U.S. Must Change Energy Collection, Consumption Patterns, Says Lawmaker

Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) says the United States must come to realize that its current natural resource collection and consumption patterns must change.

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Boehner Playing Politics With Anti-Stimulus Rhetoric, Says DNC Official

Democratic National Committee National Press Secretary Hari Sevugan says Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) lied about the lack of jobs that are being created in his home state by the stimulus package "to score some cheap political points."
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Americans Want The Truth About Torture

By Jonathan Bronstein, Talk Radio News Service

Jonathan Bronstein recounts the Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's (D-CA) recent comments during her weekly press conference. Pelosi asserted that the CIA knowingly lied to her and mislead the American people, and she even called for the creation of a Truth Commission in order to illuminate the facts about the CIA's use of torture.

Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) responded to Pelosi's allegations by warning her and other Democrats to be careful what they wish for because the commission's discoveries may directly implicate them in the investigation.

Furthermore, Peter Brookes, an analyst for the Heritage Foundation, criticized the idea of a Truth Commission because he felt that it may hinder the CIA and other agencies from adequately protecting the American people.

But with each passing day the frustration of the American people mounts as they finally want to know what happened during the Bush Administration. (1:58)
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Kucinich Accuses AIG Of "Defrauding" His Ohio Constituents

By Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News Service

Edward Liddy, Chairman and CEO of AIG appeared before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee today. Appearing frustrated and angry at Liddy’s responses throughout the hearing, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), told Liddy that AIG’s behavior was “unacceptable.” Adding, “You cheated people who saved lives, who save our children, what are you going to do about this?”

Liddy said he would work with Congress and offered to meet with Kucinich after the hearing.

Kucinich told Liddy that until this matter is resolved “Congress is not going to let you go,” shouting that this was “unacceptable” behavior. He told Liddy that Congress “will keep calling you back here,” until this issue was concluded.

Kucinich agreed to meet with Liddy following the hearing.
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Boehner: The Question is, Do You Feel Safer?

By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico – Talk Radio News Service

House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) expresses concern at President Barack Obama's national security approach, and questions the wisdom of releasing detainees from Guantanamo Bay without knowing where they will be sent. (00:44)
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The unemployment crisis

By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico – Talk Radio News Service

Correspondent Michael Ruhl reports on the recent release of the unemployment statistics for March.

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The unemployment statistics for march

By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico – Talk Radio News Service

Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies before Congress on the nation's unemployment numbers from March 2009, and how the recession has affected employment.

Hall said that unemployment numbers have climbed from 8.1 percent to 8.5 percent, and that the industries hardest hit are manufacturing, construction, and temporary services.

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Boehner: Enough is enough!

By Suzia van Swol, University of New Mexico-Talk Radio News Service
During a a weekly session with reporters, which brought up the discussion of the auto restriction plan and warranties on automobiles, House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) says that “all of these actions that get taken are going to have a reaction in the market place,” and he says that he thinks “enough is enough.”
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Ralph Nader interview on the need for election reform

By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico – Talk Radio News Service

Former presidential candidate and long time consumer rights advocate Ralph Nader talked with Michael Ruhl to discuss the status of his lawsuit against the Democratic National Committee (DNC). This was immediately following the circuit court argument for Nader vs. DNC. Nader claims that he was harassed and burdened in 2004 presidential election by the DNC, in what he calls "an abuse of the legal process" and malicious prosecution. In this interview, Nader explained background of the case, and the case's current status. He said, "there is no other western democracy that comes close to obstructing voters and obstructing candidates as is the case in our country."

Nader also spoke about the two-party system, and the effect that his case has on future third party candidates in the presidential process. He said that his case is designed to draw boundaries, to make sure that third party candidates can exercise their First Amendment rights. Nader also referred to the issue as one of democracy, because he said in limiting ballot access, one is truly limiting the right of the people to decide who they want to represent them. Nader called for national ballot standards, instead of ballot standards which vary state by state. He also advocated instant runoff voting and public funding of public campaigns.

Nader said that the two-party system is not allowing third parties access to the higher tiers of federal government, and this two-party system is moving gradually to a one-party system, where gerrymandered districts make reelection almost certain for many members of Congress. He called this a system that can be rented by the rich. In spite of the stronghold that the two parties have on the system, Nader said that he has talked with several members of Congress who may be interested in helping to move legislation on election reform. He mentioned by name: John Conyers (D-Mich.), Ron Paul (R-Texas), Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), and Jessie Jackson, Jr. (D-Ill.). He anticipates this reform effort to be difficult, because as he said, "the foxes are guarding the chicken coop." Nader seems ready for a fight.

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Without federal aid Ohio's deficit could reach $7.3 billion

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland (D-Ohio) said during a teleconference that without fiscal relief for his state, Ohio's deficit could reach $7.3 billion (0:41)
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"No match, no vote" believed to be a voter suppression tactic

J. Gerald Hebert, Executive Director of the Campaign Legal Center, explains some of the voter suppression he's witnessed in Ohio.
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Regulation in Ohio reflects pre-Voting Rights Act bigotry at the polls

Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern speaks about the illegal suppression by Republican officials of newly registered voters in Greene County, Ohio. (0:33)
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Integrity of voting process compromised in Ohio

McCain-Palin 2008 Political Director Mike DuHaime speaks about the necessity of poll workers, especially in such an important state as Ohio. (0:46)
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Swing state Ohio has banned poll watchers

Former Attorney General of Ohio Jim Petro speaks out against Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner's recent directive against poll watchers, which he believes is a necessary factor in the upcoming election. (1:04)
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Sen. Brown accuses McCain of being a part of "corporate lobbyist culture"

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) accuses John McCain of being a part of what he calls "corporate lobbyist culture" that he says McCain decries. These accusations are made in light of what Brown calls McCain's indifference to news that Deutsche Post, owner of DHL courier and financial service, was outsourcing roughly 8,200 jobs from Ohio (:19).
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Obama understands struggles faced by Ohio working women

Senator Barack Obama's (D-Ill.) campaign hosted a conference call to discuss how Ohio's working women stand to benefit from Obama's economic plan. According to Isaac Baker of the Obama campaign, the plan will assist around 195,000 mothers across Ohio.

U.S. Representative Betty Sutton (D-Ohio) said that Obama has laid out concrete plans on how to strengthen the economy and that he knows government policies must change to meet America's new challenges. Sutton pointed out that the economy has lost 438,000 jobs thus far after six straight months of job loss and that wages have remained stagnant for a generation. Sutton emphasized that Obama has assured economic security for middle class families, both over the long and short term. Citing Obama's offer of a short term $50 billion stimulus to jump start the economy, Sutton was optimistic that he would get the economy back on track. She said that this stimulus goes 'hand in hand' with other investments such as infrastructure and 'green jobs.'

Sutton noted that since 2000, Ohio has lost over 200,000 manufacturing jobs. She said that Obama's vision of promoting 'green jobs' would be beneficial in areas like Ohio. According to Sutton, about 95% of workers and their families would benefit from Obama's tax cuts.

State Representative Jennifer Garrison (D-Ohio) said that Obama's policies are sorely needed and will help families greatly. Garrison pointed out that Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) is not offering relief to the middle class and voted against critical funding in the rural part of Ohio. (14:50)
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Ohio: Obama has leverage, but pro-Bush McCain may be weighed down

In a conference call, Todd Book, Ohio State House Assistant Minority Leader, and Chillicothe Mayor Joe Sulzer discussed the effects of John McCain's economic policies in Ohio and how Barack Obama's tax cuts will satisfy Ohio voters.(15:00)

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An interview with Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm

Gov. Granholm speaks about Super Tuesday II, issues important to the Midwest, and her choice for the Democratic nomination. (8:14)
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An interview with Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) on the upcoming Ohio primaries

Sherrod Brown talks with Talk Radio News Service Bureau Chief Ellen Ratner about the upcoming Ohio primaries and the issues that voters in his state are concerned with.
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