Topic: US Senate

Vote for peace, vote for Chris Lugo for Senate

By Chris Lugo | September 14, 2006 |

I wanted to let you know that I am running for the office of United States Senator, Tennessee under the banner of the Green Party of Tennessee. I believe that it is time for a candidate to stand up for peace and against war. I intend to be an advocate for the message of peace and for the people of Tennessee. I believe that we cannot change the way things are done until ordinary people stand up and speak truth to politics. I intend to run as a progressive candidate who will not compromise on my values. I stand for the values of ordinary working people and against the interests of corporations and those who seek to subvert the public trust. «Read the rest of this article»

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Interview with Chris Lugo for Senate

By Bill Larson | August 29, 2006 |

Green Party Candidate for US Senate Chris Lugo at the Democracy for America Candidate Forum discussing strategies to end the war in Iraq, women’s rights, worker’s rights, funding for the arts, universal health care, and other progressive issues. Chris is the Green Party of Tennessee Candidate for US Senate. «Read the rest of this article»

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Harold Ford, JR on MSNBC’s Hardball

By Bill Larson | August 29, 2006 |

Here’s an interview with Harold Ford, Jr. which appeared on MSNBC’s Hardball on August 21st.

I was unable to find one for Bob Corker, so if anyone knows of one online let me know! I try to be non-partisan in my election coverage. If you are a local Republican Party supporter, or candidate, and are interested in contributing as an author, we would welcome your contributions to the site as well. Balance is important. «Read the rest of this article»

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United States Senate Hopeful, Harold Ford, Jr. To Speak at Machinists Union Hall

By Terry McMoore | August 7, 2006 |

Candidate for U.S. Senate & Current U.S. Congressmen, Harold Ford Jr. will be Speaking in Clarksville at the Machinist Union Hall on Wednesday August 9, 2006 At 6:00 p.m.

For more Information Please Contact: The Montgomery County Democratic Party Head Quarters (931) 553-0355

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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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Senate Approves Whistleblower Rights Breakthrough

By Bill Larson | June 23, 2006 |

I am posting this here, due to the large number of civil service employees in our community. I feel that it directly affect them, and their constitutional rights. Whistleblowing should be encouraged and protected, Whistleblowers should have nothing to fear. Sadly this is not the case, and has been made worse by the recent Supreme Court decision.

Legislation Added to Defense Bill Would Restore Free Speech Rights Canceled by Supreme Court for Federal Government Workers on the Job.

WASHINGTON - June 23 - (Press release) - The Senate yesterday acted quickly to plug a government accountability loophole created less than one month ago, when the Supreme Court’s Garcetti v. Ceballos decision canceled constitutional free speech rights for government workers carrying out their job duties. Senate bill S. 494, which includes that reform amidst a general overhaul of the Whistleblower Protection Act, was agreed to by unanimous consent as an amendment to the 2007 National Defense Authorization Act, passed 96-0 last evening. For the last three Congresses, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) approved similar legislation, but until yesterday Senate leaders had refused to permit a floor vote. «Read the rest of this article»

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Just what are we “protecting?”

By David W. Shelton | June 8, 2006 |

The swords have rattled once again in the US Senate over the “Marriage protection amendment.” In yet another election-year ploy, Republican leaders have pushed an amendment to the US Constitution into debate that would define marriage as “between a man and a woman.”

After three days of sound-byte producing debate on the Senate floor, the final result was a little surprising to conservatives. The measure failed with 48 votes for and 49 votes against. The reason it was a little surprising is simple: conservatives actually lost a vote when they were assured they’d at least have a majority vote. There was little hope of victory for the Republicans on this amendment. But leaders said they “wanted to get people on record” for the upcoming mid-term elections.

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