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August 2007
August 31, 2007Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Labor Day, which will be celebrated on Monday, September 3: "On Labor Day, we pay tribute to the talent, intellect, and entrepreneurial spirit of hard-working Americans, who through their labor have made our nation strong." Full release
Only seven percent of published papers on climate change agree with the "consensus view" that humans were having some effect on global climate change. In an updated study of peer-reviewed works published between 2004 and 2007, 48 percent of the papers were classified as "neutral," or refusing to agree or disagree with the consensus. Full release
During a campaign stop in the Palmetto State today, smooth talking Mitt Romney once again refused to say how he would address America's health care crisis, saying only that he would leave it up to individual states to decide. Full release
As Americans celebrate Labor Day this weekend, new Census data from last week confirms that Americans are struggling to get by. In 2006, wages declined, the number of Americans without health insurance rose to 47 million, and the number of children without health insurance grew to 8.7 million children. Full release
On September 18, 2007, the National Endowment for Democracy will present its annual Democracy Award to an organization and three individuals who have bravely contributed to increasing and preserving press freedom and independent media in Egypt, Southeast Asia, Venezuela, and Russia. Full release
On the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, people in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast are struggling to rebuild their lives after one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history. Disaster often strikes suddenly and with too little warning. Full release
The following is being issued by the Democratic National Committee: As smooth talking Mitt Romney dashes into South Carolina today, his campaign is hitting the airwaves in Iowa and New Hampshire with a new ad that stumbles on the perfect metaphor for his campaign: Romney running. Full release
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters announced today that it will endorse Senator John Edwards in
the Democratic Presidential Primary. "Our endorsement is based on the Senator's outspoken support for all of organized labor and his focus on America's working families," said Carpenters President Douglas J. McCarron. Full release
Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the draft General Accounting Report on Iraq, which reportedly shows that Iraq has failed to meet all but three of 18 required benchmarks for political and military progress. Full release
As victims of Hurricane Dean slowly try to rebuild their shattered lives, the World Food Program announced today that its emergency feeding operations are assisting about 10,500 of the worst affected in Jamaica and Belize. Full release
Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, (D-DC) joined representatives from Parent Information Resource Centers - Prices -- across the country Wednesday who came to Capitol Hill to share with the lawmakers the substantive work the PIRCS are doing to create partnerships with families and schools to help improve student achievement and strengthen schools across the country. Full release
With new polls showing that smooth-talking Mitt Romney is failing to convince Republican primary voters to ignore his flip-flops on everything from abortion to gun control, Romney is trying to focus on issues like taxes and health care. But, while Romney told Bloomberg News that he's "trying to bring taxes down," his rhetoric sharply conflicts with his record as Massachusetts governor. Full release
A new report from the Center for Immigration Studies projects how different levels of immigration would impact the future size of America's population. The findings, carefully modeled on earlier projections by the Census Bureau, show that the current level of immigration will add 105 million to the population by 2060, while having a small effect on the aging of society. Full release
Melanie Sloan, executive director of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, expressed surprise that Sen. Larry Craig has been forced to relinquish his committee assignments in light of this week's revelations that he pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in connection with an attempted sexual encounter with an undercover officer in a Minneapolis airport restroom. Full release
Just in time for Labor Day 2007, Hudson Institute's Center for Employment Policy has issued a detailed study of union activity based on new, electronic Department of Labor financial disclosure forms. Full release
The following is a Statement of Damon Moglen, Vice President, International Programs, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: Today's announcement by Altria/Philip Morris that it will spin off Philip Morris International as a separate company should set off global alarms that nations must implement proven measures to reduce tobacco use and save lives. Full release
Two years ago, Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana and Mississippi, one of the worst natural disasters in the history of America. In the weeks and months following the disaster, the Bush White House and Republican-led Congress did little to help the survivors of Katrina, despite Democratic efforts to do so. Full release
The shocking increase in the number of uninsured Americans is an indictment of the scandalous inattention and failure of political leaders to honestly address this nation's Number One domestic priority: health care, Ohio Congressman and Democratic Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich said today. Full release
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) today applauded the move by Broward County commissioners to remove Ft. Lauderdale Mayor Jim Naugle from the Tourist Development Council over his recent homophobic comments related to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Broward. Full release
Returning with first hand accounts on what it's like to live in Darfur, Nick Anderson, Oxfam Humanitarian Youth Ambassador, says more Americans - particularly young Americans - must learn about the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in Darfur and help support those who will be struggling to rebuild their lives and their homes. Full release
The following release was issued today by the Democratic National Committee: Smooth talking Mitt Romney continued his shameless political calculations on health care reform today. At the 10th Annual Mission Conference of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure this morning, Romney tried to position himself as a champion of universal health coverage, claiming that he will "fight to get every person in this country health insurance." Full release
Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's landfall in the Gulf Coast region, which is tomorrow, August 29:
"It says in the Bible that when there is injustice in the world, the poorest people and those with the least power, are injured the most." Full release
Today, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is releasing the path-breaking briefing report Affirmative Action in American Law Schools, a critical evaluation of the use of racial preferences in American law school admissions. Full release
Americans worry the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act is pushing art, science, health, and social studies out of the classroom. According to this year's PDK/Gallup Poll of the Public's Attitudes Toward the Public Schools, one in two Americans believe that NCLB is limiting what children are taught, and a large majority of Americans believe that their schools must do more to prepare young people to succeed in our increasingly interconnected world. Full release
In the wake of US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' resignation, House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-Michigan) appeared on the BLOOMBERG TELEVISION(R) program "Money & Politics" this evening. Conyers told Bloomberg's Peter Cook, "I am surprised (about the resignation). It seems as if he and the President had formed a bond that was so inseparable, I did not expect that he would resign. Full release
Ray McKinney of Savannah Georgia will be one of 12 candidates in Saturday's republican straw poll to be held in Dallas Texas. McKinney credits the politically oriented social networking site U4prez.com with helping get the word out about his candidacy. Full release
The new birth control pill Lybrel is the first oral contraceptive designed to be taken 365 days a year with no pill-free intervals. Women who use Lybrel don't have regular periods, although they may have breakthrough bleeding. There are risks and benefits to suppressing menstruation, reports the September 2007 issue of Harvard Women's Health Watch. Full release
Having admitted his guilt to dogfighting-related charges as part of a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, professional football player Michael Vick must now pay the price for his role in those horrific activities. American Humane believes that price should be appropriately high, to fit the extremely serious nature of the crime. Full release
Providing a legal perspective on the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, Timothy Lynch, director of Cato's Project on Criminal Justice, responds in a statement today: "The resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is welcome news for two reasons." Full release
Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales will deliver a statement to the press today, MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2007 at 10:30 A.M. EDT. Full release
Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich is one of four Democratic Presidential candidates who will participate in cycling legend Lance Armstrong's LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum here tomorrow, and he will use the event to underscore the urgency of creating a national, not-for-profit health care system to help cancer patients and all other Americans with their health and medical needs. Full release
"I am gratified that the Bush Administration has decided to stop paying for sub-standard medical services rendered to America's seniors by hospitals around the country. Taxpayer money should not be squandered by paying for preventable mistakes committed by healthcare providers." Full release
The U.S. bishops decried Amnesty International's recent decision to support abortion, calling the change in the organization's longstanding position divisive and an affront to "people in many nations, cultures and religions who share a consistent commitment to all human rights." Full release
Democratic Presidential Candidate Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) will campaign in Maine on Saturday and Sunday, August 25 and 26. Full release
Hip-hop superstar Kanye West and Strong American Schools' ED in '08 campaign today announced that West will be featured in new television public service announcements, urging the presidential candidates to address America's education crisis and dropout epidemic. Full release
The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that it does not intend to challenge a proposal by a group of petroleum producing and oil field service companies and the University of Texas at Austin to engage in joint research and development concerning the application of nanotechnology to the exploration and production of oil and gas. The goal of the joint venture, called the Advanced Energy Consortium (AEC), is to develop subsurface nanosensors that can be injected into oil and gas well bores. Full release
Last November's midterm elections shifted Congress to a Democratic leadership, and with it, a new agenda and promise to change how business is done. On the day the 110th Congress returns from its August recess -- September 4 -- Brookings's Mending the Broken Branch Project will host an event to assess Congress's performance to date and what to expect in the coming months. Full release
A new poll released today by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows that Americans overwhelmingly support the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), which provides states with federal funds to design health insurance programs for vulnerable children. Full release
As we approach peak hurricane season on the heels of a national survey that revealed only seven percent of Americans have taken the recommended actions to prepare for disasters, the American Red Cross joins a nationwide effort to help communities get prepared during National Preparedness Month. Full release
In a letter sent today to California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez, the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR) applauded the legislature efforts to expand health coverage for children, but pointed out nine key provisions of the latest version of Nunez's health care reform that could increase costs for many and leave other Californians without dependable coverage. Full release
Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement:
"The Virginia Tech internal reviews issued today represent a lot of detailed and thorough work, and I commend those involved for their efforts." Full release
Today Marc Lampkin, Strong American Schools' ED in '08 executive director, posted a blog entry on the Huffington Post criticizing a recent release from the National Education Association that responded to the recent Democratic debate and the candidates' positions on performance pay for teachers. Full release
Have you ever wanted to start a business in the District of Columbia or needed advice on expanding or relocating one and didn't know where to start? The 2007 Doing Business in Washington, DC free guidebook helps navigate aspiring entrepreneurs or business owners through all the steps. Full release
The "All-American Presidential Forums on PBS," moderated by Tavis Smiley, is a historic broadcast marking the first time that a panel exclusively comprised of journalists of color will be questioning the Republican candidates. Full release
As he raises campaign cash in Nevada today, smooth talking Mitt Romney is hitting the airwaves with a new radio ad aimed at convincing Iowa and New Hampshire voters to ignore his record of flip-flops and hypocrisy on immigration reform. Full release
The following are remarks by President Bush after a briefing on Interstate 35-W bridge damage and Minnesota floods:
I want to thank the senators, the congresspersons, the Governor, and the Mayor, for joining me and Secretary Peters and others in my administration. We're here to talk about two disasters. Full release
As President Bush prepares to address the 108th annual convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Kansas City tomorrow, Democrats today called on the President to offer more than the same empty rhetoric and broken promises on the issues that matter to America's veterans and military families. Full release
Larry Cox, Amnesty International USA's executive director, issued the following statement in response to news reports about the release of Dr. Haleh Esfandari in Iran:
"Amnesty International is happy for Dr. Haleh Esfandari and her family upon learning about her release from unlawful detention in Iran. The conditions of her release, however, remain suspect." Full release
We welcome the long-overdue release of Dr. Haleh Esfandiari from Evin prison and eagerly expect news that Dr. Kian Tajbakhsh will also be set free. Dr. Tajbakhsh, a distinguished scholar who committed no crime, has now been unjustly imprisoned for more than 100 days. We hope he will soon be reunited with his family and we remain concerned for his well-being. Full release
This month, the AMA launches a three-year, multi-million dollar campaign to spur action to cover America's uninsured. The AMA will unveil new television and print ads and discuss other campaign activities. Full release