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April 01, 2008
April 1, 2008The New York Times Reports That Democrats "Mischaracterize And Distort" Sen. McCain's "100 Years" Comment. "But the timetables, flippantly tossed out, have been condensed into sound bites by his Democratic opponents, turned into fund-raising appeals and mashed into YouTube parodies. Many of the sound bites mischaracterize and distort what was said in Mr. McCain's six-minute exchange on Jan. 3..." (Kate Phillips, "McCain Said '100'; Opponents Latch On," The New York Times, 3/27/08) Full release
The Bush administration is writing blank checks for weapons systems that are hundreds of billions of dollars over budget and years behind schedule while cutting funds that help real people at home and abroad, the Friends Committee on National Legislation (Quakers) said today. Full release
Today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced that he is imposing a blanket waiver of environmental and land management laws along 470 miles of the U.S./Mexico border. Defenders of Wildlife and the Sierra Club have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of this controversial waiver, tucked away in the "Real ID Act," as a flagrant violation of the separation of powers principle that frames the U.S. Constitution. Full release
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Members who traveled on the congressional delegation trip to India and Europe held a news conference today to discuss their recent trip, including their visit with the Dalai Lama and their meetings concerning the global climate crisis. Below are her opening remarks. Full release
The following are statements by RNC Victory Chairwoman Carly Fiorina on Sen. John McCain's (R-AZ) Economic Policies: Fiorina: "Well, first I think we shouldn't play politics with this issue, and I frankly think that when positions are mischaracterized, that's playing politics. This is too important to the American people, but the contrast between John McCain and the Republican Party and either of the Democratic candidates is stark." (CNBC's "Power Lunch," 4/1/08) Full release
Center for Individual Freedom President Jeffrey Mazzella today released the following statement criticizing the recent decision by the Air Force to award the aerial refueling tanker contract to EADS: "The United States Air Force made a huge mistake by awarding a European-based company the contract to build our military's next generation of aerial refueling tankers. The decision raises serious national security questions for our nation. Full release
The following was released today by the Republican National Committee: Yesterday, Obama Acknowledged That Sen. McCain's Plan For Keeping Troops In Iraq Would Be Similar To The U.S. Troop Presence In South Korea: "At The End Of The Exchange Obama Admitted That He Understands McCain Is Talking About The Korean Style Bases And Not A Hot War Like Iraq..." (Sunlen Miller, "Obama Claims Characterization Of McCain's Statement On Iraq Is Fair," ABC News' "Political Radar" Blog, http://www.abcnews.com, 3/31/08) Full release
The Economic Development Coalition of Southeast Michigan (EDCSEM) traveled to Washington, D.C. recently to continue its efforts to accelerate economic growth in the region. The Coalition's plan -- to expand the capacity of the region's business accelerators to assist businesses and entrepreneurs -- calls for additional funding from the federal and state governments. Full release
The following is being issued by the Republican National Committee. It was written by CQ Staff for CQ Politics: Arizona Sen. John McCain is running strongly in three states that have been solidly Democratic in recent presidential elections; a particular surprise is New Jersey where, a month ago, New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton had a double-digit lead, according to a new round of state-by-state general election match-ups. Full release
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean and DNC Hispanic Caucus Chair Ramona Martinez issued the following statement commemorating the 81st anniversary of the birth of civil rights leader Cesar Chavez and the Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning, which is celebrated in eight states (AZ, CA, CO, MI, NM, TX, UT, WI) and dozens of cities and counties throughout the country. The statement also addresses the fact that for the second year in a row, Republicans in the Senate have blocked a measure to honor the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez. Full release.