Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Gary, IN ponders veep picks
Residents of Gary, Indiana chime in on whether or not Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is a good choice for rep. vp.
The question was, "what would you ask the dem. or rep.vp if given the chance?"
While it may seem strange that a bunch of residents from a democratic county like Lake, would care to chime in on a republican candidate pick, keep in mind that the president and vice-president positions govern all of America--not just the republican base.
And she's all over the news, every second of the day.
You'll notice how people tend to want a learned person to govern them nowadays.
Read the comments from others i Reporters
Senate bill passes, now comes the House vote
Calls from Sen. Barack Obama to, "step up to the plate," seem to resonate within the Senate
The federal intervention bill passed a Senate vote Wednesday night with a vote of 74-25 with Sens. Obama, Biden, McCain and Lugar (R-IN) in favor of it.
Seventy-four senators have voted to approve the Dodd amendment adding $100 billion. The bill now goes to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote. The amendments were added to sweeten the pot, so to speak, so that Republican and apparently more conservative Democrat congressmen and women would approve the bill.
It was considered a "fine accomplishment for the senate," said the republican leader, Mitch McConnell, (R-KY).
In a web site statement dated September 23, Indiana Senator Evan Byah--once considered for a vice-presidential slot on what is now the Obama/Biden ticket--said he thinks the government should step in during a financial crisis.
“We have to act, but we also have to be willing to take the steps to make sure that this situation does not recur."
U.S. Representative Pete Visclosky (D-Merrillville, IN) said in a statement on his web site that he felt the crisis started with the repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act.
"This crisis is not an accident of nature. The stage was set for this crisis with the repeal of Glass-Steagall in 1999, but this crisis is not the result of a single error in policy. It is the direct result of years and years of deliberate and cynical exploitation by the captains of an unregulated industry..." he said.
Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Con.) Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, was thanked at length for his work on the legislation.
He in turn thanked his fellow senators and congressmen--like U.S. Rep. Barney Frank--who chairs the Financial Services Committee and who worked with him to fix the crisis.
"It's the most important thing we can do as a Congress(to restore the country's confidence and give a sense of hope). The economy won't blossom overnight. We have got a many, many difficult months ahead," he said.
Sen. Obama was right: Change is more than a campaign slogan!
The federal intervention bill passed a Senate vote Wednesday night with a vote of 74-25 with Sens. Obama, Biden, McCain and Lugar (R-IN) in favor of it.
Seventy-four senators have voted to approve the Dodd amendment adding $100 billion. The bill now goes to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote. The amendments were added to sweeten the pot, so to speak, so that Republican and apparently more conservative Democrat congressmen and women would approve the bill.
It was considered a "fine accomplishment for the senate," said the republican leader, Mitch McConnell, (R-KY).
In a web site statement dated September 23, Indiana Senator Evan Byah--once considered for a vice-presidential slot on what is now the Obama/Biden ticket--said he thinks the government should step in during a financial crisis.
“We have to act, but we also have to be willing to take the steps to make sure that this situation does not recur."
U.S. Representative Pete Visclosky (D-Merrillville, IN) said in a statement on his web site that he felt the crisis started with the repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act.
"This crisis is not an accident of nature. The stage was set for this crisis with the repeal of Glass-Steagall in 1999, but this crisis is not the result of a single error in policy. It is the direct result of years and years of deliberate and cynical exploitation by the captains of an unregulated industry..." he said.
Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Con.) Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, was thanked at length for his work on the legislation.
He in turn thanked his fellow senators and congressmen--like U.S. Rep. Barney Frank--who chairs the Financial Services Committee and who worked with him to fix the crisis.
"It's the most important thing we can do as a Congress(to restore the country's confidence and give a sense of hope). The economy won't blossom overnight. We have got a many, many difficult months ahead," he said.
Sen. Obama was right: Change is more than a campaign slogan!
Sen. Barack Obama speaks out on Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Today, I'm proud to add my voice in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For me, the fight against cancer is deeply personal. My mother died of ovarian cancer in the prime of her life. And at a time when she should have been focused on getting well, she was lying in a hospital bed arguing with her insurance company because they refused to cover her treatment.
For millions of Americans, my mother's story is all too familiar. That's why, as President, I will make the fight against cancer an urgent national priority by doubling federal cancer research funding. What's more, I'll enact health care reform that guarantees affordable coverage for every American who wants it, and we'll make sure that insurance companies can no longer discriminate against those who are sick and need care the most. Because screening saves lives, I'll require coverage of essential preventive services like mammograms in all federally supported health plans. And because breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among African-American women and Latinas, we'll come together to address the root causes of health disparities by promoting prevention, strengthening public health, and implementing patient navigation programs.
This year, more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Millions more will love someone who is. This month, as we rededicate ourselves to finding a cure, we must also dedicate ourselves to making sure that everyone who is diagnosed with cancer gets the care, treatment, and support they need. Now is the time to commit ourselves to waging a war against cancer as aggressive as the war cancer wages against us.
For millions of Americans, my mother's story is all too familiar. That's why, as President, I will make the fight against cancer an urgent national priority by doubling federal cancer research funding. What's more, I'll enact health care reform that guarantees affordable coverage for every American who wants it, and we'll make sure that insurance companies can no longer discriminate against those who are sick and need care the most. Because screening saves lives, I'll require coverage of essential preventive services like mammograms in all federally supported health plans. And because breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among African-American women and Latinas, we'll come together to address the root causes of health disparities by promoting prevention, strengthening public health, and implementing patient navigation programs.
This year, more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Millions more will love someone who is. This month, as we rededicate ourselves to finding a cure, we must also dedicate ourselves to making sure that everyone who is diagnosed with cancer gets the care, treatment, and support they need. Now is the time to commit ourselves to waging a war against cancer as aggressive as the war cancer wages against us.
Sen. Barack Obama speaks out on Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Today, I join all Americans in observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month. At a time when one in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime, it's more important than ever that we dedicate ourselves to working on behalf of the thousands of women who suffer in silence.
Too often, victims of domestic violence don't know where to turn, or have no one to turn to. And too often, a victim could be someone you love. That's why, as a State Senator, I led the fight in Illinois to pass one of the strongest employment protection laws in the nation, ensuring that victims of domestic violence could seek shelter or treatment without losing their jobs.That's why I introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate to provide $25 million a year to domestic violence prevention and victim support efforts. That's why I co-sponsored and helped reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. And today, I am so proud to have Senator Joe Biden, the man who wrote that groundbreaking legislation that gave so many women a second chance at life, as my running mate in this campaign.
As President, I'll make these efforts a national priority. This month, and every month, we must fight to bring domestic violence out of the darkness of isolation and into the light of justice, especially for minority and immigrant women, and women in every community where it goes unreported far too often. We'll stop treating this as just a woman's issue, and start recognizing that when a woman is attacked, that abuse scars not only the victim, but her loved ones, sending currents of violence that ripple across our society. We need all hands on deck to address this – neighbors willing to report suspected crimes, families willing to help loved ones seek treatment, and community leaders willing to candidly discuss this issue in public and break the stigma that stops so many women from coming forward. Together, we'll make it clear that no woman ever struggles alone.
Too often, victims of domestic violence don't know where to turn, or have no one to turn to. And too often, a victim could be someone you love. That's why, as a State Senator, I led the fight in Illinois to pass one of the strongest employment protection laws in the nation, ensuring that victims of domestic violence could seek shelter or treatment without losing their jobs.That's why I introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate to provide $25 million a year to domestic violence prevention and victim support efforts. That's why I co-sponsored and helped reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. And today, I am so proud to have Senator Joe Biden, the man who wrote that groundbreaking legislation that gave so many women a second chance at life, as my running mate in this campaign.
As President, I'll make these efforts a national priority. This month, and every month, we must fight to bring domestic violence out of the darkness of isolation and into the light of justice, especially for minority and immigrant women, and women in every community where it goes unreported far too often. We'll stop treating this as just a woman's issue, and start recognizing that when a woman is attacked, that abuse scars not only the victim, but her loved ones, sending currents of violence that ripple across our society. We need all hands on deck to address this – neighbors willing to report suspected crimes, families willing to help loved ones seek treatment, and community leaders willing to candidly discuss this issue in public and break the stigma that stops so many women from coming forward. Together, we'll make it clear that no woman ever struggles alone.
HuffPost's Real Time Election Trading Odds.
Trading Markets Swing to Obama! Bookmark this map! Updated hourly until election day.
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Obama Opens Up Big Leads In PA (+15), FL (+8), and OH (+8)
The latest polling from Quinnipac shows Barack Obama opening-up substantial leads in the swing states of Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The polls also show Sarah Palin's net approval rating dropping 27, 19, and 16 points, respectively. Is the race finally slipping away from John McCain?
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Senate to vote on rescue plan Wednesday
The "bailout" (yes, bailout is in the title, not federal intervention) package adds new provisions - including raising the FDIC insurance cap. Democratic sources told CNN that they expect bipartisan support. The Senate plans to vote on the $700 billion bank rescue plan Wednesday evening - two days after the House failed to pass it.The bill adds new provisions - including raising the FDIC insurance cap from $100,000 to $250,000
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