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RNC: This Week In Change IV

Sat Jul 5, 2:06 PM ET

In A Recent Interview With Relevant Magazine, Obama Said That He Did Not Believe "Mental Distress" Should Qualify Under The Health Of The Mother Exception In Late-Term Abortion Bans:

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RNC: Obama's Iraq Fact Check Sat Jul 5, 11:37 AM ET
The following is Obama's Iraq Fact Sheet as distributed by the Republican National Committee:
Radio Address by President Bush to the Nation Sat Jul 5, 10:06 AM ET
Following is the transcript of the July 5 radio address by President Bush to the nation:
RNC: They Said It Flashback! Hillary Was Right?! Sat Jul 5, 10:00 AM ET
In March, Sen. Clinton Questioned Obama's Pledge To Withdraw Troops From Iraq In 16 Months, Saying It Was Words You Can't Rely On. Sen. Clinton: "Senator Obama promises to withdraw from Iraq within 16 months. But his top foreign policy adviser said he's not really going to rely on that plan. I guess that plan is just words, too. We need a president who will solve problems. Who will fight for our families long after the speeches are over and the cameras are gone. That's the choice in this campaign: Solutions you can rely on -- versus words you can't." (Mark Halperin, "Clinton Remarks On Obama Iraq And Environmental Policies," Time's "The Page" Blog, thepage.time.com, 3/11/08)
USAID Administrator Officiates at Vietnam Mission Opening Fri Jul 4, 8:45 PM ET
As part of her official visit to Vietnam, U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Henrietta Fore presided at a ceremonial opening of the agency's new mission in Hanoi.
Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Says New Budget Promotes Economic Development; Improves Safety for Bridges, Dams, Rail, Aviation Fri Jul 4, 6:54 PM ET
Despite a struggling national economy, Pennsylvania is aggressively tackling bridge repairs, water and sewer infrastructure, high-hazard dams and outmoded rail and aviation facilities with investments in the 2008-09 commonwealth budget that Governor Edward G. Rendell signed today. The budget agreement includes nearly $2 billion in investments for these critical areas, which address problems that were decades in the making and will put thousands of Pennsylvanians to work.
New Budget Makes Major New Investments in Environment, Energy, Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Says Fri Jul 4, 6:49 PM ET
Governor Edward G. Rendell said today that issues critical to continuing the commonwealth's economic progress and protecting its citizens will be addressed as part of the state's 2008-09 budget.
Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Says New Budget Protects Progress; Stimulates Economy, Invests in Education Fri Jul 4, 6:49 PM ET
Governor Edward G. Rendell today hailed Pennsylvania's major new investments in energy, education and infrastructure in the commonwealth's $28.3 billion budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year as investments that will benefit Pennsylvanians for decades to come.
Governor Rendell to Sign S.B. 949 Modernizing Pennsylvania Mine Safety Law Fri Jul 4, 6:06 PM ET
Governor Edward G. Rendell will sign Senate Bill 949 at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 7, at the Robena Miners Memorial, 2801 East Roy Furman Highway, Carmichaels, Greene County. S.B. 949 provides for the first major update of Pennsylvania's 125-year-old bituminous deep mine safety law, ensuring improved safety conditions for the commonwealth's 4,200 underground bituminous coal miners.
Governor Rendell to Sign Budget Fri Jul 4, 5:23 PM ET
Governor Edward G. Rendell will sign Pennsylvania's 2008-09 budget at 6 p.m. TONIGHT, Friday, July 4, in the Governor's Reception Room.
Richard Viguerie: Senator Jesse Helms Was the Leader of the New Right Fri Jul 4, 3:27 PM ET
The following statement was released by Richard A. Viguerie, Chairman of ConservativeHQ.com, regarding the death of former Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC):
Pennsylvania Lottery's July 5 Millionaire Raffle Game Sold Out Fri Jul 4, 12:16 PM ET
The last ticket for the Pennsylvania Lottery's July 5 Millionaire Raffle was sold today at 10:39:56 a.m. at Vinny's, 25 Lindsay Drive in Uniontown, Fayette County.
For July 4th, WashingtonWatch.com Debuts New Government and Politics Blog Fri Jul 4, 11:11 AM ET
"What better way to celebrate the founding of our nation than... um, by... blogging?" So begins the introductory post on the new WashingtonWatch.com blog.
Italian American Leaders Establish Italian Language Foundation to Support High School Studies in Italian Fri Jul 4, 9:10 AM ET
Matilda Cuomo, former first lady of the state of New York and chair of the Committee to Establish the Italian AP Program, Margaret Cuomo, M.D., a member of the committee, Louis Tallarini, president of the Columbus Citizens Foundation, and Salvatore Zizza, president of the National Italian American Foundation, today announced the incorporation of the Italian Language Foundation, Inc., a non-profit entity that will promote and help underwrite the AP Italian Language and Culture Program.
Washington Area Hosts Afghanistan Athletes Fri Jul 4, 7:00 AM ET
The Afghan Sports Federation is holding its 11th annual 4th of July sporting and cultural events starting Thursday July 3rd thru Saturday July 5th in the Washington Metro Area.
PEC Praises Pennsylvania Passage of Historic Great Lakes Compact Legislation Thu Jul 3, 9:51 PM ET
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) praised the Pennsylvania General Assembly for giving final approval to House Bill 1705, legislation that will ratify the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact. The bill now goes to Gov. Rendell for his consideration.
State Fire Commissioner Praises Passage of Fire-Safe Cigarettes Legislation Thu Jul 3, 6:28 PM ET
The Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner today praised the passage of legislation that will require all cigarettes sold in Pennsylvania to be fire safe.
To Help Stem Abuse-Related Child Deaths, Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Signs Bill Into Law Thu Jul 3, 6:23 PM ET
Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed a measure into law thats designed to decrease the number of abuse-related child injuries and deaths in Pennsylvania.
The Weekend’s Biggest Boom: Stanford Stadium, Saturday Evening July 5 Thu Jul 3, 6:22 PM ET
The biggest boom of the holiday weekend might be at Stanford Stadium when Drum Corps International - Marching Music's Major League - presents the DCI West Championship, featuring the reigning World Champion Blue Devils of Concord, CA and six-time World Champion Santa Clara Vanguard of Santa Clara, CA.
RNC: REFINING WITHDRAWAL? Obama Says He Will Continue To 'Refine' His Iraq Policy; Misleads On Troop Safety Thu Jul 3, 4:53 PM ET
The following release is being issued by the Republican National Committee:
Former Chief Financial Officer of Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Convicted of Conspiracy & Filing False Tax Returns Thu Jul 3, 4:38 PM ET
Perceptions of Green Marketplace are Evolving Thu Jul 3, 4:27 PM ET
Perceptions of the green marketplace and green consumers are changing. The LOHAS 12 Forum (www.lohas.com/forum), which took place June 18-21, opened the door for some lively discussions and eye opening realizations about the evolving trends and the progression of the "green purchaser". The LOHAS consumer, the individual who makes purchasing decisions based on their values of personal and planetary health and benefit, accounts for a healthy 19% of the overall LOHAS marketplace. However, according to several key note speakers and LOHAS conference luminaries, while they continue to be the primary influencers, they are no longer the primary focus of businesses developing more eco-friendly products and services.
Kansas City Workers at UPS Freight Reject Fraud Union in Overwhelming Vote Thu Jul 3, 4:24 PM ET
Two Munitions Dealers Indicted on Charges of Exporting Military Aircraft Parts to Iran Thu Jul 3, 4:24 PM ET
R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Michael Johnson, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Export Enforcement, Anthony V. Mangione, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Investigations, and Sharon Woods, Director, U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Criminal Investigative Service, announced that a Federal Grand Jury sitting in Miami, Florida, returned an Indictment today charging defendants Hassan Saied Keshari, Traian Bujduveanu, Kesh Air International Corp., and Orion Aviation Corp. for their participation in a conspiracy to export military aircraft parts to Iran. The defendants are charged in an eleven (11) count Indictment with violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the United States Iran Embargo, and the Arms Export Control Act for their involvement in a conspiracy to export U.S.-made military aircraft parts to Iran.
Oxfam Ambassadors Call on G8 to Show Leadership in Fight Against Poverty Thu Jul 3, 4:09 PM ET
MuslimChannels.tv, the Family Oriented Alternative to YouTube and MySpace, Integrating Live Broadcasts and Video Uploads Thu Jul 3, 4:09 PM ET
While cable and dish services are swamped with religious channels, Muslims in the United States have unequal opportunities for access. MuslimChannels addresses this challenge with a unique approach, by offering the best of both worlds: Multiple live 24 x 7 broadcasts of religious, alternative news, and educational programming, as well as user video uploads, video sharing and formation of online communities.
Formal Education Overrated in Bolstering Job Skills, Economic Productivity Thu Jul 3, 4:04 PM ET
In attempting to bolster economic opportunity and growth, U.S. policymakers are overemphasizing the well-known educational path through a four-year academic degree and neglecting areas that could pay off better for both individuals and the economy training and experience, according to articles in the Summer 2008 Issues in Science and Technology.
Pennsylvania Medical Society and AARP Criticize Senator Specter for Blocking Bill to Protect Access to Doctors and Improve Medicare Thu Jul 3, 3:54 PM ET
Groups Call on Senator Specter to Reconsider and Support Bill that Stops Cuts to Doctors and Keeps Medicare Fair
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Massachusetts Residents Affected by the Fire in Weymouth Thu Jul 3, 3:38 PM ET
Massachusetts residents and businesses affected by the Queen Annes Gate Apartments fire on June 14 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Acting Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today.