News Alert: Senate Votes to Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

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Sat, December 18, 2010 -- 3:30 PM ET
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By a Vote of 65 to 31, Senate Votes to Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

The Senate on Saturday voted to repeal the Pentagon's ban on
gay men and lesbians serving openly in the military. By a
vote of 65 to 31 and following House approval, the Senate
sent the bill to President Obama, who had campaigned on
ending the policy known as "don't ask, don't tell," which
allows gay members of the armed forces to serve only if they
keep their sexual orientation a secret.

More than 12,500 service members have been discharged since
the policy was mandated by Congress in 1993. A Pentagon
report released on Nov. 30 concluded that allowing gays to
serve openly in the armed forces presents a low risk to the
military's effectiveness, even at a time of war, and that 70
percent of service members believe that the impact of
repealing the law would be either positive, mixed or of no
consequence at all.

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News Alert: Senate, Voting 63-33, Paves Way for Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

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Sat, December 18, 2010 -- 11:51 AM ET
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Senate, Voting 63-33, Paves Way for Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

The measure would end the policy that allows gays to serve in
the military only if they keep their sexual orientation
quiet. The House had previously approved the measure, 250 to
175.

More than 12,500 service members have been discharged since
the policy was mandated by Congress in 1993. A Pentagon
report released on Nov. 30 concluded that allowing gays to
serve openly in the armed forces presents a low risk to the
military's effectiveness, even at a time of war, and that 70
percent of service members believe that the impact of
repealing the law would be either positive, mixed or of no
consequence at all.

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News Alert: Dream Act Bill for Illegal Immigrant Students Fails on Senate Vote, 55-41

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Sat, December 18, 2010 -- 11:32 AM ET
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Dream Act Bill for Illegal Immigrant Students Fails on Senate Vote, 55-41

The Dream Act, a bill to grant legal status to hundreds of
thousands of illegal immigrant students, fell 5 votes short
of being brought to the Senate floor for debate.

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Your Weekly Address: National Security Over Politics on START

Your Daily Snapshot for Saturday, Dec. 18,  2010   Your Weekly Address: National Security Over Politics on START President Obama urges the Senate to heed the calls from Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, every living Republican Secretary of State, our NATO allies, and the leadership of the military: ratify the New START Treaty with Russia. Watch the video.    Weekly Wrap-Up A quick look at the week of December 13, 2010: Quote: “We are here with some good news for the American people this holiday season,” said President Obama before signing the Middle-Class Tax Cuts Bill -- legislation that will prevent tax hikes on middle class families, keep the economy growing, and maintain lifelines for millions of those who are unemployed through no fault of their own. Watch the video. Digg the White House: The White House is now on digg.com. Take a peek and start following us right now. Holidays in Photos: Go behind-the-scenes as the White House celebrates the holidays in this photostream. Healthy Kids: The President signs the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act at a local DC school. The new law improves the nutritional value of school meals and increases the number of children eligible to receive them. Watch the President’s and the First Lady’s remarks. The Night Before Christmas: The President reads to children at a local elementary school and the First Lady to patients, parents and staff at Children’s National Medical Center. Watch the video of the President here and the video of the First Lady here. Elmo at the White House: Elmo joins Assistant White House Chef Sam Kass in the White House Kitchen to talk about healthy and tasty school meals -- and Elmo does the melon dance. Watch the video. Lie of the Year: Politifact calls the claim that Health Reform is a "Government Takeover of Health Care" the lie of the year. West Wing Week: “All these pens” Across the Country: See how the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act will impact middle class families in every state. "Significant Progress”: President Obama discusses the Afghanistan-Pakistan Annual Review released this week. Read the statement. “We need it badly”: General James Cartwright, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, takes questions on the START Treaty. Cool Roofs: Changing the color of your roof from dark to light can lower your energy bill 10-15%. Find out more in this video. DREAM: Top Administration Officials discuss the importance of the DREAM Act, read them all: Cabinet Secretary Chris Lu’s here, Education Secretary Arne Duncan’s here, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis's here, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke's here, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano's here, Dr. Clifford L. Stanley, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, here, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack here, Attorney General Eric Holder's post here. Get Updates Sign Up for the Daily Snapshot  Stay Connected     Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes           This email was sent to filter@clubhouseb.com Manage Subscriptions for filter@clubhouseb.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House Unsubscribe filter@clubhouseb.com | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

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News Alert: Lawyers Reach Deal to Recover $7 Billion for Madoff Victims

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Fri, December 17, 2010 -- 10:42 AM ET
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Lawyers Reach Deal to Recover $7 Billion for Madoff Victims

Federal prosecutors and the trustee liquidating the estate of
Bernard L. Madoff, the convicted swindler, have reached a
civil settlement that will recover at least $7 billion to
compensate victims of Mr. Madoff's global Ponzi scheme,
according to people briefed on the negotiations. An
announcement is expected at noon Eastern time. Prosecutors
have said privately that the settlement is the largest civil
forfeiture in American history.

The settlement will conclude the trustee's case against the
estate of Jeffry M. Picower, a Palm Beach philanthropist and
longtime Madoff investor who died in October 2009. The
complaint filed against the estate indicated that Mr.
Picower, who became wealthy investing in medical-technology
companies, had profited hugely from Mr. Madoff's scheme,
drawing out billions more than he paid in.

The settlement will greatly expand the funds available to
repay victims of the fraud; before Friday, the trustee had
collected $2.3 billion from other sources.

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West Wing Week: "All These Pens"

Your Daily Snapshot for Friday, Dec. 17,  2010     West Wing Week: "All These Pens" WATCH THE VIDEO West Wing Week is your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Walk step by step with the President as he signs a landmark childhood nutrition bill, urges passage of the compromise on tax cuts and unemployment insurance, discusses the Afghanistan-Pakistan Annual Review, and more. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 10:30 AM: The Vice President chairs a regular meeting of senior officials to assess progress in Iraq 11:00 AM: First Lady Michelle Obama presents the 2010 National Medals for Museum and Library Service 11:55 AM: The President meets with senior advisors 12:50 PM: The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner 2:00 PM: The President meets with leaders from the country’s largest labor organizations 3:50 PM: The President signs the middle-class tax cut bill   Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live     In Case You Missed It Top stories from the White House blog President Obama on the Afghanistan-Pakistan Annual Review: "A Very Difficult Endeavor" but "Significant Progress" The President gives an update to the American people on the state of the war in Afghanistan. The White House is Now on Digg.com The White House is now on Digg.com. Join us there to see some of our favorite stories and who we're keeping up with. Kicking Off the White House Tribal Nations Conference Secretary Salazar kicks off the White House Tribal Nation's Conference, a gathering that is a testament to President Obama's respect for the inherent sovereignty of Indian nations and determination to honor our commitments to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Sign Up for Email Updates Daily Snapshot Health care eonomy & climate Women's Update                     Stay Connected     Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes            This email was sent to filter@clubhouseb.com Manage Subscriptions for filter@clubhouseb.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House Unsubscribe filter@clubhouseb.com | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

Sally Jackson Cheese Recalls All Cheese Because Of Possible Health Risk

Sally Jackson Cheese Recalls All Cheese Because Of Possible Health Risk
Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:09:00 -0600

Sally Jackson Cheese of Oroville, WA is recalling all cheese products, including cow, goat, and sheep, because they may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. coli O157:H7). E. coli O157:H7 causes a diarrheal illness, often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS).

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News Alert: Congress Approves Tax Cut and Jobless Benefits Legislation

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Fri, December 17, 2010 -- 12:01 AM ET
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Congress Approves Tax Cut and Jobless Benefits Legislation

WASHINGTON -- Congress late Thursday night approved an $801
billion package of tax cuts and $57 billion for extended
unemployment insurance. The vote sealed the first major deal
between President Obama and Congressional Republicans as
Democrats put aside their objections and bowed to the
realignment of power brought about by their crushing election
losses.

The bipartisan support for tax deal also underscored the
urgency felt by the administration and by lawmakers in both
parties to prop up the still-struggling economy and to
prevent an across-the-board tax increased that was set to
occur if the rates enacted under President George W. Bush had
expired, as scheduled, at the end of the month.

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White House Tribal Nations Conference

Your Daily Snapshot for Thursday, Dec. 16,  2010   White House Tribal Nations Conference Today President Obama is hosting White House Tribal Nations Conference to provide leaders from the 565 federally recognized tribes the opportunity to interact directly with him and representatives from the highest levels of his Administration and strengthen our nation to nation relationship with Indian Country. Watch the conference live on WhiteHouse.gov/live. Photo of the Day Bo, the Obama family dog, sits behind President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, as the President delivers remarks during a holiday reception in the Grand Foyer of the White House, Dec. 15, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. Protecting Seniors, Military Families and Their Doctors The President signed important legislation into law to help strengthen Medicare. President Obama Meets with CEOs on the "Path That Will Lead to Economic Success" As the President prepared for a meeting with some of America's top CEOs on ways to get the economy moving again, he explained the importance of the tax cut compromise in that mission. Elmo Visits the White House Kitchen Elmo and Assistant White House Chef Sam Kass to talk about healthy, delicious school meals and do a "melon dance." Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 9:30 AM: The President delivers remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Conference 10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:45 AM: The President delivers a statement to the press on the Afghanistan-Pakistan Annual Review 12:05 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Gibbs, Secretary of State Clinton, Secretary of Defense Gates and General Cartwright 1:45 PM: White House Tribal Nations Conference: Closing Session 3:15 PM: The Vice President and Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke present three U.S. organizations with the 2009 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award   Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live. Get Updates Sign Up for the Daily Snapshot  Stay Connected     Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes           This email was sent to filter@clubhouseb.com Manage Subscriptions for filter@clubhouseb.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House Unsubscribe filter@clubhouseb.com | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111