George Wenschhof
Today, in his weekly address, President Barack Obama praises the vote taken by the House to pass financial regulatory reform - You can watch the address here.
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Wall Street Reform bill passes house without one Republican vote - doubtful this will help Republicans as they campaign next year. In fact, their obstructionist actions in the House and Senate toward any legislation aimed at helping working men and women across the country will potentially backfire against them in the 2010 midterm elections. Politico.com has more here.
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Senate Democrats anxiously await cost numbers from the CBO on latest health care proposal - these cost estimates, expected next week from the nonpartisan congressional budget office, will either make the approval process easier in the senate or muddy the process and delay approval. TheHill.com has more here.
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Thousands of Demonstrators come out for Global Day of Action at Climate Summit in Copenhagen - they were demanding action be taken now as staff of Leaders from around the world work to hammer out details of an agreement prior to when the Heads of State meet next week. MSNBC.com has more here.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009
Daily Democratic Wire 12-12-2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
City of Frederick, MD Mayor and Board Sworn In
George Wenschhof
In an extremely fast moving ceremony held yesterday at the Weinberg Center for the Arts, Randy McClement and the five member Board of Aldermen were sworn in as the 60th administration of The City of Frederick.
In just about an hour, the outgoing Mayor and Board held their perfunctory last meeting, Jeff Holtzinger spoke of the accomplishments made during his term of office, the Reverend Robert Manthey gave the Invocation, Sandra Dalton; the Clerk of the Circuit Court presided over the swearing-in ceremonies, the new Mayor and Board held their first meeting with Karen Young becoming Mayor Pro Tem, and Mayor McClement gave his Inaugural Address.
The Invocation given by Reverend Manthey had very thoughtful advice the incoming Mayor and Board should remember as they serve these next four years. Working together, staying humble and remembering to rise above the pettiness of politics while serving all of the residents of the city was sound advise. They would be well served to ask for a copy of the Invocation given by the Reverend and keep it nearby for easy reference.
The speech given by Mayor Randy McClement was short without any specific goals being set. He thanked his wife and supporters, recognized the tough economic times ahead, wished for a mayor and board that worked together as a team and said he would have an open door and open mind during his administration.
Let's hope the next four years at City Hall go as smoothly as the Inauguration.
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Daily Democratic Wire 12-11-2009
George Wenschhof
President Barack Obama and the First Lady leave Oslo, Norway and head for home - his acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace prize received positive feedback from both sides of the aisle back home.
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Vice President Joe Biden to stump for Senator Chris Dodd today in Connecticut - he will appear at a Fire station in East Hartford and tout the success of the Stimulus bill. While, it is a year away from the dreaded mid term elections, Dodd is behind in polls and expected to face a stiff challenge. Democrats hold a very slim filibuster proof majority in the senate and do not want to lose Dodd's seat. Politico.com has more here.
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Senate to continue working this weekend on health care legislation - agreement has been slow in coming but a vote to end debate may come Saturday and a vote to approve legislation on Sunday. TheHill.com has more here.
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More news on Blackwater's involvement in Iraq - seems their private contractors were also going on missions with the C.I.A. during the height of the war in Iraq. The NY Times has more here.
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Americans have little confidence of Institutions and political parties - a interesting poll from CNBC.com which shows the obvious dissatisfaction with the current economic state of affairs. Obama's leadership on the economy received 46%, Democratic Party - 39% and the Republican Party only 26% approval from the respondents of the poll. You can read more of the poll results here.
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Retail sales up a higher than expected 1.3% in November - this followed a 1.1% increase in October that was less than what had been expected. Bloomberg.com has more here.
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