The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 10/08/2008
Vienna - Austrian Social Democratic leader Werner Faymann is set to start formal talks with other parties over forming a coalition, after President Heinz Fischer tasked him with building a cabinet on Wednesday. The Social Democratic Party (SPOe) won ...
Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 10/09/2008
Since assuming his influential role a year after Schwarzenegger took office, Perata has proved resistant to the celebrity governor's famous powers of persuasion. He will be termed out of office later this year, but will leave with a record of thwarting most of the initiatives that would have crowned Schwarzenegger's political legacy.
Political Ticker (Free subscription) | 10/08/2008
Sen. McCain said Obama has never 'taken on' Democratic leaders. The Statement Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain said at the Oct. 7 presidential debate in Nashville, Tennessee, that Democratic opponent Sen. Barack Obama has "never taken on his leaders of his party on a single issue." Get the facts! The Facts Congressional Quarterly examined Obama's votes in...
Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 10/08/2008
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The former chief of staff for a legislative leader testified Wednesday his boss knew bonuses were paid to reward employees for their help on political campaigns.Michael Manzo made the accusation during a preliminary hearing for two people charged with using state workers and equipment for campaigns. It's the first time anyone has publicly accused House Democratic leader...
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 10/08/2008
The former chief of staff for a legislative leader testified Wednesday his boss knew bonuses were paid to reward employees for their help on political campaigns.
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 10/08/2008
The former chief of staff for a legislative leader testified Wednesday his boss knew bonuses were paid to reward employees for their help on political campaigns.
Pronk Palisades (Free subscription) | 10/07/2008
SNL Skit - Banned (NBC Claiming Copyright - Bullcrap!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK9dt0yqpIk O’Reilly Factor: Laura Ingraham On the Fairness Doctrine Liberal Fascists Against Free Speech on Talk Radio Rush Limbaugh and Free Speech Democratic Party leaders ordered the pulling of the very funny SNL bailout skit after their financial backers complained that the truth really hurts....
The Corner (Free subscription) | yesterday
Thank you, Speaker Pelosi, for this preview of life if there's a President Obama: WASHINGTON (AP) - After consulting with Barack Obama, Democratic leaders are likely to call Congress back to work after the election in hopes of passing legislation that would include extended jobless benefits, money for food stamps and possibly a tax rebate, officials said Saturday. The bill's total cost...
THE ASTUTE BLOGGERS (Free subscription) | yesterday
YEAH BABY! NYTIMES/AP: Efforts on Global Warming Chilled by Economic Woes The economic free fall gripping the nation may bring down one of the main environmental objectives: capping the greenhouse gases that are blamed for global warming. Democratic leaders in the House and the Senate, and both presidential candidates, continue to rank tackling global warming as a chief goal next year....
Hang Right Politics (Free subscription) | yesterday
She really does assume a lot. After consulting with Barack Obama, Democratic leaders are likely to call Congress back to work after the election in hopes of passing legislation that would include extended jobless benefits, money for food stamps and possibly a tax rebate, officials said Saturday. The bill’s total cost could reach $150 billion, these officials [...]
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago
Democratic leaders may call Congress back to work after the election in hopes of passing legislation that would extend jobless benefits, add money for food stamps and a tax rebate.
Reuters (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States needs a new economic stimulus plan that pumps billions of dollars into infrastructure projects and budget relief for cash-strapped state and local governments, Democratic lawmakers said on Sunday.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | yesterday
WASHINGTON — Attempts to tackle global warming are being made more difficult by the spreading economic crisis even as Democratic congressional leaders say it's still a top goal for next year.
Say Anything (Free subscription) | yesterday
They’re from the government, and they’re here to help. WASHINGTON (AP) - After consulting with Barack Obama, Democratic leaders are likely to call Congress back to work after the election in hopes of passing legislation that would include extended jobless benefits, money for food stamps and possibly a tax rebate, officials said Saturday. The bill’s total cost could reach $150 billion,...
Times of the Internet (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Democratic leaders may reconvene the U.S. Congress soon after the election to work on an economic stimulus package. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has scheduled a meeting Monday in her office with leading economists and the Democratic leadership, The Wall Street Journal reported. We have some harsh decisions to make, she said. Some of...
