National Farm-City Week, November 19 - 25

On November 19, 2010, President Obama issued a proclamation declaring November 19 through November 25, 2010 as National Farm City Week.

"While we gather with family and friends during this time of Thanksgiving, let us celebrate farms of every size that produce the abundance that graces our tables. During National Farm City Week, as the bounty of agriculture moves from America's farms to our tables, we honor all who foster our healthier future."

Speaker of the House

Following the November elections, the Speaker of the House will now come from the new majority Republican Party. Will current speaker Nancy Pelosi be voted in as minority leader of the House? The vote is uncertain. For information on Ms. Pelosi and other offices of the House, visit the House of Representatives web page or go directly to the speaker’s page.

Detailed Reports Online from the General Accounting Office

The U.S. General Accounting Office publishes detailed reports on issues via its Reports and Testimonies page. Browse by date, topic, or agency and the past week's reports and testimonies. Topics include budget and spending, education, energy, natural resources, tax policy, etc.

An example of a recent report:
Coal Power Plants: Opportunities Exist for DOE to Provide Better Information on the Maturity of Key Technologies to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions
GAO-10-675 June 16, 2010

Oklahoma Elections

Tomorrow is election day. Do you know where to vote? See the Polling Place Locator Search to type in your address and find your balloting location.

For more information on state questions and links to information, pro and con, look here: http://www.okpolicy.org/state-ballot-measures-november-2010