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Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:41:25 +0000

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Volume V:  Issue 17  |   August 22, 2012
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Event Updates

   2012 DAGA Fall Policy Forum
   Thursday, September 27th
   The Liaison Hotel
   415 New Jersey Ave, NW
   Washington, DC 20001

   If you have not yet done so, [2]click here to register!
     Links:
       2. http://events.democraticags.org

   Registration is now open for the 2012 Fall Policy Forum. It will be
   held on Thursday, September 27th at the Liaison Hotel at 415 New Jersey
   Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001. This event features a condensed political
   program where we will hear from our candidates and some of DC's
   brightest political minds on what to expect come November. The program
   begins with a lunch at 12:30pm and we will close with a happy hour
   ending at 5:30pm.

   DAGA will also hold a Roundtable Members Dinner later that evening,
   beginning at 7:30pm on Thursday, September 27th.  This event is by
   invitation only and you will receive a separate invitation for this
   event if you are eligible to attend.

   Here is our growing list of AG RSVPs:

   Co-Chair
   Chris Koster   (MO)
   Jack Conway (KY)
   Martha Coakley (MA)
   Doug Gansler (MD)
   Roy Cooper (NC)
   Gary King (NM)
   Catherine Cortez Masto (NV)
   Ellen Rosenblum (OR)
   Darrell McGraw (WV)

   We have a limited number of rooms available at the Liaison Hotel at a
   rate of $249/night. The limited number of rooms are being offered on a
   first come, first served basis. Please contact Andrea Mietus at (301)
   309-1908 or [3][email-masked] if you are interested in one of
   these rooms.
     Links:
       3. mailto:[email-masked]

   Dress for the event is business casual.

   Sponsorship opportunities are a great way to highlight your support. We
   offer a variety of options to meet your needs and can customize a
   sponsorship to suit you, as well. Please contact Fran Katz Watson or
   Lauren Bergmann at 202.546.0474 or [4][email-masked] for more
   information about DAGA’s Sponsorship Program.
     Links:
       4. mailto:[email-masked]

   We will send out periodic updates as the event approaches, including
   more information on AGs attending and the finalized agenda.

   If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Stefan
   Chodkowski at 303.831.0100 or [5][email-masked].
     Links:
       5. mailto:[email-masked]

   We look forward to seeing you all in DC!

   Wednesday Reception Time Change
   2012 DAGA DNC Event Save The Date
   Monday, September 3rd - Thursday, September 6th
   The Democratic National Convention
   Charlotte, NC

   [6]Click here to register!
     Links:
       6. http://events.democraticags.org

   We invite you to join DAGA for our events at the Democratic National
   Convention in Charlotte, NC. We have a great slate of events and our
   AGs are excited to see you all there during this historic convention.

   Here are the AGs who have RSVP'd for the convention:

   Co-Chairs
   Kamala Harris (CA)
   Beau Biden (DE)
   Chris Koster (MO)

   Dustin McDaniel (AR)
   Tom Miller (IA)
   Lisa Madigan (IL)
   Jack Conway (KY)
   Martha Coakley (MA)
   Doug Gansler (MD)
   Eric Schneiderman (NY)
   Roy Cooper (NC)
   Peter Kilmartin (RI)

   Here is what we have planned:
   Tuesday, Sept 4th
   DAGA Reception - Our marquee event at the convention featuring all the
   attending Attorneys General
   5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
   Suite at the EpiCentre, 210 East Trade Street
   Wednesday, Sept 5th
   DAGA Brunch - An additional opportunity for our most loyal supporters
   to enjoy some time in a more informal setting.
   10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
   Luce Ristorante, 214 North Tyron St.
   Wednesday, Sept 5th
   Reception Hosted By America’s  Energy - All DAGA members are welcome to
   join us on Wednesday afternoon for a reception brought to you by
   America’s Energy. Many thanks to the American Gas Association, Edison
   Electric Institute and Nuclear Energy Institute for hosting this event.
   Changed to 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
   E2 Emeril's Eatery, 135 Levine Avenue of the Arts
   We will also have a hospitality suite, sponsored by UnitedHealth Group,
   available to DAGA members, AGs and staff at the Westin Charlotte. Feel
   free to stop by for some light refreshments, wi-fi or just to charge
   your phone. We would like to thank Rent-A-Center for providing
   furnishing and computers. The details for the hospitality suite are as
   follows:
   DAGA Hospitality Suite sponsored by
   Monday, Sept 3th - Thursday, Sept 5th
   10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (closed during DAGA events)
   Independence Room - 2nd Floor
   The Westin Charlotte, 601 South College St.

   We would like to thank our 2012 DAGA at the DNC Host Committee:

   GOLD SPONSORS
   America’s Energy

   SILVER SPONSORS
   Microsoft
   UnitedHealth Group

   BRONZE SPONSORS
   Apollo Group
   Citi
   Expedia
   Experian
   Lowe’s
   Monsanto
   Pfizer
   Venable, LLP
   Waste Management
   Sponsorship opportunities are still available. We offer a variety of
   options to meet your needs and can customize a sponsorship to suit you,
   as well. Please contact Fran Katz Watson or Lauren Bergmann at
   202.546.0474 or [7][email-masked] for more information about
   DAGA’s Sponsorship Program.
     Links:
       7. mailto:[email-masked]

   As the convention approaches we will send out additional information,
   including a walking map and a final list of AGs attending. We do not
   have a room block for this event.

   If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Stefan
   Chodkowski at 303.831.0100 or [8][email-masked].
     Links:
       8. mailto:[email-masked]

   We look forward to seeing you all in Charlotte too!

   Next week’s primary election in Vermont will bring to a close one of
   the tightest primary races this year. Incumbent Attorney General Bill
   Sorrell is seeking reelection for an eighth term is facing Chittenden
   County Attorney TJ Donovan in a Democratic primary which will likely
   decide the general election winner.

   Both candidates have been working hard to define their views to the
   voters and have hosted several debates around Vermont in the past week
   to discuss their responses to issues of substance abuse and genetically
   modified foods. Post debates, new polling by Castleton Polling
   Institute has come out that puts General Sorrell in the lead over
   Donovan by twenty points, 44-24 statewide. Though determining who will
   vote in the primary is difficult, Sorrell’s lead is still far over the
   7% margin of error. With less than one week left to go both campaigns
   will be emphasizing their candidates experience as prosecutors and
   working to get out the vote in the all-important Democratic primary.

   To learn more about either candidate check out their websites; [9]Bill
   Sorrell for VT Attorney General and [10]TJ Donovan for Attorney
   General.
     Links:
       9. http://billsorrell.com
       10. http://donovan2012.com

In the News

   [11]Attorney General: Pot’s Not Her Top Issue
   Mail Tribune- By Nick Morgan, August 21, 2012
   Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum says her position on medical
   marijuana, which became a hot-button issue in the May primary, has been
   mischaracterized and blown out of proportion.
     Links:
       11. http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120821/NEWS/208210311

   [12]Vermont Attorney General Candidates Sharpen Differences in Debate
   VTDigger.org- By Taylor Dobbs, August 16, 2012
   The Democratic candidates for attorney general worked hard Tuesday
   night to emphasize their differences in a race where both candidates
   largely agreed on the issues.
     Links:
       12. http://vtdigger.org/2012/08/16/vermont-attorney-general-candidates-sharpen-differences-in-seven-dayscctv-debate

   [13]State Attorney General Sues Wounded-Veterans Charity
   LA Times- By Tony Perry, August 9, 2012
   California's attorney general on Thursday filed a civil lawsuit against
   a Riverside County-based charity that raises money allegedly to support
   programs for military veterans and active-duty personnel, particularly
   for those hospitalized with war wounds. Instead of supporting those
   programs, the Help Hospitalized Veterans has used donations for lavish
   salaries and pensions, self-dealing business relationships and loans,
   and perks such as $80,000 in golf memberships and use of a condominium,
   Atty. Gen. Kamala D. Harris said in a lawsuit filed in Riverside County
   Superior Court.
     Links:
       13. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/08/state-attorney-general-sues-charity-supposed-helping-wounded-veterans.html

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