Posts tagged with ‘Congress

Former U.S. Congressman Doug Ose Opposes Proposed Lower Admission Standards for UC Schools

November 19th, 2008

Former United States Congressman Doug Ose has announced today his opposition to the University of California Board of Regents’ current proposal to lower admission standards for the UC system. The UC Board of Regents meets on November 18 at UC San Francisco and has indicated the possibility of a vote on the proposal at this [...]

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream

November 7th, 2008

“A government that truly represents these Americans–that truly serves these Americans–will require a different kind of politics. That politics will need to reflect our lives as they are actually lived. It won’t be pre-packaged, ready to pull off the shelf. It will have to be constructed from the best of our traditions and will [...]

2008 Complete Reference Guide to Barack Obama, Democratic Candidate for President - Public Papers, Votes, Speeches, Record in Congress (CD-ROM)

November 7th, 2008

This incredibly comprehensive CD-ROM provides an up-to-date collection of documents and material about 2008 Democratic Presidential candidate, Senator Barack Obama, providing an essential reference for anyone interested in the 2008 Presidential election! Contents include legislative records, committee records, speeches, policy statements, news releases, images, and much more. Comprehensive sets of roll call votes in [...]

Barack Obama: What He Believes In - From His Own Works

November 7th, 2008

We are all familiar with the phenomenon known as Barack Obama. However, many of us don’t know what he has worked for while in the Senate-what sort of legislation has he, himself, sponsored or co-sponsored. This book provides an invaluable glimpse of what the Senator feels passionately about, listing and detailing all of the [...]

The Drama of Obama on Racism: Analyzing Obama’s Speech on Race

November 7th, 2008

The Drama of Obama
Analyzing Obamas Speech on Race
[text verbatim from rear cover]
“After Senator Obamas inspiring and thought-provoking speech on race, most Americans feel it is time to set the record straight regarding the origin of racism in America.
Over the years, we have had several discussions on the subject, most of which focused on [...]

The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama

November 7th, 2008

In The Breakthrough, veteran journalist Gwen Ifill surveys the American political landscape, shedding new light on the impact of Barack Obama’s stunning presidential campaign and introducing the emerging young African American politicians forging a bold new path to political power. Ifill argues that the black political structure formed during the Civil Rights Movement is [...]

Fleeced: How Barack Obama, Media Mockery of Terrorist Threats, Liberals Who Want to Kill Talk Radio, the Do-Nothing Congress, Companies That Help Iran, and Washington Lobbyists for Foreign Governments Are Scamming Us … and What to Do About It

November 7th, 2008

Here are the facts:
The United States has released 425 terrorists from Guantánamo, at least 50 of whom have returned to the battlefield to fight our troops.
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton both say they’re fiscally responsible. But each has called for $1 trillion in tax increases over the next next

The Essential Barack Obama: The Grammy Award-Winning Recordings

November 7th, 2008

A CD collection featuring the best-selling audiobooks, The Audacity of Hope and Dreams from My Father from Grammy® award-winning author, Barack Obama.
The Audacity of HopeIn July 2004, Barack Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention with an address that spoke to Americans across the political spectrum. One phrase in particular anchored itself in listeners’ minds, [...]

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (Vintage)

November 7th, 2008

“A government that truly represents these Americans–that truly serves these Americans–will require a different kind of politics. That politics will need to reflect our lives as they are actually lived. It won’t be pre-packaged, ready to pull off the shelf. It will have to be constructed from the best of our traditions and will [...]

International Guest Scholarships 2009 - American College of Surgeons

March 31st, 2008

The American College of Surgeons offers International Guest Scholarships to competent young surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada who have demonstrated strong interests in teaching and research. The scholarships, in the amount of $8,000 each, provide the Scholars with an opportunity to visit clinical, teaching, and research activities in North America [...]