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Sep 4, 2008 ICYMI: Audio of DNC Convention Briefing Call This morning Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D-KS), Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL), Obama Campaign Senior Strategist Robert Gibbs and DNC Advisor Jamal Simmons held a conference call with reporters to discuss the McCain-Palin campaign's promise of more of the same we've gotten from... Democratic National Committee more
Sep 4, 2008 Sarah Palin Speech: Just the Facts PALIN: "In fact, I told Congress -- I told Congress, 'Thanks, but no thanks,' on that bridge to nowhere."REALITY: PALIN WAS FOR THE BRIDGE TO NOWHERE BEFORE SHE WAS AGAINST IT. October 2006: Palin Supported Bridge To Nowhere. In 2006, Palin was asked, "Would you continue... Democratic National Committee more
Sep 3, 2008 DNC Launches New Web Ad: ''90 Percent Bush'' As the Republican National Convention continues in St. Paul, MN, tonight, the Democratic National Committee today released a new web ad called "90 Percent Bush." The video highlights John McCain's record of voting with George W. Bush 90 percent of the time. Straightforward images... Democratic National Committee more
Sep 3, 2008 FACT CHECK: Mitt Romney vs. the Facts Tonight, Mitt Romney added his name to the list of Republicans working to distorting the record on John McCain's promise of more of the same. RHETORIC: "We need change all right - change from a liberal Washington to a conservative Washington! We have a prescription for every American... Democratic National Committee more
Sep 3, 2008 FACT CHECK: Rudy as a Reformer Tonight, John McCain has picked Rudy Giuliani to give the keynote speech for his convention on "Reform" night. Here's Rudy's real record of reform: CRONYISM AND CORRUPTION Citing "Corruption, Favoritism and Cronyism," City Comptroller Referred Giuliani Welfare Contract Award to DA and Federal... Democratic National Committee more
NPR World News
Sep 5, 2008 Gustav, Hanna Batter Haiti Tropical storm Hanna and Hurricane Gustav have overwhelmed Haiti with floods and mudslides that have killed more than 130 people. The city of Gonaive is almost entirely cut off from the rest of the country. Officials call the situation "catastrophic." NPR World News more
Sep 5, 2008 Al-Qaida Sees Opportunity In Pakistan's Flux Pervez Musharraf's resignation introduced uncertainty, and U.S. officials say al-Qaida is seeking to strengthen its presence in the country. Meanwhile, Pakistan looks likely to pick Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, as its next president. NPR World News more
Talk of the Nation
Sep 5, 2008 Questionnaire Distills Candidates' Health Policies A health research advocacy group recently sent a questionnaire to both campaigns asking for policy details on issues such as health care coverage, stem cell research, the Medicare prescription drug benefit, and funding for NIH, FDA and CDC. Mary Woolley, president of Research!America, talks about... Talk of the Nation more
Sep 5, 2008 Voting Technology Evolves In Electronic World Officials in many states are concerned about the reliability of electronic voting and are now moving toward systems that can provide a voter-verified paper trail. Larry Norden, author of The Machinery of Democracy, discusses the latest advances in voting technology. Talk of the Nation more
TruthOut
Sep 5, 2008 US-Iraq Agreement Leaked A leaked version of last month's draft of the proposed US-Iraq status of forces agreement (SOFA) suggests that the Iraqi parliament may not be consulted before it is signed, despite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's promises to do so. The pact would govern the future US... TruthOut more
Sep 5, 2008 Court Seeks Briefs in Bush Appeal of Miers Subpoena Ruling Washington - A federal appeals court is mulling whether it has the authority to step into a constitutional battle between Congress and the White House over legislative subpoena power. Late Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of... TruthOut more
Barack Obama Events Kenosha County
Dec 30, 2008 Donate Cellphones Event It's simple and FREE! Every phone you donate will help increase the amount of talk time we're able to provide to our troops! When donating your cell phone(s), please keep in mind: * You can help the charity even more by applying your own postage. If you pay for the postage, we can put more money... Barack Obama Events Kenosha County more
Sep 6, 2008 Organize Locally Organize a group that will work to educate voters on the issues, fundraise, or form a phone bank for Barack Obama. Barack Obama Events Kenosha County more
Sep 6, 2008 Fundraising for Obama You will be able to pledge money for the Barack Obama campaign online at the Barack Obama Website. Barack Obama Events Kenosha County more
Sep 6, 2008 Canvas Lake Geneva Canvas Lake Geneva using Neighbor to Neighbor Tools on Mybarackobama.com Barack Obama Events Kenosha County more
Sep 9, 2008 Phone bank to recruit Obama volunteers for Wisconsin Join us each Tuesday evening as we call local volunteers to recruit their help in Wisconsin. Call Erin Heard to rsvp or with questions: 847-984-2112. Barack Obama Events Kenosha County more
Countdown with Keith Olbermann
Aug 18, 2008 Olbermann: RNC 'tribute' inappropriate Keith Olbermann apologizes to viewers for the graphic imagery and exploitive nature of the RNC's tribute to the victims of 9/11. Countdown with Keith Olbermann more
Aug 18, 2008 Is McCain overplaying the P.O.W. card? Countdown with Keith Olbermann more
BuzzFlash
Sep 5, 2008 Sarah Palin's Strange eBay Exaggeration Politicians lie. They all do. The ones we have running all will lie, and if you're not choked with pure idealism you'll admit it. In fact, if you're jaded enough, you might even come to accept it, even respect it when it's done well. The concept isn't perplexing, especially when a deftly placed,... BuzzFlash more
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