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ED REVIEWMarch 27, 2009 …a bi-weekly update on U.S. Department of Education activities relevant to the Intergovernmental and Corporate community and other stakeholders______________________________________________________________________ARRA OUTREACH Looking for an overview of the education provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)? The Department has released a PowerPoint presentation on guiding principles and funding availability. The ARRA […]

Greetings, Spring began in March and we’re showering you with fresh ideas. We start with a warning about a new spin on an old scamfraudulent IRS e-mail messages that talk about a stimulus payment to lure you into revealing personal information. Also included in this issue are instructions to help freshen up your computer skills.

Legislature in Recess Until Monday The North Dakota Legislature recessed Thursday and Friday, March 26 and 27, to allow lawmakers to return home to help battle rising floodwaters. It will reconvene on Monday, March 30. All bills are required to be out of committee by the 55th legislative day, which, due to the recess, will

March 26, 2009 Campus Announcements Events ‘Aaltra’ and ‘L’avocat de la Terreur (Terror’s advocate)’ rescheduled for SundayThe French movie “Aaltra,” which was scheduled for this evening (March 26) has been postponed until Sunday (March 29) in Aleshire Theater, 3 p.m. “L’avocat de la Terreur (Terror’s advocate),” previously announced for Tuesday (March 24), will also be

ALERT…ALERT…ALERT…ALERT…ALERT…ALERT…ALERT…ALERT…ALERT March 25, 2009 ACT NOW TO FUND NEW PREPARATION PROGRAMS FOR FACULTY AND TEACHERS IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT Attached is a Dear Colleague being circulated by the office of Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY) (Download it here) It is asking other Members of the House of Representatives to sign on urging the appropriators to

New Members – Thanks to the new Petroleum Council members Ebeltoft Sickler Law Firm, Saddle Butte Pipeline, Baranko Bros, Inc., and Wood Energy, Inc. Big Crowd in Regina for the 2009 Williston Basin Petroleum Conference – To date, there are nearly 550 people registered for the 17th Williston Basin Petroleum Conference and Prospect Expo in

Appropriations (Sen. R. Holmberg) Harvest Room Hearing Date Time Bill/Res.No Sub-Comm Description/Note ——————————————————————————– 3/20 8:30 AM HB 1057 Relating to department of veterans’ affairs employees; and relating to county veterans’ service officers 9:00 AM HB 1256 Relating to income tax treatment of qualified dividend income 10:00 AM HB 1407 Relating to an economic development transportation

Daily News Update March 24, 2009 Hello. Here’s what’s new on our site today: News So Many Students, So Little Time March 24, 2009 Higher Ed Holdings’ recent efforts to partner with one university were thwarted amid faculty outcry. At other universities, however, the company’s model is going forward — raising concerns about whether mass

Appropriations (Sen. R. Holmberg) Harvest Room Hearing Date Time Bill/Res.No Sub-Comm Description/Note ——————————————————————————– 3/20 8:30 AM HB 1057 Relating to department of veterans’ affairs employees; and relating to county veterans’ service officers 9:00 AM HB 1256 Relating to income tax treatment of qualified dividend income 10:00 AM HB 1407 Relating to an economic development transportation

VOLUME 13, NUMBER 11 March 20, 2009 To: Members From: David Crothers, Executive Vice President The Association was encouraged this week by the support of legislators for two measures affecting the independent telephone industry in the State. Senate Bill 2040, a measure providing for a sales tax exemption for telecom infrastructure received a “Do Pass”

Hello Everyone, Please enjoy the information contained in this edition of Frontier Focus. Please be sure to share it with your members, colleagues, providers and office billing staff. Thank you for your continued efforts to broadcast Medicare information to the providers in Region VIII. Table of Contents 1. DMEPOS Supplier Accreditation Reminder 2. MLN Matters

Senate Democratic Caucus End of Week Report (Week 11) March 19, 2009 Last week, legislators received the most comprehensive presentation to date on the stimulus money that is coming to North Dakota from the federal government. With more clarity now available from the federal government on the amount of money North Dakota is receiving and