Amnesty International: Iraqi Refugee Situation Remains Dire
A new report by Amnesty International found that contrary to the Bush/McCain rhetoric, the situation in Iraq remains too dire for the 4.7 million Iraqis who fled to return home.
A new report by Amnesty International found that contrary to the Bush/McCain rhetoric, the situation in Iraq remains too dire for the 4.7 million Iraqis who fled to return home.
At a fundraiser in Philadelphia where he was flanked by PA governor Ed Rendell, Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter, and Sen. Bob Casey, Barack Obama said, “If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun. Because from what I understand folks in Philly like a good brawl. I’ve seen Eagles fans.”
At a town hall meeting in Wayne, PA today, Barack Obama took aim at John McCain’s gas tax holiday proposal. “Well it is time for a President who will take on the big oil and gas companies so we can finally meet our energy challenge; a President who will help Americans pay their rising gas bills during these difficult economic times,” Obama said.