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January 12, 2009
January 12, 2009Republican National Committee Chairman Robert M. "Mike" Duncan released the following statement today regarding Al Franken's latest attempt to be seated in the U.S. Senate without an election certificate. "Al Franken's outrageous attempt to seat himself in the U.S. Senate without an election certificate is an insult to Minnesotans and all those who believe in the rule of law. While Franken has unfairly been the beneficiary of double-counted votes, 'missing' ballots, and inconsistent standards regarding absentee ballots, he's clearly concerned he will lose his artificial lead as this process moves forward." Full release
In an urgent message to Congress and President-Elect Barack Obama, the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) and two other national wholesale trade associations have taken out an ad warning of "economic disaster" for state economies and American jobs should tobacco taxes be raised to fund the expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
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The following is an excerpt from an article in The New York Times, and is being released today by the Republican National Committee: After the presidential election, the Republican National Committee filed a lawsuit that could drive a stake through the heart of the campaign finance system. It challenges the constitutionality of the McCain-Feingold law's ban on "soft money" contributions. ... There is no denying that the campaign finance system is badly broken. It suffered even more harm when Barack Obama became the first major-party nominee to refuse public financing and the spending limits that come with it. One of Mr. Obama's top priorities should be fixing the system's flaws, including the core problem that it does not provide enough money for a strong presidential campaign in modern times. ... Full release
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reported today that Israeli bullets hit the house of two American children trapped under bombardment by Israel in the Gaza Strip. CAIR has been seeking State Department assistance in evacuating the two children, ages six and three, along with all the other Americans in Gaza. Friends of the family contacted CAIR seeking help. (Photos of the family are available from CAIR.) Full release
With unprecedented travel and security restrictions in place for the presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20, and millions of expected attendees, Verizon is joining with The Telework Coalition to encourage the use of teleworking technologies so that District-area businesses and organizations can stay up and running. Full release
In his official Communique to Governor Paterson dated December 27, 2008, John M. Finan stated, "As you know, I have recently concluded a very successful campaign as a Libertarian write-in candidate for the 2008 Presidential race. As a result of this, which I have detailed below, I am in a position to bring much to the people and State of New York. At the urging of my supporters, I would like to ask you, with humility, to be considered for the position of Senator of New York." Full release
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D - CA) is leading congressional support for a new loophole in federal contracting law that will allow some of the wealthiest venture capitalists in America to receive federal contracts set-aside for small businesses. The new loophole could divert billions of dollars in federal small business contracts away from middle class firms and into the hands of wealthy investors. If Congress does adopt legislation that allows venture capitalists to participate in federal small business contracting programs, thousands of middle class jobs could be lost as legitimate small businesses struggle to compete head-to-head with firms owned and controlled by billionaire investors. Full release
As President-Elect Barack Obama and President George Bush meet Monday and Tuesday in Washington with Mexican President Felipe Calderon, former U.S. Drug Czar (White House National Drug Policy Director) Four-Star Gen. (ret.) Barry McCaffrey reports that Mexico is on the verge of becoming a narco-state. Full release