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On The Hill: Stephanie Tubbs Jones Remembered As 'Vibrant Presence'
Posted by mediaman
Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-Ohio), chairwoman of the House Ethics Committee, died today following an aneurysm. She was 58.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats remembered Tubbs Jones for her enthusiasm.
Top Foreign Affairs Dem Wants $1 Billion In Georgia Aid; Invasion Stalls Cooperation With Russia
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Russia's invasion of neighboring Georgia could one of the "most significant events to occur in Europe since the end of communism," according to the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a potential Democratic vice-presidential candidate.
On The Hill: War Survivors Group Condemns Russia's Use Of Munitions
Posted by mediaman
A Washington-based group that says it represents survivors of armed conflicts is condemning Russia's use of banned munitions in its war with neighboring Georgia.
Russia dropped cluster bombs on two towns in Georgia, killing at least 11 civilians and injuring dozens more, according to the group, known as Survivor Corps. More than 100 countries agreed to a ban on cluster munitions earlier this year because of the unacceptable harm they cause to civilians, the organization notes in an email.
On The Hill: Victorious On Platform, Progressive Dems Push Single-Payer Bill
Posted by mediaman
Having won their fight to enshrine a "guaranteed health care for all" statement in the Democratic Party platform, a group of progressive Democrats are now pushing a bill in Congress to move to a single-payer health system.
On The Hill: Congressional Leaders Condemn Russian Invasion
Posted by mediaman
While President Bush and the two men who would succeed him have taken the headlines in responding to Russia's week-old military operation in neighboring Georgia, top House Democrats and Republicans have added their voices to the criticism. Leaders from both parties released a rare joint statement condemning Russia's actions.
On The Hill: Republicans Call Obama Weak On Bipartisanship As Obama Touts GOP Support
Posted by mediaman
Republicans are criticizing Democrat Barack Obama as "weak on bipartisanship" even as the Democratic presidential hopeful's campaign has begun touting those in the GOP who are crossing party lines to support Obama.
On The Hill: Denver Will See 'Record Number' Of Gay Delegates, Group Says
Posted by mediaman
More gay and lesbian delegates will be on the roster when Democrats open their national convention in Denver later this month, according to a group of gay Democrats.
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