Dems platform backs gay marriage, abortion rights
FOX 12 Oregon Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:14 PM PDT
By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats unveiled a party platform at their national convention Monday that echoes President Barack Obama's call for higher taxes on |
Today’s agenda
The State Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:13 PM PDT
Highlights â€" Tonight, a keynote address and Michelle Obama Tonight: The prime-time lineup from 10-11 p.m. includes a keynote address by San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro , yet another indication of the importance that both parties are putting on the Hispanic and Latino vote this fall, and a speech by First Lady Michelle Obama. Wednesday: Former President Bill Clinton will speak during prime time ... |
Democratic Party posts platform online; expected to be adopted Tuesday
WSOC-TV Charlotte Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:13 PM PDT
The Democratic National Committee announced it posted online the 2012 Democratic Party Platform, which will be officially adopted by the  delegates to the convention Tuesday. The party platform articulates President Barack Obama's vision for moving our country forward by restoring economic security and building an economy that is built to last. In July, the  platform drafting committee ... |
U.S. nears deal for $1 billion in Egypt debt relief - source
Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:13 PM PDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is close to a deal with Egypt's new government for $1 billion in debt relief, a senior U.S. official said on Monday, as Washington seeks to help Cairo shore up its ailing economy in the aftermath of its pro-democracy uprising. U.S. diplomats and negotiators for Egypt's new Islamist president Mohamed Mursi - who took office in June after the country ... |
Obama: Help Is On the Way to Hurricane Zone
KBTX 3 Bryan - College Station Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:13 PM PDT
President Barack Obama says officials from all levels of government will do everything they can to assess the damage from Hurricane Isaac and figure out how to help. |
AP source: Bain-related workers to speak
Boston Globe Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:12 PM PDT
An Obama campaign official says workers from Bain Capital-controlled companies will speak at the Democratic Party's national convention. |
Made In America Fest: Jay-Z Joins Pearl Jam For Rock Rendition Of ’99 Problems’ [Video]
The Inquisitr Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:12 PM PDT
The Made in America Fest saw plenty of Jay-Z, with the rapper delivering a set that featured appearances from Kanye West, G.O.O.D. Music and even an announcement from Pres. Obama â€" but Jay-Z may have saved the best for last. As the Made in America fest drew to a close Jay-Z joined Pearl Jam on [...] Made In America Fest: Jay-Z Joins Pearl Jam For Rock Rendition Of ’99 Problems’ [Video] is a post ... |
U.S. social sites have modest political impact: poll
Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:11 PM PDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Social networking sites play a modest role in influencing most U.S. users' political views, with the biggest impact among Democrats, a survey showed on Tuesday. The poll by the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project comes as Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are using Facebook Inc pages and other social media as ... |
Kass: Harnessing disappointment in Obama
Savannah Morning News Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:10 PM PDT
Mitt Romney wasn't speaking to the delegates at the Republican convention in Tampa last Thursday. Instead, he reached past them - through the TV - to independents in swing states such as Ohio, Colorado and Nevada. |
Will: Liberalism today
Savannah Morning News Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:10 PM PDT
With Americans, on average, worth less and earning less than when he was inaugurated, Barack Obama is requesting a second term by promising, or perhaps threatening, that prosperity is just around the corner if he can practice four more years of trickle-down government. This is dubious policy, scattering borrowed money in the hope that this will fill consumers and investors with confidence. But ... |
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