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whitehouse has uploaded President Obama & Prime Minister Shinawatra Joint Press Conference.

 
 
 
President Obama & Prime Minister Shinawatra Joint Press Conference
 
President Obama and Prime Minister Shinawatra of Thailand hold a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand. November 18, 2012
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Stop diabetes


 

November is American Diabetes Month
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Walgreens
Throughout November, visit Walgreens to show your support for American Diabetes Month.

This November, join Walgreens and the American Diabetes Association® in the movement to Stop Diabetes®.

The American Diabetes Association is excited to announce that Walgreens is continuing their support for the Association as a National Strategic Partner. To kick off the collaboration, Walgreens will be conducting a pin pad donation campaign this November during American Diabetes Month®. From now until Nov. 30, participate at your local Walgreens by donating $1, $2, $5 or $10 when you use a debit or credit card, and help raise critical funds for resources and educational programs in local communities.

In addition, as part of their renewed commitment to the Association, Walgreens continues to support activities designed to help those at highest risk for type 2 diabetes become aware and take action to Stop Diabetes before it starts through the Association’s CheckUp America prevention initiative.

We would also like to applaud Walgreens for their ongoing dedication in support of our signature fundraising events and mission driven activities. Walgreens is not only a National Sponsor of Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes®, but this year, they have also won the honor of having the country’s number one National Employee Walk Team in history! Walgreens continues to participate in multiple markets at our American Diabetes Association EXPO®, geared to bring the Association’s mission to life, encouraging attendees to learn to be healthy, active and live well with diabetes. Throughout November, get involved in American Diabetes Month. Visit Walgreens to show your support. Join the Millions® in the movement to Stop Diabetes
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ThinkProgress


Today on ThinkProgress –

 | By ThinkProgress War Room

Today’s Top Three

The Progress Report is on hiatus for the rest of November. In the meantime, check out three important posts from ThinkProgress you don’t want to miss today:

1. GOP Rep Admits CIA Approved U.N. Ambassador’s Talking Points On Libya

2. Republican Poll Worker Complains About High Turnout Among ‘People Of Color’

3. Hostess Blames Union For Bankruptcy After Tripling CEO’s Pay

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Rainforest Action Network


 

Rainforest Action Network
 

This December 1st, our friends EQAT will be visiting PNC Banks all over the region with samples of drinking water taken directly from a contaminated well in Eunice, West Virginia.

This is an opportunity to challenge PNC on its record as a ‘Green Bank’ with a tangible example of the consequences of mountaintop removal affecting thousands of families in Appalachia, and to emphasize that our work isn’t just about the environment, it’s about human rights.

EQAT has a group of action organizers ready to lead demonstrations in over 10 different locations. The only question now is: Will you join them, or will you be leading an action of your own?

Go here to get more info on how you can get involved and to view a full list of actions.

EQAT is an organization committed to building a movement to stop climate change. Anyone who cares about the future of this planet should stand up on December 1st and take action in their area to send PNC a message—the people of Appalachia are more important than a corporate bottom line.

Participants are bringing samples of contaminated water to branch managers, holding fake ‘taste tests’ outside of the bank to educate passersby, taking nonviolent direct action inside and outside of bank branches, and closing their accounts to protest PNC’s investments. What type of action is right for you? Maybe you and 2 friends want to visit your local PNC on December 1st. Maybe it’s you and your whole community.

Either way, if you’d like to hold an action at a PNC in your area (and hook up with EQAT for support and resources to make it easier), or just want to find an action to attend, let them know by emailing eqateam@gmail.com.

Amanda Starbuck

For the mountains,
Amanda Starbuck
Energy & Finance campaign
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President Obama Meets with Congressional Leadership


 

 
 
 
 
whitehouse has uploaded President Obama Meets with Congressional Leadership.
 
 
 
 
 
President Obama tells Congressional leaders that he hopes to work together on an agreement that will reduce our deficit in a balanced way while making sure that middle-class families are able to get ahead. November 16, 2012.