McCain mortgage plan incites conservative ire
John McCain is facing a fresh round of anger from members of his own party deeply opposed to the Arizona senator's proposal for the federal government to purchase troubled mortgage loans.
CNN Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:02:58 EDT
Senators push for immigration raid guidelines
NEWARK, N.J. -- With federal authorities stepping up immigration enforcement raids across the country, Sens. Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts and Robert Menendez of New Jersey are sponsoring a bill to protect the rights of U.S. citizens and legal residents who get caught up in them.
Seattlepi.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:58 GMT
2nd Presidential Debate
You've set aside the 90 minutes needed to watch John McCain and Barack Obama interact with citizens in the Town Hall debate, but now what? Learn what each candidate is trying to accomplish and put together your own scorecard to determine the winner.
About.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST
The Hatch Act
Passed in 1939, the Hatch Act restricts the political activity of executive branch employees of the federal government, District of Columbia government, and some state and local employees who work in connection with federally funded programs.
About.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST
Democrats For Prez
An overview of 2008 Democratic Presidential Candidates.
About.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST
Medicare v Medicaid
Part one: medicare. An indepth look at two government programs for health care: medicare and medicaid.
cqpolitics.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST
US Poverty by Age Group, 1959-2006 - US Census, August 2007
Poverty by Age Group, 1959-2006 - US Census, August 2007
cqpolitics.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST
Obama On Abortion
Although abortion was legalized in the United States in 1973 when the U.S.Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that during the first trimester a woman has the right to decide what happens to her body, it remains a contested issue in political campaigns. This issue summary documents statements made by Sen. Barack Obama on the topic of abortion.
cqpolitics.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST
A Look At The Bailout Vote
The Senate voted 74-25-1 to endorse the Wall Street bailout. I decided to look at the 25 (15 Republicans), to see how many are up for re-election this year. Here's...
About Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST
Palin email Hacker Pleads Not Guilty
According to the Christian Science Monitor, 20-year-old David Kernell,? son of Rep. Mike Kernell (D), chair of the Tennessee Government Operations Committee, has pleaded not guilty to one felony count...
About Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST
Wordless Wednesday: The Second Debate
A Rare Moment of Shared Laughter Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) (L) and Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) (R) smile during the Town Hall Presidential Debate at...
About Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST
Fictitious Donors Found in Obama Finance Records
Some of the obviously questionable donations raise concerns about whether the Barack Obama campaign is adequately vetting donors.
NYtimes.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:14:51 GMT
ACLU Challenges Threat By Government To Designate Charity As ''Terrorist''
TOLEDO, OH - The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Ohio and several civil rights lawyers today asked a federal court to block the government from blacklisting an Ohio-based charity, KindHearts for Charitable Humanitarian Development, Inc., without due process. The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) froze the group's assets more than 31 months ago, without notice or a hearing, based simply on the assertion that KindHearts was "under investigation." OFAC has since threatened to designate KindHearts as a "specially designated global terrorist" based on classified evidence, again without providing KindHearts with a reason or meaningful opportunity to defend itself.
aclu.org Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST
Court Blocks Government From Designating Charity As ''Terrorist''
TOLEDO, OH - A federal judge today blocked the government from blacklisting an Ohio-based charity, KindHearts for Charitable Humanitarian Development, Inc., without further judicial review. In response to a request filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Ohio and several civil rights lawyers on behalf of KindHearts, Judge James G. Carr of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio Western Division blocked the government from designating the organization as a specially designated global terrorist "without first affording KindHearts with constitutionally adequate process," including notice and a meaningful opportunity to contest the basis for such a designation.
aclu.org Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST
Due To Unlawful Practices In Nine States, Hundreds Of Thousands Of Voters Could Be Disenfranchised
NEW YORK - In response to a news report showing that tens of thousands of eligible voters are being illegally removed from voter rolls or blocked from registering to vote, the American Civil Liberties Union calls on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to require states to comply with federal law. The New York Times reported today that election officials in at least nine states are violating federal law by either improperly using Social Security data to screen newly registered voters or removing thousands of voters after the federal deadline expired.
aclu.org Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST
Bob Benenson's Jigsaw Politics: The Fight by GOP Conservatives for Control of Their Party (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - The rebellion of conservative House Republicans that greatly complicated efforts to enact the financial industry "rescue" (or "bailout") plan came in the midst of one of the most fiercely contested national elections in years, as Republicans fight to stave off a Democratic takeover of the White House and big gains that would reinforce the Democrats' current majorities in the House and the Senate.
yahoo.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:10:16 GMT
What effect does Bush have on economic crisis?
President Bush has tried to strike an awkward balance between reassurance and reality about the nation's financial crisis. On Friday, he will do so again, but the repetition raises the question: to what effect?
CNN Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:39:34 EDT
Bush to speak Friday, reassure nation after stock plunge
Bush is not expected to announce any new policy decisions, the White House said.
USAtoday.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:20:53 GMT
Palin wrongly suggests Congress bans oil exports (AP)
AP - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, touted by GOP presidential candidate John McCain as his expert on energy, seemed to have problems Thursday explaining whether the government bans oil exports ? especially from her state's North Slope fields.
yahoo.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:03:06 GMT
In Re Our Work on the Bailout: Never Mind.
Lots of law firms, consultants and lobbyists have been working to advise their increasingly frantic clients as profits and balances quickly tumble.
The Washington Post Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT
U.S. Allegedly Listened In on Calls of Americans Abroad
The chairman of the Senate intelligence committee is looking into allegations that a U.S. spy agency improperly eavesdropped on the phone calls of hundreds of Americans overseas, including aid workers and U.S. military personnel talking to their spouses at home.
The Washington Post Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Alaska court clears way for Palin report release
An investigation into Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's firing of her public safety commissioner can proceed, Alaska's Supreme Court ruled Thursday, clearing the way for a Friday report to the state Legislature on the issue.
CNN Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:27:51 EDT
Senate pal never heard of Ted Stevens telling lies (AP)
AP - Democratic Sen. Daniel Inouye of Hawaii strongly defended the honor of Republican Sen. Ted Stevens at the Alaska senator's corruption trial Thursday, saying he's never heard of his friend telling a lie.
yahoo.com Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:15:19 GMT
House Democrats Meet to Plan for Second Stimulus (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - House Democratic leaders will return to the Capitol Monday to hear from economists as they push their case for a second economic stimulus package, an aide to Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.
yahoo.com Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:36:18 GMT
Bush says confident in economy long-term (Reuters)
Reuters - President George W. Bush on Thursday said he was confident in the long-term outlook for the U.S. economy.
yahoo.com Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:35:34 GMT
GOP candidate challenges Sen. Kerry on AIG bailout (AP)
AP - Sen. John Kerry's GOP challenger called on him to sell any stock he has in insurance giant AIG and donate all campaign contributions from officials at the company to taxpayers.
yahoo.com Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:07:23 GMT
GOP finds plucking off House Democrats difficult (AP)
AP - Turns out he is something far more common: a GOP challenger burdened with an assortment of political and personal problems in addition to President Bush's unpopularity and economic hard times.
yahoo.com Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:04:32 GMT
Partisan Fighting for Your Business
Congressional Democrats and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are back in that comfortable position they've long enjoyed -- mortal enemies.
The Washington Post Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT
President Bush Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
President Bush on Thursday said, "And so today we celebrate the many contributions that generations of Hispanics have made to the American Dream. Their creativity and determination help our country to live up to its promise of opportunity and prosperity and freedom for all our citizens. During Hispanic Heritage Month we give thanks for these blessings and we ask for God's continued blessings on you and your families, y los Estados Unidos."
whitehouse.gov Thu, 9 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500
President Bush Meets with President Gasparovic of the Slovak Republic
President Bush on Thursday said, "It is my honor to welcome the President of Slovakia to the Oval Office. Slovakia is an ally and friend of the United States. And in my time as President, I have come to admire this President. He's an easy man to talk to. He's got good, strong opinions, and I appreciate his values."
whitehouse.gov Thu, 9 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500
President Bush Signs H.R. 2851 and S. 2840 Into Law
On Thursday, October 9, 2008, the President signed into law: H.R. 2851 and S. 2840.
whitehouse.gov Thu, 9 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Court Told Senator Had Idea of Gifts' Value
The government's star witness in the corruption trial of Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) concluded his testimony yesterday and left the courtroom without exchanging even a glance with the defendant, his dear old ex-friend.
The Washington Post Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT
House Democrats unveil draft climate change bill (AP)
AP - With the presidential election less than a month away and the economy reeling, House Democratic leaders on Tuesday unveiled a proposal to reduce the gases blamed for global warming from power plants, transportation and factories by 80 percent come 2050.
yahoo.com Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:22:40 GMT
Michigan GOP hurts down ticket (Politico)
Politico - The decision by John McCain’s campaign to yank field staff out of Michigan could pull the carpet from under the state’s two vulnerable House Republicans and leave them in serious political jeopardy, statewide GOP operatives said.
yahoo.com Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:38:00 GMT
CQ Politics' Balance of Power Scorecards: Dems Poised for Big Gains in House and Senate (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - With exactly four weeks to go before Election Day, CQ Politics' Balance of Power scorecards for the Senate and House of Representatives establish one certainty -- that the Democrats will maintain control of both chambers when the 111th Congress is sworn in come January -- and the very strong likelihood that the Democrats will expand the majorities they won by dominating the 2006 elections.
yahoo.com Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:02:20 GMT
Bush urges 'lame duck' senate to approve new US judges (AFP)
AFP - With his presidency in its final months, George W. Bush called Monday on the "lame duck" US Senate to approve his nominations for federal court judges.
yahoo.com Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:18:23 GMT
Bush pushes Senate to confirm federal judges (AP)
AP - President Bush reminded Americans Monday that his eight years of appointing conservative judges will affect the nation for decades, hoping to secure his legacy but also help fire up Republicans in must-win Ohio a month before the presidential election.
yahoo.com Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:23:57 GMT
Guidelines Expand FBI's Surveillance Powers
Justice Department officials released new guidelines yesterday that empower FBI agents to use intrusive techniques to gather intelligence within the United States, alarming civil liberties groups and Democratic lawmakers who worry that they invite privacy violations and other abuses.
The Washington Post Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Commander in Afghanistan Wants More Troops
The new top U.S. commander in Afghanistan said yesterday that more American troops are urgently required to combat a worsening insurgency, but he stated emphatically that no Iraq-style "surge" of forces will end the conflict there.
The Washington Post Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Stone says no malice intended in ''W.'' (Reuters)
Reuters - Oliver Stone's film portrait of U.S. President George W. Bush was always going to be controversial given the director's liberal leanings.
yahoo.com
Bush poised to talk about economic crisis (AP)
AP - President Bush is ready to make a statement to the nation about the crisis in the credit markets that has caused substantial sell-offs on Wall Street.
yahoo.com
U.S. Considers Cash Injections Into Banks
The Treasury Department is considering taking ownership stakes in many United States banks, the White House said Thursday.
NYtimes.com
Palins Repeatedly Pressed Case Against Trooper
Gov. Sarah Palin, her husband and seven administration officials made three dozen contacts to a commissioner about the status of a trooper.
NYtimes.com
Bush poised to talk about economic crisis
President Bush is ready to make a statement to the nation about the crisis in the credit markets that has caused substantial ...
USAtoday.com
Sen. Stevens calling on famous friends to testify
Republican Sen. Ted Stevens is relying on some of his famous friends to vouch for his honor and honesty in a corruption trial ...
USAtoday.com
Sensitive Palin ethics report kept secret, for now (AP)
AP - Sworn to secrecy, Alaska lawmakers have begun reviewing a lengthy and politically sensitive investigative report focusing on whether Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin abused her authority as governor.
yahoo.com
Sources: US nears removing NKorea from terror list
WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration is nearing a decision to remove North Korea from a terrorism blacklist and may do so as early as Friday in a bid to salvage faltering nuclear disarmament talks, The Associated Press has learned.
Seattlepi.com
Stevens brings in some famous friends to testify
WASHINGTON -- Republican Sen. Ted Stevens is relying on some of his famous friends to vouch for his honor and honesty in a corruption trial in which he is accused of lying about gifts received from an Alaska oil services company.
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