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Saturday, May 31, 2008

Barack Obama on Army Suicide Report

Barack Obama issued the following statement in response to the Army Suicide Report:

"Today's news is a tragic reminder of the staggering and ongoing costs of the Iraq war, particularly on our troops and their families. We are more than five years into this war, and the Pentagon and VA are still unprepared to treat the unseen wounds of battle. We know that incidence of psychological injury increase with each additional tour of duty in Iraq, and that our troops are not getting the support they need. Too many are falling through the cracks because they need help but feel they can't get it. When I am President, we'll hire more mental health professionals, increase training to recognize the signs and to reject the stigma of seeking care, and enhance mental health screening and treatment from enlistment, to deployment, to reentry into civilian life. It's time to serve our troops as well as they have served us."

Source: http://www.barackobama.com/2008/05/29/obama_statement_on_army_suicid.php

Clinton Endorsed By 22 South Dakota Native American Leaders

In a press release on HillaryClinton.Com her campaign announced endorsements by the following "22 South Dakota Native American Leaders":

Lionel Bordeaux, President, Sinte Gleska University
Shawn Bordeaux, Rosebud Sioux Tribal Councilmember
Floyd Brings Plenty, Oglala Sioux Tribal Councilmember
Anthony Castaway, Rosebud Sioux Tribal Councilmember
Kim Clausen, Oglala Sioux Tribal Councilmember
Carol Crazy Thunder-O’Rourke, Oglala Sioux Tribal Councilmember
Leonard Crow Dog, Rosebud Sioux Tribe elder
Ron Duke, Oglala Sioux Tribal Councilmember
Cecilia Fire Thunder, Former Chairwoman, Oglala Sioux Tribal Council
Phillip Good Crow, Oglala Sioux Tribal Councilmember
Lewis Good Voice Eagle, Rosebud Sioux Tribal Councilmember
Scott Herman, Rosebud Sioux Tribal Councilmember
William "BeBe" Long, Rosebud Sioux Tribal Councilmember
Trent "Okie" Poignee, Rosebud Sioux Tribal Councilmember
Thomas Poor Bear, Oglala Sioux Tribal Councilmember
Francis Pumpkin Seed, Shannon County Commissioner
Lula Red Cloud
Brandon Sazue, Sr., Chairman, Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Council
Tom Shortbull, President, Oglala Lakota College and Former State Senator
Michael J. Valandra, Sr., Rosebud Sioux Tribal Councilmember
Carl Waln, Former Chairman, Rosebud Sioux Tribe
Connie Whirlwind Horse, Shannon County Commissioner

Source: http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/view/?id=7870

Indecision 2008: A Billionaire's Guide to the Candidates: Ralph Nader

Related Posts: Why Indecision 2008 Endorsed Alan Keyes for President, Ralph Nader, An Unreasonable Candidate?

POSTED BY: Billionaires4Bush

Unreasonable Man Ralph Nader makes it easy. Sure, he's owned corporate stock, dissed the Green Party, and been accused of "spoiling" the election chances of Democrats paddling towards the callow middle -- but what can he do for the Billionaires? The splash page for his website asks "which side are you on?" On one side: "Nader/ Gonzales '08." On the other: corporate greed, corporate power, corporate control, the health insurance industry, agribusiness giants, corporate criminals, nuclear power, big banks, drug companies, corporate Democrats, polluters, unionbusters, war profiteers, credit card companies, Wall Street, Big Oil, and corporate Republicans. Have I died and gone to Halliburton? Sign me up for Column B!

Click here for the full Indecision2008.Com article.

Friday, May 30, 2008

AP Campaign Minute Video: May 30, 2008

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Video: "Signs Of Ron Paul Support" in South Dakota

Obama Statement In Support of Striking Bay Area Janitors

Barack Obama issued the following press release on the Bay Area janitor's strike:

Chicago, IL — Senator Obama today released the following statement in support of striking Bay Area janitors.
"As thousands of Bay Area janitors continue their courageous fight to win a higher standard of living for themselves and their families, I offer my support."
"It's thanks to the bravery and sacrifice of these workers—and union men and women before them—that we've made progress in the fight to ensure that every American has rights on the job and the chance to improve their lives."
"The hundreds of mostly Latino janitors who walked off the job this week throughout the Bay Area took a stand against the unacceptable and ever-growing divide between the wealthiest and poorest among us—and they're inspiring other working people to do the same."
"This week, when janitors traded their brooms for picket signs, they also sent a message about the urgent need for good-paying jobs with health care and dignity to ensure that families aren't just surviving, but thriving. By speaking out against the injustice of having to share a home with other families just to stay alive, these hardworking janitors are demonstrating their abiding faith in the power of hope—and paving the way for others around this country to follow in their footsteps."
"It is my own hope that the employers in the Bay Area will take real responsibility for the kind of jobs that are offered within the confines of their offices and take swift
measures to bring the janitors back to work."
"Until they do, the Bay Area janitors will have my support."

Source: http://www.barackobama.com/2008/05/23/obama_statement_in_support_of_1.php