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Jacikie Atwood, one of the Retreat facilitators, addresses the many participants that attended the brainstorming event held at the Holiday Inn Express in Moreno Valley on Saturday, December 20, 2009.

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After receiving the 2009 Gary Bosworh Award, Ruthee Goldkorn speaks to the audience and thanks everyone at the Bosworth Award Dinner on October 3, 2009.  The Riverside County Democratic Party is proud to have such a dedicated voluneer as a RCDP Member and Vice Chair of the 63rd Assembly District.  ( Click Here to View 2009 Gary Bosworth Award Dinner Photo Gallery) 

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The Riverside County Democratic Party in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Democratic Party has filed an Amicus Brief in support of pending lawsuits filed by President Pro Tem Steinberg, Assembly Speaker Bass and a coalition of other organizations against Governor Schwartznegger to overturn $489 million of cuts from the current state budget. See "Press Releases" under "Party News".

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Riverside, CA...Local Riverside residents promoting "Real Voices of Change" for healthcare, converged at the office of Representative Ken Calvert, 3400 Central Ave., September 2, 2009. The event marked the end of a five week campaign nationwide. Approximately 200 joined the Vigil to demonstrate the urgent need for public health insurance options. Attendees held signs, shared stories, lit candles, and read names of those in dire need because of the current healthcare system. Guest speakers included 41st Congressional District Candidate, Pat Meager.

The Vigil included a memorial to Senator Edward Kennedy. Throughout Senator Kennedy's career, he supported efforts to provide healthcare for all. He considered it the "cause of his life."

The event was organized by members of: MoveOn.org Political Action, the Center for Community Change, Doctors for America, Democracy for America, Healthcare for America Now, TrueMajority, and the Riverside County Democratic Party.

Photo by Trish Meagher, Forest Falls, CA
Submitted by Brenda Knight & David Knight, Co-Chair, Media Relations, RCDP

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Palm Springs, CA---The place to be on the afternoon of August 8, 2009 was definitely an event hosted by The Desert Foundation for Democracy at Hotel Zoso. Local officials turned out to meet former White House Counsel under President Nixon, John W. Dean. Mr. Dean served as a key witness in the Watergate trials during the 1970's. He chatted with guests and signed an updated edition of his book Blind Ambition Updated Edition: the End of the Story. The first book was published in 1976.

Mr. Dean spoke candidly to the audience. He is deeply concerned over a rise in efforts, by a few, to "falsely" rewrite history. Further, Dean is convinced that the lessons learned from Watergate which highly influenced government operations for the better were lost during the Bush administration.

There is nothing quite like an afternoon spent with John Dean. Those who attended the event were inspired by his speech and his approachability. John Dean is living history.

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Mentone, CA---Democratic officials and supporters from San Bernardino and Riverside Counties gathered to celebrate the opening of an office for Pat Meagher, Congressional Candidate, 41st District. The office, located at 1911A, Mentone Blvd. (Hwy 38) opened on August 1, 2009. Meagher will be providing information for local constituents. Mr. Meager and his family served root beer floats to all those attending the event.  Pat Meager is a retired principal from Fontana Adult School. He and his family live in Forest Falls.

Attending the event from left to right:  Betty McMillion, Chair Riverside County Democratic Party, Carol Robb, Chair San Bernardino County Democratic Party, Pat Meagher, Congressional Candidate 41st District, Jackie Atwood, Controller/Treasurer, Riverside County Democratic Party. (Photo by Brenda J Knight)For more information, contact (909) 389-7300 Fax (389) 909-7900 or web site address www. patmeagherforcongress.com 

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