Rock This Town Festival wins second edition with great national and international attractions to pack Elvis and rockabilly fans.

Monica Guimarães - CEO's Rockers in Brazil is promoting the Rock This Town event in Ribeirão Pires, during Rock Week, on July 15th and 16th. The event takes audiences back to the 1950s, with four bands playing rockabilly and rock and roll classics.

In addition to the bands, the event will feature five pin-ups to take pictures with the audience, two covers of Elvis Presley from the 50s and five couples of dancers performing typical steps of the time.

Rock This Town is an opportunity to relive the energy and style of the 1950s with live music, dancing and lots of fun. Don't miss the chance to be part of this unique and remarkable event.

	I had to reach out right away, friend: Mitch McConnell’s handpicked candidate just launched his campaign to defeat my friend and colleague Sen. Jacky Rosen in Nevada – and according to analysts at FiveThirtyEight, this race is likely to decide Senate control. I’ve been in Jacky’s shoes before, so I can tell you firsthand: She needs every bit of grassroots support she can get – and she needs it right now.  Because here’s the thing: McConnell and his allies flooded Nevada with over $55 million to flip this battleground state red. I was able to win the closest Senate race in the country by 7,928 votes because of a dedicated team of grassroots supporters by my side. But the GOP is gearing up to spend even more this time around to make sure their handpicked candidate defeats Jacky. That’s why The Washington Post is calling Jacky one of the most vulnerable senators in the entire country – and now, a recent poll shows her two points down. The only way Jacky can overcome the GOP’s spending, win in Nevada, and keep the Senate blue is with your grassroots support, but she’s falling short of her critical $50,000 rapid-response goal. So please, friend, I’m personally asking: Will you give $5 or more right now to help Jacky Rosen win reelection in Nevada and defend our Democratic Senate majority? If you've saved payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Donate $5 Donate $25 Donate $50 Donate another amount Thank you, friend. ¡La lucha sigue! The fight continues! Catherine
	I had to reach out right away, friend: Mitch McConnell’s handpicked candidate just launched his campaign to defeat my friend and colleague Sen. Jacky Rosen in Nevada – and according to analysts at FiveThirtyEight, this race is likely to decide Senate control. I’ve been in Jacky’s shoes before, so I can tell you firsthand: She needs every bit of grassroots support she can get – and she needs it right now.  Because here’s the thing: McConnell and his allies flooded Nevada with over $55 million to flip this battleground state red. I was able to win the closest Senate race in the country by 7,928 votes because of a dedicated team of grassroots supporters by my side. But the GOP is gearing up to spend even more this time around to make sure their handpicked candidate defeats Jacky. That’s why The Washington Post is calling Jacky one of the most vulnerable senators in the entire country – and now, a recent poll shows her two points down. The only way Jacky can overcome the GOP’s spending, win in Nevada, and keep the Senate blue is with your grassroots support, but she’s falling short of her critical $50,000 rapid-response goal. So please, friend, I’m personally asking: Will you give $5 or more right now to help Jacky Rosen win reelection in Nevada and defend our Democratic Senate majority? If you've saved payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Donate $5 Donate $25 Donate $50 Donate another amount Thank you, friend. ¡La lucha sigue! The fight continues! Catherine   Our records show you haven’t donated this month. Will you chip in a $7 donation to claim a spot on our July donor record? JULY SUPPORTER RECORD SUPPORTER: sula_costa@yahoo.com REPRESENTING: local Democrats DONOR STATUS: PENDING YOUR SUGGESTED GIFT: $7 Donate $7 now » With the help of this grassroots team, we made history last November – flipping four chambers and holding onto every single existing majority. But we can’t stop now. We’re already preparing for our next big fight – state Democrats have a slew of special elections over the next several months, and the Virginia House and Senate are in play this November. President Obama is calling out the importance of Democratic leadership in the states – it’s up to grassroots supporters like you to help elect state Democrats now. By chipping in today, you can help pave a path for Democratic wins this year and beyond. With your investment in our movement, you’ll be at the forefront of the fight against state Republicans’ extreme agenda, helping elect Democrats who will work to secure a progressive future for states like yours. So, can we count you in? Chip in a gift of $7 or more to elect state Democrats and own a piece of this fight every step of the way » If you've stored your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will process immediately. Chip in $7 » Chip in $25 » Chip in $50 » Chip in $100 » Chip in another amount » Thanks, Team DLCC DONATE » Our records show you haven’t donated this month. Will you chip in a $7 donation to claim a spot on our July donor record? JULY SUPPORTER RECORD SUPPORTER: sula_costa@yahoo.com REPRESENTING: local Democrats DONOR STATUS: PENDING YOUR SUGGESTED GIFT: $7 Donate $7 now » With the help of this grassroots team, we made history last November – flipping four chambers and holding onto every single existing majority. But we can’t stop now. We’re already preparing for our next big fight – state Democrats have a slew of special elections over the next several months, and the Virginia House and Senate are in play this November. President Obama is calling out the importance of Democratic leadership in the states – it’s up to grassroots supporters like you to help elect state Democrats now. By chipping in today, you can help pave a path for Democratic wins this year and beyond. With your investment in our movement, you’ll be at the forefront of the fight against state Republicans’ extreme agenda, helping elect Democrats who will work to secure a progressive future for states like yours. So, can we count you in? Chip in a gift of $7 or more to elect state Democrats and own a piece of this fight every step of the way » If you've stored your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will process immediately. Chip in $7 » Chip in $25 » Chip in $50 » Chip in $100 » Chip in another amount » Thanks, Team DLCC DONATE »   I needed to reach out directly, friend: GOP extremist Sam Brown just launched his campaign to defeat me here in Nevada. Mitch McConnell handpicked him because he knows Brown will be his rubber stamp in the Senate, voting for anything – including a national abortion ban. I’m fighting as hard as I can to defend my seat from a GOP takeover, but I can’t do it alone. Will you chip in $5 or more now – every dollar will be doubled up to $50,000 – to help me keep Nevada blue? With experts at FiveThirtyEight saying that Nevada could once again decide Senate control, McConnell and his GOP allies are coming after me as a top target. Now, The Washington Post reports that I’m one of the most vulnerable senators in the entire country – and a recent poll shows me 2 points down. This is the most pivotal moment of our campaign so far, friend. That’s why a group of grassroots donors agreed to MATCH every gift we receive in the next 24 hours up to our $50,000 goal – and I need you to take full advantage. I simply cannot compete with the GOP’s massive war chest unless supporters like you seize on this incredible opportunity to have every donation doubled up to our goal. In a race this close, every dollar could mean the difference between winning and losing – so please, I’m humbly asking:  Will you chip in $5, $25, or as much as you can spare, to double your impact on the race that could decide Senate control? I’m counting on your urgent support to keep Nevada and the Senate blue. If you've saved payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Donate $5 Donate $25 Donate $50 Donate another amount I’m lucky to have you on my team. Thank you.  – Jacky   A note from Sen. Jacky Rosen:   Friend, I’m fighting tirelessly in the Senate to deliver progress for people across Nevada and our country. But experts say I’m one of the most vulnerable senators up for reelection, and the GOP is zeroing in on me as a top target for defeat.   That’s why I’m counting on your critical grassroots support to fight back and win. Senate control will all come down to Nevada – and I need to know you’re with me.   Will you chip in now to win in Nevada and defend our Democratic Senate majority? You can also text JACKY to 30508 to become a core member of our team and receive exclusive updates from my campaign.   Thank you, Jacky By entering your mobile number, you agree to receive periodic text messages from Rosen for Nevada. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to quit or HELP for help. Privacy Policy   This email was sent to sula_costa@yahoo.com. To unsubscribe from this email list, please click here. Contributions to Rosen for Nevada are not tax deductible. Paid for by Rosen for Nevada Rosen for Nevada PO Box 46110 LAS VEGAS, NV 89114 United States

 

Brazil’s New Fiscal Framework: How Credible Is Fiscal Rule? Thursday, July 13, 2023 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. (Eastern Time - U.S. and Canada) ZOOM WEBINAR Policy credibility is crucial to successful outcomes in almost all areas, from imposing speed limits to avoiding settlements in flood areas. If people do not believe authorities will follow through on policy promises, they will act as if there is no policy, rendering policy ineffective. This is poignantly true with fiscal policy and the implications for monetary policy. If investors and citizens question the government’s ability to spend within a reasonable distance of sustainable increases in debt, they will expect that investors buy less debt, putting upward pressure on interest rates, and sometimes forcing the government to lean on the Central Bank to monetize debt.  The outcome entails high interest rates, accelerating inflation, and slow growth – and Brazil’s history is replete with experiences like these. Consequently, successive governments have created rules that circumscribe both fiscal and monetary policies, similar to Odysseus strapping himself to the mast of his ship so the Sirens’ song could not seduce him to run the ship aground. Brazil currently has one monetary rule and three fiscal rules. The monetary rule is Inflation Targeting where the Central Bank of Brazil follows a single inflation target with some allowance for unavoidable deviations due to unexpected events. Brazil’s current fiscal rules include: 1) the Fiscal Responsibility Law, 2) the Golden Rule, and 3) the Spending Cap. The Spending Cap – allowing no increase in inflation-adjusted federal government expenditures – is the most effective and credible of the fiscal rules. The Fiscal Responsibility Law did not prevent violations, but did prove credible after the fact by causing various impeachments of executive politicians, including the president. The new Lula administration has proposed to substitute the Spending Cap with the New Fiscal Framework, currently making its way through Congress. The Chamber brings together a group of experts on Brazilian fiscal law and policy to describe the new and complicated guidelines and evaluate the efficacy of the framework in terms of limiting fiscal deficits; the growth in government debt relative to the size of the economy; and the effects on financial markets, inflation, and growth. Please join us for this timely and informative program.   Agenda 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Panel Discussion and Q&A   Opening Remarks: Paulo Vieira da Cunha, Partner, VERBANK Consulting, LLC   Moderator: John H. Welch, CEO & Founder, Research for Emerging Markets, Inc. (REM); Professor of Economics, Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie Speakers: Mansueto Almeida, Chief Economist, BTG Pactual Murillo de Aragão, Political Scientist, Constitutional Lawyer, and Founder, Arko Advice Marcos Mendes, Economist and Research Associate, Insper Vilma Pinto, Director, Independent Fiscal Institution (IFI) Federal Senate of Brazil    Registration Information:   ZOOM   Members: Free Non-Members: $15   Event information will be provided to registrants once registration has been completed. Webinar organized by the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce.    Join the Chamber   Upcoming Events

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