Republicans really know how to pick 'em. Nebraska held primary elections yesterday. In the 3rd district 1/3 of the people live spread across 85% of the land. According to the Almanac on American Politics, "The district is one of the...
This week, Congressman Bart Stupak of Michigan delivered the Democratic Radio Address. To listen to the audio, click here. Good morning. This is Congressman Bart Stupak of Michigan. These days, every morning, Americans are paying more and more simply to...
Today, while President Bush tried yet again to put a fresh face on the problems confronting our nation, he did not offer a fresh commitment to change his failed policies.
On April 26, 2006 black farmers from around the country will gather together in Washington, DC to protest unfair treatment by the United States Department of Agriculture while calling on the Republican Congress to support legislation to reopen the claims of black farmers.
A new "Rural Report Card" unveiled today by the Senate Democratic Policy Committee details the failures of President Bush's policies on rural America, and the devastating impact the Bush Administration's cuts will have on the quality of life in rural communities.
Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer recently visited Boise and whipped up enthusiasm among his fellow Democrats in Idaho, according to the Idaho Statesman...
With President Bush sitting down today for a photo op with members of the FFA, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean called on the President to reverse his policies that hurt family farmers across America
From Bloomberg News:Farm groups representing some of the rural voters who helped President George W. Bush capture the presidency are trying to deal a blow to his Social Security initiative. The American Corn Growers Association, the National Farmers Union and...
From the Associated Press:President Bush's proposal to allow taxpayers to invest part of their Social Security taxes would have an amplified, negative effect on farm families who depend on the government program in retirement, Rep. Bob Etheridge, D-N.C., said Saturday....
From the Bozeman Daily Chronicle (Montana):When Gov. Brian Schweitzer dresses for business, he grabs a pair of blue jeans. The dress-down governor doesn't have much use for three-piece business attire, except when formalities call for it. With a nice shirt,...
