December 31st, 2007 by Democrat News
“It seems like every call I’ve gotten has been about at least two candidates”
DES MOINES, Iowa : In the final days of a close campaign, likely caucus-goers in Iowa report receiving phone calls providing unflattering information about all three major Democratic presidential hopefuls. via International Herald Tribune
December 30th, 2007 by Democrat News
“This is a serious problem that must be addressed, and we are working closely with the Forest Service on a long-term solution.”
Congress wants the U.S. Forest Service to boost hiring and retention of federal firefighters in Southern California where the agency has experienced an exodus of experienced personnel. via CBS 2
December 29th, 2007 by Democrat News
“I believe the best way to make that decision is to look at the evidence. If you want to know what I’ll do as president, the best evidence is what I’ve done.”
With the governor of a key battleground state in tow, Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton raced through the final weekend before Iowa’s high-stakes leadoff precinct caucuses urging activists to look past the primaries and back her because she can win in November.
Clinton and Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland stumped through vote-rich eastern Iowa making the case that the former first lady is best able to win back the White House and is ready to tackle the job once she does.
December 28th, 2007 by Democrat News
“The American people will have every right to be disappointed if the president vetoes this legislation, needlessly delaying implementation of the troops’ pay raise, the Wounded Warriors Act and other critical measures.”
President Bush plans to veto a sweeping defense policy bill on grounds that it would derail Iraq’s efforts to rebuild its country, the White House said Friday.
Bush’s action, which apparently caught congressional leaders off guard, centers on one provision in the legislation dealing with Iraqi assets. The legislation would permit plaintiffs’ lawyers immediately to freeze Iraqi funds and would expose Iraq to “massive liability in lawsuits concerning the misdeeds of the Saddam Hussein regime,” said White House spokesman Scott Stanzel. Read more
December 27th, 2007 by Democrat News
A deadline for federal disaster relief assistance has been extended, giving North Carolina farmers hit hard by the drought more time to apply for aid. via HendersonvilleNews.com
December 26th, 2007 by Democrat News
“I think that is very unfortunate.”
The modest spending increase that Congress approved for a popular children’s health insurance program will maintain coverage for those already enrolled. via News Observer
December 25th, 2007 by Democrat News
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda is spending Christmas in Iraq visiting American troops. via Belleville News
December 24th, 2007 by Democrat News
“I have the greatest respect for Joe, but I simply have to disagree with his decision to endorse Sen. McCain”
Joseph Lieberman is a political bad penny. The Connecticut senator and pseudo-Democrat just won’t go away – or stop undermining the political party that he clings to like a barnacle to the side of a ship. via The Cincinnati Enquirer
December 23rd, 2007 by Democrat News
“He made that based on what he thought was best for the nation in addressing this issue, and he pointed to the really significant policy changes that are going to come through from the energy bill that we signed last week.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday that Congress would closely scrutinize its decision to reject California’s request to tighten rules on greenhouse gas emissions.
Pelosi, D-Calif., said she strongly disagreed with the agency’s rationale for the decision and would support an investigation by Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif. He is seeking all documents related to the state’s request for a waiver to implement fuel efficiency rules for vehicles that it says will work faster than the federal government’s. Read more
December 22nd, 2007 by Democrat News
“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.”
Loved ones walked about three miles from the home of Rep. Julia Carson with a horse-drawn military caisson that brought her body for public viewing at the Statehouse on Friday. via Houston Chronicle
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