Subject: 2011 DAGA Membership Information and DAGAZette Volume III Issue 19
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_DAGAZette
Volume III, Issue 19        December 2, 2010_

_2011 Membership Information_

2010 was a very successful year for DAGA. We welcomed 26 new members in 2010
and hosted some of our most highly attended events in our history.  Our
record-breaking fundraising this year allowed us to support Democratic
incumbents and candidates in 20 states. This success could not have been
achieved without your support. We hope that you will continue your support
in 2011.

DAGA will roll out our resources including our AG and Staff Directory,
Election Guide, Campaign Finance Guide and more in the New Year. We will
also offer new programming and engagement opportunities throughout 2011 to
enhance our calendar. We are accepting pre-payment of 2011 dues.  DAGA also
offers a comprehensive sponsorship package to augment your membership and
raise your profile within DAGA.

[2]Click here to download our 2011 Membership Information Packet!
  Links:
    2. http://www.democraticags.org/files/2011_DAGA_membership_information_packet.pdf

Please contact Jenifer Freeman Fuller at [3][email-masked] or
303.831.0100 or Lauren Bergmann at [4][email-masked] or
202.546.0474 for an invoice for 2011 dues or for more information.
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_Upcoming Events_

_Registration closes on Friday, December 3!_
_2010 DAGA Holiday Party _
_December 8, 2010_
_6:00 – 8:00 PM_
_Founding Farmers_
1924 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC

DAGA will host our final event of 2010 at our Holiday Party on December 8.
We hope you will join us for this festive evening! Please register at
[5]www.democraticags.org/events.phpby Friday, December 3.
  Links:
    5. http://www.democraticags.org/events.php

We expect a fantastic turn out for this event and have confirmed 19
Attorneys General and Attorneys General Elect for this event. Please join
Attorneys General Terry Goddard (AZ), Beau Biden (DE), Tom Miller (IA),
Thurbert Baker (GA), Steve Six (KS), Jack Conway (KY), Buddy Caldwell (LA),
Janet Mills (ME), Doug Gansler (MD), Jim Hood (MS), Chris Koster (MO),
Catherine Cortez Masto (NV), Gary King (NM), Roy Cooper (NC), Richard
Cordray (OH), Patrick Lynch (RI) and Attorneys General-Elect, George Jepsen
(CT), Eric Schneiderman (NY) and Peter Kilmartin (RI) for this festive
event.  Last year we hosted 13 Attorneys General and 200 of our supporters.
We hope that you will join us to celebrate with your fellow DAGA members and
the Attorneys General in the final DAGA event of 2010!

DAGA is not holding a room block for this event, however there are a number
of surrounding hotels within close proximity of Founding Farmers.

DAGA will also hold our Roundtable Members and Sponsors Appreciation
Luncheon on Wednesday, December 8 from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.  This event is by
invitation only.  You will receive a separate invitation for this event if
you are eligible to attend. Please contact Jenifer Freeman Fuller at
[6][email-masked] Lauren Bergmann at
[7][email-masked] any questions.
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Dress for the 2010 Holiday Party is business. To help you plan, Washington
is cold this time of year with a chance for some freezing precipitation or
snow. DAGA will have a coat-check available to hold your outerwear during
the party.

Thank you for your support throughout 2010! We look forward to seeing you in
Washington, DC in December!

Please feel free to contact Jenifer Freeman Fuller at 303.831.0100 or
[8][email-masked] more information.
  Links:
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_Save the Date!_
_2011 DAGA Winter Policy Conference_
_January 28-29, 2011_
_Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, FL_

DAGA will return to beautiful Key Biscayne, Florida in January 2011! Mark
your calendar for the 2011 DAGA Winter Policy Conference on January 28-29,
2011 at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne at 455 Grand Drive in Key Biscayne.
Last year, DAGA hosted 13 Attorneys General and 175 of our members for this
event. This year, we look forward to introducing our new Attorneys General
to our membership.

DAGA’s room block is now open and you may book your room by [9]clicking
hereor by calling 305.365.4500 or 800.241.3333 and asking for the DAGA room
block. We have negotiated a preferred rate of $255.00 per night plus taxes
and fees.  Please note that the room block closes on January 7, 2011 and we
cannot guarantee availability or rates if the room block sells out before
that date, so make your reservation early. The Ritz-Carlton requires a
credit card to reserve your room. The Ritz-Carlton has a 72 hour
cancellation policy. If you cancel within the 72 hour window, you will be
charged one full-night’s stay. If you choose to cancel and we are unable to
re-sell your room, you will be responsible for one full-night’s stay.  If
you require additional assistance or have any additional questions, please
contact Andrea Mietus at 301.309.1908 or [10][email-masked].
  Links:
    9. https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/KeyBiscayne/Reservations/Default.htm?gc=dmodmoa
    10. mailto:[email-masked]

DAGA is building an agenda and will provide you with additional details of
the conference after the elections. Registration will open in mid-November.
In the meantime, you should plan to arrive in Key Biscayne by lunchtime on
Friday, January 28 and stay through dinner on Saturday, January 29 to
participate in all portions of the conference.  Dress for the Winter Policy
Conference is business casual/resort casual. The weather in south Florida is
pleasant this time of year with highs in the mid-70’s and lows in the
lower-60’s.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Contact Fran Katz
Watson at [11][email-masked] Lauren Bergmann at
[12][email-masked] 202.546.0474 for more information.
  Links:
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If you have any questions about the Winter Policy Conference, please contact
Jenifer Freeman Fuller at 303.831.0100 or [13][email-masked].
  Links:
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_In the News – DAGA Clips_

_Alaska_

[14]Alaska Gov. Parnell appoints new attorney general
Alaska Dispatch – By Patti Epler - November 30, 2010
A Fairbanks lawyer will be the state's new attorney general, Gov. Sean
Parnell announced Tuesday.
  Links:
    14. http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/14354/Default.aspx

_California_

[15]Kamala Harris at center of Dems' galaxy of stars
San Francisco Chronicle – By Phillip Matier and Andrew Ross - December 1,
2010
No sooner did Attorney General-elect Kamala Harris declare victory than the
stargazers of the political universe begin speculating where she will end up
in California's Democratic constellation.
  Links:
    15. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/12/01/BA7T1GJI48.DTL&tsp=1

[16]Kamala Harris declares victory in AG's race
San Jose Mercury News - By Josh Richman – November 30, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO -- Four weeks after Election Day and six days after her
opponent conceded, Kamala Harris declared victory in the race for state
attorney general Tuesday, completing a Democratic sweep of statewide offices
despite the Republican tide that swept the rest of the nation.
  Links:
    16. http://www.mercurynews.com/politics-government/ci_16745316?nclick_check=1

_Indiana_

[17]Ex-Ind. attorney general plans run for Gary mayor
Chicago Tribune – AP - December 1, 2010
GARY, Ind. — Former Indiana Attorney General Karen Freeman-Wilson says she's
planning another campaign to become mayor of Gary.
  Links:
    17. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-in-garymayorsrace,0,7032073.story

_Kentucky_

[18]Trey Grayson will not seek Attorney General's office
WAVE - November 24, 2010
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – Saying he wants to spend more time with his family,
Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson announced today he will not be a
candidate for Attorney General next year.
  Links:
    18. http://www.wave3.com/story/13563269/trey-grayson-will-not-seek-attorney-generals-office

[19]Jack Conway to run for re-election; seeks money to pay off Senate debt
Louisville Courier-Journal - By Joseph Gerth – November 19, 2010
Attorney General Jack Conway said Friday that he plans to run for
re-election next year, even as his U.S. Senate campaign is asking supporters
for more money to pay off debts incurred in the final days of the race this
year.
  Links:
    19. http://o.aolcdn.com/aim/gromit/aim_express/gm/100930.5810.1.en-us/WidgetMain.html

_Louisiana_

[20]Jindal popularity is dropping, poll shows
The Daily Advertiser – By Mike Hasten - December 1, 2010
BATON ROUGE — Gov. Bobby Jindal's popularity among Louisiana voters is
dramatically dropping, a recent poll shows, and he is no longer the most
popular official in state government.
  Links:
    20. http://www.theadvertiser.com/article/20101201/NEWS01/12010308

_Maine_

[21]Maine Government Officially Under Republican Control
MPBN - By A.J. Higgins – December 1, 2010
For the first time in more than 30 years, Maine government is under
Republican management. A new slate of legislative leaders and constitutional
officers was sworn in today in Augusta, who owe their status to new GOP
majorities in both the Maine House and Senate. Democrats have accepted their
minority role, but vow they will not compromise on core issues.
  Links:
    21. http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/14354/Default.aspx

_Massachusetts_

[22]AG opens investigation into 'pervasive fraud' in state Probation
Department
Boston Globe - By Andrew Ryan - November 26, 2010
Attorney General Martha Coakley today said her office has launched an
investigation into the state Probation Department in the wake of the
findings by an independent counsel that found "pervasive fraud" in the way
probation officers were hired.
  Links:
    22. http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2010/11/ag_opens_invest.html

_Montana_

[23]Gift cards don't expire in Montana, says state attorney general
The Missoulian - By ROB CHANEY - November 30, 2010
Some gifts do keep on giving, if they come in card form in Montana.
  Links:
    23. http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/article_8c3daf5e-fd08-11df-8a05-001cc4c002e0.html

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