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Monday, March 22nd, 2010Washington (CNN) — President Obama won a historic victory in the struggle for health care reform Sunday as the House of Representatives passed a sweeping bill overhauling the American medical system. The bill passed in a 219-212 vote after more than a year of bitter partisan debate. All 178 Republicans opposed it, along with [...]
Democrats Abroad Norway (DAN) Appoints New Press Secretary
Sunday, March 21st, 2010(Oslo, 19 March 2010) Democrats Abroad Norway (DAN) today appointed Brad Larson as its new Press Secretary to replace Carolyn Haneberg. In this capacity he will be supporting DAN Chair Lisa Cooper and the Democrats Abroad Board in development of a communications strategy, increasing contacts with the media and liaison with the Press Office of [...]
“Live Video Broadcast” of the People’s Peace Prize Buffet from Oslo, Norway
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009The People’s Peace Prize Buffet is “sold out” but we welcome you to the Rica Hotel after the parade for a free reception in the hotel’s lobby where we will be serving Gløgg and Peppercake. We are doing our best to make available additional spaces for the buffet but we can not promise this will [...]
Torchlight Parade and People’s Peace Prize Buffet – December 10th, 2009
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009You are cordially invited to march in the Torchlight Parade and enjoy the People’s Peace Prize Buffet on December 10th, 2009.
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM LEGISLATION
Monday, November 9th, 2009THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I just want to say a few words about two milestones that have passed in the last few hours that represent encouraging progress for our country. The first was the historic vote the House took last night on health insurance reform. For years we’ve been told that this couldn’t be [...]
What’s going on in Oslo in connection with the Nobel Peace prize?
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009On behalf of Democrats Abroad in Norway, we are especially pleased and honored to have the 44th President of the United States; Barack Obama awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009. Note: due to the extra security precautions, all plans may change: 1. The Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony (Oslo City Hall, 10 December, 1pm) This [...]
Celebration of the 45th anniversary of Democrats Abroad at the Nobel Center
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009On October 6th, 2009, Democrats Abroad Norway (DAN) celebrated the opening of the Nobel Center’s special exhibit, “From King to Obama” and the 45th anniversary of the Democrats Abroad . More than 150 Democrats and their guests attended the event. Nobel Center; Oslo, Norway The program for the evening consisted of Democrats Abroad Norway [...]
US President Barack Obama wins the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize!
Friday, October 9th, 2009Congratulations to US President Barack Obama for being the 4th US President to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace!
Watch the event from the Nobel Peace Center, October 6th, 2009
Monday, October 5th, 2009The Democrats Abroad Norway event held at the Nobel Peace Center (Oslo, Norway) “From King to Obama” exhibit hall, was an exciting and packed-to-capacity event with great speeches and a powerful energy coming from the nobility of this incredible venue. Click on the above image to watch the “live video”. We look forward to seeing [...]
Democrats Abroad Norway launched “Organizing for America” on September 19th by participating in 50th Anniversary American Lutheran Church (ALC) “painting party”
Sunday, September 20th, 2009Ten members of Democrats Abroad Norway participated in the event and were busy painting, cleaning an oiling the panels in the church. In time for the upcoming 50th Anniversary celebration of the American Lutheran Church and in the spirit of community service. The event was marvelously organized and included a wonderful Indian meal cooked by [...]
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