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May 12, 2008 McCain Myth Buster: John McCain and the Environment On the campaign trail John McCain casts himself as a conservationist and environmentalist, saying we have a "sacred duty to be proper stewards of the resources upon which the quality of American life depends." Yet at the same time, McCain's fundraisers and advisers helping his... Democratic National Committee more
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 9, 2008 DNC Chairman Howard Dean Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with GWU Students Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean commemorated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this week at an event at George Washington University co-hosted by the school's College Democrats, Indian Students Association and the Racially and Ethnically Mixed Students Association... 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
NPR World News
May 12, 2008 A Glimpse of Pre-Quake Chengdu The beautiful, booming capital of China's Sichuan province draws tourists the world over with its majestic mountains and panda research center. It lies about 60 miles from the epicenter of Monday's deadly temblor. NPR World News more
May 12, 2008 Deepening Water, Food Shortages Squeeze Yemen Already one of the poorest countries by many measures, Yemen — a nation of roughly 22 million people — has been struck by severe droughts and depleted water supplies in recent years. Some Yemenis are calling the situation a potential time bomb. NPR World News more
Talk of the Nation
May 12, 2008 Climber Recounts Tragedy in 'Storm Over Everest' Mountaineer and filmmaker David Breashears talks about his new IMAX documentary Storm Over Everest, which chronicles an unexpected and violent storm that hit Everest in May 1996 — now remembered as one of the mountain's worst tragedies. Talk of the Nation more
May 12, 2008 Major Earthquake Rocks Southwest China The deadly 7.8 magnitude quake hit China Monday afternoon — Xinhua News Agency reports that more than 8,533 people have been killed in the devastation. Its force flattened at least eight schools and one hospital and was felt hundreds of miles away in Beijing and Shanghai. Talk of the Nation more
TruthOut
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May 12, 2008 Dean Baker | Universal Health Care or John Care Dean Baker writes for Truthout: "With the Democratic presidential race winding down, the presidential campaign can again focus on the real issues facing the country. At the top of the list, alongside ending the Iraq War, is providing universal health care." TruthOut more
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