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July 11, 2008
July 11, 2008Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to President Bush's comments on the economy and energy at a media availability at the Department of Energy this morning: "The President once again refused to take responsibility for his disastrous economic and energy policies that have pushed our country to the brink of recession. His 'drill only' approach will do nothing to address America's pain at the pump and will not increase supply for years."
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Gregg William Bergersen, age 51, of Alexandria, Virginia, was sentenced today in the Eastern District of Virginia to 57 months in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiracy to disclose national defense information to persons not entitled to receive it, in violation of 18 U.S.C., Sections 793(d) and (g). Bergersen pleaded guilty to this offense on March 31, 2008, after being arrested by federal authorities on February 11, 2008. Full release.
In a letter to the Senate, forty-five leading human rights and global health organizations urge policymakers to address critical shortfalls in legislation that would reauthorize the President's Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). With the Senate poised to vote on a five-year, $50 billion HIV/AIDS relief package, the organizations call on policymakers to "both set and correct policies based on evidence gathered and lessons learned after five years and nearly $20 billion of U.S. funding" for global AIDS programs since PEPFAR was enacted in 2003. Full release.
Conservatives are so depressed over the state of the McCain campaign -- particularly its failure to include and enthuse the Republican base -- that they are preparing themselves for a monumental GOP defeat in November, Richard A. Viguerie, Chairman of ConservativeHQ.com, said in a speech to FreedomFest. Full release
Senator John McCain committed to addressing AARP's Life@50+ National Event & Expo. Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond released the following statement: "We are thrilled that Senator McCain has decided to address AARP's members at our annual event this September. This will be an excellent opportunity for AARP members to hear directly from Senator McCain about how he will address the health care and financial security challenges facing the nation." Full release
The 2008 Republican National Convention today announced the launch of their 2008 Convention Video Program with YouTube(TM), the leading online video community that allows people to discover, watch and share originally created videos. The national online video contest will ask Americans to answer the question, "Why are you a Republican in 2008?" Full release
The following is being issued by the Republican National Committee: SNEAK VEEP: Obama Campaign Is Vetting Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) As A Possible Vice President Candidate: "Barack Obama's Presidential Campaign Has Requested Information From Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd As Part Of Its Search For A Possible Vice Presidential Candidate." (Nedra Pickler, "Obama Seeks Info On Dodd In Vice President Search," The Associated Press, 7/11/08) Full release
During The Primaries, Obama Pledged To Filibuster Any Bill Which Contained Immunity For Telecommunications Companies Involved In Electronic Surveillance: In October, The Obama Campaign Pledged He Would Filibuster "Any Bill That Includes Retroactive Immunity For Telecommunications Companies." Obama Spokesman Bill Burton: "To be clear: Barack will support a filibuster of any bill that includes retroactive immunity for telecommunications companies." (Greg Sargent, "Obama Camp Says It: He'll Support Filibuster Of Any Bill Containing Telecom Immunity," Talking Points Memo's "Election Central" Blog, tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com, 10/24/07) Full release
Activists concerned about the ties between Sen. John McCain and the private equity buyout industry will converge on his northern Virginia headquarters Thursday, July 17, at 11 a.m.
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The following Editorial from The Wall Street Journal is being released by the Republican National Committee [O]bama is going to give Bill Clinton a run for his reputation as a political shape-shifter. Witness his performance this week in the Senate on foreign intelligence surveillance. He voted to gut the bill before he voted to pass it. ... Full release
In keeping with its commitment to bring more people into the democratic process than ever before, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today announced the launch of a national online video contest with YouTube - inviting Americans to respond to the question: "Why are you a Democrat in 2008?" The winner of the 2008 Convention Video Program with YouTube, the leading online video community that allows people to discover, watch and share originally created videos, will attend the Democratic National Convention in Denver in August and see his or her winning video played before thousands of delegates, elected officials and other Convention guests. Full release