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Monday, July 19th, 2010

Vote for Local Democrats in the August 24 Primary!

The following local Democrats will be on the August 24th primary ballot. Complete web site links will be up soon. Be sure to vote in this important election!
Alachua County Commission, District 2
Jack Donovan;  Lee Pinkoson
Alachua County Commission, District 4
Cynthia Moore Chestnut
Alachua County School Board
District 1: Bonnie K. Burgess; Felecia Moss; David Palpant; Rick [...]

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Monday, July 19th, 2010

Meetings & Events This Week

All meetings are at the Democratic Party offices at 901 NW 8th Ave., Suite A3, unless otherwise stated.
Monday, July 19
6:00 pm: JOINT MEETING Campaign Planning Committee, Legislative, & Communications Committees.
Tuesday, July 20
6 pm: Alachua County Disabilities Caucus
7:30 pm: Young Democrats at Satchel’s  (Note special day and place of the meeting this month.) Many candidates have been invited.
Wednesday, [...]

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Monday, July 12th, 2010

Cedar Key Mayor Endorses Alex Sink!

Read all about it at http://cedarkeynews.com/All/4729.html!

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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Lawton Chiles Gala will be October 3!

The 2010 Lawton Chiles Gala is coming up this fall! Mark your calendar now for the evening of Sunday, October 3, and watch this spot for details to come. Contact Evelyn Foxx at Evelyn Foxx to volunteer for the Gala Committee!

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Friday, June 18th, 2010

Next ACDEC Meeting – Wed., August 11th!

online casinoThe July meeting of the Alachua County Democratic Party will be Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building, Jack Durrance Auditorium on the second floor. All Democrats are encouraged to attend! Some of us will gather before the meeting (around 5:30 pm) at Emiliano’s Cafe (7 SE 1st Ave.) for [...]

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Saturday, June 5th, 2010

Next Blue Door Cafe on Friday, Aug. 20th, at 5 pm!

Alachua County Democrats will have our monthly Blue Door Cafe on Aug 20th at 5 p.m. at the ACDEC Offices. Please bring something to eat or drink and join other Democrats to discuss any and all things political or otherwise!

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Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

“Whitehouse.gov” The President’s Weekly Address, plus “Health Care Reform–What It Means To You!”

Visit Whitehouse.gov to see President Obama’s Weekly Address. Read about the Obama Administration’s responses to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill. Featured also are: Featured Legislation; Health Reform—What it means to you; and blogs with members of the administration!

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Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Immediate Effects of Obama’s Health Care Reform

KEY PROVISIONS that take effect immediately under Senate Bill as amended by Reconciliation Bill:
1. SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDITS. Offers tax credits to small businesses to make employee coverage more affordable. Tax credits of up to 35 percent of premiums will be immediately available to firms that choose to offer coverage. Effective beginning for calendar year [...]

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Saturday, May 1st, 2010

2010 Outstanding Democrats Awards!

The Alachua Democratic Party had its 2010 Outstanding Democrats Award Luncheon on Monday, April 26th, at the Paramount Plaza Hotel! Congratulations and thanks to all award recipients for their outstanding service!
Congratulations to Fred Pratt who received our Democrat of the Year Award! The Eleanor Roosevelt Award went to Gainesville Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan, and Gainesville Commissioner [...]

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