THE WHITE HOUSE
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Readout of the President's Call with Democratic Party of Japan President Yukio Hatoyama

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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary

Readout of the President's Call with Democratic Party of Japan President Yukio Hatoyama

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You may have heard that today we lost a LION in progressive politics. Sen. Ted Kennedy died today. His was a life more than well lived. He was a champion for people not just in Mass. his state but all across the usa. His wisdom, his backbone, his will to fight for all of us will be sorely missed.

My greatest wish is that we can get real health care reform passed, now, this year. For all of us and in honor of Sen. Kennedy.

You can read some amazing posts about him
here

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/8/26/772458/-R.I.P.-Edward-M.-Kennedy

http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/27/us/politics/27kennedy.html?_r=1&hp

and all over the internet I am sure.

I am heartbroken.

*Lauren Shannon
DA Japan Chair
DNC Member

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Democrats Abroad Japan 2009 Elections Report
August 24, 2009, 5:00-7:00pm

DAJ 2009 Election Outcome Committee members
Michaela Chatman
Kathleen Marie Fuller
John Helwig
Sharmeen D. Jones
Teresa MacMillan
Sarajean Rossitto
Kirby Yoshii

Process/notes:
1. Confirmation of ballots
Ballots: 78 total cast

Names cross checked on DAJ registry
76 counted, 2 deemed invalid (due to not on either the membership list or the database)
2. Vote counting at least twice by 5 people each time

Results:
For Chair/ LAUREN SHANNON

Malcom Adams 23.7%
Lauren Shannon 73.7%
John Winebarger 2.6%
No vote: 0 / 0%

For Vice Chair/ MIKE STENSRUD

John Shelley 14.5%
Mike Stensrud 77.6%
No vote: 7.9%

For Secretary/ LINDA GOULD

JeanPaul Biondi 26.3%
Linda Gould 71.1 %
No vote: 2.6%

For Treasurer (counted one extra time to confirm the outcome)/ WILLIAM CAMPBELL

William Campbell 51.3%
Matt Nisenoff 44.7 %
No vote: 3.9 %

3. No irregularities found
Submitted Aug 24, 2009
Sarajean Rossitto for the DAJ 2009 Election Committee

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Everone's talking about health care reform for America.

The published figures about healthcare costs are overwhelming. The deprivation and inequity in availability of healthcare is a statement of fact. The possibility that healthcare in America can be better, and more affordable, and more accessible has beggared belief - until now!

President Obama is leading the charge on health care reform and leaving it to Congress to craft the legislation.

What can YOU do?

www.HealthReform.gov : Share your story

Have you got a story - related to you, one of your family, a neighbor or friend - about healthcare in America? It's time to share that story. The White House has set up a website called www.healthreform.gov and welcomes you to share your story, your proposal, your ideas on health care reform. Click on http://www.healthreform.gov/communityreports/comments.html to go directly to the page where you can write your story or submission.

DA Japan Health Care Project: Americans Abroad Know about National Health Care

DA Japan realized that many of we who live abroad know about national health care and they set up a website for us to tell the world about it.

Do you have a story about your experience in a national health care system - like Australia's - that help illustrates its worth? Then go to http://healthcareforamerica.blogspot.com/ and tell your story. Do it today!

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Please use this thread to discuss the issues, the election or ask questions of the candidates.

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Dear Members of Democrats Abroad Japan:

Come celebrate America's legacy of photographic art with us at Tokyo Photo 2009.

From September 4 to 6, leading art galleries from New York, Chicago and Los Angeles will be coming to Tokyo to exhibit and sell hundreds of photographic works by emerging and established artists. In addition, the Museum of Photographic Arts (MoPA) in San Diego will be mounting a special exhibition entitled Photo America, featuring over 50 historically significant works by such masters as Ansel Adams, William Eggleston and Annie Leibovitz. Sponsored in part by the US Embassy, the exhibit will present a panoramic overview of American photographic expression over the last century. As a diehard Democrat and art lover, I encourage you to make time to visit this once-in-a-lifetime exhibit. Just mention your status as a member of DAJ at the entrance gate and the admission will be ¥1000. Read more below the fold for the details.

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Dear DAJ members, It is time to vote for our 4 national officers

The link provided will take you to the ballot/ candidate statements. Please follow the instructions and vote your ballot by either fax or regular mail.

http://www.demsjapan.jp/files/ballot-2009.pdf

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Please vote on each one of the Four National Officer positions for Democrats Abroad Japan. Each office has multiple candidates running, and you should indicate your choice by marking the box after your chosen candidate’s name for each office. At the bottom of this ballot you must write your name in block letters and write your signature at the bottom of page 1. Any ballots that are unsigned will be invalid. This is according to DNC and DA international rules.

To vote in this election you must be

1) an American Citizen 2) 18 years of age or older 3) a Member of Democrats Abroad Japan

Please Print out Page 1 and mail or fax your ballot to Democrats Abroad Japan postmarked or time stamped no later than AUGUST, 21st 2009. The Election committee will be counting the ballots and making a full report to the membership within 2 weeks of the post marked deadline date.

fax your signed ballot to 03- 6802-3547 (international 81-3-6802-3547 if you are traveling)
Or mail to

DAJ
Kichijyoji Honcyo 2-6-8
Daisan Musashino Bldg. 4F
Musashino-shi, Tokyo,
180-00041

Attached to the ballot http://www.demsjapan.jp/files/ballot-2009.pdf you will find candidate statements from each candidate If you have any questions concerning this ballot please contact the DAJ 2009 Committee, DAJ2009elections@gmail.com . You may also post questions and read comments from the candidates on this thread in the DA website Japan section http://www.democratsabroad.org/node/9284 Or email the candidates directly (their email has been provided where authorized by each candidate.

Thank you for your support and your vote, it is important to participate and express your voice in our organization.

Democrats Abroad Japan 2009

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Sun. July 12, 5pm @Blarney Stone in Umeda" on Sunday, July 12 at 5:00pm.

Event: DAJ Kansai Monthly Meeting: Sun. July 12, 5pm @Blarney Stone in Umeda
What: Club/Group Meeting
Host: Democrats Abroad Japan - Kansai
Start Time: Sunday, July 12 at 5:00pm
End Time: Sunday, July 12 at 7:00pm
Where: Blarney Stone Irish Pub in Umeda

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:

DAJK Facebook event

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To Democrats Abroad
5 July 2009
Tom Fina
Executive Director Emeritus

WARNING! If you are squeamish about seeing sausage made - from the squealing pig to the sizzling sausage - stop here. Political adults only should continue to see how Congress and the President are producing the cap and trade bill.

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