Saturday Oct 4 | Democrat & Chronicle
Area House reps OK revised plan
WASHINGTON - The House, which defeated an earlier version of the rescue package on Monday, passed the new bill Friday by a vote of 263 to 171.
Trio of NYers oppose bailout; Kuhl votes yes
By his own account, Rep. Randy Kuhl has some explaining to do. Of the handful of New Yorkers who voted against the financial bailout bill on Monday, he was the only one to change course and vote for the new ...
Gillibrand again votes no on Wall Street bailout; yes from McHugh
A few moments ago, North Country congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand repeated her No vote on the $700 billion bailout.
The Takeaway: House Members Criticize One Another, Reject a Wall Street Bailout Plan Today, facing the sound defeat of his Wall Street bailout plan and a historic single-day drop in the markets, President Bush ...
Federal Bailout Plan Dies on House Floor
The vote was 228 to 205 against providing Wall Street with $700 billion of tax payer money.
House Says 700 Billion Times No
The House yesterday rejected a $700 billion rescue for the nation's hemorrhaging financial system - a seismic defeat that upended Washington, Wall Street and markets around the globe.
New York's Bailout-Bill Killers
The Democrats are Kirsten Gillibrand, Maurice Hinchey and Jose Serrano. The Republican is Randy Kuhl.
Fannie Mae's Easy Mortgage Policies Not to Blame, Frank Says
Barney Frank told CNSNews.com on Tuesday that he does not place any responsibility for the current mortgage crisis on former Fannie Mae CEO Franklin Raines, who promoted policies allowing people to get ...
Sir Paul Cartney - Mills Praised by New York Officials for $1 Million Donation
Caption: Sir Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevelle The National Magazine Company: 30 Days of Fashion and Beauty Gala Party, at the Natural History Museum - Departures London, England .... New York officials have ...
When my best friend told me she was going to spend the end of August in Maine, I felt suddenly that my resolution to monitor the two political conventions was a responsible one.
Heather Mills to Donate $1 Million in Food to Hunts Point Children's Charity
File this under: Nice Things Done by a Celebrity Whose Soul You'd Maybe Already Given Up On.
Top New York Latino Officials announce support for Obama
Several of New York's top Latino officials announced Friday their support for Barack Obama for President.
NY Times Sugar Coats Charlie Rangel's Latest Tax M...
Here's their headline putting-this-in-the-best-possible-light for Rep. Rangel: No, no, no.
Needle-Exchange Programs Simple, Effective Step For HIV Prevention
Although HIV cases among Hispanics and blacks in the U.S. are "increasing at a dangerous rate," the federal government is "ignoring a simple, effective step" of allowing federal funding for needle-exchange ...
The Denver Adventure: Day 3 - Waiting for Hillary - Rep. Jose Serrano
Listen to This is America, with Jon Elliott. Listen to The Lionel Show at 2am. Listen to The Thom Hartmann Program at 3am.
Biden Gets Thumbs-Up from Much of NY Delegation
'As Democratic delegates head to Denver for the party's convention this week, members of New York's delegation are talking about the selection of Delaware Senator Joe Biden to be Barack Obama's running mate.
Cuba Bills: A Step in the Right Direction
Latin America Working Group After years without any positive change in U.S. policy toward Cuba, the House Appropriations Committee recently demonstrated support for alleviating the inhumane restrictions on ...
Obama plans $20 million Hispanic outreach campaign
The national Democratic Party and Barack Obama's campaign on Tuesday rolled out what they're calling an "unprecedented, historic" effort at wooing Hispanic voters across the United States.
Obama has "tremendous" support from Latinos
Sen. Barack Obama along with the Democratic National Committee held a press conference this afternoon to discuss an unprecedented commitment by Obama's presidential campaign to engage Hispanic voters.
Terrorists with a Doll's Head Strike in Harlem
Black doll's head on police car sparks anger in Harlem Newsday, NY - 14 hours ago "Two cops don't see the doll's head on the antenna?" Perkins said.