By Daniel de Vise On a windy morning in downtown Washington, a hundred Georgetown Law students gathered in a hall for David Cole’s lecture on democracy and coercion. The desks were cluttered with books, Thermoses and half-eaten muffins. Another item was noticeable in its absence: laptop computers. They were packed away under chairs, tucked into […]
NORTH DAKOTA LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENTTentative AgendaBUDGET SECTIONThursday, March 11, 2010Senate Chamber, State CapitolBismarck, North Dakota9:00 a.m. Call to orderRoll callConsideration of the minutes of the December 15, 2009, meeting9:05 a.m. Presentation by representatives of the Office of Management and Budget regarding:• Status of the general fund• Irregularities in the fiscal practices of the state pursuant to
We offer to you 5 free printable lesson plans with audio downloads. Hear the inspiring stories of our favorite women storytellers. Also hear a Native American man remembering the life and actions of an Alaskan woman and justice pioneer. www.RaceBridgesForSchools.com/womenshistory Listen to these stories and use the lesson plans with your students of moving stories
BMDA Highlights – 3/5/10 Schuff Steel wind tower project – As most of you saw from the Schuff Steel press statement we sent out late last Friday, this important project continues to move forward. As the press statement outlined, there are still a long list of details to be dealt with, but good progress is
ED REVIEW March 5, 2010 …a bi-weekly update on U.S. Department of Education activities relevant to the Intergovernmental and Corporate community and other stakeholders ______________________________________________________________________ TWO SECRETARIES WEBCAST Today, from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. ET, Secretary Duncan and former Secretary Richard W. Riley will address 8,500 educators at the annual Celebration of Teaching and Learning
March 5, 2010 Campus Announcements Events Symphony celebrates winter’s passing at spring concert Saturday evening To continue with the “Myths and Legends” of music, the Minot Symphony Orchestra will bring violinist Anna Karkowska to Ann Nicole Nelson Hall’s stage Saturday (March 6), 7:30 p.m. Maestro Dennis Simons, professor of music, is the orchestra’s conductor. Minot
Hi Senator Seymour, We have debated, agonized, compromised, gone to meetings, lobbied, myth busted, and rallied. The long road to pass comprehensive health care reform in America has reached decision time. It is time to pass it! The reforms that are on the table now will make health care more affordable for people and for
March 4, 2010 Campus Announcements Events Earth Day 2010 slated for April 22 MSU celebrates Earth Day! Join in April 22, 2010. The MSU Sustainability Committee invites you to participate and make MSU greener! Important reminders on ways to get involved: Poster/project/product presentation — Free Earth Day T-shirt! Entry forms are available from penny.brandt@minotstateu.edu, entry
On March 2, 2010, President Obama signed into law the “Temporary Extension Act of 2010.” Among other things, this law extends through March 31, 2010, the zero percent update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that was in effect for claims with dates of service January 1, 2010, through February 28, 2010. Consequently, effective immediately,
Copy and Paste the URL below into your browser and enjoy……. The North Dakota Legislature March Update: http://www.legis.nd.gov/docs/pdf/eventsnews.pdf
Saturday, March 6th Art Ala Carte, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Salad, and Dessert 11 am – 1 pm, Enjoy lunch and create art! – not just for kids – adults are welcome for lunch too! Members: $6 Nonmembers: $8 Children 10 & Under: $5 (Pay at the door) Sunday, March 7th: 2 – 4 pm Book
The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly earlier this month to approve the new European Commission led by Commission President José Manuel Barroso following hearings for all 26 members of his team. “This is the first time in our history that we are appointing the European Commission in our capacity as a real co-legislator,” noted the European