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Obama TV Appearances This Week

Shauna Shepston — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 15:04:10 EDT

America's Oil Addiction
Last Friday, Senator Obama was on the CBS Evening News' freeSpeech segment, reminding us that falling gas prices should not lull Americans into a false sense of energy security. Watch the video at www.barackobama.com

In the News
You'll have several chances to catch Senator Obama on television over the next few days:

Tomorrow: The Oprah Winfrey Show - Check your local listings for show times. In Chicago it's on at 9 A.M. and again at 11:06 P.M on ABC7.

Thursday: Today on NBC - 7 A.M. EDT

Thursday: Larry King Live on CNN - 9 P.M. EDT

Six Distinguished Americans Share 12th Annual Heinz Awards

Shauna Shepston — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:59:19 EDT

Six Distinguished Americans Share 12th Annual Heinz Awards

9/25/2006 Printable Page

Six Distinguished Americans Selected
as 12th Annual Heinz Award Honorees

Pioneers in five categories recognized with $250,000 awards; Nursing home reformer to receive special Chairmanâ??s Medal.

PITTSBURGH, September 25, 2006 â?¦quot; In recognition of groundbreaking achievements within a broad span of human endeavor â?¦quot; lifeâ??s work that has had a transforming impact on how we regard, steward and propel the world around us â?¦quot; the Heinz Family Foundation today announced the recipients of the 12th Annual Heinz Awards, among the largest individual achievement prizes in the world.

Obama / Moran Show Up for Webb

Shauna Shepston — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:55:58 EDT

Yesterday, both Congressman Moran and Senator Obama spoke at a rally for Jim Webb, the democratic challenger to George "Macaca" Allen, incumbent senator of Virginia. While Senator Obama's appearance gained more media attention, both representatives riled up the crowd.

John Kerry Op-Ed: On national security, U.S. must walk the walk

Shauna Shepston — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:23:18 EDT

From The State, Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Link

Five years ago on 9/11, newspapers across the globe proclaimed, â??We are all Americans now.â?? Not since the bombing of Pearl Harbor has a president enjoyed a greater reservoir of support. Never before were Americans more ready to sacrifice for victory.

And today, five years later, where are we? Bogged down in Baghdad, beleaguered around the world and bitterly divided at home.

Four Vets, Four Victories: John Kerry Asks You to Support the Troops (We Are the Troops)

Shauna Shepston — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:39:08 EDT

Dear DemDiva,

I remember when I was back home from Vietnam and veterans were speaking out against the Vietnam war policy, someone yelled at the vets: "You should support the troops." One of those veterans said simply: "Lady, we are the troops."

John Kerry to Speak at Howard University this Thursday, Sept 14th: Real Security For America

Shauna Shepston — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 12:51:48 EDT

Last Friday, Friends of John Kerry sent on a message from the Senator. Senator Kerry will speak at Howard University, this Thursday, September 14th at 12:30pm on the issue of security.

A quote from Senator Kerry's e-mail after the break.

The very first JK post ... Welcome to the John Kerry group

Shauna Shepston — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 10:24:49 EDT

Hi everybody ... welcome to the John Kerry Supporters group! I'd like for this to be a portal for bloggers from other sites to merge their posts and for democratic activists to be informed about the work of John Kerry. Thanks for joining!

DemDiva