April 30th, 2008 by Democrat News
“There’s going to have to be some honest-to-goodness pressure”
White House officials this week privately cautioned lawmakers not to go too far in restricting U.S. aid to Iraq , warning that doing so might only prolong the war, now in its sixth year. via WTOP
April 29th, 2008 by Democrat News
The National Guard Bureau says C-21 cargo and passenger planes will replace the A-10 fighter jets now stationed at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base. via WLNS-TV Lansing
April 28th, 2008 by Democrat News
“I think Petraeus has done a good tactical job in Iraq.”
Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama, who has called for withdrawing U.S. combat troops from Iraq, said on Sunday he will vote to confirm the top commander there for a new job as head of the military’s … via Boston.com
April 27th, 2008 by Democrat News
A congressional panel will hear about a plan Monday to limit the federal Homeland Security Department’s ability to speed up the process of building a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border. via KWTX
April 25th, 2008 by Democrat News
“It is my hope that a bill with such a rate cap is moved through the legislative process, and I would have the opportunity to sign this policy change into law in the near future”
More… Ohio governor wants cap on payday lenders By William Hershey COLUMBUS – Gov. via Dayton Daily News
April 24th, 2008 by Democrat News
“We have an antitrust division that approves mergers left and right”
A doubleheader of hearings yesterday gave the chief executives of Delta Air Lines Inc. via Boston Globe
April 24th, 2008 by Democrat News
“If they’re discriminated against, we need to make sure there is timely evidence so the prosecution can be thorough”
Senate Republicans killed legislation Wednesday aimed at removing limits on how long workers can wait before suing their employers for pay discrimination.
Democrats, speaking to key constituencies of women, minorities and swing voters this election year, said they weren’t finished trying to pass the bill.
‘Women of America: Put your lipstick on, square your shoulders, suit up’ and get ready to fight, Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., said moments after the bill’s opponents denied supporters the 60 votes needed to proceed to full debate and a vote on passage. ‘The revolution starts tonight.’ Read more
April 22nd, 2008 by Democrat News
“The number one priority of the VA should be caring for our veterans, not covering up the truth.”
Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., on Tuesday called for the chief mental health official of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to resign, saying he tried to cover up the rising number of veteran suicides. via KIMA
April 21st, 2008 by Democrat News
Gas Prices in Bismarck-Mandan made another jump today. Regular Unleaded gasoline is now selling for three dollars and fifty-nine cents a gallon. via ClipSyndicate
April 20th, 2008 by Democrat News
“People are very creative, and their sentiments seem to very heartfelt”
Nearly half of Maryland’s 27 Democratic superdelegates remain uncommitted to either Sen. via Daily Times
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