Dr. Steffie Woolhandler, a founder of Physicians for a National Health Program and co-author of the first nationwide study on medical causes of bankruptcy, will testify next week before a subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee, convened by Rep. John Conyers, on the alarming rise in medically related bankruptcies.

Author Event: David Vine, Island of Shame: The Secret History of the U.S. Military Base on Diego Garcia

In a story of lies, conspiracy, and empire, Island of Shame exposes the long-hidden history of the Chagossian people expelled from their homeland during creation of the U.S. military base on Diego Garcia.

Please Join us, Tuesday May 12, 10am, 121 Cannon House Office Building

Institute for Policy Studies www.ips-dc.org

A Bold Agenda for Change
Voices from the Front Lines of the Economic Crisis
Ad-Hoc Hearing Sponsored by the Congressional Progressive Caucus

When: Tuesday, May 12, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: 121 Cannon House Office Building

ACTION NAME: Public Interest Networking Opportunity

DATES: May 01, 2009 through May 01, 2009

TIME: 6:00 pm

ORGANIZATION: Montgomery County Progressive Alliance

DESCRIPTION: Eco/Justice Café on Friday, May 1 from 6 to 10 pm
UDC Firebird Inn, 4200 Connecticut Ave., NW, Building 38, B-Level.
A short walk from Van Ness/UDC Metro. Wheelchair accessible.

- A great professional networking opportunity for the public interest community!
- Live music, fine food, beer, massage, coffee, pool, ping pong, massage and much more!
- Suggested donation $15/ $10 students/$5 kids (Includes food and drink)
- All ages event; child activities provided – and powered by kids!

Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on "Preparing for Climate Change: Adaptation Policies and Programs" | Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC The Subcommittee on Energy and Environment will hold a hearing titled, "Preparing for Climate Change: Adaptation Policies and Programs" on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building. This hearing will examine ongoing domestic and international efforts to reduce climate change vulnerability, and potential policies in climate change legislation that could assist such efforts.

INVITED WITNESSES:

• Tom Karl, Director of the National Climatic Data Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• John Stephenson, Director of Natural Resources and Environment, Government Accountability Office
• Bishop Callon Holloway, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, On Behalf of the National Council of Churches
• Larry Schweiger, President and CEO, National Wildlife Federation
  

Afghanistan: A Road Map For Progress - Seeking Global Security | Press Release

The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) - "77 Strong and Growing" - Open to New and Different Ideas - Hosts Series of Forums to Discuss Military, Political, Economic and Social Policy Options in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: A Road Map For Progress - Seeking Global Security | Press Release

The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) - "77 Strong and Growing" - Open to New and Different Ideas - Hosts Series of Forums to Discuss Military, Political, Economic and Social Policy Options in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: A Road Map For Progress - Seeking Global Security | Press Release

The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) - "77 Strong and Growing" - Open to New and Different Ideas - Hosts Series of Forums to Discuss Military, Political, Economic and Social Policy Options in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: A Road Map For Progress - Seeking Global Security | Press Release

The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) - "77 Strong and Growing" - Open to New and Different Ideas - Hosts Series of Forums to Discuss Military, Political, Economic and Social Policy Options in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: A Road Map For Progress - Seeking Global Security | Press Release

The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) - "77 Strong and Growing" - Open to New and Different Ideas - Hosts Series of Forums to Discuss Military, Political, Economic and Social Policy Options in Afghanistan