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March 05, 2009
March 5, 2009Recently, a top union official for one of Americas largest unions, the AFL-CIO, told The Washington Post that he was "very confident" that there are enough votes to pass the controversial Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), a claim refuted by the Alliance for Worker Freedom (AWF). Full release.
The following op-ed written by Jim Cramer was released today by the Republican National Committee. Full release.
Amidst a backdrop of rising unemployment, mounting economic turmoil, and increased costs of illegal immigration, Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) is spending the next five weeks visiting 16 American cities promoting blanket amnesty for millions of illegal aliens and the dismantling of immigration law enforcement programs. Rep. Gutierrez describes the "Family Unity Immigration Outreach Tour" as an effort to "document the harm caused to citizens across our nation in the absence of comprehensive immigration reform." Full release.
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele announced today the appointment of California Republican Party (CRP) Chairman Ron Nehring, to be the chair of the State Party Chairmen Committee. Full release.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) today announced it is transferring $1 million to both the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the National Republican Congressional Committee. Full release.
Amnesty International today condemned Sudan's decision to expel humanitarian aid agencies in response to the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against President Omar al Bashir and warned that 2.2 million people face starvation and disease, if aid is halted. Full release.
President Obama's pick for a top intelligence post sits on the board of a major oil company owned by the Chinese government that is in the midst of a multibillion dollar deal with Iran which may violate U.S. sanctions, reports Aaron Klein of WorldNetDaily. Full release.
A new report says next-generation networks capable of providing much faster Internet access are needed to provide the next level of services and applications to consumers. Full release.
President Obama has jumpstarted a conversation this country desperately needs about how to reduce healthcare costs, improve quality and cover every American. By setting a goal of universal coverage and initiating a public dialog informed by hard truths, the president has taken the right approach. His inclusive brand of leadership makes the prospect for success more likely. It's up to all of us to heed the call and to pursue comprehensive reform in good faith. Full release.
More than 80 scholars and experts--including Egyptian democracy activist Saad Eddin Ibrahim and former deputy prime minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim--are urging President Obama to adopt a consistent and credible policy that supports democracy in the Arab and Muslim world. The group will formally issue an open letter to the president at a press conference Tuesday, March 10, at 2:30 p.m. at the National Press Club in Washington. Full release.