Letter from Washington
Obama’s evolution from post-partisan to very partisan president is documented in an amazing report on hundreds of pages of internal White House records by The New Yorker’s Washington correspondent, Ryan Lizza, in the January 30 issue.

Statement on New Hampshire Primary Results
Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on the results of the Republican primary in New Hampshire.

The Employment Situation in December
Today’s employment report provides further evidence that the economy is continuing to heal from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. It is critical that we continue the economic policies that are helping us to dig our way out of the deep hole that was caused by the recession that began at the end of 2007. Most importantly, we need to extend the payroll tax cut and continue to provide emergency unemployment benefits through the end of this year, and take other steps the President has proposed in the American Jobs Act.

It’s a cozy place with about 30 taps dispensing American beers plus many more dozens in bottles.
This is a great chance to meet some other Americans, including at least one member of our Executive Committee.

Democrats Abroad invites you to watch Superbowl XLVI on replay. Come watch the New York Giants battle against the New England Patriots while enjoying a refreshing specialty beer.

A lively cafe with a nostalgic sphere, De Haagsche Kluis is located on Het Plein across from the Dutch Parliament in the heart of the Hague (just a two-minute walk away from the American Book Center). Come join us for a casual gathering on the third Saturday of each month, to meet, chat and get to know each other!