The Congress Easter break is over so… let the games begin because we all know that Congress is working for the people right?

Today, the President will host several foreign leaders in efforts to put lasting force behind nuclear control.

The other things that will be on the minds of most Americans and the list is long; The reasons behind the confederate celebration and what else is Gov McDonnell planning for Tenn; as a person of colour, it’s hard for for me to feel anything positive from the actions of an elected official to embrace a time when Blacks were treated as things not people.  It is confusing to think anyone let alone people voted into office would belittle the most important reason for the war… Slavery.  It’s offensive and maybe everyone needs to ask themselves if we should be voting people like this in office?

The anticipation of the up and coming constant Republican debate tactics, stalling tactics blocking and misinterpretation from Republicans with  more discussion on who will Obama push to replace Justice Stevens or the warning they lodged at the President about trying to appoint anyone other than what they want or expect and what they plan to do; which, as we all know is to work for the People right.

The idea that Republicans will continue to disrespect the office of President, warning him not to live up to what 53% voted him into office to do … governing.  We the People cannot afford to vote politicians who put Political Party over doing the Peoples business; though Republicans would have the public believe it is in our best interest.  It is not in the best interest of any American to side on the party of no; people need to make the effort to listen to what things are now being done that Republicans did not even consider doing … We need and must move into the 21st Century if we plan to get back on track, be the number one in the Nation.  The November elections are important and democrats must be out in droves to vote Democrats into office for each and every State ; stay informed and vote to keep democrats in to complete the fixes our economy needs so badly because they definitely were avoided by the house of Bush.

Other News …

Bob McDonnell has or will subject ex-criminals to a test that is suppose to test and or disprove they get the right to vote back by forcing each one to write an essay…in a predominantly African American State can i just say how offended i am and hope that All people in Tenn will use their right to Vote and get Bob McDonnell out of there and his AG too.  I gotta say that the moves this man is making should scare all Americans; is it possible that Gov McDonnell has an ugly agenda? promoting fear hate and possibly violence has unintended consequences

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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama optimistically opened a 47-nation nuclear summit Monday, boosted by Ukraine’s announcement that it will give up its weapons-grade uranium. More sobering: The White House counterterror chief warned that al-Qaida is vigorously pursuing ingredients and expertise for a bomb. complete article on AP

Former WaMu execs face grilling at U.S. Senate hearing

**Stephen Rotella, Kerry Killinger and others will speak publicly for the first time about what happened as the giant Seattle thrift careened toward ruin. Live coverage begins Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. seattletimes.nwsource.com

**in one week Congress will debate and vote on financial reform/it’s time to regulate to big to fail and Wall Street and or AIG type companies

**City of Seattle and garbage company waste management are still in contract talks to avoid a strike; talks are not going well

** GOP Gov. Haley Barbour of Mississippi said he doesn’t think the proclamation was a mistake.  “To me, it’s a sort of feeling that it’s a nit, that it is not significant, that it’s not a — it’s trying to make a big deal out of something (that) doesn’t amount to diddly,” Barbour said in the interview aired on CNN’s “State of the Union.” AP

**Hillary Clinton will not be offered the now open Chief Justice position as reported by the White House

**Minnesota union strikers are looking for help from Amy klobachar as they get pushed around,have their ot manipulated and their employer refuses to open up the books;all of which can be considered unfair labor practices

**The airline Spirit is now charging about $45 for carry-ons

**conservative columnist George Will criticized conservatives for saying that they want judges who will strictly follow the law while simultaneously cheering decisions that overturn the work of elected officials. Conservatives “say they’re against judicial activism. By which they mean they want the court to defer to the elected political branches of government. But if you look at what’s happened recently, the decision that most outraged conservatives was the Kelo decision on eminent domain. … The court did defer to the city government in Connecticut and it enraged conservatives. The recent decision that most pleased conservatives — Citizens United, overturning part of McCain-Feingold — was the court not deferring to the Senate,” Will said.TP

**A group of liberal Democrats, joined by Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), “are planning an aggressive spring offensive to strengthen key provisions of the financial reform bill — and daring Senate Republicans to vote against them.” “There are a number of people in our caucus who feel like there are things that can be done to strengthen it,” said Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND)TP

**”Senate Republicans say they are willing to block ratification” of the new START treaty that President Obama signed with Russia “unless the administration follows through with key policy concessions.” “The president has to put into place a plan to modernize our nuclear weapons. Until that plan is presented, he won’t see support for the treaty,” a Republican Senate aide told Roll Call.TP

WASHINGTON — Amid a sudden upswing in relations, President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao sought common ground Monday on Iran, agreeing that a set of potential sanctions should make clear to Iran the cost of continued nuclear defiance, a White House official said.full article at AP

**Alan greenspan seems to be covering up or rewriting history with half-truths regarding his involvement in the 2008 crash of our economy, regulating the market and who did or specifically was responsible for regulating and didn’t do their jobs

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Leaders Gather in D.C. to Improve Nuclear Security.  Over 40 world leaders will meet in Washington this afternoon for a nuclear summit to find solutions to improve global nuclear security. Before the summit gathers today, Pres. Obama meets individually with some of the world leaders. Also today, Vice Pres. Biden will host a luncheon with attendees at his residence and later tonight the President will hold a dinner for heads of state.

WH Preview on Nuclear Security Summit
WaPo: Obama leads summit effort Dignitaries Attending Nuclear Security Summit

WH Conference Call on Bilaterals (Sat.)
WSJOnline: U.S. Tries to Keep Summit Nuclear
Reuters: U.S. and China ties grow closer

Senate Returns From Spring Recess To Tackle Unemployment Benefits. Following a two-week break, lawmakers are returning to Washington. Today, the Senate is expected to continue debate on a one-month extension of jobless benefits which expired the first week of April. They may also begin discussion on immigration overhaul and financial regulatory reform in the next few weeks.

U.S. Senate: C-SPAN2 at 2pm ET
Reuters: U.S. Congress’ agenda NYTimes: Immigration Reform on Schedule