DNC Research and Special Reports
Fred Thompson Wanted to Cut Funding for AIDS Research
Fred Thompson, in a Project Vote Smart survey he filled out in 1994 that has recently come to light, stated that he favored decreasing funding for AIDS researchGOP Implodes Over Foley Scandal
Despite a cloud of denials and finger-pointing, it is clear the Republican House leadership failed to protect students in the Congressional page program for as much as a year after learning that Republican Congressman Mark Foley had inappropriate communications with minors.Rumsfeld is Wrong ... Repeatedly
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld has said that critics of the Bush Administration's Iraq and counterterrorism policies are trying to appease "a new type of fascism" and are suffering from "moral or intellectual confusion." But it's clear that if anyone's confused about what's happening in Iraq, it's Rumsfeld. As violence continues to surge, US Marines are involuntarily recalled to duty, and the country teeters on the brink of civil war, it's apparent that Rumsfeld has blithely forgotten his previous statements about the nature of the conflict.Enron's Ties to Bush Run Deep
Enron founder Ken Lay was found guilty on six counts of conspiracy and fraud. A jury found that Lay helped engineer a conspiracy to artificially inflate Enron's profits, hide millions in losses and misrepresent the true nature of the company's finances.Republicans Ignore Sky High Gas Prices While Big Oil Rakes in Record Profits
On a day when Shell Oil Company announced profits of more than $6 billion, Americans continue to be gouged at the pump while Republican leaders in Washington offer no solutions, only tax breaks for their industry friends.McCain Takes The Doubletalk Express For A Spin on
This morning's appearance on NBC's Meet the Press was just the latest stop on John McCain's double talk express. McCain has tried to cast himself as a straight shooter, yet his answers to important issues continue to shift. Since 2000, John McCain has changed his position on abortion, gay marriage, creationism, and tax cuts. But one recent admission by John McCain appears to be true.New Chief of Staff, More of the Same
Facing increasing disarray in his own party and sagging poll numbers, President Bush announced a desperate move to salvage his presidency with the appointment of Office of Management and Budget Director Josh Bolten to replace Andy Card as White House Chief of Staff today.David Safavian: Abramoff's Bag Man
David Safavian, the Bush Administration's former chief contracting and procurement official at OMB, is in court today for his ongoing Federal corruption trial, in connection with Jack Abramoff's questionable business dealings with the Bush Administration and Republican members of Congress.In Their Own Words: Republicans on Perjury & Obstruction of Justice
Recently, Republicans have been implying that an indictment for perjury is simply a "technicality." But they didn't always feel that way. Here's a collection of things they had to say then.Timeline of Libby Leak & Coverup
When President Bush came into office, he promised that his staff would "not just do what is legal, but what is right." But now, public confidence in the direction of our country is crumbling, and nine out of 10 Americans believe that the Bush Administration did something illegal or unethical in connection with the CIA leak scandal. After the indictment of Scooter Libby on two counts of perjury, two counts of making false statements to the FBI, and one count of obstruction of justice, and with questions still lingering about Karl Rove's role, the White House can no longer deny its efforts to manipulate the intelligence to win support for the war in Iraq, orchestrating efforts to smear opponents of that war, and then conspiring to cover it up.Bush Administration Once Again Links Iraq and 9-11
This morning, Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice returned to the Bush Administration's tried and true strategy of linking the tragic attacks of 9-11 with the President's war in Iraq. However, the President himself was forced to disavow this link in September of 2003, after Secretary Rice and Secretary Rumsfeld stated there was no connection.Timeline: Activities of the White House Iraq Group
According to news reports, special prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald is considering bringing criminal conspiracy charges against a group of senior Bush Administration officials involved in the Plame case – once again bringing the White House Iraq Group to the forefront of the investigation.It's Business as Usual for Tom DeLay
This morning on Fox News Sunday, Tom DeLay asserted that he will continue to do his job behind the scenes, continuing his "simpatico" relationship with House Speaker Dennis Hastert.The Hammer Gets Nailed
Tom "The Hammer" DeLay is no stranger to disciplinary action by the House Ethics Committee, but he outdid himself today when a grand jury indicted him on a criminal conspiracy charge.DAY 27: Claims That Plame Sent Wilson To Niger Was Untrue According to The CIA
A daily service of the DNC, "Mr. Bush, Tear Down That Stone Wall!" will highlight a specific fact that has been revealed and what Americans deserve to know about the White House's involvement in the improper and possibly illegal disclosure of an undercover CIA agent's identity for political gain.Roberts a Federalist Society Leader, Despite Denials
Supreme Court Nominee John G. Roberts, Jr. denies any membership with the Federalist Society, but the facts prove otherwise.DAY 10: Gonzales Notified Card of Pending Justice Department Investigation Hours Before President and White House Staff
Attorney General and former White House Counsel Alberto Gonzalez appeared on Fox News this weekend and admitted to having advance notice of the Justice Department's investigation into the Valerie Plame leak.DAY 7: Mr. Bush, Tear Down That Stone Wall!
A daily service of the DNC, "Mr. Bush, Tear Down That Stone Wall!" will highlight a specific fact that has been revealed and what Americans deserve to know about the White House's involvement in the improper, and possibly illegal, disclosure of an undercover CIA agent's identity for political gain.Why Is Bush Protecting This Man?
As President, George Bush told his senior staff that they must "avoid even the appearance" of ethical violations. But he refuses to hold Deputy White House Chief of Staff and longtime friend Karl Rove to those standards.Bush Speech: More Rhetoric, Nothing New
In yet another speech designed to reassure the American people about the war on terror, President Bush offered nothing new on Homeland Security and instead relied on tired and stale rhetoric on Iraq. These speeches do not make our ports, trains and chemical plants any safer. Leadership is about addressing the threats of today and seeing the threats of tomorrow and this President has failed.Republicans Break Their Promises to Our Military
Republicans have quietly tried to cut corners when it comes to the needs of America's veterans and the courageous men and women in the military.Dean: Time for Bush to Return Dirty Money
With the arrival of the second quarter fundraising deadline, DNC Chairman Howard Dean called on President Bush to return the $2.4 million in tainted money that his campaign has collected over the last six years. From scandal plagued lobbyist Jack...Dean: Troops Deserve More Than Bush's "Discredited" Rhetoric
Disappointingly, the President followed Karl Rove's advice last night and linked Iraq to 9/11 no fewer than five times in just over 35 minutes. He ignored the concerns that Americans have expressed about the war, and still refused to provide real answers or a clear path to success in Iraq. Even former Reagan aide David Gergen expressed that he was "offended" by the number of times President Bush mentioned 9/11.Bush Offers Defensive Rhetoric, Not Solutions
With the violence in Iraq increasing daily, the American people are raising questions about Bush's strategy.Democracy At Risk: The 2004 Election in Ohio
After the 2004 election, there were widespread reports of serious voting problems in Ohio. The Democratic National Committee's Voting Rights Institute made a commitment to investigate these reports and ascertain exactly what happened on November 2 in Ohio.Senate Democrats Fight for an Independent Judiciary
Senate Republicans are going the ultimate power grab. They're planning to give themselves absolute power, silencing Senate Democrats (and the millions of Americans they represent).Tom DeLay: Out of Touch, Out of Control
A guide to the ethics violations, abuses of power, and corruption of House Majority Leader Tom Delay.Mehlman on NBC Meet the Press: Long on Rhetoric and Short on Facts
Washington, DC - Democratic National Committee Communications Director Karen Finney issued the following statement regarding Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman's appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press": "With a smooth command of GOP talking points, Ken Mehlman was long on...Cox In the Henhouse
Whenever Rep. Christopher Cox (R-CA) had the opportunity to hold corporate wrongdoers accountable, protect Social Security, and be fiscally responsible, he voted in favor of corporate interests instead. Despite this, Bush has nominated Cox to be Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission -- the chief watchdog and protector of millions of Americans' investments.
Dean Reiterates Call for DeLay to 'Step Aside'
For years, Tom DeLay (R-Tex.) has been intimately involved in Texans for a Republican Majority (TRMPAC). He was a founder of TRMPAC, raised thousands of dollars in corporate contributions, and cajoled reluctant donors. This PAC, which was just ordered by a Texas judge to pay a $200,000 fine, illegally raised funds and laundered corporate contributions through the RNC in an effort to improperly influence the outcome of several closely contested Texas state legislative elections.
Record Prices, Record Profits
According to the Energy Information Administration, the price of regular, unleaded, gasoline has risen by 32 cents, or 17.4 percent, since Bush's 2nd inauguration.
Bush Isn't an Economist...But He Plays One On TV
The nation's GDP grew at a 3.1 percent annual rate in the first quarter of 2005-substantially slower than the 3.8 percent growth in the final quarter of 2004, and the slowest rate since the 1.9 percent growth in the first quarter of 2003.
