Subject: DAGAZette: Volume IV, Issue 6
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Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:10:04 -0500

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_DAGAZette
Volume IV, Issue 6        February 18, 2011_

_Upcoming Events_

_Registration is now open!_
2011 DAGA Spring Reception and Dinner
_March 6, 2011 _
_6:00 PM – 9:00 PM_
_La Maison Francaise_

DAGA will hold our annual Spring Reception and Dinner on Sunday, March 6,
2011 at La Maison Francaise at the French Embassy at 4101 Reservoir Road,
NW, Washington, DC. We will begin with a reception at 6:00 PM and dinner
will be served at 7:00 PM. This event is DAGA’s largest event of the year.
We have 19 Attorneys General confirmed for this event and we expect up to
200 of our members and special guests to attend this fabulous event.

_Registration is now open. Guests must register to attend this event. Guests
who do not register in advance will not be permitted to enter the embassy
for security reasons. [2]Click here to register._
  Links:
    2. http://www.democraticags.org/events.php

Parking space is limited, but DAGA will provide shuttle service from the
Fairmont to the Embassy. You will need to let us know in advance if you plan
to park on the embassy’s premises.

Dress for this event is business. We will have coat check available for
outerwear.

We are not holding a room block for this event, so please plan any overnight
accommodations you will need accordingly.  Additional details of the event
will be released in the coming weeks.  In the meantime, please do not
hesitate to contact us at 303.831.0100 or [email-masked] with any
questions you may have.

_Save the Date!_
2011 DAGA Spring Policy Conference
_May 12-13, 2011_
_Ritz Carlton, New Orleans_
_921 Canal Street_
_New Orleans, LA_

DAGA hits the Big Easy for the 2011 DAGA Spring Policy Conference on May
12-13, 2011 at the Ritz-Carlton on Canal Street in New Orleans!  We
anticipate a great turn-out for this event as we gather in this historic
city for 2 days of great discussion and world famous dining. We hope you
will mark your calendar for this festive and important event!

Program planning is well underway and an invitation and agenda in formation
will be released in the coming weeks.  In the meantime, you can reserve your
room at the Ritz-Carlton by [3]clicking herewith Group Code BLFBLFA or by
calling 1.800.826.8987 and asking for the Democratic Attorneys General
Association room block.  DAGA has secured a room rate of $219 per night +
tax and applicable fees. Rooms are limited and we cannot guarantee
availability if the room block sells out. The room block will close on
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 and DAGA cannot guarantee rate or room availability
after that date. The Ritz requires The Ritz Carlton requires a deposit for
your first night’s stay and a credit card number when you reserve your room;
as always, you are responsible making your reservation and for hotel costs.
In the event you need to cancel, we will do our best to resell your room,
but if we cannot, and you cancel any later than 72 hours prior to scheduled
arrival, you will be responsible for the hotel’s cancellation fee of one
night’s charge plus tax. Please contact Andrea Mietus at
[4][email-masked] 301.309.1908 if you need assistance with
accommodations.
  Links:
    3. https://reservations.ritzcarlton.com/ritz/reservation/availability.mi?propertyCode=MSYRZ&groupCode=BLFBLFA
    4. mailto:[email-masked]

Registration will open in mid-March. In the meantime, please don’t hesitate
to contact Jenifer Freeman Fuller at 303.831.0100 with any questions.

We hope to see you in New Orleans!

_In the News_

[5]Springfield hosts anti-bullying hearing
WWLP - Elysia Rodriguez – February 17, 2011
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The state's anti-bullying law is in effect, but
some say it doesn't go far enough.
  Links:
    5. http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/Springfield-hosts-anti-bullying-hearing

[6]Former Kansas A.G. Steve Six may be in line to replace Court of Appeals
judge Deanell Tacha
Lawrence Journal-World - By Andy Hyland — February 17, 2011
With the retirement of 10th Circuit Court of Appeals judge Deanell Tacha,
President Barack Obama will select a new federal judge, likely from Kansas.
  Links:
    6. http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2011/feb/17/former-g-six-may-be-line-replace-tacha

[7]CT AG Jepsen named to nat’l panel
Hartford Business Journal – February 18, 2011
Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen has been named co-chair of the
antitrust committee for the National Association of Attorneys General.
  Links:
    7. http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news16963.html

[8]State joins effort on mercury emissions
Schneiderman among 5 attorneys general fighting efforts to block regulation
Albany Times Union - By Brian Nearing - February 15, 2011
ALBANY -- Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is among five state attorneys
general pushing back against congressional Republicans' efforts to block the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from regulating emissions of toxic
mercury from cement kilns.
  Links:
    8. http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/State-joins-effort-on-mercury-emissions-1013609.php

[9]Attorney General's Office recovers $2.1 million for consumers
THV 11 – By Ashley Blackstone – February 15, 2011
The Attorney General's Office says they've recovered more than $2.1 million
for consumers in 2010, the largest single-year recovery in history of the
state.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) --The Attorney General's Office says they've
recovered more than $2.1 million for consumers in 2010, the largest
single-year recovery in history of the state.
  Links:
    9. http://news.google.com/news/search?pz=1&cf=all&ned=us&hl=en&q=state+AND+%22attorney+general%22&cf=all&start=80

[10]King County Council's Bob Ferguson to run for attorney general
Seattle Times - By Jim Brunner – February 13, 2011
State Attorney General Rob McKenna hasn't announced his plans for 2012, but
political jockeying to succeed him has already begun if — as widely expected
— he runs for governor.
  Links:
    10. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2014217987_ferguson14m.html

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