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September 09, 2008
September 9, 2008With hurricanes hitting the United States one after the other this month, the Defense Logistics Agency is busy procuring and positioning supplies that will help residents fleeing each storm's path. Full release
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the resignation of Dr. Calvin B. Johnson, who has served as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health since April 2003. Full release
Today nine American citizens sued the federal government, challenging the U.S. Department of State's refusal to issue them passports because of their race and ancestry and because their births were attended by midwives. The class action lawsuit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Texas, the international law firm Hogan & Hartson LLP and Refugio del Rio Grande, Inc., builds upon a complaint filed earlier this year. Full release
Expanding transit now will help Americans get through tough economic times and cut our dependence on foreign oil, according to hearing testimony by a green transportation expert today before the Senate Banking Committee. Full release
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $22,200,000 grant to the state of Louisiana to fund approximately 4,000 temporary jobs for cleanup and recovery efforts following Hurricane Gustav. "This $22 million emergency grant will fund 4,000 jobs for workers to help Louisiana communities recover from Hurricane Gustav damage," said U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. "Funds will also be used to provide Louisiana residents in need with vital humanitarian assistance including food, clothing and shelter." Full release
Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on President Bush's announcement on troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan: "After five and a half years of war, President Bush will leave office with nearly as many U.S. troops in Iraq as were there before the 'surge' began in January 2007." Full release
The following was released today by the Republican National Committee: Obama Has Made No Significant Mark On Education Policy: "In His Eight Years In The State Senate And Two Years In The U.S. Senate, Mr. Obama Hasn't Made A Significant Mark On Education Policy." ("Obama's Annenberg Stint Informs White House Bid," Education Week, 3/7/07) Full release
The following was released today by the Republican National Committee: Since Entering The Senate, Obama Has Requested Nearly $1 Billion In Earmarks: Obama Requested 330 Projects Totaling Almost $1 Billion ($935.7 Million) Since Being Sworn In As A Senator In January 2005. Full release
The following editorial from The Wall Street Journal was issued today by the Republican National Committee: The good news is that Barack Obama said on ABC Sunday that he might not go through with his plans to increase taxes. The bad news is that the economy has to be mired in recession to avoid the largest tax increase in the nation's history. ... Full release
In a stunning reversal, Barack Obama has finally admitted his proposed tax increases will cause harm to the economy. During an interview shown on ABC's This Week, host George Stephanopoulos asked Obama if he would still enact tax increases if there was a recession upon taking office. Full release