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------------------------------------------------------------ ** News as of February 12, 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------ Weekly roundup about our democracy and The Common Good community ------------------------------------------------------------ * This HUUUUGE: Einstein’s theory on gravity waves is proven. * Trump, Sanders win in NH; Kasich gains, Rubio loses ground. * Economic “doom loop”? Markets in turmoil; economic concerns deepen. * US & Russia negotiate process for a break in hostilities, humanitarian aid in Syria. * North Korea launches ‘satellite’ sparking fear about long-range missile program. * Obama calls for “better politics”; ambitious budget ------------------------------------------------------------ Polls NH Democratic Primary Results: Sanders 60.4% Clinton 38% NH GOP Primary Results: Trump 35.3% Kasich 15.8% Cruz 11.7% Bush 11% Rubio 10.6% Christie 7.4% Fiorina 4.1% Carson 2.3% AP (http://www.politico.com/2016-election/results/map/president/new-hampshire) Key findings from NH Exit polls: Fewer than 50% of Democrats find Clinton to be honest and trustworthy...70% of women under 45 voted for Sanders.. 40% of voters in both the Democratic and Republican primaries said they identify as independents. 2/3rds of GOP voters say they support a temporary ban on non-citizen Muslims entering the United States. AP (http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ad331e9e1a054251902f7c532344a7e7/exit-polls-new-hampshire-gop-voters-feel-betrayed-party) . Sanders beat Clinton among women by 11 points (55%-44%) and swept all age categories except voters over 65, non-whites, and those with family incomes over $200,00. Philip Bump, Wash Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/02/09/bernie-sanders-huge-new-hampshire-win-exposes-a-fractured-democratic-party/?wpmm=1&wpisrc=nl_daily202) Trump up +16 In Latest SC Poll: Trump in 1st with 36%. Cruz is in 2nd with 20%. Rubio jumped a statistically insignificant +1 with 15%. [Augusta Chronicle poll] RealClearPolitics (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/latest_polls/) Sanders within single digits of Clinton nationally: Sanders trails Clinton by 7 points, 46% to 39%, in the Morning Consult survey released Friday. Mark Hensch, The Hill (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/269228-poll-sanders-within-7-points-of-clinton-nationwide) ------------------------------------------------------------ Domestic Affairs Einstein was right: “Scientists announced that they have detected gravitational waves, vibrations of space and time, proving Einstein was right 100 years after he first predicted their existence.” Alyssa Newcomb, ABC News (http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/albert-einstein-scientists-detect-gravitational-waves/story?id=36858618) Obama says nation deserves a "better politics" based on civility and compromise to cure a "poisonous political climate" that pushes citizens away. “We've always gone through periods when our democracy seems stuck, and when that happens we have to find a new way of doing business. We're in one of those moments. We have to build a better politics," he said. "What's different today is the nature and extent of the polarization," said Obama, who cited political parties that have become more homogeneous in their ideology, a fractured media, advocacy groups and "unlimited dark money." Rick Pearson, Monique Garcia, and Celeste Bott, Chicago Tribune (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-barack-obama-springfield-speech-met-0211-20160210-story.html) SCOTUS blocks plan to limit greenhouse-gas emissions: The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the Clean Power Plan, halting the cornerstone of Obama's climate policy. “The court's 5-4 vote is unprecedented, the first time it has overruled a lower court to stay a regulation. The justices split along partisan lines.” Alex Guillen, Politico (http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/supreme-court-stays-obama-climate-change-rule-219033) Obama’s final budget seeks tax hikes on banks & the wealthy: “The plan calls for a $4 trillion spending blueprint that would pour billions into clean energy, education and Medicaid, and pay for it by raising taxes on big banks and the wealthy...The plan is not expected to gain much traction on Capitol Hill, but the president says it is about values.” Benton Ives, Politico (http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/budget-obama-tax-hikes-218995) ; The budget also calls for an 11% increase in funding for the SEC and a 32% increase for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Reuters (http://www.reuters.com/article/us-obama-budget-sec-idUSKCN0VH245) ; Divided GOP to powwow on budget: "Speaker Ryan is expected to use charts and graphs in his pitch to House Republicans...But his message will be simple: There will be severe consequences if we don't pass a budget this year.” Scott Wong and Sarah Ferris, The Hill (http://thehill.com/policy/finance/269160-divided-gop-to-pow-wow-on-budget) Executive order signed by President to establish a federal privacy council: The order will help ensure the administration's branches are using the best, most secure practices to safeguard employee information, as well as government data. Kevin Liptak, CNN (http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/09/politics/obama-cyber-security-plan/index.html?eref=rss_politics) Obama to ask Congress for $1.8 billion to respond to the Zika virus abroad and prepare for it at home. Steven Mufson and Lena H. Sun, Wash Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/02/08/obama-to-ask-congress-for-1-8-billion-to-combat-zika-virus/?wpmm=1&wpisrc=nl_daily202) The last of 4 armed protesters at an Oregon wildlife refuge reportedly has surrendered, ending a 41-day standoff with law enforcement. Fox News (http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/02/11/remaining-oregon-militia-members-say-theyll-turn-themselves-in.html?intcmp=hplnws) FBI agents arrest Cliven Bundy; he faces federal charges related to the 2014 standoff with federal agents at his ranch over federal use of public land. Fox News (http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/02/11/nevada-rancher-cliven-bundy-arrested-by-fbi-in-portland.html) The DOJ files a civil suit against Ferguson, alleging that the city’s police and court system continue to violate black residents’ civil rights: “The damning 56-page complaint details “patterns and practices” of force being used without legal justification and “racially discriminatory law enforcement conduct.”” Mark Berman, Sari Horwitz, and Wesley Lowery, Wash Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2016/02/10/ferguson-demands-changes-to-agreement-reforming-police-tactics-justice-dept-criticizes-unnecessary-delay/?wpmm=1&wpisrc=nl_daily202) ------------------------------------------------------------ The Economy Is the US headed for recession? The markets suggest so: “While many economic indicators aren’t flashing concern, the global financial turmoil could cause a slowdown.” Greg Ip,http://www.wsj.com/articles/risk-grows-of-markets-sparking-recession-1455237288WSJ (http://www.wsj.com/articles/risk-grows-of-markets-sparking-recession-1455237288) ; (http://www.wsj.com/articles/risk-grows-of-markets-sparking-recession-1455237288) Is the global rout deepening?: “What is new is that investors are now worrying that banks are being caught in the middle as central banks in Europe and Japan turn to negative interest rates to spur growth.” Tommy Stubbington and Margot Patrick, WSJ (http://www.wsj.com/articles/subzero-rates-deepen-fears-of-slowdown-1455228151) ; Will the US fall into a bear market too? “The steep decline for the MSCI All-Country World Index reflects the sense of dread that has crippled risky assets in recent weeks…Many individual stock markets are already in a bear market, including Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany and Japan. So far, the U.S. has avoided bear status. However, both the Dow and the S&P 500 are down about 13% from their recent highs and the Nasdaq is off 17%.” Matt Egan, CNN Money (http://money.cnn.com/2016/02/12/investing/bear-market-global-stocks/index.html?section=money_latest) ; Stock market ended rough week on high note, rising 313.66 points Friday as bank stocks bounced back. But concerns weigh on markets. WSJ (http://www.wsj.com/articles/stocks-rebound-in-europe-1455268917) Oil prices rallied on Friday, rebounding from a 13-year low the previous day: “UAE energy minister said OPEC members were ready to cooperate on possible production cuts.” Georgi Kantchev and Timothy Puko, WSJ; (http://www.wsj.com/articles/oil-rebounds-from-12-year-low-1455251366) US stocks gain as oil & banks rally: “[T]raders and analysts groused that they didn’t expect the latest bounce to last.” Corrie Driebusch and Riva Gold, WSJ (http://www.wsj.com/articles/stocks-rebound-in-europe-1455268917) Fed's Yellen testifies before Congress, cites growing risks to economy: Yellen’s remarks suggest foreign economic slowdown and market distress could threaten the Fed's plans to raise the rate gradually this year. Paul Davidson, USA Today (http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2016/02/10/federal-reserve-janet-yellen-testimony-congress/80068490/) Yellen said the Fed was not to blame for the turmoil that has engulfed financial markets this year. Rich Miller and Christopher Condon, Bloomberg (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-11/don-t-blame-fed-for-turmoil-yellen-says-as-equity-rout-deepens) A darkening global outlook and financial-market turmoil mean the best of Europe’s recovery is likely behind it. Nina Adam and Jason Douglas, WSJ (http://www.wsj.com/articles/german-economy-steady-as-robust-domestic-consumption-offsets-weaker-exports-1455261558) (http://www.wsj.com/articles/german-economy-steady-as-robust-domestic-consumption-offsets-weaker-exports-1455261558) Eurozone economy grows, but still lags behind 2008: “Europe’s economic core remains soft.” Jack Ewing, NY Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/13/business/international/eurozone-economy-growth.html?mtrref=undefined&gwh=DE69A3CA33A171FD3D3799773C9C307D&gwt=pay) Global growth fears spread to Asia; Nikkei falls more than 5%: “Anxiety over slowing growth, falling oil prices and rock-bottom interest rates spilled over into Asia.” Kosaku Narioka, WSJ (http://www.wsj.com/articles/asia-pacific-stocks-fall-in-early-trading-1454980937) Negative rates hurt banks as unconventional policies backfire: “It seemed like a good idea at the time: Cut interest rates below zero to revive growth. But as policy makers embrace the notion, investors are close to panic mode." Ye Xie, Lu Wang, and Eshe Nelson, Bloomberg (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-11/racked-markets-hand-verdict-to-central-banks-on-sub-zero-rates) ; The new concern is that negative rates have squeezed banks' profits and put their soundness in question. Clive Crook, Bloomberg (http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2016-02-11/the-new-frontier-of-negative-interest-rates) What is it that makes today’s global economy abnormal?: “First, potential growth in developed and emerging countries has fallen because of the burden of high private and public debts...Second, actual growth has been anemic and below its potential trend, owing to the painful process of deleveraging underway, first in the US, then in Europe, and now in highly leveraged emerging markets. Third, economic policies – especially monetary policies – have become increasingly unconventional...the distinction between monetary and fiscal policy has become increasingly blurred.” Nouriel Roubini (TCG Speaker), Project Syndicate (https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/market-volatility-in-global-economy-by-nouriel-roubini-2016-02?utm_source=Project+Syndicate+Newsletter&utm_campaign=0c9f35bf0c-Roubini_The_Global_Economys_New_Abnormal_2_7_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_73bad5b7d8-0c9f35bf0c-104290585) The thorny economics of illegal immigration: “Arizona’s economy took a hit when many illegal immigrants left, but benefits also materialized.” Bob Davis, WSJ (http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-thorny-economics-of-illegal-immigration-1454984443) ------------------------------------------------------------ Foreign Affairs/National Security Russia & US agree to a halt in Syrian war: “The “cessation of hostilities” is scheduled to go into effect within the next week..but humanitarian access to besieged cities and towns will begin immediately.” Karen DeYoung, Wash Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/kerry-searches-for-common-ground-on-the-syrian-conflict/2016/02/11/1bc6482c-d042-11e5-90d3-34c2c42653ac_story.html?wpmm=1&wpisrc=nl_headlines) What has been agreed? 1) To try to immediately step up aid...2) For a US/Russia-led task force to work to achieve a "cessation of hostilities" across Syria…[that] will exclude action against so-called Islamic State group, jihadist group al-Nusra Front and other UN-designated terrorist groups...3) To work towards an eventual ceasefire and implementation of a UN-backed plan for political transition in Syria.” BBC News; (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35556783) Ash Carter- Regardless of fate of diplomatic efforts to end Syria's civil war, allies must contribute more to military campaign against ISIS: Phil Stewart and Robin Emmott, Reuters (http://news.yahoo.com/u-tells-allies-campaign-defeat-islamic-state-must-123207409.html) North Korea launches ‘satellite,’ sparks fears about long-range missile program: Anna Fifield, Wash Post; (https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/north-korea-launches-satellite-sparks-fears-about-long-range-missile-program/2016/02/06/0b6084e5-afd1-42ec-8170-280883f23240_story.html?wpmm=1&wpisrc=nl_headlines) South Korea said it would suspend operations at an industrial complex it runs jointly with North Korea. “The complex, located in North Korea, houses more than 120 South Korean companies and was established over a decade ago as a symbol of cooperation between the two countries.”Krishnadev Calamur, The Atlantic (http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2016/02/korea-tensions/462120/?utm_source=atl-daily-newsletter) ; Senate unanimously approved strict sanctions intended to limit Pyongyang’s ability to finance warheads and missiles. Emmarie Huetteman, NY Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/11/world/asia/senate-approves-penalties-for-aiding-north-korean-nuclear-program.html?emc=edit_tnt_20160212&nlid=74308520&tntemail0=y) NATO orders fleet to deploy in Aegean Sea 'to help end Europe's refugee crisis': “Warships will be used to stop people-smuggling boats for the first time...NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said action would be taken "without delay".” Adam Withnall, The Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/nato-orders-fleet-to-deploy-in-aegean-sea-to-help-end-europes-refugee-crisis-a6867076.html) Intelligence officials testify that ISIS will probably conduct additional attacks in Europe and then attempt the same in the US. “[These officials] believe IS leaders will be 'increasingly involved in directing attacks rather than just encouraging lone attackers.'" Deb Riechmann and Richard Lardner, AP (http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_WORLDWIDE_THREATS?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT) Assad’s regime is laying siege to the city of Aleppo — cutting off hundreds of thousands of people from international aid. Tim Lister,http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/07/middleeast/syria-aleppo-siege/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Vox%20Sentences%202/9/16&utm_term=Vox%20Newsletter%20AllCNN (http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/07/middleeast/syria-aleppo-siege/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Vox%20Sentences%202/9/16&utm_term=Vox%20Newsletter%20All) ; Assad wouldn't have been able to do this without Russia, which has been bombing the city as part of the offensive, killing at least 150 civilians over the weekend. Elisha Fieldstadt,http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/russian-airstrikes-killed-150-civilians-aleppo-u-s-ambassador-n512556?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Vox%20Sentences%202/9/16&utm_term=Vox%20Newsletter%20AllNBC News (http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/russian-airstrikes-killed-150-civilians-aleppo-u-s-ambassador-n512556?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Vox%20Sentences%202/9/16&utm_term=Vox%20Newsletter%20All) ; (http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/russian-airstrikes-killed-150-civilians-aleppo-u-s-ambassador-n512556?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Vox%20Sentences%202/9/16&utm_term=Vox%20Newsletter%20All) Syrian Rebels increasingly turn to guerrilla tactics as regime forces gain battlefield advantage: Raja Abdulrahim,http://www.wsj.com/articles/syrian-rebels-shift-tactics-as-setbacks-mount-1455210551?mod=asia&mod=djemITPA_tWSJ (http://www.wsj.com/articles/syrian-rebels-shift-tactics-as-setbacks-mount-1455210551?mod=asia&mod=djemITPA_t) The most effective way Putin’s regime can avoid collapse is by causing the EU to collapse sooner: “Putin will be able to gain considerable economic benefits from dividing Europe and exploiting the connections with commercial interests and anti-European parties that he has carefully cultivated.” George Soros, Op-Ed, Project Syndicate (http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/putin-no-ally-against-isis-by-george-soros-2016-02) World map shows where pollution is getting worse: US, Europe and Japan have greatly improved, but pollution has worsened in parts of China, India and the Middle East. Rick Noak, Wash Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/02/05/this-world-map-shows-where-pollution-is-getting-worse-theres-good-news-for-the-u-s/?wpmm=1&wpisrc=nl_wv) UN discloses that female genital mutilation has risen by 70 million: At least 200 million women and girls, alive today, who have undergone genital mutilation. Robin Wright, The New Yorker (http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/female-genital-mutilation-the-numbers-keep-rising?mbid=nl_160209_Daily%20remainder&CNDID=40782341&spMailingID=8525676&spUserID=MTI0MTgyMTkyODgzS0&spJobID=860960739&spReportId=ODYwOTYwNzM5S0) Africa - the fastest-growing front of global jihad--and perhaps its deadliest. “Driving this change is a crucial transformation of the way that Islam is being practiced by the 250 million Muslims living south of the Sahara... the new active Islam, not the dormant, Sufi ...[version].” Yarolsav Trofimov, WSJ (http://www.wsj.com/articles/jihad-comes-to-africa-1454693025) ------------------------------------------------------------ 2016 Campaign Trump & Sanders’ NH victories prove anti-establishment, populist fervor is real: “The success by two outsider candidates...all but guaranteed protracted, bruising races for each party’s presidential nomination.” Patrick Healy and Jonathan Martin, NY Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/10/us/politics/new-hampshire-primary.html) Kasich’s 2nd place finish thrusts him into relevance, a setback for Rubio and Bush: His finish was driven by late-deciding, upscale, moderate, and independent-leaning voters. Marc Caputo and Anna Palmer, Politico (http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/jeb-bush-marco-rubio-new-hampshire-219059) Who won the latest Dem Debate? “This debate had a more subdued and even scholarly tone, with detailed discussions about Henry Kissinger...and President Obama’s legacy...Many commentators and critics felt that Mr. Sanders held his own on domestic affairs, but that Mrs. Clinton outshined him on foreign policy and scored some points by cornering him as a single-issue candidate.” Alan Rappeport, NY Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/12/us/politics/who-won-the-debate.html?emc=edit_tnt_20160212&nlid=74308520&tntemail0=y) Clinton projected confidence, challenging Sanders on issues beyond income inequality. Jonathan Martin, NY Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/12/us/politics/hillary-clinton-debate.html?emc=edit_tnt_20160212&nlid=74308520&tntemail0=y) It’s not easy to argue realism versus idealism, smaller steps versus larger strides, political evolution versus political revolution. Yet...Clinton did it deftly. Scott Lehigh, Boston Globe (http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2016/02/12/slow-and-steady-won-clinton-debate/IpTG0vSD1lTs4wOpJeTZGK/story.html) Rubio donors disappointed but look for strong South Carolina showing: Sean Sullivan and Matea Gold, Wash Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/02/10/rubio-donors-look-for-strong-south-carolina-showing-after-new-hampshire-implosion/?wpmm=1&wpisrc=nl_politics) . Rubio eyes brokered convention after NH setback: Steve Peoples, AP (http://bigstory.ap.org/article/41b348ce4b6c4841a95a4aefdc2ca9f3/rubio-eyes-brokered-convention-after-nh-setback) Tax Policy Center- Rubio’s tax proposals could produce large, “unsustainable, budget deficits": The proposals would put more money in taxpayers’ wallets and in business coffers, their benefits would be concentrated at the top end of the income scale.” Lynnley Browning, Bloomberg (http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-02-11/rubio-s-tax-proposals-seen-risking-unsustainable-deficits) Goodbye to Carly Fiorina and Chris Christie candidacies following poor results in NH primary. David A. Graham, The Atlantic (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/02/2016-election/384828/?utm_source=atl-daily-newsletter) Sanders’ win sets the stage for a quest for votes in states with larger minority populations: “South Carolina and Nevada will test candidates’ abilities to connect with Latinos and African Americans.” John Wagner and Anne Gearan, Wash Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sanders-defeats-clinton-in-decisive-new-hampshire-primary-victory/2016/02/09/cac42588-cf43-11e5-b2bc-988409ee911b_story.html?wpmm=1&wpisrc=nl_headlines) ; Clinton captures vital endorsement from Congressional Black Caucus PAC: Stephen Collinson, Rebekah Metzler and Eugene Scott, CNN (http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/11/politics/james-clyburn-congressional-black-caucus-endorsement/index.html?eref=rss_topstories) Bernie’s fundraising juggernaut yields $6.3 million in the 23 hours after the polls closed and counting: It’s “deceptively sophisticated, using cutting edge technology and techniques to create a perfect fundraising storm never before seen in presidential politics." Ken Vogel, Politico (http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/bernie-sanders-fundraising-219112) The DNC rolls back restrictions that banned donations from federal lobbyists and PACs, a move introduced by Barack Obama in 2008. Tom Hamburger and Paul Kane, (https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/dnc-allowing-donations-from-federal-lobbyists-and-pacs/2016/02/12/22b1c38c-d196-11e5-88cd-753e80cd29ad_story.html?wpisrc=al_alert-COMBO-politics%252Bnation) Wash Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/dnc-allowing-donations-from-federal-lobbyists-and-pacs/2016/02/12/22b1c38c-d196-11e5-88cd-753e80cd29ad_story.html?wpisrc=al_alert-COMBO-politics%252Bnation) GOP candidates have started turning on Wall Street donors: Now they’re “attacking one another for being too close to the financial industry." Josh Green, Bloomberg (http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-02-12/businessweek-wall-street) ; Chances are slim that anyone connected to Wall Street will secure a top post in the administration, no matter who wins the presidency. Andrew Ross Sorkin, NY Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/09/business/dealbook/roadblocks-on-the-route-from-wall-street-to-washington.html?emc=edit_tnt_20160212&nlid=74308520&tntemail0=y) Mike Bloomberg, actively considering an independent run for president, will meet with pollster Frank Luntz this week. Mara Gay and Josh Dawsey, WSJ (http://www.wsj.com/articles/bloomberg-may-see-opening-in-new-hampshire-primary-results-1455115407?wpmm=1&wpisrc=nl_daily202) Why the media wants Bloomberg to run: “A Bloomberg candidacy would redefine the range and tone of the political argument, changing the story and thereby giving reporters a chance to renew themselves.” Jack Shafer, Politico (http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/02/michael-bloomberg-2016-213609) ------------------------------------------------------------ Books & Film “Exit Right: The People Who Left the Left and Reshaped the American Century” by Daniel Oppenheimer: “A new book looks at the leftist origins of the rabid right.” Sam Tanenhaus, The Atlantic (http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/03/how-ex-communists-shaped-american-conservatism/426849/?utm_source=nl__linktheculturefile4_021016) 60 MINUTES with rare interview of John Brennan: The head of the CIA outlines the ISIS threat to the US and other security concerns such as cyber and biological terror with Scott Pelley. ------------------------------------------------------------ Upcoming Events Meet the Candidate: Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Candidate for US Senate Monday, February 29, 2016 Breakfast & remarks: 10:30-11:30am https://www.runmyclub.com/TCGUSA/eventcalendar.asp?id=209050 The Comm Good Forum on "Security and Opportunity in Turbulent Times" Friday, May 20, 2016, 8am-4pm, Sessions all day on national and economic security http://thecommongood.net/2015/12/the-2016-common-good-forum/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Thank you TCG Digest contributors: TCG Staff, Isabelle Lehner, Emily Samuels, and Isaac Getlan, and our interns Emily Abrams, Juliet Kirk, Uzma Azhar, Daniela Gutierrez, and Grace Ewing. 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