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From: "The Democratic Attorneys General Association" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2011 16:46:38 -0400

Volume IV:  Issue 24  |   August 3, 2011
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Upcoming Events

   _2011 DAGA Fall Policy Conference_
   _Sonoma Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa_
   _100 Boyes Boulevard_
   _Sonoma, CA_

   Registration is now open for the 2011 DAGA Fall Policy Conference to be held
   at the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa at 100 Boyes Boulevard, Sonoma, CA on
   September 14-15, 2011. DAGA will visit California’s wine country for the
   2011 DAGA Fall Policy Conference.  We are offering a wine tasting, vineyard
   dinner and great discussion at this year’s event. It promises to be one of
   our best yet!  [2]Click here to register!
     Links:
       2. http://events.democraticags.org

   We expect a great turn out for this event and expect more than 14 AGs at
   this year’s conference and up to 200 members and guests.

   You should plan to arrive in Sonoma by 4:00 PM Wednesday, September 14, 2011
   and remain until Friday morning, September 16, 2011 to participate in all
   portions of the conference.

   Thank you to all of our members who reserved their rooms early as
   recommended in the save-the-date and DAGAZette. As predicted, the DAGA room
   block at the Fairmont has sold out. In the event that you have not yet made
   your room reservation, we recommend you check availability at one of the
   nearby hotels listed below. If you wish to be added to the wait list for
   cancellations at the Fairmont or if you need assistance with your
   reservations, you may contact Andrea Mietus at (301) 309-1908
   or [3][email-masked].
     Links:
       3. mailto:[email-masked]

   Alternate Accomodations:

   _Sonoma Creek Inn _
   239 Boyes Boulevard
   Sonoma, CA
   (707) 939-9463
   _[4]sonomacreekinn.com_
     Links:
       4. http://www.sonomacreekinn.com

   _El Pueblo Inn _
   896 West Napa Street
   Sonoma, CA
   (800) 900-8844
   _[5]elpuebloinn.com_
     Links:
       5. http://www.elpuebloinn.com

   _Sonoma Hotel _
   110 West Spain Street
   Sonoma, CA
   (707) 996-2996  ‎
   _[6]sonomahotel.com_
     Links:
       6. http://www.sonomahotel.com

   _MacArthur Place Hotel and Spa_
   29 East MacArthur Street
   Sonoma, CA
   (707) 938-2929
   _[7]www.macarthurplace.com_
   _For those of you who have made reservations at the Fairmont we would like
   to point out that the latest you may cancel your reservation without penalty
   is 5:00 PM on Friday, September 9th._ If you do not cancel at least five
   days in advance of arrival, you will be responsible for one room night. If
   you need to cancel your reservation, please do so through DAGA by contacting
   Andrea Mietus at 301.309.1908 or [8][email-masked] so that we may
   attempt to resell your room. DAGA will do its best to resell your room, but
   if we are unable, you will be responsible for any fees associated with
   cancellation.
     Links:
       7. http://www.macarthurplace.com
       8. https://us1.admin.mailchimp.com/campaigns/preview-content-html?id=2466562

   We also encourage you to take advantage of the Fairmont’s recognition and
   rewards program, the Fairmont President’s Club. Membership is complimentary
   and offers a range of benefits including complimentary parking, express
   check-in and checkout, 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, [9]click
   here or call 877-232-7070.
     Links:
       9. https://www.fairmont.com/fpc

   We will release a schedule and additional details, including a list of
   confirmed AGs as we get closer, but if you require additional information in
   the meantime, please feel free to contact us at 303.831.0100
   or [10][email-masked].
   Primary elections held statewide in Mississippi on Tuesday have kicked off
   the main leg of the race between incumbent Attorney General Jim Hood (D) and
   his Republican challenger Steve Simpson (R).
     Links:
       10. mailto:[email-masked]

   Both General Hood and former Public Safety Commissioner Simpson went
   unchallenged in their primary contests on August 2nd 2011.  The candidates
   had been gearing up for this race for the past few weeks indicating that the
   general election season will produce some interesting discussion and, most
   likely, a hard fought battle.  General Hood and Commissioner Simpson both
   appeared last week at the recent Neshoba County Fair, a popular Mississippi
   political event during every election cycle. While Simpson indulged in a
   little political mud-slinging General Hood focused his stump speech on his
   record of service and his efforts to revolutionize the fight against cyber
   crime.

   General Hood has consistently led Simpson in public polling but DAGA is
   ready for the inevitable deluge of third party money in this critical race.

   Tuesday’s primary did lead to a dramatic conclusion for the Democratic
   candidates for Governor. Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree (D) and Clarksdale
   lawyer Bill Luckett (D) will face off in an August 23rd run-off election.
   Luckett and DuPree finished within 4 percentage points and neither candidate
   received more than 50% of the vote.  The winner of the run-off will face Lt.
   Governor Phil Bryant (R) won the Republican primary on Tuesday.  Outgoing
   (term-limited) Governor Haley Barbour (R) handpicked Bryant as his GOP
   successor.

   To support General Hood this fall and learn more about the race for Attorney
   General head to his website at Jim Hood For Attorney General
   <_http://jimhood.org/_> .

In the News

   [12]NY Attorney General Closes Antitrust Investigation of NFL Lockout
   Washington Post  - July 30, 2011
    New York’s attorney general has ended an antitrust investigation into the
   five-month NFL lockout of players after owners and the players’ union
   settled it.
     Links:
       12. http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/ny-attorney-general-closes-antitrust-investigation-of-nfl-lockout-impact-on-businesses/2011/07/30/gIQAvh1AjI_story.html

   [13]Attorney General Candidates Speak A Week Out From Primary
   Clarion Ledger - July 28, 2011
   Though attorney general candidates Jim Hood, the Democratic incumbent, and
   Republican challenger Steve Simpson have no primary opponents, their race
   has built a steady simmer in recent months. The two will face each other in
   the Nov. 8 election.
     Links:
       13. http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20110728/NEWS/107280347/4-ag-commissioner-hopefuls-recount-experience-fair

   [14]Harris Starts Push For Statewide Crime Database
   California Watch - August 1, 2011
   California Attorney General Kamala Harris wants the state’s police
   departments to talk to each other.
     Links:
       14. http://californiawatch.org/dailyreport/harris-starts-push-statewide-crime-database-11814

_[15]Missouri attorney general to convene summit on phone hacking laws_
Kansas City Star - Jul 25, 2011
Following a phone- hacking scandal in Great Britain, the Missouri _attorney
general_ is planning to convene a summit on security and _privacy_
     Links:
       15. http://www.kansascity.com/2011/07/25/3034810/missouri-attorney-general-to-convene.html

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       16. http://www.democraticags.org/news.html

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