This is the moment

Fred -- This is the moment our movement was built for. For one month, the fight for health insurance reform leaves the backrooms of Washington, D.C., and returns to communities across America. Throughout August, members of Congress are back home, where the hands they shake and the voices they hear will not belong to lobbyists, but to people like you. Home is where we're strongest. We didn't win last year's election together at a committee hearing in D.C. We won it on the doorsteps and the phone lines, at the softball games and the town meetings, and in every part of this great country where people gather to talk about what matters most. And if you're willing to step up once again, that's exactly where we're going to win this historic campaign for the guaranteed, affordable health insurance that every American deserves. There are those who profit from the status quo, or see this debate as a political game, and they will stop at nothing to block reform. They are filling the airwaves and the internet with outrageous falsehoods to scare people into opposing change. And some people, not surprisingly, are getting pretty nervous. So we've got to get out there, fight lies with truth, and set the record straight. That's why Organizing for America is putting together thousands of events this month where you can reach out to neighbors, show your support, and make certain your members of Congress know that you're counting on them to act. But these canvasses, town halls, and gatherings only make a difference if you turn up to knock on doors, share your views, and show your support. So here's what I need from you: Can you commit to join at least one event in your community this month? In politics, there's a rule that says when you ask people to get involved, always tell them it'll be easy. Well, let's be honest here: Passing comprehensive health insurance reform will not be easy. Every President since Harry Truman has talked about it, and the most powerful and experienced lobbyists in Washington stand in the way. But every day we don't act, Americans watch their premiums rise three times faster than wages, small businesses and families are pushed towards bankruptcy, and 14,000 people lose their coverage entirely. The cost of inaction is simply too much for the people of this nation to bear. So yes, fixing this crisis will not be easy. Our opponents will attack us every day for daring to try. It will require time, and hard work, and there will be days when we don't know if we have anything more to give. But there comes a moment when we all have to choose between doing what's easy, and doing what's right. This is one of those times. And moments like this are what this movement was built for. So, are you ready? Please commit now to taking at least one action in your community this month to build support for health insurance reform: http://my.barackobama.com/CommitAugust Let's seize this moment and win this historic victory for our economy, our health and our families. Thank you, President Barack Obama   Paid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee -- 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.

Reminder: Book Signing, Aug 8th

REMINDER PLEASE FORWARD   BOOK SIGNING WHO:             NICOLE FA'LON GARRETT WHERE:         BORDERS BOOK STORE                         2210 W. 95TH ST. (2 blocks east of Western)                         CHICAGO, ILLINOIS WHEN:            AUGUST 8TH TIME:               3 p.m.- 5 p.m.    PLEASE FORWARD         PLEASE FORWARD     PLEASE FORWARD   AMAZON:  http://www.amazon.com/Double-Dippin-NANA-Nicole-Garrett/dp/098186080X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1238552220&sr=1-3 BARNES AND NOBLE:  http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?ATH=Nicole+Falon+Garrett   To subscribe: click here. P.O. Box 45892 Los Angeles, California 90045 Email list management powered by http://MailerMailer.com

Crain's Daily News Alert prepared for Top Executives

Viewing on a PDA? Click here.   To view this email in a web browser click here. CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA WEEKLY JOB CHANGES TOP HEADLINES Wednesday, August 5, 2009 · Chicago Business Today: Demand dead for downtown office space · UAL may dodge cash crunch, analyst says · Biz banker McKinnon leaves Chase after 40+ years · Board of Ed chief says feds probe clouting · Whole Foods' strength helps in Lincoln Park refinancing · Orbitz takes off after profit beats expectations · Jones Lang stock rises after profit beats estimates · Clear Channel to consolidate in East Loop · Theater impresario Drabinsky gets 7 years for fraud · Profit dips at General Growth malls · Tax liens, foreclosure suit hit Art.com founder · Cicero center sells in rare retail deal  CRAIN'S BLOGS · Feds onto something in schools clout probe; trade in clunker GOP? Greg Hinz · A brighter outlook for small biz; why start a business now? Enterprise City · Social networks stir up NFL and ESPN; Bulls' next-year schedule has obstacles: Biz of Sports · Foodies recall moments with Julia Child: Taking Names · Streelman returns to roots at Cantigny: Inside the Leather   Final Markets Dow Jones 9,280.97 -39.22 -0.42% NASDAQ 1,993.05 -18.26 -0.91% Crain's Index 76.19 -0.280 -0.366% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT New Job-Hunting Tool from Crain's Want to do a speed search of jobs offered by Chicago-area companies? Check out the new, electronic Job Seeker Edition of Crain's Book of List—with direct links to job listings for each company. Plus a direct link to Crain's stories about each employer. It's just $49. To sample and buy, go to www.ChicagoBusiness.com/jobseeker. OTHER HEADLINES · Inverness millionaire fights William Blair & Co. Daily Herald · Job-cut announcements fall Chicago Sun-Times · Points taken: AmEx changes rewards rules Crain's New York Business · Macy's demure new look on 'Project Runway' Advertising Age Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Chicago Business Today - Aug. 5 Downtown office vacancies shot up in Q2 and may not peak for five years. Every submarket is suffering -- East Loop the most. We tell you what landlords are doing to snag the few potential deals in the pipeline. Read More · Enterprise City — a small-business blog SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies » Account Settings LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Jury convicts former Louisiana Rep. William Jefferson of 11 of 16 counts in the freezer cash bribe case, AP reports.

ABC7 eNews

>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Wednesday, August 5, 2009 WVON warns of South Side robberies Residents have been told to be alert after a series of robberies near a South Side Metra station. Murder charges filed in carjacking attempt | VIDEO A 24-year-old man will appear in court Wednesday on murder charges stemming from an alleged carjacking attempt earlier this week. Chicago education chief subpoenaed Chicago Board of Education President Michael Scott says he's been subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury that's investigating allegations of politically influenced admissions to top schools. Smoking to be banned at Cook County hospitals No smoking- even outside- at Cook County hospitals. United Airlines could move to Willis Tower United Airlines is expected to announce soon that it is moving its operations center to Willis Tower. MORE STORIES Strange Horse tramples car on Israeli highway Man gets lawnmower DUI during beer run 'Potatoes' catch eyes of CTA passengers Swiss security: Is that metal in your cheese? Zoo pelican swallows cell phone Consumer United had poorer than average on-time record RadioShack rebrands, becomes 'The Shack' Hospital nurses reveal risks Black & Decker reannounces recall of trimmers, edgers Ford Focus top seller in Cash for Clunkers Healthbeat Induced labor for women with hypertension Helping Jude Talk Hospital group gives parents tools to speak up Novartis starts testing its swine flu vaccine Officials to release H1N1 guidelines for schools MOST POPULAR Local plant spearheads Ford Taurus re-launch 12 Chicago hospitals rated below average Man gets lawnmower DUI during beer run Hospital Survey from Consumer Reports Man kills 3, self; Web page describes plans All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 82°F 55°F Partly sunny and pleasant Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Wipeout 8:02 PM I Survived a Japanese Game Show 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Freed journalists home after NKorea pardon Two freed American journalists returned home to the U.S. after their release from North Korea. SLIDES: Emotional arrival for journalists Organic vegetables sprout in Chicago A nonprofit farming group that gives job training to former convicts and the homeless has gotten organic certification for its two urban farms in a poor Chicago neighborhood. Hidden farm grows fresh produce, opportunities Someone You Should Know: Growing Home SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts

Michael Jackson's mom gets custody | Entertainment | Reuters

Michael Jackson's mom gets custody | Entertainment | Reuters: "Michael Jackson's 79-year-old mother was awarded custody of the singer's three children on Monday and given more time to spell out objections to having two music executives administer his multi-million dollar estate.

Judge Mitchell Beckloff officially admitted the pop singer's 2002 will into probate court and extended until October 2 the temporary control of the 'Thriller' singer's estate granted to executors John Branca and John McClain.

Jackson's mother, Katherine, has asked for more say in guiding the matters of his estate, valued at more than $500 million in an attachment to his will, and Superior Court Judge Beckloff gave her until October 2 to come up with reasons why she should have greater input"