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Sensenbrenner to Introduce Resolution Expelling Ney Immediately

2006-10-15T23:53:00.000-04:00

Sensenbrenner: 'Bob Ney Should Resign Immediately and Not Remain in Congress a Moment Longer' 10/13/2006 3:58:00 PM To: National Desk Contact: Jeff Lungren or Terry Shawn, 202-225-2492, both for the House Judiciary Committee Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-Wis.) today announced that

Speaker's Statement Regarding U.S. Relations with North Korea

2006-10-11T22:06:00.000-04:00

Shipping In, Out of North Korea NowConsidered IllicitUntil Proven Otherwise10/11/2006 9:46:00 AMTo: National Desk, Political ReporterContact: Ron Bonjean or Lisa C. Miller, 202-225-2800,both of the United States House of RepresentativesSpeaker's Press OfficeWASHINGTON, Oct. 11 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Speaker J.Dennis Hastert (R-IL) made the following statementregarding U.S. relations with North Korea:

Remarks by the President on the Economy and Budget

2006-10-11T22:01:00.000-04:00

10/11/2006 3:34:00 PMTo: National DeskContact: White House Press Office, 202-456-2580WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following areremarks by the president on the economy and budget:Room 450Eisenhower Executive Office Building2:10 p.m. EDTTHE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Please be seated. Goodafternoon. Thanks for coming to the White House.In 2004, I made a promise to the American people,

Transcript: Announcing Indictment of U.S. Citizen for Treason, Material Support Charges for Providing Aid, Comfort to Al Qaeda

2006-10-11T21:58:00.000-04:00

10/11/2006 7:32:00 PMTo: National DeskContact: U.S. Department of Justice, 202-514-2008;202-514-1888 (TDD); Web: http://WWW.USDOJ.GOVWASHINGTON, Oct. 11 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Transcript ofpress conference announcing indictment of U.S. Citizenfor treason and material support charges for providingaid and comfort to Al Qaeda:4:10 P.M. EDTDEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL McNULTY: Good afternoon. I'mPaul McNulty,

Nancy Pelosi blowhard alert!

2006-10-06T22:02:00.000-04:00

Pelosi Statement on Fifth Anniversary of War in Afghanistan10/6/2006 4:42:00 PM--------------------------------------------------------------------------------To: National Desk, Political Reporter Contact: Brendan Daly or Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616, both of the Office of House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the

'United to Defeat Terrorism' Focuses Efforts on the War on Terror

2006-10-06T22:01:00.000-04:00

Activities Include New Ad Featuring David Beamer & United 93 Movie Distribution10/6/2006 11:10:00 AM--------------------------------------------------------------------------------To: National Desk Contact: Nicole Philbin of Progress for America, 202-572-6231 or nphilbin@progressforamerica.orgWASHINGTON, Oct. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Progress for America (PFA) announced today the launch of a new

Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman Visits Washington State

2006-10-06T21:59:00.000-04:00

10/6/2006 10:06:00 AM--------------------------------------------------------------------------------To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor Contact: Tucker Bounds of the Republican National Committee, 202-863-8614News Advisory:Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Ken Mehlman will travel to Seattle, Washington to rally and address grassroots supporters of Rep. Dave Reichert (WA-8).WHAT: Rally

Speaker Hastert: 'American Jobs Grow While Gas Prices Drop, Stock Market Hits All-Time Highs'

2006-10-06T21:58:00.000-04:00

Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.6 Percent10/6/2006 9:33:00 AM--------------------------------------------------------------------------------To: National Desk, Political Reporter Contact: Ron Bonjean or Lisa C. Miller, 202-225-2800, both of the United States House of Representatives Speaker's Press OfficeWASHINGTON, Oct. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Speaker of the House J. Dennis Hastert (R-IL) today issued

Transcript of Q&A with Speaker Hastert on Mark Foley Matter

2006-10-02T19:22:00.000-04:00

10/2/2006 6:40:00 PMTo: National DeskContact: Ron Bonjean or Lisa C. Miller, 202-225-2800; both of the Office of Speaker Dennis HastertWASHINGTON, Oct. 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Below is the transcript of Speaker Hastert's Q & A session with reporters following his media availability today:----- Aide: The Speaker made his statement, so I think he will want to take questions here as well as you want to

FRC Statement on Mark Foley

2006-10-02T19:21:00.000-04:00

10/2/2006 5:25:00 PMTo: National DeskContact: JP Duffy or Bethanie Swendsen, 866-FRC-NEWS, both of Family Research CouncilWASHINGTON, Oct. 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In response to the events surrounding the resignation of Congressman Mark Foley (R- Fla.), Family Research Council (FRC) President Tony Perkins released the following statement:"We are all shocked by this spectacle of aberrant sexual

Pelosi Statement on Speaker's Comments Regarding Foley Matter

2006-10-02T19:19:00.000-04:00

10/2/2006 3:37:00 PMTo: National DeskContact: Brendan Daly or Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616, both of the Office of House Democratic Leader Nancy PelosiWASHINGTON, Oct. 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on Speaker Hastert's press conference on the Republican cover up of the inappropriate e-mails Mark Foley sent to an underage former House

Text of Speaker Hastert's Letter to Florida Governor Jeb Bush

2006-10-01T22:29:00.000-04:00

10/1/2006 9:37:00 PMTo: National DeskContact: Ron Bonjean or Lisa C. Miller, 202-225-2800,both of the Office of House Speaker J. Dennis HastertWASHINGTON, Oct. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Speaker of theHouse J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) today sent thefollowing letter to Florida Governor Jeb Bush: DearGovernor Bush: Former Representative Mark Foleyresigned from the House of Representatives on Friday,

Text of Speaker Hastert's Letter to U.S. Attorney General Gonzales

2006-10-01T22:28:00.000-04:00

10/1/2006 9:30:00 PMTo: National DeskContact: Ron Bonjean or Lisa C. Miller, 202-225-2800,both of the Office of Speaker of the House J. DennisHastertWASHINGTON, Oct. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Speaker of theHouse J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) today sent thefollowing letter to U.S. Attorney General AlbertoGonzales: Dear Mr. Attorney General: FormerRepresentative Mark Foley resigned from the House

President Bush Pleased by Senate Confirmation of Mary Peters as Secretary of Transportation

2006-09-30T20:35:00.000-04:00

I am pleased that the Senate swiftly confirmed Mary Peters as Secretary of Transportation. Mary is an innovative thinker who will work with state and local leaders to confront challenges and solve problems. I look forward to working with her to reduce highway and aviation congestion, modernize our nation's infrastructure, and increase the efficiency of travel in our country. Her leadership will

President's Radio Address

2006-09-30T20:34:00.000-04:00

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Today I want to talk to you about a matter of national security that has been in the news -- the National Intelligence Estimate on terrorism. The NIE is a classified document that analyzes the threat we face from terrorists and extremists. Parts of this classified document were recently leaked to the press. That has created a heated debate in our Nation's capital, and

Statement by the Press Secretary

2006-09-30T20:33:00.000-04:00

On Saturday, September 30, 2006 the President signed into law: H.R. 6138, the "Third Higher Education Extension Act of 2006," which extends programs authorized under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) through June 30,2007, and amends the HEA in various ways, including authorizing cancellation of student loan indebetedness for certain individuals affected by the September 11, 2001, terrorist

Hastert Comments on Passage of the Homeland Security Spending Bill: Creates Funding for the Building of New Border Fence

2006-09-29T21:46:00.000-04:00

To: National Desk Contact: Ron Bonjean or Lisa C. Miller, 202-225-2800;both of the Office of House Speaker Dennis HastertWASHINGTON, Sept. 29 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Speaker of theHouse J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) today issued thefollowing statement regarding passage of theConference Report for H.R. 5441, the Department ofHomeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2007. The bill passed 412-6."

Schwarzenegger Signs Pay-TV Deregulation Bill Devoid of Consumer Protections As Telecom Money Greases Bipartisan Support

2006-09-29T21:38:00.000-04:00

To: National Desk Contact: Jamie Court of the Foundation for Taxpayerand Consumer Rights, 310-392-0522 ext. 327 orjamie@consumerwatchdog.orgSANTA MONICA, Calif., Sep. 29 /U.S. Newswire/ -- TheFoundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights saidpay-tv deregulation signed today by Governor ArnoldSchwarzenegger threatens consumers with higher prices,inequitable access and poorer customer service

President Applauds Congress for Passing War on Terror Legislation

2006-09-29T21:34:00.000-04:00

I applaud Congress for passing legislation that will provide our men and women in uniform with the necessary resources to protect our country and win the War on Terror. As our troops risk their lives to fight terrorism, this bill will ensure they are prepared to defeat today's enemies and address tomorrow's threats. I look forward to signing this bill into law.

President Bush Discusses Global War on Terror

2006-09-29T21:33:00.000-04:00

Wardman Park Marriott HotelWashington, D.C. President's Remarks9:36 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thanks, Captain Smith, for your kindintroduction. Thank you all for being here, and thankyou for the warm welcome. I am honored to stand withthe men and women of the Reserve Officers Association.For more than 80 years, this organization has stood upfor America and its citizen-soldiers, and I appreciateyour

President Meets with Republican Senate Conference

2006-09-28T21:57:00.000-04:00

United States Capitol THE PRESIDENT: I just had a really constructive andinteresting session with Republican members of theUnited States Senate. I'm impressed by the leadershiphere in the Senate, I'm impressed by the caliber ofpeople that serve our country. I want to congratulate the House for passing a veryvital piece of legislation that will give us the toolsnecessary to protect the American

Chris Matthews - REDNECKS

2006-09-27T16:20:00.000-04:00

I'm working on something I could use some help with.Please respond if you can contribute.I want to test a theory.Theory:Chris Matthews has friviously used the term "redneck"on several occasions when speaking of republicans.The term "Redneck" is derogatory and the media shouldno longer get away with using it.

7-Eleven says hasta la vista to Citgo

2006-09-27T16:07:00.000-04:00

President Hugo Chavez has proven once again to be aliability for the Venezuelan people. In a countrywhere the largest segment of the economy is fueled bythe sale of oil it is not good international policy tochase windmills. Chavez, who called U.S. PresidentGeorge W. Bush "the devil" last week has now forcedthe franchise 7-Eleven to drop Venezuelan-controlledCitgo Petroleum Corporation as their

Citco gas boycott

2006-09-27T14:35:00.000-04:00

I found this boycott email on a website and thought I would post it here. We must not buy from Citgo anymore! Americans can put a chokehold on this despot by cutting off this major money source... yet again, it's time to take action!!! I did check this and it does appear to be true. Butch Venezuela Dictator Vows To Bring Down U.S. Government Venezuela government is sole owner of Citgo

George Allen is a racist!

2006-09-27T14:29:00.000-04:00

Can you believe such a powerful person in government. He is on record for: At 24 years old, he joined the Ku Klux Klan. Wrote in his book that he vowed "with a Negro by my side. Rather I should die a thousand times, and see Old Glory trampled in the dirt never to rise again, than to see this beloved land of ours become degraded by race mongrels, a throwback to the blackest specimen from

Take back your party!

2006-09-27T13:41:00.000-04:00

I feel for the average joe/jane democrat who historically has voted their conscience. In the past it was easier to go into the polling booth and pull the lever with the confidence that he or she is giving a nod to the person who best represents the indiviuals ideals. Unfortunately now a democrat has either the choice of pulling the lever for the republican choice or the Clinton choice. The

Gene Sperling, Jeff Faux to Argue Democratic Economic Agenda, Feb. 23

2006-02-17T23:58:00.000-05:00

After two consecutive elections in which Democraticcandidates failed to turn clear economic advantagesinto electoral victory, a debate is raging over whatthe Democrats should do now. Economic Policy Institutefounder Jeff Faux will join former White Houseeconomic adviser Gene Sperling to discuss theirdiffering economic strategies for Democrats andprogressives on Thursday afternoon.Faux is the

Nuclear Weapons-Free Zone Key to IAEA Vote and to Resolving Iran Tensions

2006-02-09T21:32:00.000-05:00

SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) board on Saturday voted 27-3 to refer a complaint about Iran's resumption of nuclear research to the UN Security Council. The vote went through only after a compromise by the US, which agreed to wording backing a nuclear weapons-free zone (NWFZ) in the Middle East. Peace Action issued a call for NWFZ in

Family Research Council Applauds Mississippi House for Approving Ban on All Human Cloning

2006-02-09T21:29:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Today the Mississippi House of Representatives passed a ban on human cloning by an overwhelming vote of 108 - 4. The bill (HB 1202) prohibits the creation of cloned human embryos for research or reproduction. The bill accomplishes this by prohibiting the cloning process called somatic cell nuclear transfer, the same process used to create the cloned sheep

The Capitalist Manifesto: What is Capitalism?

2006-01-09T21:04:00.000-05:00

Read this great article.

The Bible is an anti-socialist document.

2006-01-09T20:26:00.000-05:00

Consider this article by Gary North.

Socialism in America 1850 - Present

2006-01-09T20:21:00.000-05:00

Roots of socialism in America read here.

Socialism Exposed!

2006-01-09T20:11:00.000-05:00

Harry Belafonte calls Bush 'terrorist,' praises Chavez in Venezuela. Story can be found here.Also, print out or email this anti-socialism pamphlet. Get it here.Here is another pamphlet here.

The War Powers Act of 1973

2006-01-02T11:58:00.000-05:00

The War Powers Act of 1973Public Law 93-14893rd Congress, H. J. Res. 542November 7, 1973Joint ResolutionConcerning the war powers of Congress and the President.Resolved by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United Statesof America in Congress assembled,SHORT TITLE SECTION 1. This joint resolution may be cited as the "War Powers Resolution".PURPOSE AND POLICY SEC. 2. (a) It

AJC Launches International Campaign to Stop a Nuclear Iran

2005-12-31T12:24:00.000-05:00

NEW YORK, Dec. 30 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The AmericanJewish Committee is urging world leaders to unite in avigorous international effort to defuse the Iraniannuclear threat now."President Ahmadinejad has made crystal clear hisdetermination to ignore the international community,to develop nuclear weapons, and to use the threat of anuclear arsenal to advance his regime's extremistagenda," said AJC

Rep. Smith's Trafficking Victims Protection Act to Become Law; Soon-to-Be Law Strengthens and Expands Human Trafficking Laws, Combats Domestic Traffic

2005-12-31T12:18:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In a bipartisan vote, the Senate overwhelmingly passed Rep. Chris Smith's (R-N.J.) Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) of 2005 (HR 972), legislation that strengthens the nation's current trafficking law (also authored by Smith in 2000) and authorizes new funds for investigation and prosecution of domestic trafficking within the

Jimmy Carter and FISA

2005-12-22T12:56:00.000-05:00

EXERCISE OF CERTAIN AUTHORITY RESPECTING ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE EO 12139 23 May 1979 By the authority vested in me as President by Sections 102 and 104 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1802 and 1804), in order to provide as set forth in that Act (this chapter) for the authorization of electronic surveillance for foreign intelligence purposes, it is

Clinton and FISA?

2005-12-22T12:53:00.000-05:00

[Federal Register page and date: 60 FR 8169; February 13, 1995] THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release February 9, 1995 EXECUTIVE ORDER 12949 - - - - - - -

Sen. Biden's Blind Allegiance to the Abortion Lobby Enables Sex Traffickers to Continue Their Trade, Says FRC

2005-12-21T09:18:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.) is currently holding up legislation that the U.S. House of Representatives approved unanimously on Dec. 14. The bill, H.R. 972, targets purchasers of illegal sex acts and the traffickers who exploit the victims domestically. The End Demand for Sex Trafficking Act focuses on halting the trafficking of people, primarily women and

Pelosi Requests Declassification of Her Letter on NSA Activities

2005-12-21T09:17:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on her request to the director of National Intelligence to declassify a letter she wrote to the Bush Administration expressing concerns about the activities of the National Security Agency. "When I learned that the National Security Agency had been authorized to conduct the

President Bush Grants Pardons to 11 Individuals

2005-12-21T09:16:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 /U.S. Newswire/ -- President George W. Bush granted pardons to the following 11 individuals: Carl Eugene Cantrell, Monteagle, Tenn. -- Offense: Violation of Internal Revenue Service liquor laws; 26 U.S.C. Section 2601 et seq. -- Sentence: July 25, 1967; Eastern District of Tennessee; three years probation. Charles Winston Carter, Hanna City, Ill. -- Offense:

Pelosi propoganda alert!

2005-12-19T21:13:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the Defense Appropriations conference report, which passed the House early this morning. Republicans blocked Democratic efforts to take out unrelated provisions, including drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and a more than $8.5 billion across-the- board cut in

Pelosi propoganda alert!

2005-12-19T06:08:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight in response to President Bush's speech on Iraq: "Tonight the President acknowledged more of the mistakes he has made in Iraq, but he still does not get it. Iraq did not present an imminent threat to the security of the United States before he began his war of choice. The

Hastert Reacts to President's Iraq Speech

2005-12-19T06:07:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) released the following statement regarding the War on Terror and the military operation in Iraq: "The President has laid out his case for the War in Iraq, and it is a plan that will protect Americans, bring stability to the region and extend freedom to the Iraqi people. Any questions about the progress made in Iraq

Following is a transcript of remarks by President Bush in an address to the nation (2 of 2):

2005-12-19T06:06:00.000-05:00

(2 of 2): In all three aspects of our strategy -- security, democracy, and reconstruction -- we have learned from our experiences, and fixed what has not worked. We will continue to listen to honest criticism, and make every change that will help us complete the mission. Yet there is a difference between honest critics who recognize what is wrong, and defeatists who refuse to see that

Transcript of Remarks by President Bush in Address to the Nation Dec. 18 (1/2)

2005-12-19T06:05:00.000-05:00

Following is a transcript of remarks by President Bush in an address to the nation (1 of 2): The Oval Office 9:01 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Three days ago, in large numbers, Iraqis went to the polls to choose their own leaders -- a landmark day in the history of liberty. In the coming weeks, the ballots will be counted, a new government formed, and a people who suffered in

DNC video propoganda alert!

2005-12-19T06:04:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Democratic National Committee today released the following: Amid new reports that President Bush may have illegally ordered the National Security Agency to spy on Americans, a widening credibility gap, a growing list of unanswered questions facing the already scandal-plagued Bush White House, tonight the President will attempt to change the subject.

Democrat propoganda alert!

2005-12-18T20:38:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi; House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer; Congressman John Conyers, Ranking Member on the Judiciary Committee; Congressman Henry Waxman, Ranking Member on the Government Reform Committee; and Congresswoman Jane Harman, Ranking Member on the Intelligence Committee, sent a letter to Speaker Hastert last night urging him to

Speaker Announces Budget Deal Package Has $41.6 Billion in Savings

2005-12-18T20:37:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) made the following statement today regarding an agreement on the budget that will soon be voted upon by Congress. "House Republicans promised the American people that we would restrain federal spending and reform government programs. I'm proud to say we have an agreement. The most successful businesses must watch

Howard Dean propoganda alert!

2005-12-18T20:32:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean delivered the Democratic Radio Address this Saturday at 11:06 a.m.EST. In his remarks, Dean extended holiday greetings and offers the Democratic Party's priorities to strengthen the American community in the coming year:"Good Morning, I'm Governor Howard Dean."The Holiday season is here. In this season that

Your research project for today.

2005-12-18T20:21:00.000-05:00

Your research project for today is ....Go to Google.comClick on the news tab.Type in the words "reid" and $66,000 and click the search button sith your mouse.Read the first 10 entries.Doing so will clear up any questions you may have about Democrat Harry Reid.

Pelosi propoganda alert!

2005-12-17T20:23:00.000-05:00

WASHINTON, Dec. 17 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Bush's December 17, 2005, radio address during which he disclosed that he had provided authority to the National Security Agency to conduct unspecified activities. The President also disclosed that leaders of Congress had been briefed on his action. "We all agree that

Speaker Hastert Touts a Session of Republican Accomplishments

2005-12-17T20:22:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-IL) today made the following remarks at a House Republican rally: "Over the next few days, members of Congress will head home to their families and constituents. Our work continues throughout the weekend. But we've made a lot of progress. House Republicans have an agenda we can be proud of. "We've improved our homeland

Leahy propoganda alert!

2005-12-17T20:20:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is the reaction of Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt., ranking member, Senate Judiciary Committee, chief Senate sponsor of the original USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, and a former prosecutor) to the President's Saturday radio address on the PATRIOT Act and on efforts led by Leahy and others in the Senate to make improvements in the proposed rewrite of the

Hastert Comments on Iraqi Resolution

2005-12-17T20:16:00.000-05:00

FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL can be viewed here. WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) released the following statement regarding H. Res. 612, expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to achieving victory in Iraq. The resolution passed, 279-109 with 32 Democrats voting "present." "This week's elections have set the course: freedom

Pelosi propoganda alert!

2005-12-17T00:16:00.000-05:00

Pelosi: 'Democrats Secured a Victory for America's Children Tonight' WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight on Democrats' victory on a motion by Congressman John Spratt of South Carolina to instruct budget reconciliation conferees to reject draconian cuts in Medicaid, student loans, child support enforcement, and

Pelosi propoganda alert!

2005-12-17T00:15:00.000-05:00

Pelosi Statement on Gulf Coast Tax Bill WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005, which passed both houses of Congress today and is expected to be signed into law by the President. The bill provides tax incentives for housing and economic development to the Gulf Coast states that

Pelosi propoganda alert!

2005-12-17T00:14:00.000-05:00

Pelosi: Rolls Royce Republicans Work for Special Interests, Democrats Fight for America's Priorities WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid joined House and Senate Democrats today to speak out against the corrupt Republican Congress that has chosen the special interests over everyday Americans, and failed to

Pelosi propoganda alert!

2005-12-17T00:13:00.000-05:00

Pelosi: Republican Immigration Bill a 'Failure of Moral Leadership' WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this evening in strong opposition to the misguided Republican immigration bill: On Border Security: "Mr. Speaker, we all know what we must do. Democrats have long called for strong border security, effective law

Pelosi propoganda alert! 12-15-05

2005-12-17T00:12:00.000-05:00

Pelosi: Republican Pension Bill Will Increase Retirement Insecurity for Millions of Americans WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the Republican pension bill that will worsen the crisis in the private pension system and increase the chances that American workers will lose pension benefits: "Once again, the

DNC Unveils New 'Shame on Jean Schmidt' Ads

2005-12-15T14:28:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The DemocraticNational Committee (DNC) today unveiled newadvertisements aimed at holding RepublicanCongresswoman Jean Schmidt accountable for her attackson Pennsylvania Congressman John Murtha, a decoratedwar veteran with 37 years of military service, duringa Congressional debate on the Iraq War. The ads --including a 10-by-20 foot mobile billboard,

Hastert Comments on the Iraqi Elections

2005-12-15T14:27:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House SpeakerDennis Hastert (R-Ill.) released the followingstatement in response to today's parliamentaryelections in Iraq:"These elections were a victory for freedom anddemocracy and a sign of the accomplishments of U.S.forces in Iraq. The Iraqi people are free of thedictatorship of Saddam Hussein. U.S. forces arebattling terrorists and protecting our

Liberal democrats in the U.S. have lost another election.

2005-12-15T12:10:00.000-05:00

The turnout in Iraq to vote was massive and historical contrary to the vile filled negative message that liberal democrats (including the MSM) have stood behind and promoted for the last few years. Their intellectual integrity is totally shot. They placed their love for their intellect before the welfare of humanity. They have officially proven that they should not be trusted as our leaders.

Who is Keith Olbermann?

2005-12-15T08:19:00.000-05:00

The main reason I am posting this article today is in response to something that I read today. It seems Mr. Keith Olbermann, being not only stuck on stupid, but also on himself, spends a great amount of time searching blogs for mentions of his name (another bloated narcissist) and then talks badly about the blogger on his low rated show.

Speaker Hastert Recognizes Rep. Dingell's 50 Years as a Member of Congress

2005-12-13T21:04:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Speaker of theHouse J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) today gave thefollowing remarks on the House floor in regards toHouse Resolution 594 recognizing Rep. John Dingell's50 years of service:"I rise in support of this resolution saluting andcongratulating our good friend, John Dingell, for 50years of service in the U.S. House of Representatives.Only two other House

Reps. Emanuel and Pelosi Wrong on Capital Gains and Dividend Tax Cuts; ATR Credits Tax Relief with New Job Creation and Economic Prosperity

2005-12-13T21:01:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 /U.S. Newswire/ -- After thepassage of last week's landmark legislation renewingtax relief for all Americans, Rep. Nancy Pelosidenounced the bill as "immoral" and Rep. Rahm Emanueldeclared, "What kind of Congress would throw childrenover the side to pay for more tax cuts for thewealthiest Americans?" But Americans for Tax reformpoints out that economic growth under the tax

Statement by Ralph Nader on the Passing of Sen. Eugene McCarthy

2005-12-11T00:03:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement by Ralph Nader on the passing of Sen. Eugene McCarthy: Independent candidates and the American people are indebted to former United States senator and five-time presidential candidate, Eugene McCarthy, for his many attempts to make the election process for both candidates and voters more free and open. He was a pioneer in bringing

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor leads court in seizing Social Security benefits.

2005-12-08T12:51:00.000-05:00

Still owe the governments for school loans? Well they might not have just disappeared and you could still be reponsible to pay them using your social security benefits.A 9-0 supreme court ruling gave the government the green light to tap the social security benefits for repayment of delinquent student loans.The result was a ruling in the case of James Lockhart, who had received loans while

Bush's Lack of a Plan Stands in Contrast to Roosevelt's Strategy for Victory, Says Democratic National Committee

2005-12-07T16:32:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Democratic National Committee Communications Director Karen Finney issued the following statement on President Bushs speech today and his commitment to a failed policy in Iraq: "Today marks the 64th anniversary of the tragic attack on Pearl Harbor, a terrible day that compelled our nation to a war in the service of our greatest calling: the triumph of

Plans for new countries The Christian Exodus and The Free State Project.

2005-12-06T23:15:00.000-05:00

The country is breaking up. Within 20 years the country will lose two states. There are plans from at least two groups that are working to become independent from the United States. This is not a joke. Please read the statements of both organizations and visit their sites. THE CHRISTIAN EXODUS ChristianExodus.org is moving thousands of Christians to South Carolina to reestablish

Sensenbrenner Introduces Immigration Reform Bill; Legislation Aims to Prevent Illegal Immigration by Controlling Our Borders and Holding People Accountable

2005-12-06T21:35:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-Wis.) today introduced legislation that aims to prevent illegal immigration by addressing the hiring of illegal immigrants and gaining control of our borders. H.R. 4437, the Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005, aims to reestablish respect for

Department of Justice Statement on the Al Arian Case

2005-12-06T21:34:00.000-05:00

To: National Desk Contact: Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs, 202-514-2007 or 202-514-1888 (TDD) WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a statement of Tasia Scolinos, director of public affairs, U.S. Department of Justice, on the Al Arian Case: "The Justice Department has a strong track record of success in prosecuting terrorists and those who support

Fla. Democratic Party Chair Blasts Jeff Miller for Trying to Distract from Bush Administration's Failed Leadership on Iraq

2005-12-06T21:33:00.000-05:00

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Dec. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Florida Democratic Party Chair Karen Thurman today demanded that Republicans like Rep. Jeff Miller stop trying to deflect attention from the Bush Administration's failed leadership on Iraq by attacking political opponents. Thurman issued the following statement: "We cannot continue to have a permanent commitment to a failed strategy in Iraq. The

Remarks by the President at Hanukkah Reception

2005-12-06T21:32:00.000-05:00

5:37 p.m. EST THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House. Laura and I are glad you're here, and we're glad to be here to celebrate the festival of Hanukkah. Hanukkah begins later this month; it's a time to remember the story of a miracle once witnessed in the holy temple in Jerusalem. More than 2,000 years ago, the ancient land of Israel was conquered, and Jewish people were forbidden to pray,

DNC: Ohio Republicans Cast Wrong Vote on Ballot Issues

2005-12-06T21:30:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was released today by the Democratic National Committee: One day after an Ohio judge rejected an attempt by Republican Gov. Bob Taft and Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell to block a lawsuit that would hold them responsible for a broken election system that violated Ohioans' constitutional rights, Ohio Republicans are introducing new

Excerpts from RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman's Interview on WOAI-AM, San Antonio; Chairman Responds to Yesterday's Iraq Comments by Howard Dean

2005-12-06T21:29:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following are excerpts from a radio interview by RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman on WOAI-AM, San Antonio. Chairman Mehlman responded to yesterday's comments on the same station by DNC Chairman Howard Dean. Host: "Now I'm sure that you're aware by now because it's been everywhere, that we had an interview yesterday with Howard Dean, the, your counterpart over

MoveOn Media Action Mobilizes Against Newspaper Cutbacks; New York City Press Conference, Petition Delivery Wednesday at 11:15 am

2005-12-06T21:28:00.000-05:00

News Advisory: -- Will Hand-Deliver to Tribune Co. Execs 45,000 Signatures Against Newspaper Staff Cuts -- Newsday, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Hartford Courant, Orlando Sentinel, and Others on Corporate Chopping Block MoveOn Media Action members will hand-deliver over 45,000 petition signatures to top Tribune Company executives on Wednesday in New York City -- opposing cuts to newspaper

Sensenbrenner Statement on Immigration Reform Legislation

2005-12-05T22:08:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-Wis.) issued the following statement today regarding immigration reform legislation: "Tomorrow, I expect to introduce legislation to address some of the problems of our immigration system. Quite clearly, this system is broken and must be fixed. This proposal will focus on preventing illegal

Statement by RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman on Howard Dean's Outrageous Defeatism

2005-12-05T22:04:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a statement by RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman on Howard Dean's defeatism: "In predicting that America will lose the war in Iraq, Howard Dean is the latest national Democrat leader to embrace retreat and defeat in the central front in the War on Terror. His outrageous prediction sends the wrong message to our troops, the enemy, and the Iraqi

Hastert Statement Regarding President's Economic Speech: 'Tax Relief Creates Jobs'

2005-12-05T22:01:00.001-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) made the following statement after the President's remarks on the strong state of the nation's economy: "I'm pleased the President told the story about how our economy continues to grow. The Republican agenda is dedicated towards helping American businesses create jobs. Economic growth has soared since tax relief was

DNC: Mr. President, Where Are North Carolina's Manufacturing Jobs?

2005-12-05T22:01:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Today, President Bush spoke at a construction machinery plant in North Carolina to talk about economic issues. Unfortunately, today's event is closed to the public, as most of the President's carefully scripted events are, leaving the people of North Carolina unable to ask the President what he plans to do to stop the dramatic loss of manufacturing jobs in

Cheney and DeLay: A Scandal-Plagued Reunion, Says DNC

2005-12-05T21:59:00.001-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was released today by the Democratic National Committee: Today, Vice President Cheney is flying into Houston, Texas for a high dollar fundraiser for indicted former Republican House Leader Tom DeLay. This event comes after today's story in USA Today that Vice President Cheney has become the "Velcro veep" and that Vice President Cheney is a

Pelosi Statement on Bush Economy Speech: 'President's Rhetoric Does Not Match the Reality of America's Working Families'

2005-12-05T21:59:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to President Bush's speech in North Carolina on the economy: "In his speech today, the President again used rhetoric that does not match the reality of America's working families. In North Carolina alone, fewer Americans are covered by health insurance and family

Who is this guyRamsey Clark that is now defending Saddam?

2005-12-05T12:30:00.000-05:00

William Ramsey Clark political activist and lawyer.Born December 18, 1927.U.S. Attorney General under President Lyndon B. Johnson.Son of another Attorney General and Justice of the Supreme Court, Tom C. Clark.Served in the United States Marine Corps in 1945 and 1946.Earned a B.A. degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1949, an M.A. and a J.D. from the University of Chicago in 1950.

RNC Response to Sen. Boxer's Distortion of Judge Alito's Record

2005-12-04T21:41:00.000-05:00

To: National Desk Contact: Republican National Committee Press Office, 202-863-8614; http://www.gop.com WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Republican National Committee released the following response to remarks today by Sen. Boxer on Judge Alito's record: "With Senator Boxer's blatant lie this morning, Democrats once again illustrated their clear commitment to distorting Judge

Text of President Bush's Radio Address to the Nation for Dec. 3

2005-12-04T21:40:00.000-05:00

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Earlier this week I visited Arizona and Texas to observe firsthand our efforts to protect our southwest border. And I met with customs and border protection agents who are working tirelessly to enforce our laws and keep our borders secure. Illegal immigration and border security are issues that concern Americans. We're a nation built on the rule of law, and those

Ohio Democrats to Protest Lamar Advertising's Rejection of DNC Jean Schmidt Billboards

2005-12-04T21:38:00.000-05:00

To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor Contact: Damien LaVera of the Democratic National Committee, 202-787-8953 News Advisory: Ohio State Rep. John Boccieri, a major in the Air Force Reserve and a C-130 pilot who served four tours of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, will join Ohio Democratic Party Communications Director Brian Rothenberg for a news conference

Leaders Comment on House-Senate Leadership Retreat

2005-12-01T20:23:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) released the following statement at the conclusion of their joint leadership retreat: "The Republican leadership for both the U.S. House and Senate are deeply committed to restraining spending, reforming government so that it is more effective and efficient, and

NLPC Asks Corporations to Stay Away from Jesse Jackson's Wall Street Conference; Ethics Group Cites Controversy, Anti-Semitism at Last Rainbow/PUSH Event

2005-12-01T13:17:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Peter Flaherty, president of the National Legal and Policy Center, today sent the following letter to the chief executive officers of Ford Motor Company, Freddie Mac, GE, General Motors, Goldman Sachs, IBM, MetLife, Microsoft, New York Life, Raytheon, Time Warner, Toyota, Waste Management, and other companies: BEGIN TEXT OF LETTER: We ask that you

Hastert Reacts to President's Iraq Speech and Democratic Flip Flops on War

2005-12-01T08:33:00.000-05:00

To: National Desk Contact: Ron Bonjean or Lisa C. Miller, 202-225-2800, both of the Office of House Speaker Dennis Hastert WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) released the following statement regarding the War on Terror and the military operation in Iraq. "The president today called Iraq the central front in the War on Terror. He urged Americans to

Pelosi Urges Congressional Investigation Into National Security Implications of Cunningham's Criminal Conduct

2005-12-01T08:32:00.000-05:00

To: National Desk, Political Reporter Contact: Brendan Daly or Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616, both of the Office of House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi sent the following letter to Speaker Hastert today urging him to support the creation of a bipartisan House committee to investigate Congressman Duke Cunningham's

Snowe: Treasury Report Ignores and Excuses Appalling Chinese Trade Tactics

2005-11-29T14:53:00.000-05:00

To: National and Business desks Contact: Chris Chichester of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, 202-228-5843 WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 /U.S. Newswire/ -- U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine), Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, responded to the biannual report to Congress released by the Treasury Department that once again failed to

National Archives to Release Online Materials Relating to Samuel Alito

2005-11-29T14:52:00.000-05:00

To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor Contact: National Archives, 202-501-5526 News Advisory: WHAT: The National Archives at College Park will release 31 documents totaling 336 pages from Record Group 60, Records of the Department of Justice, Files of Charles Cooper and Files of the Attorney General, Edwin Meese III. These records, consisting of memoranda and other documents, were located in

Dick Armey, FreedomWorks Op-Ed Featured in Wall Street Journal; Former House Majority Leader Calls for GOP to Return to Core Principles

2005-11-29T14:37:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Wall Street Journal today published an op-ed by Dick Armey, the former U.S. House Majority Leader and current chairman of FreedomWorks. The piece captures the frustration currently felt by the conservative base, and offers a program for restoring governance by focusing on a return to core limited government principles. FreedomWorks is a grassroots

NOW to Argue Two Key Abortion Cases Before Supreme Court Nov. 30

2005-11-29T14:36:00.000-05:00

To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor Contact: Lisa Bennett of the National Organization for Women, 202-628-8669, ext. 123; 202-641-1906 (cell) News Advisory: On Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m., Scheidler et al. v. National Organization for Women et al. and Operation Rescue et al. v. National Organization for Women et al. will be argued before the Supreme Court. These cases relate to stopping

Republicans need to clean house.

2005-11-28T23:01:00.000-05:00

Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-Calif.) has resigned from Congress. His crocodile tears come too much too late. The office that he held is disgraced. Duke should not be given any credit for resigning (as if this is his valiant show of integrity.) Politicians like him should be weeded and thrown out of office by other republicans. The fact that this story came to light only after an investigation

Remarks by the President on Border Security and Immigration Reform

2005-11-28T18:42:00.000-05:00

To: National Desk Contact: White House Press Office, 202-456-2580 WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a transcript of remarks by President Bush on border security and immigration reform: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona 2:40 P.M. MST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Please be seated. Thank you for the warm welcome. It is such a pleasure to be back in Arizona, and

DNC: Bush Crosses the Line on Border Security; After Five Years of Failed Leadership, More of the Same

2005-11-28T18:35:00.000-05:00

To: National Desk Contact: Karen Finney or Luis Miranda, 202-863-8148, both of Democratic National Committee Press Office WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on President Bushs campaign-style event today in Tucson and his failed policies on immigration: "President Bush's campaign-style event today in Tucson