Pelosi calls for ethics probe into Wu sex report (AP)

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2010 file photo, Congressman David Wu, D-Ore., speaks during an interview in Portland, Ore. Wu is calling a published report about an alleged unwanted sexual encounter with a young woman 'very serious' but has not yet said whether the accusation is true. The Oregonian reports that a young woman from California has accused the Democrat of an unwanted sexual encounter last November. The newspaper said the information came from sources who wanted to remain anonymous. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)AP - Oregon Democratic Rep. David Wu faced increased pressure Monday after House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi called for an ethics investigation over an 18-year-old woman's claim of an "unwanted sexual encounter" with him.


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#Surprise: Congress not so slow when it comes to using social media

The snail?s-pace negotiations about raising the nation?s debt ceiling are a good reminder that Congress rarely does anything quickly. But the House and the Senate have managed in recent years to move forward with relative speed on at least one front: joining Facebook and Twitter.

That?s the finding of a study being issued Tuesday by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF), a nonprofit group that studies and works to improve the way congressional offices operate. The report, titled ?#SocialCongress: Perceptions and Use of Social Media on Capitol Hill,? offers the results of a survey of Hill staffers about how they and their bosses use ? or don?t use ? these tools.

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Rural Champions of Change ? Sparking Innovation

Ed. Note: Champions of Change is a weekly initiative to highlight Americans who are making an impact in their communities and helping our country rise to meet the many challenges of the 21st century.

President Obama and Melody Barnes at Rural Champions of Change

President Barack Obama talks with rural community leaders from across the country at a Rural Champions for Change Roundtable meeting in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House, July 6, 2011. With President Obama are Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, second from left, and Domestic Policy Council Director Melody Barnes. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza).

One of the most gratifying aspects of working in the White House is that you never know who you might see on a daily basis. A wonderful and diverse cadre of Americans pass through for meetings and events, including renowned scientists, members of the U.S. Armed Forces, and occasionally even entertainment celebrities. Often, these visitors represent the most talented leaders in their respective fields.

With this in mind, I was particularly pleased to recently participate in a Champions of Change roundtable with eighteen Rural Americans, representing the spectrum of excellence in Rural America. The group included farmers, ranchers, local educators, small business owners, and folks who are improving their communities through innovative actions. These rural champions represent the best of the best in their respective fields.

We were honored to be joined by President Obama, who shared his vision for economic growth and development in rural areas. The President highlighted the importance of exports in agricultural areas, and the critical nature of transportation issues. He emphasized the need for high-speed internet access and stated that rural areas should expect to have opportunities equivalent to those in other areas of the nation. The President also discussed the importance of identifying rural Americans’ success stories and sharing that knowledge across the country.

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Voters Push Back Against the Fringe (ContributorNetwork)

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | This week in Wisconsin, the first elections were held in the recall effort that began after the beginning of an anti-union law passed by Republican Gov. Scott Walker. The Republican Party tried to use fake Democrats to defeat the real Democrats running to unseat Republicans in August. Democrats are running in order to take back the state legislature, and hopefully overturn the controversial measure. All six fake Democrats were beaten, most by at least two-thirds of the vote.

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