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March 22, 2006

It s Vote Time


It s Vote Time
Yesterday, President Bush "called for an immediate vote" on two of his judicial nominees, Priscilla Owen and Terrence Boyle. The Dallas Morning News reports on the Democrats' continued efforts to block Owen. U.S. Attorney General Al Gonzales and Senate Republicans joined the President in calling for Owen to "be granted an up-or-down vote on a 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals nomination that has been filibustered by Democrats.Read News Article

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February 20, 2006

Newsweek Apologizes For Misleading Report


Newsweek Apologizes For Misleading Report
Newsweek yesterday apologized for an inaccurate report about the treatment of detainees that led to rioting and at least 15 deaths. The Washington Post reports that, "Editor Mark Whitaker expressed regret over the item in the magazine's 'Periscope' section, saying it was based on a confidential source -- a 'senior U.S. government official' -- who now says he is not sure whether the story is true." Read News Article

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February 15, 2006

One Step Closer to Fair, Judicious Courts


One Step Closer to Fair, Judicious Courts
It looks like the long-fought battle for class action reform is nearing an end. Yesterday, the class action bill, endorsed by the President and our Party, passed the Senate by a large margin. Eighteen Democrats joined Republican Senators to pass the bill, which makes it more difficult for consumers to win excessive damage awards in class action lawsuits. Final passage in the House could come next week with the President's signature to follow soon after.Read News Article

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February 14, 2006

GOP`s Successful End to Summer in Washington


GOP`s Successful End to Summer in Washington
President Bush arrives at the end of the summer congressional session with key legislative wins on a variety of top issues. Most significant is the House approval of CAFTA, but it is not his only victory over the last few days. The Christian Science Monitor writes the President and GOP have achieved "big wins on issues ranging from a highly controversial trade pact to long-stalled energy and highway bills. Perhaps more important, his nominee for a vacant Supreme Court seat appears to be headed for a less-toxic confirmation process than analysts had expected." In Iraq, "top commanders have raised the prospect of significant numbers of US troops returning home next year. 'It's a pretty good week for the president,' says James Thurber, a political scientist at American University in Washington."

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February 13, 2006

One Step Closer to Fair, Judicious Courts


One Step Closer to Fair, Judicious Courts
It looks like the long-fought battle for class action reform is nearing an end. Yesterday, the class action bill, endorsed by the President and our Party, passed the Senate by a large margin. Eighteen Democrats joined Republican Senators to pass the bill, which makes it more difficult for consumers to win excessive damage awards in class action lawsuits. Final passage in the House could come next week with the President's signature to follow soon after.Read News Article

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February 12, 2006

On the Table -- New GOP Proposals to Fix Social Security


On the Table -- New GOP Proposals to Fix Social Security
Yesterday, House Republicans introduced a bill that would use current Social Security surpluses to pay for President Bush's proposed personal accounts. The Washington Times says the White House viewed the bill's introduction yesterday as a positive development. White House spokesman Scott McClellan "said Mr. Bush is committed to personal accounts as well as the larger solvency goal, but 'welcomes all those who are coming forward with ideas and putting ideas on the table.'"Read News Article

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February 10, 2006

Greenspan`s Got Your Back


Greenspan`s Got Your Back
Yesterday, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said he approves of personal investment accounts for Social Security, becoming one more of the many experts who endorse the President's Social Security reform plan. The Baltimore Sun reports Greenspan "gave a qualified boost" Bush's "proposal for private Social Security retirement accounts."Read News Article

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February 08, 2006

Speeding Up the Step-by-Step on Social Security


Speeding Up the Step-by-Step on Social Security
President Bush and congressional Republicans are ready to start taking action on Social Security reform in Congress, bringing us one step closer to fixing the broken system. Roll Call reports that the Administration and GOP Congressmen "say they have nearly finished the first stage of their push to overhaul the Social Security system and will soon begin crafting a bill that could pass both chambers by the end of July."Read News Article

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January 24, 2006

One Man Can Make a Difference


One Man Can Make a Difference
As citizens around the world mourn the passing of Pope John Paul II, we remember his great contributions to the advancement of world peace. Michael Barone pens a column this morning detailing how we can learn from the life of Pope John Paul II the impact one man or woman can make on our world: "If someone had told you, 50 years ago, that the three men who would do the most to advance human freedom in the next half century were the parish priest of St. Florian's Church in Krakow, the military cadet who was the grandson of the last king of Spain and the star of the recent movie "Bedtime for Bonzo," you would not have believed him." ...Read News Article

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January 14, 2006

Hillary Clinton Bashes Bush


Hillary Clinton Bashes Bush
It seems Hillary Clinton has been taking cues from DNC Chairman Howard Dean when it comes to criticizing Republicans. The New York Times reports in a front page story that Sen. Clinton "castigated President Bush and Congressional Republicans yesterday as being mad with power and self-righteousness, complained that the news media have been timid in taking on the administration, and suggested that some Washington Republicans have a God complex" in a speech at a NY fundraiser. Clinton said her "party was hamstrung in fighting back because Republicans dissemble and smear without shame."Read News Article

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December 03, 2005

GOP`s Successful End to Summer in WashingtonPresident Bush arrives at


GOP`s Successful End to Summer in Washington
President Bush arrives at the end of the summer congressional session with key legislative wins on a variety of top issues. Most significant is the House approval of CAFTA, but it is not his only victory over the last few days. The Christian Science Monitor writes the President and GOP have achieved "big wins on issues ranging from a highly controversial trade pact to long-stalled energy and highway bills. Perhaps more important, his nominee for a vacant Supreme Court seat appears to be headed for a less-toxic confirmation process than analysts had expected." In Iraq, "top commanders have raised the prospect of significant numbers of US troops returning home next year. 'It's a pretty good week for the president,' says James Thurber, a political scientist at American University in Washington."
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November 30, 2005

President Addresses Nation, Thanks Troops For Courage And Sacrifice In


President Addresses Nation, Thanks Troops For Courage And Sacrifice In War On Terror
To mark the anniversary of the return of Iraqi sovereignty, President Bush last night delivered remarks on progress being made in Iraq and the nature of the enemy we face in the War on Terror. His remarks were carried live by all three major broadcast networks. The President urged the US to stay the course in Iraq, while outlining the progress and challenges in the country.

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November 29, 2005

Dean Not Backing Off One Bit Calls GOP "White


Dean Not Backing Off One Bit Calls GOP "White Christian Party"
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean, already under fire from members of his own party for strongly worded comments about the GOP, upped the ante yesterday. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Dean said in San Francisco "this week that Republicans are 'a pretty monolithic party. They all behave the same. They all look the same. It's pretty much a white Christian party.'" Added Dean, "The Republicans are not very friendly to different kinds of people. ... We're more welcoming to different folks, because that's the type of people we are. But that's not enough. We do have to deliver on things: jobs and housing and business opportunities."

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November 25, 2005

President Embarks on Tour to Educate on Social SecurityYesterday, Treasury


President Embarks on Tour to Educate on Social Security
Yesterday, Treasury Secretary John Snow announced that he, President Bush and other administration officials would be embarking on a tour across the country, making 60 stops in 60 days, to build support for the President's plan to save Social Security. The tour begins today with Snow in Arkansas and on Friday, the President will travel to New Jersey and Indiana.

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