Original: Online Town Hall With President Obama 3/26
President Obama hosts an Open for Questions town hall on the economy on March 26, 2009. At this first ever online town hall from the White House, the President answers questions about the economy submitted and voted on by the public through WhiteHouse.gov. Jared Bernstein, chief economist for Vice President Biden, facilitates. (from White House) Now [...]
суббота, 28 марта 2009 г.
Geithner Wants Broader Powers to Take Over Co’s
Original: Geithner Wants Broader Powers to Take Over Co's
From the AP; “Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner asked lawmakers to give him powers similar to those of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which can seize control of banks, take over their bad assets and sell the good ones to competitors. (March 24)”
From the AP; “Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner asked lawmakers to give him powers similar to those of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which can seize control of banks, take over their bad assets and sell the good ones to competitors. (March 24)”
Conservatives for Patients’ Rights Action Fund Is Shocked
Original: Conservatives for Patients' Rights Action Fund Is Shocked
“Conservatives for Patients’ Rights Action Fund releases an ad calling on Congress not to raise taxes and spend $634 billion on the President’s health care reform plan without knowing the details first.”
“Conservatives for Patients’ Rights Action Fund releases an ad calling on Congress not to raise taxes and spend $634 billion on the President’s health care reform plan without knowing the details first.”
пятница, 27 марта 2009 г.
American Issues Project Is Shocked
Original: American Issues Project Is Shocked
From American Issues Project; “This video highlights how the Obama administration and Congressional leadership protected the American International Group (AIG) bonuses and faked shock after the fact. The ad also reveals that Sen. Chris Dodd and President Obama each received more than $100,000 from AIG in 2008. It will air on FOX News, CNN, CNN [...]
From American Issues Project; “This video highlights how the Obama administration and Congressional leadership protected the American International Group (AIG) bonuses and faked shock after the fact. The ad also reveals that Sen. Chris Dodd and President Obama each received more than $100,000 from AIG in 2008. It will air on FOX News, CNN, CNN [...]
Obama Says No To Legalizing Marijuana To Improve Economy
Original: Obama Says No To Legalizing Marijuana To Improve Economy
President Obama was asked today, “With over 1 out of 30 Americans controlled by the penal system, why not legalize, control, and tax marijuana to change the failed war on drugs into a money making, money saving boost to the economy? Do we really need that many victimless criminals?” Obama quickly answered, “There was [...]
President Obama was asked today, “With over 1 out of 30 Americans controlled by the penal system, why not legalize, control, and tax marijuana to change the failed war on drugs into a money making, money saving boost to the economy? Do we really need that many victimless criminals?” Obama quickly answered, “There was [...]
3/25/09: White House Press Briefing
Original: 3/25/09: White House Press Briefing
White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing. (public domain)
White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing. (public domain)
Online Town Hall With President Obama 3/26
Original: Online Town Hall With President Obama 3/26
President Obama hosts an Open for Questions town hall on the economy on March 26, 2009. At this first ever online town hall from the White House, the President answers questions about the economy submitted and voted on by the public through WhiteHouse.gov. Jared Bernstein, chief economist for Vice President Biden, facilitates. (from White House) Now [...]
President Obama hosts an Open for Questions town hall on the economy on March 26, 2009. At this first ever online town hall from the White House, the President answers questions about the economy submitted and voted on by the public through WhiteHouse.gov. Jared Bernstein, chief economist for Vice President Biden, facilitates. (from White House) Now [...]
Geithner Wants Broader Powers to Take Over Co’s
Original: Geithner Wants Broader Powers to Take Over Co's
From the AP; “Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner asked lawmakers to give him powers similar to those of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which can seize control of banks, take over their bad assets and sell the good ones to competitors. (March 24)”
From the AP; “Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner asked lawmakers to give him powers similar to those of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which can seize control of banks, take over their bad assets and sell the good ones to competitors. (March 24)”
Conservatives for Patients’ Rights Action Fund Is Shocked
Original: Conservatives for Patients' Rights Action Fund Is Shocked
“Conservatives for Patients’ Rights Action Fund releases an ad calling on Congress not to raise taxes and spend $634 billion on the President’s health care reform plan without knowing the details first.”
“Conservatives for Patients’ Rights Action Fund releases an ad calling on Congress not to raise taxes and spend $634 billion on the President’s health care reform plan without knowing the details first.”
четверг, 26 марта 2009 г.
Piano wire and toilet justice.
Original: Piano wire and toilet justice.
The home of Sir Fred Goodwin, the face of Britain’s failing banking system, was vandalized early this morning. Three windows were broken and a car parked outside also suffered broken windows. A group calling themselves ‘Bank Bosses are Criminals’ have claimed responsibility, and warned that this is ‘just the beginning’. Meanwhile, when asked in the congressional [...]
The home of Sir Fred Goodwin, the face of Britain’s failing banking system, was vandalized early this morning. Three windows were broken and a car parked outside also suffered broken windows. A group calling themselves ‘Bank Bosses are Criminals’ have claimed responsibility, and warned that this is ‘just the beginning’. Meanwhile, when asked in the congressional [...]
вторник, 24 марта 2009 г.
Holder Signals a Shift in Marijuana Policy
Original: Holder Signals a Shift in Marijuana Policy
From the AP: The top U.S. Lawyer, Eric Holder, has signaled a change on medical marijuana policy, saying federal agents will target marijuana distributors only when they violate both federal and state law. (March 20) .
From the AP: The top U.S. Lawyer, Eric Holder, has signaled a change on medical marijuana policy, saying federal agents will target marijuana distributors only when they violate both federal and state law. (March 20) .
воскресенье, 22 марта 2009 г.
Is the 90% tax bill unfair?
Original: Is the 90% tax bill unfair?
Kenneth Lewis, the Bank of America Corp. Chief Executive seems to think so. Lewis has written to congress to express his concern, saying the legislation penalizes employees who are not responsible for responsible for creating the financial crisis the US is suffering. ‘In this environment, I am very concerned about our ability to retain some [...]
Kenneth Lewis, the Bank of America Corp. Chief Executive seems to think so. Lewis has written to congress to express his concern, saying the legislation penalizes employees who are not responsible for responsible for creating the financial crisis the US is suffering. ‘In this environment, I am very concerned about our ability to retain some [...]
суббота, 21 марта 2009 г.
Chris Dodd Admitting Loophole For AIG Was His Doing
Original: Chris Dodd Admitting Loophole For AIG Was His Doing
Chris Dodd caught lying about AIG;
Chris Dodd caught lying about AIG;
The President’s Message to the Iranian People
Original: The President's Message to the Iranian People
[with Persian captions] President Obama’s special video message for all those celebrating Nowruz, or “New Day.” This year, the President wanted to send a special message to the people and government of Iran, acknowledging the strain in our relations over the last few decades. After committing his administration to a future of honest and respectful [...]
[with Persian captions] President Obama’s special video message for all those celebrating Nowruz, or “New Day.” This year, the President wanted to send a special message to the people and government of Iran, acknowledging the strain in our relations over the last few decades. After committing his administration to a future of honest and respectful [...]
Why Millions of Americans Are Throwing Tea Parties Across the Nation!
Original: Why Millions of Americans Are Throwing Tea Parties Across the Nation!
All across the nation people are throwing tea parties to protest the governments wasteful spending practices. If you would like to get involved and join the fight try this website, Re Tea Party. They are planning America’s Independence Day Tea Party, scheduled for July 4th, 2009.
All across the nation people are throwing tea parties to protest the governments wasteful spending practices. If you would like to get involved and join the fight try this website, Re Tea Party. They are planning America’s Independence Day Tea Party, scheduled for July 4th, 2009.
четверг, 19 марта 2009 г.
Under pressure.
Original: Under pressure.
Gordon Brown’s leadership skills are under even more pressure today, as the new unemployment figures were made official yesterday. The figures saw the highest increase in February since records began in 1971. 138,400 people lost their jobs in February, taking the total number of people out of work to 2.03 million people. Gordon Brown clashed [...]
Gordon Brown’s leadership skills are under even more pressure today, as the new unemployment figures were made official yesterday. The figures saw the highest increase in February since records began in 1971. 138,400 people lost their jobs in February, taking the total number of people out of work to 2.03 million people. Gordon Brown clashed [...]
понедельник, 16 марта 2009 г.
Cheney proves he is still deluded.
Original: Cheney proves he is still deluded.
Dick Cheney is still the Dick Cheney we got to know, but not love, for eight years. In an interview with CNN’s John King, he strenuously defends George W. Bush and the policies implemented during the administration Cheney was such a big part of. He also launches an outright attack on President Obama, saying that [...]
Dick Cheney is still the Dick Cheney we got to know, but not love, for eight years. In an interview with CNN’s John King, he strenuously defends George W. Bush and the policies implemented during the administration Cheney was such a big part of. He also launches an outright attack on President Obama, saying that [...]
Dick Cheney Claims Obama Will Make Us Less Safe
Original: Dick Cheney Claims Obama Will Make Us Less Safe
In his first TV interview since leaving the White House V.P. Dick Cheney claims that President Obama will make us less safe. Cheney said in his interview with CNN’s John King that President Bush was, “a great success story. It was done legally. It was done in accordance with our constitutional practices and principles. [...]
In his first TV interview since leaving the White House V.P. Dick Cheney claims that President Obama will make us less safe. Cheney said in his interview with CNN’s John King that President Bush was, “a great success story. It was done legally. It was done in accordance with our constitutional practices and principles. [...]
Grassley provides Republican response to President Obama’s March 14 address
Original: Grassley provides Republican response to President Obama's March 14 address
Senator Grassley talks economy, job production and taxes in the Republcian response to President Obama’s March 14 weekly address. (From Senator Chuck Grassley’s site)
Senator Grassley talks economy, job production and taxes in the Republcian response to President Obama’s March 14 weekly address. (From Senator Chuck Grassley’s site)
President Obama’s Weekly Address 3/14/09
Original: President Obama's Weekly Address 3/14/09
President Obama makes key announcements regarding the safety of our nation’s food.
President Obama makes key announcements regarding the safety of our nation’s food.
понедельник, 9 марта 2009 г.
3/7/09 Weekly Republican Address: Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO)
Original: 3/7/09 Weekly Republican Address: Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO)
Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO) delivers the Weekly Republican Address on Republican’s commitment to developing new and innovative solutions to fix our nation’s health care system, while making sure we keep what works. (From GOP.com)
Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO) delivers the Weekly Republican Address on Republican’s commitment to developing new and innovative solutions to fix our nation’s health care system, while making sure we keep what works. (From GOP.com)
Another poor Bush decision to be put right.
Original: Another poor Bush decision to be put right.
President Barack Obama will today announce the lifting of restrictions on government funding for stem cell research. The restrictions were imposed eight years ago by George W. Bush, saying that such research would cross a ‘moral line’. Douglas Melton, who is a co-director of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, has announced he will begin collaborations with [...]
President Barack Obama will today announce the lifting of restrictions on government funding for stem cell research. The restrictions were imposed eight years ago by George W. Bush, saying that such research would cross a ‘moral line’. Douglas Melton, who is a co-director of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, has announced he will begin collaborations with [...]
President Obama’s Weekly Address 3/6/09
Original: President Obama's Weekly Address 3/6/09
President Obama capped off a busy week in Washington remarking on new lending guidelines aimed at lowering mortgage payments; an initiative to generate funds for small business and college loans; the release of his administration’s first budget which includes $2T in deficit reduction; and the start of long overdue health care reform. (From the [...]
President Obama capped off a busy week in Washington remarking on new lending guidelines aimed at lowering mortgage payments; an initiative to generate funds for small business and college loans; the release of his administration’s first budget which includes $2T in deficit reduction; and the start of long overdue health care reform. (From the [...]
воскресенье, 8 марта 2009 г.
The broken image of the MI5.
Original: The broken image of the MI5.
Several MPs have called for an inquiry into the claims of Binyam Mohamed, who is adamant the MI5 fed information to the CIA when he was in custody, making the MI5 implicit in the torture he endured while in captivity. Mohamed was held in Afghanistan and Morocco before being transferred to Guantanamo Bay. ‘I met with [...]
Several MPs have called for an inquiry into the claims of Binyam Mohamed, who is adamant the MI5 fed information to the CIA when he was in custody, making the MI5 implicit in the torture he endured while in captivity. Mohamed was held in Afghanistan and Morocco before being transferred to Guantanamo Bay. ‘I met with [...]
среда, 4 марта 2009 г.
Brown feels snubbed by low-key Obama.
Original: Brown feels snubbed by low-key Obama.
Gordon Brown met with President Obama today, to discuss the world economic crisis. Mr. Brown’s aides were quick to emphasise that this was a ‘low-key visit’ when it became clear that there would not be any formal press conference to the White House press after the talks. The omitting of this tradition might take away [...]
Gordon Brown met with President Obama today, to discuss the world economic crisis. Mr. Brown’s aides were quick to emphasise that this was a ‘low-key visit’ when it became clear that there would not be any formal press conference to the White House press after the talks. The omitting of this tradition might take away [...]
воскресенье, 1 марта 2009 г.
President Obama’s Weekly Address 2/28/09
Original: President Obama's Weekly Address 2/28/09
President Obama explains how the budget he sent to Congress will fulfill the promises he made as a candidate, and assures special interests that he is ready for the fight. (this video is public domain)
President Obama explains how the budget he sent to Congress will fulfill the promises he made as a candidate, and assures special interests that he is ready for the fight. (this video is public domain)
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