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Shirley Golub to produce an Impeachment Play co-written by Bruce Fein
2008-03-29 23:39:00 Shirley Golub is producing a play co-written by Constitutional Law Scholar Bruce Fein. Shirley is seeking contributions to support this effort and her campaign to obtain Nancy Pelosi ’s seat in Congress. Readers are likely aware that Nancy Pelosi has maintained that the impeachment of Cheney and Bush is “off the table”. ... More About: George Bush , Dick Cheney , Play , Impeachment
George Bush is not funny
2008-03-24 08:53:00 This is a week old, but I just saw it and can’t believe Bush would be so ignorant and insensitive. But of course. Take a look at this and think of every family that lost a loved one in Iraq. Coupled with his recent remarks that included the notion that fighting in Iraq ... More About: Funny , Iraq War , George Bush , George
Impeachment Support Action Needed March 24, 2008
2008-03-24 07:25:00 A CALL for ALL ? to sign on to I.Support .HR24@gmail.com Circulate widely - THE VOTE for the People TO COMMENCE IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT BUSH AND VICE PRESIDENT CHENEY IN THE U.S. CONGRESS HAS REACHED THE FULL NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The vote is expected in Mid - April. A CALL for ALL to ... More About: Action , Dick Cheney , Impeachment , New Hampshire
Greenspan: Economy worst since WWII - Gallegly still thinks tax cuts are gr
2008-03-23 21:28:00 Interesting. Bush appeared at the Economic Club of New York just recently to say the US economy was just fine. Bush continually appears out of touch with reality. Even the experts around him can’t cover for his madness and dishonesty any longer. How long are the Republicans going to protect their “man” as ... More About: News , Economy , California , George Bush , Cain
Local Congressional Representative Gallegly obtains 20% of donations from P
2008-03-22 03:53:00 Elton Gallegly (REP-CA24) 20% ($49,836 of $248,410) of his 2008 campaign contributions are from PACs. From opensecrets.org, click on their link for viewing source. More About: Santa Barbara County , District , Local , Donations , Representative
California?s 24th District has huge potential for change this election year
2008-03-21 21:04:00 In this election year, California ’s 24th district has big potential. For years we have been under the thumb of a George Bush rubber stamping Congressional Representative, Elton Gallegly, that has not served our interests. While numerous public agencies and leaders have uncovered the ongoing lies of the Bush Administration, which has led us into an ... More About: Economy , Iraq War , Change , District
Shirley Golub for The San Francisco Chronicle
2008-03-19 13:33:00 Shirley Golub is challenging Nancy Pelosi ’s Congressional seat this year due to frustration with Pelosi’s lack of action. The race is taking place in the San Francisco area.From Shirley Golub for the San Francisco Chronicle: “Exactly what we had feared most, and had predicted, has happened. Admiral Fallon, the man who famously said that an attack ... More About: Iraq War , George Bush , Dick Cheney
Iraq War - End the War Demonstrations Occurring Today - Attend in Thousand
2008-03-19 10:41:00 This week marks the 5th Anniversary of the Iraq War. To mark this anniversary, many thousands of End the War demonstrations are happening throughout the U.S. Today , Mary Pallant, Democratic Candidate for Congress, is hosting a demonstration in Thousand Oaks from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the intersection of Moorpark Blvd. and Thousand ... More About: News , Iraq War , Torture
Rep Betty Hall?s HR24 to be voted on Wednesday, March 19
2008-03-19 10:23:00 From Concord, NH - We know Rep. Hall has the courage, she is known for her integrity and today, Wednesday March 19, New Hampshire House Resolution 24 will come up for the a vote in the Full House Session. Today on the 5th Anniversary of the Invasion of Iraq, while some around the country are discussing ... More About: Dick Cheney , Manchester , Betty
Moyers on State Dept. Contractors, Corruption, and Accountability
2008-03-19 10:17:00 Bill Moyers investigates the State Department and the Government Oversight Committee with respect to Contractors, Corruption , and Accountability. This is a two part video. Please wait for the videos to load before viewing: Part One Part Two More About: Iraq War , George Bush , Dick Cheney , Rice
Mary Pallant Hosts Stop the Occupation Now - Nix The Sixth
2008-03-17 02:12:00 In a MoveOn.org event in the Thousand Oaks area, Mary Pallant, Congressional candidate for the California 24th district, will host a peace vigil on the corner of Thousand Oaks and Moorpark Boulevards in Thousand Oaks, California. The event will begin at 5:30 pm. From the MoveOn.org site Mary Pallant writes: “With thousands of anniversary actions scheduled around ... More About: Iraq War , Stop , Hosts
Bush suggests economy doing OK at the Economic Club of New York
2008-03-17 00:23:00 by James Hossack from Yahoo: NEW YORK (AFP) - President George W. Bush acknowledged Friday that the US economy was going through a tough period but avoided talk of recession, ... More About: Economy , Nevada , California , New York
U.S. Has Slid Into Recession, Economist Survey Says
2008-03-14 08:49:00 The U.S. has finally slid into recession, according to the majority of economists in the latest Wall Street Journal economic-forecasting survey, a view that was reinforced by new data showing a sharp drop in retail sales last month… Glad someone finally said the “R” word. Now we can start to face reality. read more | digg ... More About: Economist , Survey , Recession
House fails to override Bush?s veto of anti-torture bill
2008-03-13 07:47:00 George Bush vetoed a bill that would have prohibited the CIA from torturing and abusing prisoners and detainees. This morning the House voted on whether to override Bush’s veto. Unfortunately the vote failed to meet the two thirds majority needed to override the veto. Click here to see how your representative voted on this issue. “Yea” was ... More About: News , California , George Bush
We?re killing ourselves in Afghanistan
2008-03-12 15:22:00 From Matthew Cole, Salon: “In a secret meeting with a Taliban commander, I learned how Bush administration aid to Pakistan helps fund insurgents who kill U.S. troops.” March 10, 2008 | KABUL, Afghanistan — On a recent bitterly cold winter day, I sat huddled on a red Persian carpet in an unheated Kabul office, waiting for a ... More About: Iraq War , George Bush
Kucinich prevailed after Republicans pull out all the stops to end his seat
2008-03-12 05:30:00 Last week 10,000 Republican voters were mobilized to “Dump Dennis” and failed. Headed by Rush Limbaugh and assisted by the Cleveland “Plain Dealer”. Kucinich still won. Makes you think about what was done to him during his presidential bid. Donate read more | digg story More About: Republicans , Seat , Stops , Pull
Ventura County Line Up for The June 3rd Primary
2008-03-10 04:46:00 California 24th Congressional District: Democratic Candidates: Mary Pallant, Oak Park Jill Marinez, Oxnard Republican Candidate: Elton Gallegly California 19th Senate District: Democrat Candidate: Hannah-Beth Jackson, Santa Barbara Tony Strickland, Moorpark California 37th Assembly District: Democratic Candidates: Ferial Masry, Newbury Park David Hare, Camarillo Republican Candidate: Audra Strickland More About: June , County , Primary , Line , Ventura
Ron Paul Wins to Keep His Seat in Congress
2008-03-09 09:25:00 Paul, the Texas congressman who distinguished himself as the only Republican presidential candidate opposing the Iraq war, gained a devoted following, harnessing the power of the Internet to raise more cash than more mainstream rivals. Paul as an anti-war, libertarian - Republican had to turn his campaigning locally to defend his seat in Congress most recently. By Z. BYRON WOLF of ABC News: Paul, who ran for the White House as a libertarian in 1988 but gained more of a following this year as a Republican, did not suspend his presidential campaign, but was forced to scale back his national operation to focus on the race for his Congressional seat in Texas. “I do think the presidential race has exposed some of his values and principles that are not in line with his district, and that exposure has done him harm at home,” Republican primary challenger Chris Peden said of Paul. But then there must have been some folks that strongly agreed with him, as he won his primary. read... More About: Ron Paul , Seat , Paul , Wins
U.S. Unexpectedly Lost 63,000 Jobs in Feb
2008-03-09 05:26:00 The U.S. unexpectedly lost jobs in February for the second consecutive month, adding to evidence the economy is in a recession. Payrolls fell by 63,000, the biggest drop since March 2003, after a decline of 22,000 in January that was larger than initially estimated, the Labor Department said today in Washington. Didn’t Bush say the economy was doing just fine? read more | digg story More About: Lost , Jobs
NPR: Obama Won Texas
2008-03-08 23:14:00 More voting nonsense…… From National Public Radio, here’s the news: New York Sen. Hillary Clinton has claimed victory in the Texas primary — but her rival, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama , may walk away with a greater share of the state’s delegates.That’s because the Texas contests are actually both a primary and a caucus. Clinton won the primary with 51 percent of the popular vote to Obama’s 47 percent, according to the Associated Press. Those results earned her 65 delegates to Obama’s 61 delegates. But allocating delegates in the Lone Star State takes a “Texas two-step.” After the polls closed, more than 1 million Texans also attended caucuses, the results of which determine how about one-third of the state’s delegates get awarded. The state Democratic Party estimates that Obama will come out ahead: 37 pledged delegated to Clinton’s 30 delegates. But the official tally of the Texas caucus won’t be ready for m...
McCain’s Bad Temper May Impact His Judgment Under Stress
2008-03-08 21:48:00 John McCain’s bad temper is legendary. Even as he runs for president, he continues to have difficulty with managing his anger. Is this acceptable from the individual that could hold the highest office? In considering the power of the president’s office, we would be under the mercy of McCain while he controls whether this country goes to war, deploys a nuclear weapon, and engages in foreign diplomacy. Viewing any number of videos of his verbal interchange under anger, his style could be case for great concern. Consider this one during a discussion with a reporter. McCain demonstrates that he is: unable to listen to a question and respond dispassionately. unable to listen further after he has made his judgment. responds disrespectfully even though the individual speaking with him maintains their respectful stance. repeats the same statement over and over again in a tirade-like manner continually interrupts without allowing the other party to speak Watch a recent vide... More About: Stress , Judgment
New Hampshire Impeachment Update - Cheney and Bush
2008-03-08 19:04:00 Concord, NH —- March 8, 2008 New Hampshire citizens made their first big push to get impeachment back on the table when close to a hundred overflowed a statehouse hearing room to testify in favor of Representative Hall’s House Resolution, -HR24- calling for the impeachment of the President and Vice President to commence in the US Congress. This resolution cites paragraph 603 in the parliamentary rules of Jefferson’s Manual, which Congress still adheres to today. Jefferson recognized that there would be times when the executive and legislative branches could become corrupt and unreliable to protect the Constitution. So he made special provision for the branch of State government that is most directly related to the people - the State House of Representatives - to be able to draft impeachment resolutions and send them to the U.S. Congress as a privileged motion, going directly to the floor of the Congress for debate and action. The New Hampshire House of Repres... More About: Bush , Impeachment , Update
Dennis Kucinich Declares Victory in Cleveland Ohio
2008-03-05 07:08:00 Kucinich was ahead in absentee voter ballots earlier today. This evening he has so far remained in front. Victory has been announced. If Dennis Kucinich’s (D-OH 10) early lead holds, he’ll beat back Cleveland City Councilor Joe Cimperman (D) and three other Dems to easily win re-election to his House seat. With 26% of ... More About: Ohio , Kucinich
Brattleboro, Vermont, Votes to Indict Bush and Cheney
2008-03-05 05:03:00 Brattleboro, Vermont , voted today in support of a measure calling on the town’s police force to arrest and indict Bush and Cheney . The vote was 2012-1795. Guess those two won’t be vacationing in Vermont in the future. read more | digg story More About: Dick Cheney , Votes
Cleveland Plain Dealer vs Dennis Kucinich
2008-03-04 18:13:00 John Nichols, The Nation: Ohio voters head to the polls for a primary election Tuesday, and that can mean only one thing: The Cleveland Plain Dealer is griping about Congressman Dennis Kucinich . There is nothing new, nor anything wrong, with newspapers holding members of Congress to account. In fact, it would be good if more did so. But ...
Gallegly votes “No” on Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Ac
2008-03-04 10:01:00 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 Elton Gallegly voted NO On Passage 02/27/2008 House Roll Call No. 84 110th Congress, 2nd Session Passed: 236-182 (see complete tally) The House passed H.R. 5351, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation, by a yea-and-nay vote of 236 yeas to 182 nays, Roll No. 84. More About: Renewable Energy , Renewable , Energy Conservation
Newsweek Pokes Holes in Joe Cimperman’s Attacks Against Dennis Kucinich
2008-03-04 09:46:00 Fact Checking the “Dump Dennis ” ad, Justin Bank, Newsweek Former Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich is now fighting to hold onto his House seat in Cleveland, Ohio. He’s the target of a tough attack ad that says he “gives a lot of speeches” but “doesn’t get much done.” But the ad is a textbook example of deceptive political advertising – it uses dramatic-sounding numbers that, put into context, aren’t such a big deal after all: The ad, by challenger Joe Cimperman, says that under Kucinich’s watch, “we’ve lost 38,000 jobs.” That’s the decline in employment figures for an Ohio county, part of which Kucinich serves. But we’re sure that one congressman doesn’t bear the sole responsibility for such job losses. The ad says Kucinich “passed only one bill” in Congress, a claim based on the fact that he was the lead sponsor on only one bill that was signed into law. But... More About: Attacks , Holes
Battleboro Vermont Voters Must Turn Over Ballot To Vote For Indictment of B
2008-03-04 09:17:00 From the Rutland Herald: Brattleboro has a chance to set an example for the rest of the country Tuesday, when voters go to the town meeting polls to decide whether they favor indicting President Bush for violating his oath of office, organizers of the Brattleboro Initiative said Sunday. But with voter turnout expected to be high Tuesday for Vermont ’s presidential primary, with an abundance of new, young voters supporting the candidacy of Democrat Barack Obama, organizers are optimistic the maverick article will gain widespread support. But there’s one snafu. The article calling for Bush’s indictment is on the back of the paper ballot, and many people who have already cast absentee votes have reported that the issue wasn’t on the ballot after all. Organizer Kurt Daims, the author of the indictment article, said his wife came home with her absentee ballot and couldn’t find the article. It was on the back side of the ballot, with all the elective offices o... More About: Vote , Voters , Turn , Ballot
Forsaking Foreclosures - Opinion from Dennis Kucinich in NY Times
2008-03-03 01:54:00 We need a plan that is big enough, bold enough and fair enough to deal with the nation’s foreclosure crisis. read more | digg story More About: Foreclosures , Opinion , Times , Kucinich , Dennis
Pressing for FISA changes: What’s Bush Trying To Do?
More articles from this author:2008-03-01 20:45:00 Bush is drawing a line in the sand between McCain and Obama. Current FISA allows electronic surveillance on foreign soil, allows surveillance on Americans calling Foreigners for three days before warrant, allows for “emergency” situations. Why do we need telecom immunity now? Bush Administration trying to protect itself. read more | digg story More About: Bush 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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