense and national security. Applicants must possess strong quantitative skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines, excellent written and oral communication skills and initiative. Candidates should have significant budgeting experience at the federal, state or local levels and a strong background in defense policy issues. Please e-mail resume and writing sample to
senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line, or
fax to 202.228.2007.

070804 DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING - Senate Committee (Majority) seeks Director of Strategic Planning to work on a variety of budget issues. Applicants should have experience with budget issues and strong networking skills. The candidate should have the ability to meet tight deadlines, have excellent written and oral communications skills and initiative and be ready to step in and handle projects at a moment’s notice. Press experience a plus, Budget or Hill experience preferred. Send resumes to Senate_Employment@saa.senate.gov or fax to 202
228-2007.

070805 TRANSPORTATION BUDGET ANALYST – Chairman of Senate committee seeks Budget analyst to handle a variety of budget issues related to banking, SBA, housing credit and transportation. Applicants should be highly motivated and must possess strong quantitative and analytic skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines, excellent written and oral communications skills and initiative. Budget experience at the federal, state or local levels, and a background in banking, SBA, housing or transportation issues are ideal. Congressional experience also a plus.
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job
referral number in the subject line.

070701 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT—Democratic Member on Senate Foreign Relations Committee seeks an experienced Legislative Assistant/PRM to handle a host of issues, including but not limited to, foreign relations, defense, intelligence, and homeland security. Individual will be responsible for: staffing the Senator’s active work on the Committee, including the Senator’s Chairmanship of the Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs; monitoring pending legislation in assigned issue areas; drafting amendments and bills; meeting with constituents and preparing briefing materials for the Senator. Hill experience desired; experience working with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee preferred. This is not an entry-level position. Qualified candidates will also have strong writing, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to operate effectively under pressure while juggling multiple tasks. All applicants should be eligible to hold a Top Secret security clearance. Pennsylvania ties a plus. Interested applicants should e-mail a resume, cover
letter and two short writing samples to open_positions@casey.senate.gov with the subject “Legislative Assistant.” Incomplete applications will not be considered. Absolutely no calls or drop-bys please. This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

070201 FALL LAW CLERKS - Senior Democratic Senator is seeking candidates for unpaid, full- or part-time fall law clerkships in Senate Judiciary office. Judiciary staff advises the Senator in areas related to terrorism, criminal and civil law, civil rights, privacy, intellectual property, and immigration, as well as judicial nominations. Law clerks assist staff with legislative and oversight responsibilities and engage in a range of activities, including, but not limited to, attending hearings, conducting legal research, and drafting briefing memos for the Senator. Some general office support is also required. Clerkship is for law students only. Ideal candidates are 2L or 3L law students interested in government and public interest law, learning about the legislative process, have excellent writing and research skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Strong written and oral communication skills and a good sense of humor are musts. Please e-mail resume, cover letter including availability, and
a short legal writing sample for consideration to jud.law.clerk@gmail.com.

070203 PART-TIME HAIR STYLIST - US Senate seeks a Part-time Hair Stylist for full service salon. Candidate must be experienced in styling, coloring, & cutting techniques for women, men & all textures & lengths of hair. Barber or cosmetology license required & 3-5 years exp desired. Salary: $8,944 base plus 45% commission. Parking/metro & federal benefits. Submit cover letter and resume to resumes@saa.senate.gov. (WORD DOCUMENTS or PDF’s ONLY). When
applying use job code HS. DEADLINE:7/20/09.

063001 APPROPRIATIONS DIRECTOR – Democrat seeks staffer to oversee appropriations and special projects. Prior Hill and appropriations experience required. Qualified candidates must possess strong knowledge of appropriations process. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job
referral number in the subject line.

063002 FALL INTERNS – US Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Republican office) is seeking college students and recent college graduates for unpaid, part-time internships for the fall 2009 term. Responsibilities to include supporting staff with legislative research, drafting correspondence, administrative duties, assisting with hearings and briefings, compiling daily press clips and assisting with special projects. The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is also appreciated. Applicants should have strong written and verbal skills as well
As an interest or background in business and economic development. No phone calls please.
Please e-mail (as separate attachments) cover letter, resume and writing sample to
senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

062901 SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR – Democratic Senator seeks a Systems Administrator to oversee computer systems in D.C. and State offices. Major responsibilities include determining hardware, software and system functionality; maintaining and troubleshooting hardware and software problems related to the computer network, desktop units, and other office equipment such as blackberries, printers, video cameras; processing constituent mail; and maintaining constituent mail database. Ability to troubleshoot (network, hardware, and software), plus knowledge of Internet Quorum, Microsoft Office 2007, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows server 2003, and SharePoint 2007 server software strongly recommended. Qualified candidates
Should be well-organized, able to balance multiple-tasks, maintain composure under pressure, dependable and flexible. Applicants must also demonstrate a strong aptitude for training staff on computer applications, and have strong oral and written communication skills. Salary is commensurate with experience. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to ussenatejobs@gmail.com.

062601 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT - Republican Senator seeks an experienced Legislative Assistant to handle a host of issues including, but not limited to, banking, Social Security, budget, taxes, economic development, small business, and pensions. Individual will be responsible for monitoring pending legislation in their assigned issue areas, drafting amendments and bills, meeting with constituents and preparing briefing materials for the Senator. Knowledge of Senate floor procedures and Hill experience required. Qualified applicants must have excellent oral and
written communication skills, as well as an ability to function effectively in a fast-paced
Environment. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

061901 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - Midwestern Democratic Senator is seeking an experienced individual to act as Executive Assistant. Individual must be highly organized, detail-oriented and have excellent communication skills. Duties include handling personal correspondence and phone calls. Candidates must have the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with discretion. Hill experience preferred, but not required. Candidates should email a resume and cover letter to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

061902 PRESS SECRETARY/SPEECHWRITER – Western Democratic Senator seeks experienced, energetic, media-savvy professional to serve as Press Secretary/Speechwriter. Position requires strong verbal and written communications skills, previous on-the-record experience, an interest in public policy issues and the ability to work with a large, diverse staff on a variety of topics. Duties will include media contact, drafting news releases, advisories, op-eds and implementing press strategies. Individual will also be responsible for writing all speeches and presentations
from the Senator as well as coordinating speech preparation. Hill and/or journalism experience strongly preferred. Western ties a plus. For consideration, send cover letter, resume and writing samples to western.press.speech@gmail.com.

061803 RESEARCH ASSISTANT - Midwestern Democratic Senator has an immediate opening for a Research Assistant. Candidates should be detail-oriented, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and be familiar with the legislative process. Knowledge of agriculture, trade, and nutrition issues is desirable. Hill experience is a plus. Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job
referral number in the subject line.

061804 LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL - Republican Senator seeks individual for a junior Legislative Counsel position. The Counsel will handle the Senator's trade, judiciary issues, and some Commerce Committee issues – specifically maritime and fishing. Ideal candidate would have Hill or relevant lobbying experience and possess strong writing, analytical and communication skills. Please e-mail resume, references and brief writing samples to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. 061702 FALL INTERNS - Senator Jon Tester’s office seeks full-time Interns for his Washington D.C. office. Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to: researching legislative issues, attending hearings, preparing follow-up memos, assisting with constituent services, and administrative duties. Applicants must be motivated, hard-working, and have good communication skills. These unpaid internships are a great introduction to Capitol Hill. To apply, please submit a completed application form (available on tester.senate.gov), a cover letter, current resume, three letters of recommendation and a writing sample via fax to
(202) 224-8594.

060401 SCHEDULER/STAFF ASSISTANT-Nonpartisan office seeks someone who will serve as a Scheduler and Staff Assistant. Responsibilities include responding to scheduling requests, project assistance, preparation of briefing materials and general office duties. Applicants must be detail oriented, have strong organizational skills and work well under pressure. Economics or finance backgrounds a plus. Excellent written and oral communications skills are required. Please email
Cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

060402 PRESS INTERNS - The office of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) seeks press interns for fast-paced, aggressive communications office. Press interns will work closely with Communications Director, Press Secretary, and Press Assistant on a variety of tasks. Responsibilities include answering the press line and fielding calls from reporters, working with communications office and legislative staff to compile reports and other documents for media distribution, working with Press Assistant to compile daily press clips for Senator’s review, coordinating daily update of reporter contact lists, and work with communications office on new media projects. Position requires a keen attention to detail, the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines, and the ability to demonstrate professionalism and discretion at all times. Strong writing and grammar skills and proficiency of Microsoft Office applications required.
Journalism/communications background and Ohio ties a plus. To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to Haley_Morris@brown.senate.gov.

060403 DEPUTY CLERK – Busy Committee seeks a professional administrator to assist as a Deputy Clerk. This position is non-designated, therefore will support the Majority and Minority Staff. Responsibilities are varied and will include oversight of administrative operations and management of logistics related to committee hearings, mark-ups and official meetings. Additional responsibilities include management of office accounts, staff accounts, timesheets and leave, oversight of staff education and training, and ensuring that office policies and procedures are followed. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are needed. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in
the subject line.

060301 DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY—Senior Northeast Democrat with active committee assignments seeks an experienced Deputy Press Secretary to join a busy press operation. Primary responsibilities will include managing large volume of media inquiries; attending meetings and hearings; drafting press releases, advisories, talking points and statements; working closely with the other members of the Communications team, as well as legislative and committee staff; and actively pitching the Senator’s actions and initiatives to national and state press. Candidates must have excellent writing, editing, organizational and communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment. Previous Hill and/or communications experience and a
fluency in Spanish are preferred. Qualified candidates should email cover letter and resume to demdeputypress@gmail.com.

060202 PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER – Democratic Senator seeks a Professional Staff Member to handle small business, labor, finance and banking issues. Significant knowledge of finance, economics, labor relations and business strongly preferred. Ideal candidate would also have an advanced degree and Hill experience. Responsibilities will include developing and negotiating legislation and advising the Senator on policy matters. This is a key staff position and requires a candidate who is proactive and politically savvy, can handle many projects at once, has good follow-through, is a good, fast and succinct writer, whether it is a memo or statement, and works well with others. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

052101 MAIL MANAGER - Democratic Senator seeks qualified individual for Mail Manager position. The Mail Manager is responsible for, but not limited to: reading, sorting, and scanning incoming constituent mail for distribution to legislative staff; data-entry and preparing weekly mail reports. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills and be detail oriented. Experience with IQ mail system a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to
senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

051503 PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER – Majority staff of Senate Subcommittee seeks experienced person to handle pension and retirement security issues. Responsibilities will include implementing a comprehensive legislative and oversight agenda. Must have substantial experience related to the issue areas, work well under pressure, and have strong writing, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Capitol Hill experience and an advanced degree preferred. Equal opportunity employer. To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the
subject line.

051404 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR – Moderate East Coast Democratic Senator with active committee assignments seeks an experienced Communications Director to be part of senior management team. Successful candidate will serve as primary on record spokesperson and show a demonstrated ability to work quickly to communicate complex issues to multiple audiences on behalf of the Senator. Must be an exceptional writer and editor able to quickly produce press releases, web entries, speeches, talking points, and necessary briefing material as needed. Will be
expected to develop and implement national communication strategy, integrated with and
supportive of home-state media efforts. Will be expected to mentor others in press department and delegate tasks to press and legislative staff as required. Strong strategic planning, management, and organizational skills required. Candidates must have ability to monitor Senator’s legislative activity and grasp complex policy concepts and implications, proactively communicating them as required. Candidates should have a track record of speaking on the record, pitching reporters on story ideas, op-eds, and other media opportunities. Established relationships with members of the national press a plus. Hill experience (3+ years) required. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter to sencommdir2009@gmail.com.

050701 PROCUREMENT/CONTRACTING COUNSEL/SPECIALIST - Republican office seeks Contracting and Procurement Specialist and/or Counsel with a strong background in procurement policy, military contracting issues, federal loans and grants. Experience with government agencies including: defense, homeland security, energy, commerce, GSA, and small business programs helpful. Applicants must be self-starters with excellent writing, investigative, and oversight experience. Please send a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and two writing samples to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in
the subject line.

040701 CHIEF ECONOMIST – Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs majority staff is looking for a senior, experienced Chief Economist who is comfortable in a fast-paced work environment. The position requires a detailed understanding of monetary policy, financial markets and bank regulation, fiscal policy and general economics. Substantial legislative experience, including work on Capitol Hill or in the Administration interacting with Congress, is desired. Candidates should also have working knowledge of, or be willing to learn, the US housing market, including mortgage finance as well as general questions of funding formulas, and econometric and numerical analysis. Background in economics of federal transit policy, including funding formulas, also helpful. Sense of humor, flexibility, and being comfortable working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment with senior staff important. Salary
commensurate with experience. Send resumes and brief letters of inquiry to
sbc.chiefecon@gmail.com.

040301 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT/COUNSEL - Western Democrat seeks LA/Counsel for fastpaced office. In addition to covering Judiciary, Homeland Security, Immigration, and Election Reform portfolios, including related appropriations work, the candidate also will advise the Senator and staff regarding ethics compliance and general government oversight issues, as well as coordinate judicial nominations. Applicants should be highly motivated team players and creative problem-solvers. Must possess strong analytical skills, be able to meet tight deadlines and demonstrate excellent written and oral communications skills, including legal research andwriting. JD required, Hill experience preferred, and Spanish language skills helpful. Please
submit resume and cover letter to westerndemcounsel@gmail.com.

032301 PRESS SECRETARY – Chairman of major Senate Committee seeks an experienced Press Secretary to contribute to busy press operation. Primary responsibilities will include managing large volume of media inquiries, attending hearings, writing press releases and statements, and actively pitching Committee’s actions and initiatives. Candidates must have ability to grasp complex policy concepts and implications, excellent writing and editing skills, organizational skills, and ability to think strategically. Two years Hill experience required; Committee
experience a plus. Please send resume and cover letter to senatecdjob1@gmail.com.

032302 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR – Chairman of major Senate Committee seeks an experienced Communications Director to manage busy press office in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Primary responsibility will be to develop and execute multifaceted national communications strategy to amplify and build public support for Committee initiatives. Candidates must have ability to grasp complex policy concepts and implications; excellent writing and editing skills, and strategic planning, management and organizational skills. Candidates must have extensive on-the-record experience and know how to effectively pitch stories, columns, op-eds and other initiatives. Candidates must have strong, established relationships with members of the national press – contacts within financial media a plus. Hill experience (5+ years) required; Committee experience preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter to ussen.comm.pressjob@gmail.com.

031101 PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER - Senator Thomas R. Carper is seeking a Professional Staff Member for his Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. This position includes responsibility for agency financial management and efforts to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in federal programs. Ideal candidates would have an extensive background in government oversight work. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

031001 TRADE SPECIALIST/PROFESSIONAL STAFF – Senior Member of the Senate Finance Committee seeks experienced counsel or professional staffer to serve as Staff Director of Trade Subcommittee, and to staff other personal office issues yet to be determined. Responsibilities include conducting oversight and investigation of trade and competitiveness issues, as well as developing, drafting and promoting legislation. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in the field, and significant Congressional experience a strong plus. Excellent opportunities for professional growth. Equal opportunity employer. No telephone inquiries.
Send resume and cover letter to TDPosition@yahoo.com.

022301 STAFF DIRECTOR OF THE BANKING SECURITIES SUBCOMMITTEE - Democratic
Senator on the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee seeks a senior banking/financial services policy advisor to serve as Staff Director of the Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment as well as handle tax and related matters. Applicants should have expertise in banking and securities law and the regulatory structure of the financial system. At least four years of Hill experience is required and experience working on or with the Banking Committee is strongly preferred. Qualified candidates will also have strong writing, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills; the ability to perform well under pressure and while juggling multiple tasks; and sound political judgment. The senior policy advisor will also be expected to handle occasional constituent matters. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to
senateposition@gmail.com. No phone calls please.

013001 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT - Moderate Democrat seeks highly qualified staffer to cover primarily financial services and housing issues. The Senator plans to be very active on these issues. Candidates should be highly motivated, experienced, with excellent written and oral communication skills. Send resume to bankingstaffer@gmail.com.

123003 INVESTIGATIVE COUNSEL/INVESTIGATIVE STAFF - Seeking experienced attorneys or otherwise qualified professionals to work on the bipartisan Congressional Oversight Panel created by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to oversee the implementation of the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP). Familiarity with financial services regulation, the mortgage crisis, and the financial crisis is required. Investigative counsel and staff will work with a team of attorneys and in conjunction with finance experts and economists to investigate all aspects of the U.S. Department of Treasury's TARP activities, including the use of TARP funds, the impact of TARP on financial institutions and markets, the transparency and fairness of
the Treasury Department's administration of TARP, and the effectiveness of foreclosure
mitigation efforts. Job responsibilities will include preparing for hearings on TARP operations, staffing Panel members, reviewing administrative agency information, conducting interviews with agency personnel, consultation with policy experts, and preparation of reports. Please email cover letter and resume to oversightpanel@gmail.com.

123004 POLICY ADVISOR - Seeking experienced policy analysts to work on the bipartisan Congressional Oversight Panel (COP) created by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to: 1) oversee the implementation of the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) and 2) make recommendations on regulatory reform to the next Congress and Administration. Experience in the fields of economics, finance and banking, financial services regulation, consumer protection, or housing policy is necessary. Job responsibilities will include research, analysis of Working Group policy papers, preparation of briefing materials for Panel Members, drafting report language, and offering substantive recommendations on regulatory reform to Panel members. Please email cover letter and resume to oversightpanel@gmail.com.

112109 ECONOMISTS - The Democratic Staff of the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress seeks staff economists with a serious interest in public policy research. Subject areas of interest include macroeconomics, the Federal budget and tax policy, health care policy, energy markets, the U.S. labor market and work-life issues. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills. The position requires independent research as well as working closely with other economists on the staff, in the federal government, and academics throughout the country. A full-time, professional staff position is being offered, but single-year appointments will be considered. A Ph.D. in economics or a related field, or commensurate work experience, is required. Capitol Hill experience is also a plus. The Joint Economic Committee’s mission is to review economic conditions and make recommendations to Congress about a broad range of
policy issues. The Committee holds hearings, conducts original research and analysis, and advises Members of Congress on economic policy. For more information on the work of the Democratic staff of the Committee, please visit our website at http://jec.senate.gov/democrats. If interested, please submit a resume, references, and two writing samples to: JOBS@jec.senate.gov. The Joint Economic Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Here's some great and important work El Club de Commericiantes is doing for the Entrepreneural and small latino business community. They are located in Georgia.

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PRESS RELEASES
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US Latino biz basics
Chris Campos sells machines that count dollar bills and when He show his machines he always expect that his clients will have an international accent.

The contribution of immigrant-owned businesses to the total U.S. economy is not well understood by the public. Sadly, many people view immigration as a rising problem, but in reality the facts show us that immigrants have overcome this stereotype by successfully contributing to the United States’ Economy. According to Census 2000, immigrants constitute 12.5 percent of the total population of U.S. business owners. Immigrant-Owned Businesses represent 11.6 percent of all U.S. business income with the majority of immigrants descending from Mexico. The total income generated by immigrants is about $67 million dollars and will continue to rise in the future.

Immigrants are about 30 percent more likely to start a new business than non-immigrants. Immigrants are responsible for $67 million out of the $577 billion dollars the United States brings in annually..

About 34.2 percent of immigrants open new businesses monthly in California making the state the largest Immigrant-Owned Businesses contributor in the country. Contributing roughly $20 million of the $67 million dollars that immigrant-owned businesses rack up each year puts California at the top financially.
About 35,000 new businesses are open by latino immigrants every month.

The United States has a large and dominant group of Mexican Immigrants contributing to the U.S. Economy. Mexican immigrants are responsible for about 4.8 percent of business-owners.

Hispanic Businesses has grown to become a major success in the United States. The United States desires more Hispanic business owners to continue their success and encourage other immigrants to open their own businesses. We have constructed some good reasons selling to Hispanic businesses can be successful. On average, Hispanics have an estimated buying power of $452 billion. Half of the disposable income of Latinos is being spent at independent Latino businesses. This allows the businesses to circulate money and continue to thrive as a company. Immigrants represent 12.5 of all business owners and Hispanic businesses are 8 percent of all businesses currently in the United States. In 2002, Hispanics owned 1.6 million of all U.S. businesses.

Immigrant business owners make noticeable contributions to the U.S. economy in several different industries. Immigrants also contribute to wholesale trade and retail trade in America as well. Immigrants contribute 15.9 percent to wholesale trade and 15.5 percent in retail trade which is a significantly large percent and is increasing yearly. Retail and wholesale trade accounted for 35.9 percent of Hispanic-owned business revenue. There are about 29,168 Hispanic-owned businesses that obtain receipts of one million dollars or more.

No one said it was easy to start their own business but El Club de Comerciantes wants to provide future Latino business owners with the tools to success. El Club de Comerciantes provides online training, leads and an interactive business directory that helps Latino business owners find reliable providers as well as learn topics such as English, technology and business management. El Club de Comerciantes engages with the fastest growing generation of professional buyers. El Club de Comerciantes provide the bridge that connects companies with the new America. El Club de Comerciantes also translate your company’s website into Spanish in order to build trust as well as promoting to a wider audience. Readers are able to find trust in El Club de Comerciantes because only advertises legit businesses.

However, even with all of this opportunity, many businesses and organizations do not know how to reach the Latino demographic and businesses. Latino businesses generally buy only from familiar relations and trusted sources. Small Latino businesses do not attend networking events and are aware of formal networking methods.

. El Club de Comerciantes is bridging the gap between Latino small businesses and
the whole supply chain in the United States. Today It’s advertisers get promotion not only on their events and web portal but also at blogs, Facebook, YouTube, and with Search Engine Optimization.

El Club de Comerciantes only advertise and endorse legit providers. As said by Suzanne Burge Taylor, CEO, Taylormade Media Group/Femaleadvertising.com, El Club de Comerciantes is “excellent in communicating the advantages of nurturing cultural strategic alliances in today's diverse world. For further details contact Hugo Hernandez at crece@elclubdecomerciantes.com or visit our website: http://www.somoscomerciantes.com

Kat Williams And Dave Chapelle

Hola Folks- We leave you here with our last post to make you laugh; Kat Williams and Dave Chapelle, most likely today’s best comedians all across the comedy spectrum.

We are taking the day off tomorrow for promotion purposes in DC, and to get feedback on the kind of content we should continue posting. We'll be back on Friday with more posts.

Until then be safe and keep it clean. Thanks for watching.

Good night!

BILL MOYERS JOURNAL | Money and Health Care Reform | PBS

Here's a great analysis on the battle of healthcare reform and the issue of money shaping the outcome. Most polls will say healthcare reform is in the top 3 most important issues to Americans. The public health option is one of the most contested elements of the issue.

Michael Jackson's hair caught fire - Original Footage RARE

Althoughs MJ is Resting in Peace, we thought we share this never seen footage of MJ's hair catching fire back in 1984 during a Pepsi commercial. By posting this, we mean no disrespect to MJ's memory, or to his fans. We are fans as well. RIP MJ.

Whitehouse: Sotomayor's Historic Nomination Gives Me Goosebumps

PIEL DE GALLINA! We taught them that! He learns quickly.... hahaha!

White House Press Release on Sotomayor

We thought we shared the following PR sent out yesterday by the WH. Check it out...

Good Morning,

Yesterday, Judge Sonia Sotomayor made her opening statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee and moved another step closer to taking a seat on the United States Supreme Court.

As President, there are few responsibilities more serious or consequential than the naming of a Supreme Court Justice, so I want to take this opportunity to tell you about the qualifications and character that informed my decision to nominate Judge Sotomayor.

Judge Sotomayor's brilliant legal mind is complemented by the practical lessons that can only be learned by applying the law to real world situations.

In the coming days, the hearings will cover an incredible body of work from a judge who has more experience on the federal bench than any incoming Supreme Court Justice in the last 100 years. Judge Sotomayor's professional background spans our judicial system — from her time as a big-city prosecutor and a corporate litigator, to her work as a federal trial judge on the U.S. District Court, and an appellate judge on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

And then there is Judge Sotomayor's incredible personal story. She grew up in a housing project in the South Bronx — her parents coming to New York from Puerto Rico during the Second World War. At the age of nine, she lost her father, and her mother worked six days a week just to put food on the table. It takes a certain resilience and determination to rise up out of such circumstances, focus, work hard and achieve the American dream.

This character shined through in yesterday's opening statement: Watch the video.

In Judge Sotomayor, our nation will have a Justice who will never forget her humble beginnings, will always apply the rule of law, and will be a protector of the Constitution that made her American dream and the dreams of millions of others possible. As she said so clearly yesterday, Judge Sotomayor's decisions on the bench "have been made not to serve the interests of any one litigant, but always to serve the larger interest of impartial justice."

In anticipation of today's first round of questioning, I hope you'll share this email widely, because Judge Sotomayor's confirmation is something that affects every American. It's important for these hearings to be about Judge Sotomayor's own record and her capacity for the job — not any political back and forth that some in Washington may use to distract you. What members of the Judiciary Committee, and the American people, will see today is a sharp and fearless jurist who does not let powerful interests bully her into breaking from the rule of law.

Thank you,
Barack Obama

Subpoena Served on Michael Jackson's Doctor

Old School Latin Remix / Retro Mezcla Latina (2007)

Download today's best podcasts of Latin hits from the Latinos y Latinas Online Blogera. Don't we all miss those good old Latin spanish hits??

Club de Comerciantes

Sign on to the Club de Comericiantes(The Merchant's Club).
Read below:

Welcome to the Club de Comerciantes
El Club de Comerciantes somos una gran familia de empresarios independientes dedicados al comercio a menudeo y mayoreo.

Somos grandes emprendedores que representamos negocios familiares y establecimientos comerciales independientes como restaurantes, tiendas y supermercados establecidos principalmente en Norteamérica. Somos gente de trabajo y muy apasionados.

Nuestra mayor herencia es el gran arte del comercio y eemos fielmente en todos nuestros hermanos emprendedores sin importar sexo, religión, afiliación política, posición social o económica.

En nuestra organización profesamos una verdadera lealtad a nuestros hermanos empresarios, y los acompañamos desde que emprenden por primera vez un negocio, al momento de mayor éxito e incluso en los tiempos difíciles o en la peor situación financiera. Hemos aprendido que cada vez que un negocio cierra sus puertas de forma definitiva, afecta profundamente a familias en nuestra comunidad. Por ese motivo, en El Club de Comerciantes creemos que la capacitación es la clave para la supervivencia de cualquier negocio o emprendimiento y buscamos aumentar el entrenamiento de todos nuestros hermanos comerciantes, ya que también hemos aprendido que si un comercio independiente funciona bien, significa que una o varias familias estarán bien.

En El Club de Comerciantes cada día queremos vivir nuevos retos y buscamos aprender algo nuevo. Por esa razón, buscamos crear una amistad profunda y genuina con profesores universitarios, empresas editoriales y líderes en capacitación para crear lazos duraderos que nos ayuden a crear y transmitir nuevos conocimientos a través de material educativo para los negocios familiares y emprendedores independientes.

Actualmente brindamos información relacionada a cursos en línea, conferencias, talleres y seminarios. Ofreciendo más que una manita a nuestros miembros que buscan salir adelante.

Buscamos compartir información y conocimiento acerca del mercado: desde semillas hasta tecnología.

En El Club de Comerciantes buscamos unir a quienes somos comerciantes independientes o nuevos empresarios y a la vez crear un puente con los mejores proveedores de servicios, fabricantes o ma istas. Siempre buscando un trato equitativo para con los miembros y para con la sociedad, elevamos los principios de cooperación, solidaridad y complementación por encima de los intereses individuales.

Por ello nuestra prioridad es al mismo tiempo lograr que comerciantes independientes realicen negocios con nuevos emprendedores, cooperativas de producción, asociaciones de agricultores, artesanos, talleres textiles, consultores y proveedores independientes ubicados en las Américas.

El Club de Comerciantes une a la gente emprendedora



www.elclubdecomerciantes.org
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http://groups.to/elclubdecomerciantes/
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Senate Democrats Live: Sonia Sotomayor

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Watch the Sotomayor Hearings Live

Good Morning Latino/as-

Hope you starting a great day with your cafecito in hand to get you up and running. This week there is plenty of news to talk about; most important I would imagine and I think you would agree it is today’s hearing to confirm federal judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme court. Yeap! No kidding… it's an important day not just for Latino/as but for All Americans. Who would have thought that a Latina of Puerto Rican origin from the Bronx would have one day achieved to be in the highest court of the land?? Astounding! Good for her; for our community; and America!


Federal Judge Sonia Sotomayor will have her hearing in front of the Senate's Judiciary committee this morning at 10 a.m. Most Washington insiders say she will get at least 70 votes. The only thing that Republicans have left to do is continue digging their own grave deeper by attempting to attack her. I’d love to see that…

You can watch it live by visiting the committee’s website,

http://sotomayorforjustice.com/news/livestream/

We Stand United with Sotomayor!

Colombian Independence Day in Boston!

Hola Latinos de Boston!

Hoy no la pasamos super chévere con los Latinos de Boston, especialmente con los Colombianos que viven allí y estaban celebrando el día de su independencia. Aunque la independencia de Colombia no es hasta el 20 de Julio, la comunidad Colombiana en Boston lo celebro hoy. Como se deben de imaginar hubo bastante fritanga, salsa caleña, trova, y muchas bellezas!

Felicidades al comité coordinador por su magnifico trabajo en hacer este evento realidad. Se estima que alrededor más de 3000 personas acudieron la celebración en el Liberty Plaza park del este de Boston.

Si les gustaría saber mas sobre esta comunidad puede encontrar mas información en el siguiente vinculo, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Boston,


Además si te gustaría saber más sobre asuntos contemporáneos en Colombia, te invitamos a visitar la próxima pagina sobre Colombia desde el punto de vista del Washington Office on Latin America, http://www.wola.org/?&option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=6&Itemid=&topic=Colombia

Si les gustaría ver cuando es el día de independencia de su país (Así sea nacido aquí en EE.UU. o primera o segunda generación), visite el siguiente website:

http://www.didyouknow.org/countries/independence.htm

Nos gustaría saber si su comunidad celebra el día de independencia de su país de origen? Déjenos saber y haremos lo posible para visitarla y colocarla en el Latinos y Latinas Online Blogera. El Blog informando la comunidad Latinas sobre asuntos importantes para la comunidad. Nos puede mandar un correo ha America21stcentury@gmail.com.

Los espero ver por allá el próximo año. Y Que viva Colombia!

Celebrities Dish On Their Reasons to Love Being Latin

Hope you are having a great weekend! Here at Latinos y Latinas Online Blogera, we're chillin and takin it easy too. In the mean time, we wanna to share with u a few reasons from a few latino/as, on why you should feel proud in being Latino/a in America. (Thanks to our friends at Latina magazine for the video)

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and we'll be back with u all tomorrow night to start a new week with more great informative posts.

Stay tune!

Peace

Guilty or not Guilty? You Make the Call...

There is a photo of President Obama at the G8 summit causing a little bit of commotion out on the web. However, a video came out that shows the complete story. However, check out Sarkosy.....

You can see the video footage on ABC News online:

http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=8049121

Guilty or not Guilty? You make the call.

Google OS Operative System? the new internet

Simply Amazing!

The Future: The Google Chrome OS.

The Google Chrome OS.

Google last night made it official on their Blog by introducing the OS (Operating system) of the future: Google Chrome! Yeap, you read it right and first here on the Latinos y Latinas Online Blog (If you had not already).

This is prepared to be seamlessly integrated with the virtual world; all on the Web. The announcement touts it as specifically designed for, “People who live on the Web.” Due to its nature of being lightweight and open source, it will first target netbooks. They project it to be released to consumers in the second half of 2010.

So if I were you, start reading up and catching up to all the phenomenal technology changes to take effect soon, or follow this blog and we will do our best to let you know when it happens in real time.

Please see our next post which gives you a slight preview of the Google Chrome OS.

How to Make a Kappa Maki Roll

Hola folks,

If you are a sushi lover, you'd love this. Here you have very easy steps on how to make a Kappa Maki Roll, if you are looking to impress your friends with your Japanese cuisine techniques. Holler back if you love Sushi 'cause I love Sushi. Hope you do too.

Stay tune to our next post. You'd love it if you're into the the technology of the FUTURE.

Raw Video: London Apartment Complex on Fire

I Can See Clearly Now

Happy Friday! TGIF!

Letterman - Sacha Baron Cohen Interviews a Terrorist

Teach Your Dog How to Stay(Links)

Here are the URLs related to, How to Teach Your Dog to Stay, post:

eHow.com Article: How to Train Your Dog Yourself by Stephen Schneider:
http://www.ehow.com/how-to_4845425_train-dog-yourself.html

Complete Guide to Responsible Dog Ownership Site:
http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/

How to Teach Your Dog to Stay

Dear Latinos y Latinas,

Here are some great tips to properly educate your dog to learn to stay. This comes in handy whether you have a pet now or are thinking of getting one in the short term.

But there is more, if you can’t teach your dog to stay by simply following these simple techniques shown here, you can also find more research by reading the following article, “How to Train Your Dog Yourself” by eHow, or visiting the “Complete Guide to Dog Ownership.com site.” (These links will appear on the next post right after this).

Hope your dog learns to stay!

Stay tune to our next evening post news.

Death Of Detroit - USA

Martial law in Xinjiang as ethnic tensions flare - 09 July 09

YourMoney: 401(K) Investments by Race

What's new ?? I don't even know why we posted this? But there it is.

How to Make Guacamole

Hola Latino/as,

Who doesn't love Guacamole?? Most people believe it's because of the avocado, the best ingredient in it. This clip shows you step by step how to easily make guacamole for all social occasions. So please once you learn to make it, don't forget to invite this huge Avocado-fan. Hope you enjoy making it and delighting your friends' and relatives' taste buds with this magnificent side dish.

Hope you like this post and tune into our next post.

LA Asks for Donations to Offset MJ's Public Funeral

LA is so broke that Mayor Villaraigosa had no other choice, but to ask the public to make donations to offset MJ's farewell reception costs. You can read today's Rollin Stone's article about it by clicking on the link below.

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/07/07/los-angeles-mayor-asks-for-donations-to-fund-michael-jackson-memorial/

Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) Swearing in Ceremony

Here you go, the 60th Democrat Senator in the U.S. Senate.
No excuse now, not to pass the stuff YOU promised to the majority of the American people. Vamos a ver...

How to Be Green At Work

Hello Folks-

I thought I share some green love today by giving you some tips on how to be Green at Work! Yeap, you can also be green at work, you read it right. I think I follow four of the ten tips they provide in this clip, so I gotta do better! I’m telling you, I love all this stuff about the Green revolution. Simply amazing!

Now just for you, click the link below to see an article by Hispanic Business.com discussing the fast evolution of the Green industry in the U.S. There is so much potential and very few of us in our community are taking advantage of this magnificent opportunity to devote our talent and skills into this industry. If you have an entrepreneurial mind, I suggest you read it today and start thinking…

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/news_print.asp?id=102328

So see you later, until I post my late afternoon post around 5pmish or something like that, unless the circumstances dictate other wise, you never know how crazy society is....

Talk to you later.

Ciao!

Michael Jackson Video Mega Mix

Enjoy!

Weekly Address: On the 4th of July, Overcoming Americas Challenges

Week in Review: July 2, 2009

U.S. Marines Launch Major Offensive

Burmese Exiles, Groups Hold Hope for UN's Visit

Reid and Hispanic Leaders Discuss Judge Sotomayor's Nomination

Week in Review: June 26, 2009

Honduran military to pick interim president - 28 June 09

Weekly Address: Opening the Door to a Clean Energy Economy

Jackson Mourners Turn to Internet for Support

Ramayya Krishnan: Appointed Dean of Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University!

The selection committee at my Alma mater decided to select Prof. Ramayya Krishnan as Dean of the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University. Nice!

It came down to two very well qualified professors; one of them was from the University of Michigan and Prof. Krishna, who had been teaching at the Heinz for a number of years in the Management Information Systems department. If you look at one of my previous posts from March, you'll be able to find both of the candidate's profiles.

If you'd like to learn more about Heinz College and its programs, check it out @:
http://www.heinz.cmu.edu/about-heinz/index.aspx


Congrats to Dean Krishna!


PS. Felicidades!

Michael Jackson - Do You Remember The Time

The King of Pop is DEAD!

Wow! Michael Jackson just died a few hours ago. He was 50. Like you, I used watch his cool videos growing up. I loved them ALL, particularly, Thriller!

Freddy Adu vs Spain and Argentina

The world has definitely CHANGED! At least in soccer, check out this kid taking to school all the best soccer players in the world! Who would have thought this could be possible just ten years ago??

Once again, this goes to show the undeniable scientific fact that the natural state of things is always in constant CHANGE...

Debate on Healthcare

Here we go again. I think the majority of polls side with the preference that Health care reform is a MUST.

You know this debate reminds me about the hype toward my senior prom night. I remembered, we all wanted to attend our senior prom badly, especially if we could go with the most beautiful and popular person in school, but for obvious reasons we ALL couldn't. Though We ALL still wanted to be there. No one wanted to miss this event even if they ended up going with someone else other than their first date-ask(Just so you know, I ended up going with my first choice:D). I'm lucky. Anyway, the point is We wouldn't miss senior prom for anything in the world even if we didn't get our first choice!

Now on health care, we all agree we need it but the devil is in the details(Cost), however, like Chris frames it, it boils down to VALUES; it makes one think, whose values weigh more? In the end, history will be on the right side of our VALUES.

If you want to see the debate that went on this morning between pundits, which was cool, check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSeBKgzM5WQ

President Obama's Remarks on Iran [with Persian subtitles]

There are one hundred Senators with different views, but there is only ONE President.

Reza Pahlavi Speaks About Events in Iran

Week in Review: June 19, 2009

President Obama Discusses the Importance of Fathers

Snapshot of World Population in 2008

According to this organization, the world's population is projected to rise to 9.3 billion in the year 2050! For the most part, this growth will take place in developing countries.

There are other very interesting stats to check out, like where most people live nowadays (Urban vs rural), worldwide birth rate (Developed vs Developing), and more...

If you are interested in reading more to understand the current status of the world's populationm, check out the following site: http://www.prb.org/Publications/Datasheets/2008/2008wpds.aspx

Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today!

President Obama Speaks at the Esperanza National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast

Amen!

The President Hosts a Young Mens BBQ to Celebrate Fatherhood

Yummy!

I like it well done plis!

Barbara Boxer to General: Call me "Senator," not "Ma'am"

"Call me Senator! not Ma'am". Senator Boxer.

Do you think the General was being disrespectful to the Senator??

P.S. I heard he is a Southern General; they are used to saying that out of respect... No?

Gates, Mullen Disagree About "twittering"

Secretary of Defense doesn't have a clue on what's Twitter?? But his buddy next to him(Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm.) admits to twittering. LOL!

World Cup South Africa 2010

Can't wait to the World Cup next year in South Africa!

President Obama Announces Financial Regulation Reform

I smell a new federal agency, and a big one too!

Tehran Tweets: Iran Twitters Amid Election Chaos

When the conventional methods fail, then you have FB and Twitter! Journalism techniques in the 21st century!

President Obama on Health Care Reform at the AMA

Let's see if this administration is able to pull it off?? If they do, it will go down as a legendary policy that will define his administration in history. You could probably equal it to the creation of the Social Security system back in the 30s, if is done right.

Fact check: Last time healthcare reform was attempted in Congress, it was back in 1993 under another very popular Democratic president. However, it was defeated by the powerful special interests in Washington(HMOs).

Let's hope they are able to defeat them this time around.

Si se puede!

Who Killed Brisenia Flores?

C'mon! We gotta stop the Hate against Minorities in this country NOW!

Click the link below to understand why:

http://americasvoiceonline.org/page/invite/Brisenia

HBO's Bill Maher Takes On President Obama

Bill Maher Lashes Out on the Obama Admin. Does he have a point??

Election Battles Turn Into Street Fights in Iran

Bill Cosby's Keynote Speech

My God I haven't kept up with my alma matter. I didn't know Dr. Cosby had addressed CMU's 2007 graduation class. Wow.... I would have preferred him than our 2006 speaker (If you were there, you know how boring it was...).

Week in Review: June 12, 2009

"United We Stand"by Federal Judge Sotomayor

If you are a policy-monk like me, and have time after work, I suggest checking out Judge Sotomayor's documents online submitted to the Senate Judiciary Committee for her confirmation process.

One particular speech, of the many Judge Sotomayor has delivered during her long career to audiences caught my attention; it is titled, "United We Stand". You can find it by scrolling down the page under section 12-D.

After reading it, I hope you are persuaded to see why we desperately need a judge on the Bench like Sotomayor for the 21st century. Check it out...

http://judiciary.senate.gov/nominations/SupremeCourt/Sotomayor/SoniaSotomayor-Questionnaire.cfm#12D

President Uribe Visit to the U.S.

According to the Factfinder of the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 800k Colombian-Americans residing in the U.S. Majority of Colombian-Americans reside in three states, Florida(South Florida), Northern NJ, and Queens NYC. I'm sure though you can also find a Colombian in least and most remote area of the country, Montana?? lol! There also other pockets of Colombian-americans spread out throughout the country, e.g. northern RI.

President Uribe visited this Colombian-American Community in RI today, bringing his message of the current condition of Colombia's reality to Colombians living in this state. Further, in his agenda, he will be attending the U.S. Mayor Conference event, taking place in Providence, meeting with local business leaders, and public elected officials. If you'd like to listen to President Uribe's address to the community, click the link below.

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1641424

Policy wise, we must remember, Colombia is a U.S. key ally on the war on drugs in the western hemisphere, and his administration continues to ferociously lobby Congress to ratify the free trade agreement(FTA).

Celebrities Dish On Their Reasons to Love Being Latin

Latino/as speaking up on being Latino in the U.S.

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard regarding Health Disparities

The Tri-Caucus unites to combat health disparities in America. In case you have never heard of the Tri-cause before; they are comprised of members in the Asian-American Caucus, the Black Caucus, and theCongressional Hispanic Caucus at the federal level.

Deeds Wins in VA: Whooping!

Deeds Wins in VA: Whooping!

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Deeds Wins in VA: Whooping!

Who would've thought this nobody rural guy was gonna win in VA?? He whipped all the well known northern VA liberals, including that famous DNC guy: señor McAuliffe. That just goes to show you can't take anything for granted in politics! Especially in VA.

Viva Deeds!

Judge Sotomayor Hearing Set for July 13th

Let the opening act begin... Yay!

Race-Baiting Justice: Buchanan's War Against Judge Sotomayor

What's new from Republican nowadays?? And they continue striking out. When are they gonna learn they are losing votes by the millions. Hahaha...

Week in Review: June 5, 2009

Thnx to our friends at Media Matters. Check it out...

Roger Federer Finally Wins French Open.

He tied Pete Sampra's record in grandslams. Wow!

Weekly Address: President Obama Calls for Real Health Care Reform

Obama Calls for New Start Between US, Muslims

A message of renew policy and respect toward the muslim world. Listen to these key words in the message:

-New beginning
- Mutual Interest
- Mutual Respect
- Tolerance
- Seek common ground

Although, many will say this is wishful thinking, the same happened with the election of our POTUS. We can strive to do so. Yes we can!

Mrs. Obama: Sotomayor Is 'More Than Ready'

Latinos: The Sleeping Giant? - Talk Radio News Service

Latinos: The Sleeping Giant? - Talk Radio News Service

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Sen. Patrick Leahy Press Conference on Judge Sotomayor