May 23, 2008

The following release is being issued by the Republican National Committee: Today, Obama Said He Would Meet Without Precondition After "Careful Preparation" And "At A Time" Of His Choosing. Obama: "[I]t is time to pursue direct diplomacy, with friend and foe alike, without preconditions. There must be careful preparation. We will set a clear agenda. And as President, I would be willing to lead that diplomacy at a time and place of my choosing, but only when we have an opportunity to advance the interests of the United States, and to advance the cause of freedom for the Cuban people." (Sen. Barack Obama, Remark At Campaign Event, Miami, FL, 5/23/08) Full release

The Department of Justice today announced a consent decree with the Robertson Fire Protection District (Robertson), that, if approved by the U.S. District Court in St. Louis, will resolve a lawsuit in which the United States alleged that Robertson had engaged in racial discrimination and retaliation against two black former fire inspectors, Ephraim Woods Jr. and Lamont Downer. Full release

Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean today issued the following statement in commemoration of Memorial Day: "This weekend we honor the brave men and women who have defended our country and those who have lost their lives on the battlefield. They deserve the very best in return, which is why the Democratic Congress passed the bi-partisan 21st Century GI bill to help them pay for college when they come home." Full release

The House yesterday rejected a measure to devote new funding to a Bush administration proposal to build a new nuclear warhead and revamp the U.S. nuclear weapons arsenal. The House approved the defense authorization bill after defeating an amendment to allocate $10 million to the Reliable Replacement Warhead (RRW) program. The final version of the legislation includes no money for RRW. Full release

In his keynote speech on May 23 to the Libertarian Party National Convention, Richard A. Viguerie, one of the founders of the modern conservative movement, declared today that John McCain is "trying to get conservative support on the cheap." Full release

From the Iowa caucuses through Tuesday night's primaries in Oregon and Kentucky, the student vote has been an integral part of this primary season. To help ensure that students stay engaged through the general election, the National Campus Voter Registration Project has launched a nonpartisan, nationwide campaign to register college students, educate students about the issues and candidates, and motivate students to go to the polls on Election Day. Full release

The Republican National Committee (RNC) released a new Web video today, titled "Without Preconditions." The video highlights Barack Obama's naivete on national security, as demonstrated by his misguided proposals on Cuba and his promise to meet with the leaders of rogue nations "without preconditions." Full release

The following is being issued by the Republican National Committee: Today, Obama Will Attend A Cuban Independence Day Celebration. "Obama Will Attend A Cuban Independence Day Celebration At The Intercontinental Hotel In Miami. He Will Then Host A Rally At The Bank Atlantic." ("Barack Obama Campaigns In South Florida," Local10.com, http://www.local10.com, 5/23/08)
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement tonight after the House voted 384 to 23 to approve the Defense Authorization Act, which will reverse declining trends in military readiness, ensure our troops have the proper equipment they need and provide our service members with better health care, better pay, and the benefits they have earned. Full release

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today welcomed Sen. John McCain's rejection of bigoted Texas pastor John Hagee's endorsement, and called on the presidential candidate to "unequivocally distance himself" from Ohio pastor Rod Parsley. Full release

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