Right now I'm watching Presidential candidates Obama and McCain battle in Mississipi on my apartment TV. The first topic on the floor was about the current economic crisis, "the worst economic situation since the Great Depression" and what the candidates' stance is on the matter. I'm not going to share my opinion since I'm sure most people would find fault with it since I hold different political ideologies than most Americans (I hate how bipartisan the gov't is). I was very offended when Obama just now said "we should not hesitate to use military violence." My class on nonviolence must be rubbing off on me (which is going great if you must inquire).
Yesterday, I met with the Congressman from Arkansas 3rd district, John Boozman. The Congressman has quite a unique background leading up to his political career, so there is obviously not a set path to becoming a Congressman. He and the LA (Legislative Assistant) we met with were both very nice (like a typical Arkansan). He invited the three of us that met with him to lunch when he comes back in December (or if they call a highly likely "Lame Duck" Congressional session).
Congress lets out this weekend. What does this mean for me? I'm not quite sure, but since it is letting out, today I had ton of calls to make to find the last few Cosponsors needed for a Congressional bill. I have no idea if we got the amount of Cosponsors needed to get it to the floor tomorrow, but I'm crossing my fingers since I worked so hard to get them. I have quite a few projects at my desk at the moment, so I'm not worried in the least about not having enough to do, rather I'm wondering if it's going to be different than before. I'll keep you informed on this topic.
Tomorrow morning I'm going to a volunteer orientation with the Arlington Diocese, Office of Migration and Refugee Services. After many calls and e-mails placed to the office, I finally was able to get information on volunteering and an orientation scheduled. I love the feeling I get when I help people, so for my Civic Engagement project I want to help refugees accustom to like in the US.
The weather this weekend is supposed to be pretty crappy (as it was today and yesterday), so if I want to get out and do something I'll probably go visit a couple Smithsonians. Next weekend is supposed to be nice weather though, so I've already scoped out an event I want to go to. I'll tell you more details later if I decide to go.
Yesterday, I met with the Congressman from Arkansas 3rd district, John Boozman. The Congressman has quite a unique background leading up to his political career, so there is obviously not a set path to becoming a Congressman. He and the LA (Legislative Assistant) we met with were both very nice (like a typical Arkansan). He invited the three of us that met with him to lunch when he comes back in December (or if they call a highly likely "Lame Duck" Congressional session).
Congress lets out this weekend. What does this mean for me? I'm not quite sure, but since it is letting out, today I had ton of calls to make to find the last few Cosponsors needed for a Congressional bill. I have no idea if we got the amount of Cosponsors needed to get it to the floor tomorrow, but I'm crossing my fingers since I worked so hard to get them. I have quite a few projects at my desk at the moment, so I'm not worried in the least about not having enough to do, rather I'm wondering if it's going to be different than before. I'll keep you informed on this topic.
Tomorrow morning I'm going to a volunteer orientation with the Arlington Diocese, Office of Migration and Refugee Services. After many calls and e-mails placed to the office, I finally was able to get information on volunteering and an orientation scheduled. I love the feeling I get when I help people, so for my Civic Engagement project I want to help refugees accustom to like in the US.
The weather this weekend is supposed to be pretty crappy (as it was today and yesterday), so if I want to get out and do something I'll probably go visit a couple Smithsonians. Next weekend is supposed to be nice weather though, so I've already scoped out an event I want to go to. I'll tell you more details later if I decide to go.
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