Cassi Peters, Young Democrats of America Rural Caucus Chair met Friday with Courtney Rowe, Assistant Director of Rural Outreach for the United States Senate Democrats, to discuss many of the significant challenges facing rural Americans across the country.

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Now is the time for us to come together to get YDA working again. While in the past it was common for the Executive Committee to set the agenda for an administration, this time all of YDA’s leadership, from the National Committee to Caucus and Committee leaders, will be planning out the future of our organization at our Fall Conference in sunny Orlando, Florida on November 20-22, 2009.

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Young Democrats of Oklahoma President Dale Denwalt released the following statement today regarding a press release issued by State Rep. Mike Ritze, R-Broken Arrow, suggesting Oklahoma could “opt out” of federal health insurance reform legislation:
Rep. Ritze is foaming at the mouth to return to the days when states acted to interpose against and nullify laws [...]

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The Young Democrats of America Jewish Caucus is now accepting applications for regional appointments. Information for submission is included in the pdf application.

YDA Jewish Caucus Appointment Application

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President Obama is hitting the road again to speak to communities about the importance of health insurance reform in America. One of his first stops will be to speak to young people, like you, at the University of Maryland this Thursday morning!

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Rural Communities face unique issues when it comes to health care. The Rural Caucus is in the process of sending a letter to every Democratic member of Congress today to raise awareness about these important issues. We ask that you please copy our letter to send to your state’s members of Congress as well. Forward [...]

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Last night, President Obama answered the call from young Americans and took a strong stance on health insurance reform in his address to Congress. The President came armed with details and a clearly outlined plan for health insurance reform, and he is now counting on us to make sure that plan turns into action.

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