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Volume IV:  Issue 19   |   June 30, 2011
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Upcoming Events

   _Registration will close on Friday, July 1!
   10^th Annual DAGA Pre-CWAG Reception and Dinner
   July 9, 2011
   Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
   68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive
   Kohala Coast, Island of Hawaii
    _
   Join our host Hawaii Attorney General David Louie for the 10th Annual
   Pre-CWAG Reception and Dinner at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows,
   68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Kohala Coast, Island of Hawaii from 6:00 PM – 9:00
   PM on Saturday, July 9, 2011. We will host a cocktail reception from 6:00 PM
   – 7:00 PM. A buffet dinner will be served at 7:00 PM. Registration is now
   open.  [2]Click here to register or go to our website at
   [3]www.democraticags.org to register.  Please note that our event requires a
   separate registration from the CWAG conference.
     Links:
       2. http://events.democraticags.org
       3. http://www.democraticags.org

   We expect a great turn out for the evening with at least 12 Attorneys
   General and 200 guests for this casual family-friendly event.

   Sponsorships are a great way to showcase your support. DAGA is offering a
   number of sponsorship opportunities for this event. Please contact Fran Katz
   Watson or Lauren Bergmann at 202.546.0474 or via e-mail at
   [4][email-masked] or [5][email-masked] for more
   information about sponsorship.
     Links:
       4. mailto:[email-masked]
       5. mailto:[email-masked]

   Because the focus of this trip is the CWAG Annual Meeting, DAGA is not
   holding a room block for this event. If you have questions about the CWAG
   Annual Meeting, please contact Karen White at [6][email-masked] or
   Janine Knudsen at [7][email-masked].
     Links:
       6. mailto:[email-masked]
       7. mailto:[email-masked]

   More details will be released in the coming weeks to our registered guests.
   In the meantime, please feel free to contact us at 303.831.0100 or
   [8][email-masked] you have any questions.
   _
     Links:
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   2011 DAGA Fall Policy Conference
   Sonoma Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa
   100 Boyes Boulevard
   Sonoma, CA_

   Save the date for the 2011 DAGA Fall Policy Conference at the Sonoma
   Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa in Sonoma California on Wednesday, September 14
   and Thursday, September 15, 2011.  Join us in California wine country for 2
   days of great conversation and spectacular hospitality.

   Planning is well underway for another great program for you. Please feel
   free to hold your room at the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa by [9]clicking
   here or calling 800.441.1414 and asking for the DAGA room block.  You should
   plan to arrive by 5:00 PM Pacific Time on Wednesday, September 14 and remain
   through dinner on Thursday, September 15 to participate in all portions of
   the conference.
     Links:
       9. https://resweb.passkey.com/go/daga2011

   DAGA has negotiated a limited block of rooms for $249 plus tax and fees per
   night for Wednesday and Thursday nights only. These rooms are for DAGA
   members attending the DAGA Fall Policy Conference only.  The Fairmont was
   unable to offer DAGA discounted rates for the weekend, so we cannot
   guarantee availability or rates past check out on Friday, September 16.  The
   room block closes on August 16, 2011, however we cannot guarantee rates or
   availability if the room block sells out prior to our cut-off date. The
   Fairmont requires a credit card to make your reservation and has a 72 hour
   cancellation policy. If you do not cancel at least 72 hour in advance of
   arrival, you will be responsible for one room night. If you must cancel
   entirely, DAGA will do its best to resell your room, but if we are unable,
   you will be responsible for any fees associated with cancellation. Click
   here to contact the Fairmont to reserve your room or call 1-800-441-1414 and
   ask for the DAGA block. Please contact Andrea Mietus at 301.309.1908 or
   [10][email-masked] if you need assistance with accommodations.
     Links:
       10. mailto:[email-masked]

   We also encourage you to take advantage of the Fairmont President’s Club, a
   recognition program designed with your individual travel preferences,
   passions and interests in mind. We are committed in providing benefits and
   privileges that offer convenience and access to what you want when you
   travel. Membership is complimentary and your Fairmont President's Club
   experience begins the moment you arrive at any of our hotels with a private
   reception desk offering express check-in and checkout and continues during
   your stay with complimentary high- speed internet access and local calling,
   Fairmont Fit, complimentary use of TaylorMade golf Clubs at select hotels,
   exclusive savings at Willow Stream Spas, Fairmont Store and so much more. To
   learn more about the President’s Club or to enroll, [11]click here or call
   877-232-7070.
     Links:
       11. https://www.fairmont.com/fpc

   More details, including an agenda in formation will be released in the
   coming weeks. However, should you have any questions or need any additional
   information in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us at
   303.831.0100 or [12][email-masked].
   _AG’s in the News: Politics, Policy and Your Attorneys General_
   _Candidate Spotlight: Jim Hood – November 2011_
     Links:
       12. mailto:[email-masked]

   Attorney General Jim Hood has spent every day since his election in 2003
   fighting for the citizens of Mississippi.

   Through the creation of multiple specialized crime units General Hood has
   brought the office of the Attorney General into the 21^st century and
   insured that it is capable of fighting the future of crime.  General Hood
   created the leading Cyber Crimes unit, a place for state, local and federal
   officials to investigate internet predators. After Hurricane Katrina General
   Hood turned his focus to helping the victims with new consumer protections.
   He also prosecuted those who sought to take advantage of the disaster with
   price gouging, finance scams and fraud.

   General Hood is seeking his third term this November, campaigning on his
   strong record and innovative strategies in fighting crime. His Republican
   opponent this fall is former Public Safety Commissioner Steve Simpson. An
   April Public Policy Poll showed General Hood leading Simpson by 17 points,
   but the Mississippi GOP and Governor Barbour are determined and well
   financed.

   Please help make sure Jim Hood has the chance to keep fighting Mississippi.
   Visit his website at [13]Jim Hood for Attorney General.
     Links:
       13. http://jimhood.org

In the News

   _[14]End of campaign quarter prompts fundraising blitz_
   Stltoday.com - By Jake Wagman - June 27, 2011
   ST. LOUIS • Contenders for statewide office have been busy pulling in big
   checks in a late push to bolster their campaign accounts before the quarter
   ends on Thursday.
   _
   [15]McGraw Announces Plans for 6th Term_
   The State Journal - By Whitney Burdette - June 29, 2011
   Attorney General Darrell McGraw files paperwork to organize campaign
   State Attorney General Darrell McGraw has filed paperwork to begin
   campaigning for a sixth term for the office he has held since 1992.
   _
   [16]Schneiderman names public integrity officers statewide_
   Albany Times Union - By Casey Seiler – June 29, 2011
   Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has designated 14 current employees of
   his office to serve as “public integrity officers” around the state. Russ
   Haven of NYPIRG calls it “a major step forward in the fight to hold
   accountable those who defraud the taxpayers of this state.” The watchdogs
   mandate will be keeping an eye on local graft and official wrongdoing.
   _
   [17]Duke Energy merger wins Kentucky Attorney General's support_
   Charlotte Business Journal - By John Downey - June 28, 2011
   Kentucky’s attorney general will support Duke Energy’s proposed purchase of
   Progress Energy in return for a two-year moratorium on rate hikes, more
   spending on economic development and low-income assistance in the state.
   _
   [18]Attorney general, court, universities come out swinging at Democratic
   budget plan -- treasurer praises proposal_
   San Francisco Chronicle – Marissa Lagos – June 28, 2011
   Reaction has been swift following Gov. Jerry Brown's Monday decision to give
   up on cutting a budget deal with Republicans. Democrats have instead chosen
   to go it alone -- and not everyone is happy with the way they're doing it.
   _
   [19]Martha Coakley acts to halt Salvatore DiMasi pension pay_
   Boson Globe – By Statehouse News Services - June 28, 2011
   Attorney General Martha Coakley is seeking to suspend the $5,000-a-month
   pension of former House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi, who was convicted last
   month of conspiracy, fraud and extortion.
   _
   [20]Ex-Pa. US rep Murphy named to West Point board_
   Wall Street Journal - Associated Press – June 29, 2011
   PHILADELPHIA — Patrick Murphy, a former U.S. representative from
   Pennsylvania, has been appointed to West Point's board of visitors.
   _
   [21]State crime rate drops to 33-year low_
   News & Observer – By Thomasi McDonald – June 30, 2011
   RALEIGH -- As he announced the lowest statewide crime rate in 33 years on
   Wednesday, state Attorney General Roy Cooper decried recent state budget
   cuts to law enforcement and prevention efforts that he says will make it
   harder to fight crime in the future.
   _
   [22]Prescription drug registry law takes effect July 1st_
   KXLH - By Melissa Anderson - June 29, 2011
   Even though Montana's new prescription drug registry law goes into affect
   July 1st, it will take some time to feel the full effects.
   _
   [23]Ladenburg drops AG bid, aims for Supreme Court_
   The Olympian – By Brad Shannon - June 29, 2011
   John Ladenburg won’t be running for attorney general after all. The former
   Pierce County prosecutor and county executive said today he is preparing a
   campaign for Supreme Court, which has three seats up for election in 2012.
   _ _
     Links:
       14. http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/political-fix/article_2d2b0f1c-a0d1-11e0-86c2-0019bb30f31a.html
       15. http://www.statejournal.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=102333
       16. http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/73174/schneiderman-names-public-integrity-officers-statewide
       17. http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/power_city/2011/06/duke-energy-merger-wins-kentucky.html
       18. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/nov05election/detail?entry_id=91913&tsp=1
       19. http://news.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view.bg?articleid=1348403
       20. http://online.wsj.com/article/AP45907e622f354bdb98e88fc3c304dc98.html
       21. http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/06/30/1310855/nc-crime-rate-drops-to-33-year.html
       22. http://www.kxlh.com/news/prescription-drug-registry-law-takes-effect-july-1st
       23. http://www.theolympian.com/2011/06/29/1706025/ladenburg-drops-ag-bid-eyes-supreme.html

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