Good Economic News: May 21, 2013
Building on Economic Progress: Positive Headlines on the Economy Monday, May 13 – Monday, May 20, 2013
DSOC News
Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee Hosts Meeting with Small Brewers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As American Craft Beer week drew to a close, Senate Democrats met with over a dozen small brewery owners to discuss unique challenges facing the craft brewing industry. Sen. Mark Begich (AK), Chair of the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee (DSOC), hosted the roundtable along with Vice Chair Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (NH)…
Senate Democrats Host Roundtable Meeting with Sportsmen & Conservation Advocates
WASHINGTON, D.C – Senate Democrats, led by Senator Mark Begich (D-AK), Chair of the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee, hosted a meeting with a dozen sportsmen and conservation groups. The discussion focused on the re-authorization of the Farm Bill, the Sportsmen’s Act, and ensuring the vitality of our nation’s natural resources for future generations. Following bipartisan approval…
Good Economic News: May 14, 2013
Building on Economic Progress: Positive Headlines on the Economy Monday, May 6 – Monday, May 13, 2013
Senate Democrats Host Meeting With Labor Leaders
WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Mark Begich (AK), Chairman of the Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee (DSOC), and Sen. Sherrod Brown (OH) hosted labor leaders for a roundtable discussion on workers’ rights, the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, protecting the National Labor Relations Board, enacting legislation that spurs job creation, and passing commonsense immigration…
Good Economic News: May 7, 2013
Building on Economic Progress: Positive Headlines on the Economy Monday, April 29 – Monday, May 6, 2013
Senate Democrats Host Rural Summit
Washington, D.C. – Ranging from the farm bill to infrastructure, broadband, and rural development – Senate Democrats stressed the importance of rural America at a half-day summit held last week. The summit was chaired by Sens. Mark Begich (AK) and Mark Pryor (AR), and was held in the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The summit’s program…
Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee Hosts Meeting to Discuss Changing Ocean Environment
Discussed ways to monitor, mitigate, and adapt to environmental changes WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Mark Begich (AK), Chairman of the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV), and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) hosted a roundtable discussion today between Senate Democrats and expert stakeholders concerned with the ongoing changes in our oceans. …
Good Economic News: April 23, 2013
Building on Economic Progress: Positive Headlines on the Economy Monday, April 15 – Monday, April 22, 2013
Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee Hosts Meeting with Immigration Reform Stakeholders
Discussion centered on Senate’s bipartisan efforts to achieve commonsense immigration reform WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Vice-Chair of the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee, Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV), and Senator Charles Schumer (NY) hosted a roundtable discussion today between Senate Democrats and immigration reform leaders representing the immigrant, faith, agriculture, labor, and…
