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'Barack Obama Is My Candidate'
Aug 27, 2008 — Washington Post
Hillary Rodham Clinton roused the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night with sharp criticism of Sen. These are the reasons I support Barack Obama. Their concerns came as McCain blasted Obama in a speech to the American Legion convention ...
'Barack Obama is my candidate' Hillary Clinton urges her supporters to get behind rival, win back the White House
Aug 27, 2008 — The Columbus Dispatch
They were irritated at news organizations, insisting that Clinton was dealt with much more harshly than Obama. Blanche Darley, a Clinton supporter from Texas, said, "We want to have an opportunity to vote. Ted Strickland, who helped Clinton defeat Obama in the Ohio primary in March, insisted "this is largely much ado about nothing significant.
4th-grade WASL scores cause concern
Aug 27, 2008 — The Seattle Times
Their passage rates went up steadily over a number of years, as did those in other grades. But a few years ago, the fourth-grade scores stalled. The exam covers reading and math and, in some grades, writing and science, too. For many years, it was given in three grades: four, seven and 10.
A Plan to Test the City's Youngest Pupils
Aug 27, 2008 — New York Times, A1
While the federal No Child Left Behind law has required schools nationwide to administer tests starting in the third grade since 2002, Mr. Bloomberg has gone further, using test scores to determine school grades as well as bonuses for teachers and principals. Liebman said that in future years, elementary school principals might be able to request that their kindergarten through second-grade scores be incorporated into their overall report card grades.
AMC fined $141,000 for workplace violations involving teenagers
Aug 27, 2008 — The Kansas City Star
...fined $141,570 by the U.S. Department of Labor for labor law violations involving workers under age 18. The department's wage and hour division said Wednesday that AMC permitted teen-aged employees to operate dangerous equipment and to work beyond the hours and times permitted under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Wage and hour investigators found AMC employees under age 18 operating and unloading scrap paper balers and paper box compactors in violation of specific federal safety...
Barack Obama's agenda so far is a no-show
Aug 27, 2008 — Los Angeles Times
Obama backers said they expected the Illinois senator to spend a good part of his acceptance speech Thursday talking about his economic plans. Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.), chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, did pivot toward the economy. Network television cameras frequently cut away to show her husband, former President Clinton, who has been acidly critical of the presumed nominee.
Bill Clinton's convention address
Aug 27, 2008 — Detroit News
I love Joe Biden, and America will too. Barack Obama is ready to lead America and restore American leadership in the world. Barack Obama the next president of the United States.
California County's Resolve Against Drilling Fades
Aug 27, 2008 — New York Times
FELICITY BARRINGER Santa Barbara County became a symbol of the national environmental movement’s passionate opposition to offshore oil drilling when an oil spill devastated its coastline in 1969. Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, to rethink his support for the Congressional moratorium on offshore drilling. “Exposing coastal areas and beaches to oil drills and environmental degradation for a few weeks’ supply isn’t a national energy policy,” Mr.
Casey, Rendell make their cases for Obama
Aug 27, 2008 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
Obama after endorsing the Illinois senator during the Pennsylvania primary campaign, Casey got to the issue that caused his father so much grief in 1992. "Barack Obama and I have an honest disagreement on the issue of abortion," Casey said. "But the fact that I'm speaking here tonight is testament to Barack's ability to show respect for the views of people who may disagree with him." Casey concluded with another reference to his father, saying the late governor used to say the...
Census: Fewer Americans lack health insurance
Aug 27, 2008 — CNN
The Census Bureau says 15.3 percent of Americans lacked health insurance in 2007. Still, the numbers of uninsured children decreased across all ethnic groups. The median income for Hispanic households was $38,679.
Clinton appeals for unity
Aug 27, 2008 — Tennessean
No McCain. "Barack Obama is my candidate. Bredesen offers advice The convention hall was filled with delegates wearing their Clinton gear — Hillary T-shirts, buttons and stickers — in anticipation of her speech. Diana DeGette, Ed Perlmutter, John Salazar and Mark Udall.
Clinton calls on backers to endorse Obama
Aug 27, 2008 — Telegram & Gazette
Like other failed candidates at conventions past, Clinton recalled her own quest for the White House. Obama’s formal nomination is set for tonight. In the convention keynote address, former Virginia Gov.
Clinton cedes race; Obama gets nomination
Aug 27, 2008 — The Salt Lake Tribune
Jim Matheson's superdelegate vote was not cast.
Clinton closes the book on her historic quest
Aug 27, 2008 — News Journal, Wilmington, Delaware
She was warmly embraced by delegates split between herself and Barack Obama in the primary. The dealmaking and lack of direction left Clinton supporters frustrated. Some delegates brought signs promoting Clinton for president.
Clinton delivers for Obama
Aug 27, 2008 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
Bob Casey of Pennsylvania. Casey, in a prime-time speech, said the Republicans deserve "not four more years. David Paterson said of the Republican. Said Ohio Gov. Obama has a speech he gave in 2002," referring to Obama's early declaration of his opposition to war with Iraq. Later yesterday, party leaders including former Massachusetts Gov.
Clinton encourages supporters to back Obama
Aug 27, 2008 — Chicago Tribune
Speaking at a convention roundtable on the economy, Biden ripped McCain's plan to extend the Bush tax cuts for well-off Americans. Obama has a speech he gave in 2002."A narrator chimes in: "Hillary's right. John McCain for president."Clinton got the last word in her speech: "No way.
Clinton leads Democrats in calling for unity
Aug 27, 2008 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
David Paterson said of the Republican.Said Ohio Gov. McCain has a lifetime of experience that he will bring to the White House," she says in a video clip used in McCain's ad. "And Sen. Obama has a speech he gave in 2002," referring to Obama's early declaration of his opposition to war with Iraq.Later Tuesday, party leaders including former Massachusetts Gov.
Clinton makes uplifting appeal for Democratic unity
Aug 27, 2008 — The Dallas Morning News
But she also praised McCain's service to the country and didn't land many tougher blows.Plus, much of the presentation was devoted to her failed campaign. The policy differences separating the Democratic challengers in the primary were miniscule.It was her persona, her story that captured them. The former president also speaks Wednesday.But many Clinton supporters remain reluctant to forgive the Illinois senator's hard-fought victory.
Clinton salutes Obama; Dems rip McCain
Aug 27, 2008 — Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Obama's formal nomination was set for Wednesday night. In the convention keynote address, former Virginia Gov. For the second time in three days, his campaign sought to use Clinton to wound Obama.
Clinton says election isn't about her
Aug 27, 2008 — Seattle Post-Intelligencer
She was warmly embraced by delegates split between herself and Barack Obama in the primary. Then the roll call will begin, said the letter signed by Obama senior adviser Jeff Berman, Clinton senior adviser Craig Smith and convention secretary Alice Germond. Some delegates brought signs promoting Clinton for president.
Clinton tells supporters: 'No way. No how. No McCain'
Aug 27, 2008 — Detroit News
No McCain' Many delegates hope her speech will unify party, soothe bitter feelings after primary loss. And to those considering a vote Obama's Republican opponent, John McCain, her message was simple: "No way. James Blanchard, one of Clinton's most prominent Michigan supporters.
Clinton urges party unity, McCain's defeat
Aug 27, 2008 — Newsday
The Gallup Organization yesterday reported McCain had a 2 percent lead on Obama, edging ahead of him for the first time since Clinton left the race. Other polls continue to show that Clinton's supporters are lukewarm in their support for Obama. After leaving a house party in Billings, Mont., Sen. Her appearance opened with a biographical clip crafted for Clinton by Linda Bloodworth Thomason and often included lines and passages reminiscent of her own campaign speeches.
Clinton urges unity 'No way. No how. No McCain.'
Aug 27, 2008 — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Former President Bill Clinton speaks tonight. No way, no how, no McCain," she said, drawing out the words, as well as a roar from the crowd. "John McCain is my colleague and my friend. She was greeted by delegates waving Hillary Clinton signs distributed throughout the arena -- striking treatment for a losing candidate.
Clinton: It is time to take back the country we love
Aug 27, 2008 — CNN
I'm here tonight as a proud mother. Barack Obama began his career fighting for workers displaced by the global economy. He has served our country with honor and courage.
Clinton: It's time to unite In bid to heal rift in party
Aug 27, 2008 — Detroit Free Press
Chelsea then took the main stage at the Pepsi Center and said, "I'm very proud to introduce my hero and mother, Sen. And in 2008, he still thinks it's OK when women don't earn equal pay for equal work." Tucker Bounds, a McCain campaign spokesman, responded: "Sen. Clinton ran her presidential campaign making clear that Barack Obama is not prepared to lead as commander in chief.
Cornyn wants drilling in oceans, Arctic refuge and more of West
Aug 27, 2008 — Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Rick Noriega, a Democrat running for Cornyn's seat, said the senator's speech doesn't match his voting record. Cornyn voted against tax credits for renewable energy, for instance. "Like most Texans, Rick Noriega believes that offshore oil drilling must be part of any comprehensive energy plan," campaign spokeswoman Holly Shulman said by e-mail. "But he doesn't believe that the rest of the nation's priorities should be held hostage by more oil drilling." Six more senators Tuesday...
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION: 'ON THE SAME TEAM'
Aug 27, 2008 — Atlanta Journal Constitution
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION: ‘ON THE SAME TEAM’ Hillary Clinton encourages supporters to wholeheartedly back ex-rival Obama. Calling herself a “proud supporter of Barack Obama, she dismissed Republican John McCain with a few choice words. Like other failed candidates at conventions past, Clinton recalled her own quest for the White House.
Democrats focus on middle-class issues Speakers turn to economic indicators
Aug 27, 2008 — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Mark Warner, on down the podium list to Gov. And independents are more fiscally conservative." Those voters are being targeted from both sides.
Files linking Obama to '60s radical a hot commodity UIC library releases Annenberg records
Aug 27, 2008 — Chicago Tribune
Television crews hovered at the room's entrance. Librarians scurried to copying machines to fulfill the requests of a roomful of reporters. Two security officers stood guard. On a typical day, one or two scholars may conduct research there.
Florida poll Mitt Romney, not Crist, helps McCain
Aug 27, 2008 — The Miami Herald
Tom Ridge. The poll shows that South Florida favors Obama the most, where he leads 53-37 -- almost the reverse of the numbers favoring McCain in North Florida. Romney tried to dismiss his own attacks as election "hyperbole" when he appeared Wednesday on MSNBC's Morning Joe political forum. McCain's campaign this week released a Web advertisement recycling Hillary Clinton's primary attacks on Obama, whose campaign is ready to respond in turn with a Romney pick.
Granholm pitches alternative energy at Dem convention
Aug 27, 2008 — Detroit News
Granholm pitches alternative energy at Dem convention Mark Hornbeck / Detroit News Lansing Bureau DENVER -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm was in her element at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night: microphone in hand, facing a friendly audience, moving around the stage, chatting about alternative energy. UAW President and Michigan delegate Ron Gettelfinger said the format "brought the outside world into the convention.
Granholm's green talk plugs Mich.
Aug 27, 2008 — Detroit News
State efforts cited in alternative energy forum Mark Hornbeck / Detroit News Lansing Bureau DENVER -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm was in her element at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night: microphone in hand, facing a friendly audience, moving around the stage, chatting about alternative energy. UAW President and Michigan delegate Ron Gettelfinger said the format "brought the outside world into the convention.

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