It's Thursday, the last day of the Republican National Convention. So far, they haven't offered much substance. They'd better seize the day and pull this one out.
Obama Ad Slams McCain on Yucca Mountain
In a new television ad for the state of Nevada, the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama criticized John McCain's support of opening up Yucca Mountain as storage facility for nuclear waste. The ad hit McCain hard saying that he supports nuclear waste in Nevada, but not in his own backyard of Arizona.
Here is the ad:
Rove Cited for Contempt, but Pelosi Could Block Vote
The House Judiciary Committee cited Karl Rove for contempt for not appearing at a July 10 committee hearing related to the politicization of the Justice Department, but as has been her habit Speaker Nancy Pelosi could block a final vote.
Senate Passes FISA Bill With Telecom Immunity
As expected the Senate passed the FISA bill today complete with full immunity for the telecoms who participated in President Bush's warrantless wiretapping program. The bill passed by a vote of 69-28.
Political World Saddened by Kennedy Diagnosis
If there is one word that can be used to describe both Democratic and Republican reaction to the news that Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA) has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, it is sadness. Below are some of the reactions from all over the U.S. political world.
Harry Reid Calls Bush’s Appeasement Comment Reckless
"Not surprisingly, the engineer of the worst foreign policy in our nation's history has fired yet another reckless and reprehensible round.
Barack Obama’s Dream Ticket Nightmare
Now that Barack Obama is on the verge of wrapping up the Democratic nomination, discussion has once again started swirling about an Obama/Clinton "dream ticket."
Senate Votes to Ban Genetic Testing Discrimination
By a 95-0 vote, the Senate has passed a bill that would ban employers and insurance companies from discriminating against people based on any results learned from genetic testing. The bill is also supported by the House and President Bush, so it is expected to become law.
Reid Skeptical Towards Petraeus Nomination
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid released a statement today that could best be described as skeptical about President Bush's nomination of Gen. David Petraeus to be the new CENTCOM commander.
Reid Calls On Senate GOP to Stop Blocking Better Benefits for Vets
Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) spoke on the Senate floor today, urging Republicans to vote in favor of a bill that would provide better benefits to veterans.
Reid Reacts to GAO Report on Pakistan
The non-partisan General Accounting Office issued a report today that concluded that U.S. has not met its security goals in Pakistan's tribal region. Because of this al-Qaeda has regained its attack capability. The report also found that the Bush administration has no security plan for this region.
Reid and Pelosi Slam Bush’s Call for More Tax Cuts
Before meeting with his cabinet today, President Bush said the solution to the nation's economic woes is for Congress to make his tax cuts permanent. Bush also took full credit for anticipating the current economic hard times. This did not go over well with Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi.
Reid: Bush Only Has Exit Strategy for Himself
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) had some harsh words for President Bush's announcement that there will be a halt to troop withdrawals from Iraq in July. Bush also announced that he is cutting the length of troop tours from 15 months down to a year. However, this change doesn't impact troops already on the front lines.
Senate Leaders Agree on Housing Stimulus Bill
Both Democratic and Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate announced this evening that they have agreed in principle on a housing stimulus bill.
Sens. Reid and Dodd Talk About the Housing Crisis
This week the Senate will move to reconsider the Foreclosure Prevention Act, which is a bill that would allow families who are facing foreclosure, due to increases in their adjustable rate mortgages, to stay in their homes. Today Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) held a press conference to discuss the bill.
Nancy Pelosi on the 4,000th US Casualty in Iraq
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi released a statement today marking the 4,000th U.S. casualty in Iraq. "Today, we mourn America's fallen heroes; the deaths of 4,000 American soldiers are a grim reminder of the enormous cost of war in Iraq: the human cost.