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CDP MASTERCARD

The Colorado Democratic Party is providing a tremendous opportunity for you to help us accomplish our goals. We have a new State Democratic Party Platinum MasterCard that automatically contributes $40 to the Colorado Democratic Party as soon as the card is activated.

Additionally, as you continue to use the CDP MasterCard for your daily shopping, groceries and gas, the Party receives a percentage of your purchases as contributions!

Participation in our Platinum MasterCard program is the easiest way to financially support Democrats in Colorado and help carry us to more victories in 2006!

Please send in your application as soon as possible. The sooner you send in your application, the sooner your purchases can help elect Democrats in this crucial time. You can also apply online at www.demcard.com/USA1 or by calling 1-866-896-5448 and referencing CO1 as the promo code.

Thank you for your continued support of the Colorado Democratic Party!

Sincerely,

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Pat Waak, State Chair
Colorado Democratic Party

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

1. Finance Director

The Colorado Democratic Party seeks a full-time Finance Director to immediately. The position will report directly to the Executive Director. Below is a link to the complete job description and information about where to send resumes.

Finance Direction Job Description:
http://coloradodems.org/content/view/191/63/

2.  Northeastern Regional Field Director
3.  Southeastern Regional Field Director
4.  Southwestern Regional Field Director
5.  Northwestern Regional Field Director

IN THE PRESS

Greeley Selected for 2006 State Assembly

June 20, 2005

The Colorado Democratic Party announced on Monday, June 20, 2005 that the Site Selection Committee unanimously voted to recommended Greeley, Colorado as the host city for the 2006 State Assembly. The confirmation of the site will occur during the State Executive Committee meeting on July, 9, 2005.

Read more:
http://coloradodems.org/content/view/192/40/

CDP Chair Calls on Senator Allard to Support Energy Security Amendment

June 14, 2005

Pat Waak, Chair of the Colorado Democratic Party, called on Senator Allard to vote in support of the Cantwell energy security amendment. The Cantwell Amendment is one step in moving America towards energy independence.

Read more:
http://coloradodems.org/content/view/190/40/

Colorado Benefits from Dean’s Grassroots Vision

June 13, 2005

The Colorado Democratic Party is pleased to announce that the Democratic National Committee has pledged to pay for four regional field coordinators for the State of Colorado. The Colorado Democratic Party is currently accepting resumes to fill these positions.

Read more:
http://coloradodems.org/content/view/188/40/

Beauprez Finds Himself Targeted in the DeLay Scandal

June 2, 2005

Recently accusations of unethical campaign practices by Majority Leader DeLay have brought forth similar concerns about Congressman Bob Beauprez.

Congressman Bob Beauprez has received over $29,000 from Tom DeLay’s ARMPAC, known as Americans for a Republican Majority Political Action Committee. The House Ethics Committee found that DeLay used the ARMPAC to contribute funds to several congressional races across the country, wanting in return a “yes” vote on the Republican Medicare Bill that took place last year.

Read more:
http://coloradodems.org/content/view/185/40/

FROM YOUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

Helping Students Afford Higher Education

Students, Recent Grads Have Until July 1 to Lock in Lower Interest Rates

By US Representative Diana DeGette

If you’re a college student or recent college graduate, would you be willing to spend a few minutes to save $6,000 or more? If your answer is yes, you have until June 30 to find out if you are eligible to lock in lower interest rates on your student loans. Otherwise, the next day, on July 1, interest rates on many student loans will be increased.

Read more:
http://coloradodems.org/content/view/197

John Salazar Votes to Prevent Intrusion into Personal Records

By US Representative John Salazar

Congressman John Salazar voted yesterday to protect the right to privacy, supporting legislation to end intrusion into private library and bookstore records. Salazar voted in favor of the "Freedom to Read Amendment" to the House Commerce, Justice, State (CJS) Appropriations bill, which if passed by the Senate and signed by the President, will restore long standing legal standards of search and seizure and help eliminate the federal government's intrusion into personal records.

Read more:
http://coloradodems.org/content/view/198

Congressman Salazar Fights For Clean Water Funding

Read more:
http://coloradodems.org/content/view/199


Upcoming Events

Be the Change USA Brings Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Colorado
Saturday, June 25, 2005
Douglas County Fairgrounds
see
www.BTC-USA.org for details
 
DEI Training for School Board Candidates
Saturday, June 25, 2005
10:00AM-2:00PM
Arapahoe County Democratic Office
15445 E. Iliff Avenue Unit C
email
dianaholland@usa.net for details
 
Fourth Congressional District Committee Meeting
Saturday, June 25, 2005
11:00AM-3:00PM
McArthur Senior Center
350 Hallowell
email
events4cdc@yahoo.com for details
 
Denver Pridefest
Sunday, June 26, 2005
11:00AM-6:00PM
Civic Center Park, Denver
email
president@stonewalldems.org for details
 
Reception for Ed Perlmutter
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
6:30PM-8:30PM
599 Ridge Road, Golden
email
brianfreeman@gmail.com for details
 
Poker and Politics
Fundraiser for Rep. Morgan Carroll
Saturday, July 16, 2005
7:00PM-11:00PM
 1011 S. Valentia Way #64,
Denver
RSVP to: Janet Snyder, parasnyder@yahoo.com or
Rebecca Bradley, (303)750-8212

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