Archive for September 10th, 2008
Ethics scandal emerges from Dept. of Interior
SOUTHERN ARIZONA – According to recent developments published by the New York Times, employees of the Minerals Management Service, which handles 10’s of billions of dollars in oil royalties yearly, are in hot water over accusations of criminal activity including cocaine use, fraud and sexual misconduct.
Gates talks about Afghan challenges for U.S., Nato
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2008 – Though positive developments have taken place in Afghanistan, the United States, the Afghan government and NATO still face a classic insurgency “fueled by ideology, poppy, poverty, crime and corruption,” complicated by political upheaval in Pakistan, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today.
US military seeks new Afghanistan strategy
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen says the decision to continue a slow reduction of U.S. forces in Iraq is justified by reduced violence and the increased capability of the Iraqi security forces. He says any risks created by the U.S. drawdown are “acceptable.”
Bob Barr asks Ron Paul, again, to run as VP
Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party nominee for president, has invited GOP Congressman Ron Paul to be his running mate in the upcoming election. In a letter sent to Paul, Barr called Paul one of the “few American patriots” who exist in today’s society, and asked him to “seriously consider this final offer as an opportunity [...]
Ron Paul speaks to the National Press Club
Texas Representative and Libertarian-minded Republican Ron Paul spoke to the National Press Club about the other presidential choices in the campaign for the presidency in 2008 and the need to break free from the two-party system that envelopes our political process. Provided below are his remarks, in full.
Congress returns to low expectations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of Congress returned to Capitol Hill this week for what will be their final three weeks of work before Election Day. And while both parties are accusing the other of blocking critical legislation, the session ahead is likely to create nothing more than further finger-pointing and accusations of who is to [...]
