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President Bush says war in Iraq ‘will extend beyond my presidency’

By Christine Anne Piesyk | September 13, 2007 |

“Iraq will require U.S. political, economic and security engagement that will extend beyond my presidency.” – President Bush

No kidding. It’s obvious that whoever is elected to succeed Bush is being handed a mess, a quagmire that some members of the administration say could require U.S. presence in Iraq for ten years or more. It’s not an idea drawing popular support.

~~ 5,700 troops home for Christmas ~~

In his speech to the nation tonight, President Bush said he will continue to stay the course without actually saying the words “stay the course.” Despite the fact that he has pledged to return 5,700 troops stateside by Christmas, that still leaves approximately 155,000 troops in Iraq, including 25,000 of the “surge” troops. These troops were already scheduled to return home. The only difference is that they will not be replaced. Do the math. «Read the rest of this article»

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2007 Democratic Party honors labor with sights on 2008 election

By David W. Shelton | September 9, 2007 |

When Democrats from five Tennessee counties gather at the Charles Hand farm, Ben Johnson is sure to be there with his campaign buttons, lapel pins, and bumper stickers. Johnson, who lives in Lebanon, Tennessee, was quick to point out that he makes his wares “for democrats only,” and will use only Union vendors to print his products.

In fact, the theme of the day was a strong support of Unions throughout the area. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), which represents Trane workers locally, was a major sponsor of today’s event.  The strong Union presence was in honor of the Labor Day event.

According to the Department of Labor, Labor Day was first celebrated in New York City on Tuesday, September 5, 1882. By 1894, the US Congress had passed its recognition of Labor Day as a national holiday to be celebrated on the first Monday of September of every year. «Read the rest of this article»

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Fate of Electronic Voting Debated: Your Testimony Urgently Needed!

By Debbie Boen | July 24, 2007 |

Citizens have until 5:00 PM Tuesday, July 24th, to fax / email their testimony to the Senate Rules Committee on S1487, Senator Diane Feinstein’s weak election reform bill, which threatens to eliminate the ban on paperless electronic voting contained in Rep Rush Holt’s bill, HR 811. Georgia election officials oppose HR 811 because it threatens our system of paperless electronic voting in Georgia; Defenders of Democracy supports HR 811 for the same reason. Take These Actions NOW

1. Submit your public testimony to Senator Feinstein for the Wednesday, July 25th, Rules and Administration Committee Hearing on S 1487. Testimony MUST be received by Tuesday 5PM and it will be included in official record. Send email to: sue_wright@rules.senate.gov or fax to: Sue Wright 202 224 5400. State BEFORE your comments that you are providing testimony or comments for submission into the record of S1487 hearings. Include your name, organization, address, and other pertinent contact information, and be sure that it is submitted by 5 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday. «Read the rest of this article»

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Hillary Clinton VS Donald Rumsfeld ends in TKO

By Bill Larson | August 4, 2006 |

Today, Sentator Clinton grilled the Bush Administration as represented by Donald Rumsfeld on it’s handling of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. It really is “must see TV!” I have never been a fan either Bill or Hillary Clinton, that being said, I can only say “WOW” in response to the below video of her confrontation with Donald Rumsfeld during Senate hearings today! «Read the rest of this article»

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