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May 9, 2008 Dean: Land Deals for Donors Show McCain's Real Priorities, Blatant Hypocrisy On the same day John McCain gave a speech aimed at repositioning himself as a "moderate" for the general election by claiming to be a "conservationist," the Washington Post highlights Senator McCain's true priorities. According to the report, Senator McCain reversed himself and backed... Democratic National Committee more
May 9, 2008 McCain Myth Buster: John McCain and Spending John McCain says he wants to spend the American people's "hard earned money wisely" and that "[e]armarks restrict America's ability to address genuine national priorities." But the truth is, McCain's economic proposals have been anything but responsible and have... Democratic National Committee more
May 8, 2008 DNC Calls on McCain Campaign to Release Cindy McCain's Tax Returns On the Today Show this morning, Cindy McCain defended the McCain campaign's decision to withhold her tax returns, saying they would never make her tax returns public--not even if she becomes First Lady. [See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXDV2kZX_MU] Despite the accountability... Democratic National Committee more
May 8, 2008 McCain Myth Buster: John McCain and the Republican Party On the campaign trail John McCain likes to call himself a maverick Republican who bucks the Party line whenever possible. But the fact is, McCain is far from a moderate. In the same week that we found out that McCain has never voted against a Republican judicial nominee during his entire time in... Democratic National Committee more
May 7, 2008 McCain Myth Buster: John McCain and Jobs John McCain says that "[j]ob security may well be the most pressing problem confronting Americans." But when he had the chance to fight for jobs here at home, McCain instead helped ship tens of thousands of defense jobs overseas. Reports show that McCain helped steer a $35 billion Air... Democratic National Committee more
NPR World News
May 12, 2008 Thousands Feared Dead in China Earthquake The Chinese state media estimates that thousands of people were killed in a major earthquake that struck Sichuan province Monday, toppling a school and collapsing buildings. NPR World News more
May 12, 2008 Veteran Peacemakers O'Malley, Maharaj on Iraq Veteran peace negotiator Padraig O'Malley worked on the conflicts in Northern Ireland and South Africa. Mac Maharaj played a role in the latter nation's anti-apartheid movement. Both took part in recent closed-door negotiations in Finland, aimed at bringing reconciliation among rival factions in... NPR World News more
Talk of the Nation
May 9, 2008 TV Viewers Prepare for Digital Transition In February 2009, all full-power broadcast television stations in the U.S. will stop analog transmissions and begin broadcasting only in digital. Viewers who have cable or satellite are fine, but those who have older TVs receiving over-the-air signals may need to buy converters. Talk of the Nation more
May 9, 2008 Is It Better to Eat Locally or Eat Differently? When it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, what you eat may be more important than where your food comes from. A new study finds that replacing red meat and dairy products with chicken, fish or vegetables could have the same impact as shifting to an entirely locally-grown diet. Talk of the Nation more
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May 12, 2008 Matt Renner Interviews Fraud Investigator Dina Rasor Matt Renner, of Truthout: "Dina Rasor and Robert Bauman present firsthand accounts of fraud, deception, negligence and treachery by contractors during the privatized invasion and occupation of Iraq. This is the first war that was designed to rely on contractors - private companies with profit as... TruthOut more
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