August 08, 2008

As fierce fighting continues today in Georgia's breakaway South Ossetia region, international aid agency World Vision is calling for the international community to help broker an immediate ceasefire. Full release

House Republicans will continue their historic call-to-arms on energy next week despite the fact Democrats shuttered the U.S. House of Representatives for a five-week vacation before noon on August 1. Full release

"As McCain and Obama slug it out to differentiate themselves from each other and the current administration, the reality of a growing federal budget deficit, weak economic conditions (and prospects that the economy could deteriorate further), and a widening income gap make certain policy shifts inevitable," says Diane Swonk, chief economist of Mesirow Financial, in her August issue of Themes on the Economy." Full release

As you make your way through the 2008 Iowa State Fair, keep an eye out for some of the things you might not see if John McCain were President. Whether it's McCain's fervent opposition to the Farm Bill, his lack of support for ethanol, or his consistent votes against renewable energy programs including wind power, the Iowa State Fair is an ideal look at what's at stake in this election. Full release

Congressional Quarterly Inc., the nation's premier provider of news, analysis and information on Congress, politics and public policy, today announced the launch of a new series, 2008 Election Forecasts, the newest addition to CQ Politics' unrivaled coverage of the presidential and congressional races. Full release

While the world's media report on the Russian attacks on Georgia, Russia's main wire service, RIA Novosti is characterizing the conflict as Russian self-defense against Georgia's attacks on Russian nationals in breakaway province South Ossetia. Russian jets attacked Georgia positions today in what Georgia officials declare as open warfare against the Georgian government. Full release

Results of a national focus group conducted among 311 self-reported Democrats, Republicans and independents revealed that a majority of all parties believe that Paris Hilton's new political ad will help her reputation. Full release

There is a deeper aspect to the story of Lopez Lomong, Sudanese Lost Boy and flag-bearer for the US Olympic team, because when he stands up for the people of Darfur he is standing up for his former enemies, says a Darfurian medical doctor. Full release

After successful tours through Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina and Georgia in the last several weeks, Governor Howard Dean continues his national voter registration efforts in Pittsburgh Friday. He will be joined by Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano and local Democratic leaders. Full release

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