Big Donors Among Obama's Grass Roots

Seeded on Fri Apr 11, 2008 5:47 AM EDT (The Washington Post)

But those with wealth and power also have played a critical role in creating Obama's record-breaking fundraising machine, and their generosity has earned them a prominent voice in shaping his campaign.

politics, obama, lobbyists, grassroots, billionaires, bundlers

More Cowbells? More White People!

Seeded on Wed Apr 9, 2008 12:00 PM EDT (The Atlantic — News and analysis on politics, business, culture, technology, national, international, and food – TheAtlantic.com)

While the crowd was indeed diverse, some students at the event questioned the practices of Mrs. Obama's event coordinators, who handpicked the crowd sitting behind Mrs. Obama.

michelle, the, politics, university, obama, tartan, carnegie-melon

The Sound of One Fonda Endorsing

Seeded on Thu Apr 3, 2008 3:39 PM EDT (The New York Times)

"Jane Fonda, the actress and ardent anti-Vietnam War advocate who visited North Vietnam during those hostilities, has endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president," reports the Los Angeles Times's Andrew Malcolm.

politics, war, obama, vietnam, anti-war, jane, fonda

Barack Obama - The Wizard of Oz

Seeded on Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:36 PM EDT (Scoop)

Barack Obama - The Wizard of Oz

kerry, politics, kennedy, democratic, party, obama

Smears and Tears: How Obama's National Security Week Turned Into the Mendacity of Hype

Seeded on Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:00 PM EDT (The Huffington Post)

The past week marked the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War and the milestone of the 4,000th American soldier killed in that disastrous adventure.

security, national, clinton, politics, richardson, obama

Registered Sex Offender Running for Mayor of Small Texas Town

Seeded on Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:44 PM EDT (FOXNews.com)

James Brian Sliter wants to be mayor of Wilmer. The election is May 10.

texas, mayor, sex, offender, us-news

President of Colorado VFW Post Charged With Stealing Veteran's Identity

Seeded on Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:40 PM EDT (FOXNews.com)

A Colorado man is accused of stealing an Army veteran's identity and using it for 24 years to get married, obtain free medical treatment and even serve as president of a VFW post.

military, theft, identity, us-news, veterans, vfw

Denver short on funds for Democratic National Convention - Los Angeles Times

Seeded on Sat Mar 22, 2008 4:56 PM EDT (The L.A. Times)

The mayor thinks the extended nomination contest has distracted potential donors.

latimes

Stephen Nodine: Mobile Isn't In France

Seeded on Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:19 PM EDT (Wichita Eagle)

Sometimes the smell of sour grapes can waft down all the way from the Pacific Northwest to the Deep South.

boeing, al, tanker, us-news, wichita, moble, ks, kc-45

Dole VA will treat more PTSD cases

Seeded on Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:54 PM EDT (Wichita Eagle)

So many veterans are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder that the veterans medical center in Wichita is expanding its mental health department.

va, us-news, veterans, wichita, ptsd, ks

Round two of delegate selection: Iowa

Seeded on Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:30 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

Weeks before Pennsylvania holds its primary on April 22, states such as Iowa, Texas and Nevada will conduct the next round of voting in the multistep process of choosing delegates to the national convention this summer. Iowa, which first voted on Jan.

texas, iowa, clinton, politics, nevada, obama

Inside the hush-hush North American Union confab

Seeded on Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:00 AM EDT (WorldNetDaily News )

WASHINGTON -- A largely unreported meeting held at the State Department discussed integration of the U.S., Mexico and Canada in concert with a move toward a transatlantic union, linking a North American community with the European Union.

state, international, economic, policy, us-news, department

'Obaman' theology

Seeded on Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:53 AM EDT (world net daily)

Barack Hussein Obama told a gathering in Nelsonville, Ohio on March 2 that he is "a devout Christian," that he prays "to Jesus every night" and tries to go to church as much as he can (Christianity Today LiveBlog: March 3).

politics, president, obama, theology

Michelle Obama: Angry black harridan

Seeded on Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:48 AM EDT ()

My grandmother used to say, "If you want to know where the manure is – wait until the wind blows in your direction." The stench of Barack Obama's reality is permeating the political arena, with the recently revealed truth of how he and his wife actually feel about the country h …

michelle, politics, obama, milwaukee

HIPAA and Your Rights

Fri Mar 7, 2008 12:05 AM EST

In 2004, I was forced to file several complaints against two therapists that violated my rights under HIPAA. I filed complaints with the Department of Health and Human Resources/Office of Civil Rights and the State of Kansas Behavioral Health Board.

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of, health, rights, department, veterans, client, affairs, hipaa

Obama's Campaign Aide Takes Notes on Rezko... and other notes of interest on primary Tuesday

Seeded on Wed Mar 5, 2008 1:25 AM EST ()

Tony Rezko's wife, family members and friends crowded behind him onto a courtroom bench. Spectators spilled into an overflow courtroom. Among them was a staffer from U.S. Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign, taking detailed notes.

trial, politics, obama, jury, selection, rezko

Northrop Grumman gets $40B deal to replace Air Force tankers

Seeded on Sat Mar 1, 2008 12:33 AM EST (CNN)

The U.S. Air Force on Friday announced one of the largest military acquisition programs in U.S. history, saying the service had chosen Northrop Grumman over Boeing to replace its aging air refueling tanker fleet.

business

Mandated Funding for the VA

Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:30 AM EST

Recently I have been talking a lot about this subject. Mandated funding for the VA has and always will be a subject near and dear to my heart. I hadn't really been involved on a national level before unless you call letters to my elected officials national.

Continue reading this entry ...

new, clinton, illinois, california, va, obama, us-news, funding, york, mandated

A spry Farrakhan sings Obama's praises

Seeded on Mon Feb 25, 2008 4:31 AM EST (Yahoo! News)

In his first major public address since a cancer crisis, Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan said Sunday that presidential candidate Barack Obama is the "hope of the entire world" that the U.S. will change for the better.

politics

IMHO and The Star Spangled Banner

Sun Feb 24, 2008 5:37 PM EST

I have posted some great seeds but because they are not my opinion, they are unworthy of reading in my opinion. I don't get it! I suppose it is hard to attack me personally when what I seed is factual.

Continue reading this entry ...

history, national, hand, law, heart, anthem

Title 36--Patriotic And National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations

Seeded on Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:12 PM EST ()

a) Designation.--The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem. (b) Conduct During Playing.--During a rendition of the national anthem-- (1) when the flag is displayed-- (A) all present ex …

history, national, united, law, states, code, anthem

Obama Told: Hold On, Don't Play It

Seeded on Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:44 AM EST (FOXNews.com)

Barack Obama's campaign has been told nicely, but in no uncertain terms: Sam & Dave's classic soul hit "Hold On! I'm Coming" is not to be played anymore as a campaign theme song.

politics, obama, rallies, songs

Pentagon questions Obama's soldier story

Seeded on Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:13 PM EST (msnbc.com)

The Pentagon on Friday tried to cast doubt on an account of military equipment shortages mentioned by Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, whose campaign team stood by the story.

senate, pentagon, politics, military, warner, chairman, obama, armed, sen, services

Building a North American Community

Seeded on Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:51 PM EST (CFR.org - Daily Analysis)

North America is vulnerable on several fronts: the region faces terrorist and criminal security threats, increased economic competition from abroad, and uneven economic development at home.

us, canada, mexico, clinton, mccain, obama, us-news, cfr, nau

The coming student loan crunch

Seeded on Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:58 AM EST (MSN)

The credit crunch that rattled mortgage lenders has spread to the education lending market, with dramatic results. If the situation doesn't ease in coming months, student lending experts say, borrowers can expect: Higher loan costs.

education

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