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Black Box Voting Diebold Voting Machine Fraud ProgressiveDailyNews Copyright © 2003-2004 All rights reserved Meet Others in Your Community to Discuss Your 9/11 Questions Progressive Daily News is not responsible for the news that is created on other sites. ?W What Bush has Done Scorecard of Evil Iraq War TruthUncovered 9/11 Visibility Project Write a Letter to Your Newspaper about Bush's War Vote to Impeach Impeachment Resource Center Impeach Bush, The Four Reasons to 525 Reasons to Boot Bush Prosecute George W. Bush for War Crimes Regime Change Begins at Home Green Party- Revelation of Halliburton's Oil Distribution Deal Tops the Extensive List of Bush's Wartime Lies... 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TOP STORIES POLITICS & GOVERNMENT United States & International BUSINESS, JOBS, TAXES & ECONOMY HEALTH, FAMILY, CONSUMERS, SOCIETY & ENVIRONMENT CORRUPTION, LAW, CRIME, COURTS & PUNISHMENT, ETHICS, INVESTIGATIONS & COVER-UPS                   ABOUT EDUCATION INTERESTING, SCIENCE, CULTURAL & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS (One of our goals for this site is to create a secondary index which will recategorize all of the stories we've published by their top category. This will make it easy to search stories by subject matter. In the meantime, our site search engine can be used). Quotes of the Day "There is a very strong risk that this president is irreparably damaging his credibility," says Joe Lockhart, a former spokesman for President Clinton.  "I'm just deeply disappointed that once again we may have to settle for the lesser of two evils." Bush is Sued! It's in the News! Bush Charged with 911 Complicity ( Mariani vs. Bush -- full text of lawsuit by 911 widow ) [Petition to Senate to Investigate Oddities Involving 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, pls. sign and forward] Bushism of the Day Holding Corporations Responsible: Corporate Watch Support the Code for Corporate Responsibility Mission Statement: To transform the legal purpose of corporations to include responsibility to employees, communities and the environment. Vision Statement: C4CR envisions a world in which corporations work for a just, peaceful and sustainable global society. Progressive Media Companies (More Links here) Workers Independent News Service  KPFK DemocraticTalkRadio Progressive Radio The Guy James Show OutrageRadio Takebackthemedia DemocracyNow! Watch Video of This Week's Bill Moyers Broadcast We still need help, NPR tells its listeners News & Commentary Things will come to a head in this country before the next election - all of the talk in the wind lately of what the administration will do to create a military government and scrap the constitution, if there's another terrorist attack. My strong belief is that this administration "let" the WTC attack happen to allow themselves the leeway to go forward with the grab for Afghan gas, poppies and Iraqi oil, let alone the "Patriot" Act. I watched the economy tank after Bush took office, I think because of people's fear. Then I've seen Bush dismantle programs and let his buddies pick up the pieces, just like the crumbling of the Soviet Union. Doesn't it seem strange that the head of the "free" world is the son of the CIA chief as is the president of Russia the ex-KGB chief and in the middle east Sharon is the ex-chief of Mossad? Each of these 3 bums are using the same tactics to consolidate power, in their respective fiefdoms: Chechnya, Palestine and GWB's Taliban, all bringing fear so the Great Leader can offer his protection racket. - Gary Cook, Editor, Progressive Daily News. JOIN THE CAMPAIGN TO REMOVE ATTORNEY GENERAL JOHN ASHCROFT FROM POWER! Ashcroft has proven himself to be an enemy of the Constitution of the United States, and a threat to our security and liberty. Speak out against his continued trampling of our valued civil rights and civil liberties by joining the Center for Constitutional Rights’ People v. Ashcroft campaign. Join thousands of others calling for Ashcroft’s removal from office by signing a popular indictment of Ashcroft and his attempted destruction of our constitution at www.peoplevashcroft.org. Interlocking Directorates and Privatization are key to Exposing Bush Financial Empire - Architect to Privatization has been Cheney - Energy & Geopolitics, Military Budget now to Value-added expenses Watch American Dynasty: Aristocracy, Fortune, and the Politics of Deceit in the House of Bush Kevin Phillips Description: From Borders Books & Music in Washington, DC, former Republican White House strategist Kevin Phillips discusses four generations of the Bush family from World War I through the current President George W. Bush. He writes that the family's expertise has been in intelligence, energy, and national security -- three of the major enterprises of the twentieth century. In addition, Phillips argues that the family systematically used its social and financial influence to gain the White House. Author Bio: Kevin Phillips has been a political and economic commentator for more than three decades. A former White House strategist, Mr. Phillips is a regular contributor to the Los Angeles Times and NPR and writes for Harper’s and Time. His books include “The Politics of Rich and Poor,” “Cousin’s Wars,” “Arrogant Capital,” “William McKinley” and “Wealth and Democracy.” Democracy in America Message Board NPR: The Bushes, an ’American Dynasty’ (RA) 9 / 1 1: G E T T I N G  T O  T H E  T R U T H Why is our government lying to us about what really happened? Do you know: On September 9th the president had a war plan on his desk to go into Afghanistan? The hijackers names were not on the passenger lists? There were up to 23 individually recorded warnings from a total of 11 allies? FEMA agents were already in New York on Sept. 10th? Government officials were warned not to fly on 9/11? The debris at Ground Zero was removed without forensic examination, shipped to China and melted down? The Bush and bin Laden families have been doing business together since the late 70s? The Bush administration tried to obstruct the investigation from the start? This just begins to scratch the surface? Our site: www.ny911truth.org For further reading on this critical issue, see: http://physics911.org/net/index.php www.serendipity.li/wtc.htm During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. - George Orwell Information is the currency of democracy - Thomas Jefferson For Immediate Release:  1/31/04 The Skyscraper Safety Campaign Announces The NIST Federal Investigation of the WTC Collapse NYC Public Meeting Thursday, February 12, 2004, Marriot Hotel, 85 West St. NYC SUBJECT: NIST WTC Collapse Investigation Public Meeting DATE:            Thursday, February 12, 2004 TIME:              9:00am to 5:00pm LOCATION:   Marriot Financial Center Hotel 85 West Street, NYC Details available at: http://wtc.nist.gov/ The Skyscraper Safety Campaign urges all 9/11 Family Members, WTC survivors, Rescue Personnel and interested members of the public to attend this public meeting. The NIST Investigation will update the public and get comments on the federal investigation of the WTC collapse. Members of the public, WTC survivors, rescue workers or families of the victims may testify, volunteer for interviews or provide information or photos.  For more NIST media information, contact: Michael E. Newman, NIST Public and Business Affairs Phone: (301) 975-3025, Fax: (301) 926-1630 Email:  mnewman@nist.gov Sally Regenhard, Chairperson, SSC (718) 671-7326 Monica Gabrielle, Co Chair, SSC (917) 923-0556 Monica Gabrielle Widow of Richard Gabrielle, Aon Corp., 103rd Fl. WTC2 Co-Chairperson, Skyscraper Safety Campaign mgabrielle@SkyscraperSafety.org www.SkyscraperSafety.org 212-929-2650 (Bus.) 917-923-0556 (Cell) "To the living we owe respect,  but to the dead we owe only the truth."  - Voltaire An amazing analysis of the collapse of the twin towers and the WTC7 is at http://911research.wtc7.net/index.html. Vote to Keep Roosevelt on the dime from Change to Ronald Reagan! Top Stories Guard flap keeps White House on defensive President Bush will make a speech Wednesday on the dangers of nuclear proliferation. He might be relieved to be talking about an issue that isn't a politically damaging controversy. New Doubts About Bush’s Guard Service (RA) Attempt to end flap over Bush in military Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly now skeptical of Bush Dean Rips Kerry As Part of ’Corrupt’ D.C. MILWAUKEE - Seizing on a fresh report about the financing of critical ads, Democrat Howard Dean (news - web sites) assailed front-runner John Kerry on Wednesday for being part of "the corrupt political culture in Washington." Dean focused on the disclosure that former Sen. Bob Torricelli, who now raises money for Kerry, donated $50,000 to an independent group that ran controversial ads in three early-voting states. "I intend to support the Democratic nominee under any circumstances," Dean said.  Did American Anti-Satellite Technology Shoot Down EU Satellite on the Way to Mars? World oil demand still surging Bush to seek nuclear trade limits (Click to Return to Table of Contents) United States POLITICS & GOVERNMENT Clark Pulls Out of Presidential Race Did Iraqi spies fool CIA? It’s Time for Reverend Al to Go Just like Daddy- Bush may win war but lose election Bush has exploited 9/11 victims for war on terror Bush Cites Breakup of Pakistani Ring to Thwart Criticism on Iraq Weapons (Click to Return to Table of Contents ) Click on the Bush/Tony link and enjoy the show http://jefffisherforcongress.com Towards a Critical Globalization Studies: Plenary Debate. . . Globalization: For Whom? By Whom? (#7736; 88 min.) Professor of Global and International Studies Richard Faulk; journalist, novelist, playwright, publisher, filmmaker, and renowned social critic Tariq Ali; former member of the Philippine Parliament; and Professor of Sociology Saskia Sassen discuss the issues involved with globalization. Watch it now using RealPlayer. International POLITICS & GOVERNMENT Errant Russia Politician Says He Feared for Life Rybkin said he had decided to take off on a trip to Ukraine to get away from campaign pressures that included being tailed everywhere by two men and searches of his campaign offices. Nearly 200 Killed in Ethiopian Clashes 2 bombs rip Iraq, at least 70 are killed U.S. Wants Aid for ’Astonishing’ Libya Arms Progress 15 Palestinians Die As Israelis Raid Camp Greek, Turkish Cypriot Leaders to Meet Ex-President Chun faces summons Iran marks 25th Islamic revolution anniversary Iraq occupation has cost U.S. $14B in 3 months (Click to Return to Table of Contents ) BUSINESS, JOBS, TAXES & ECONOMY SUV sales climb on tax loophole Greenspan Cites Impressive Economic Gains Greenspan says sustained expansion ahead, deficit a menace Long-term, the deficit risked creating serious difficulties paying for the baby-boom generation as it retired, Greenspan said. But the deficit also created short-term risks, because long-term rates were swayed by financial market expectations, Greenspan said. "As a consequence, should investors become significantly more doubtful that the Congress will take the necessary fiscal measures, an appreciable backup in long-term interest rates is possible as prospects for outsized federal demands on national saving become more apparent," he warned. Democrats- Bush Jobs Outlook Too Rosy (RA) Hastert Lashes Aide on Exporting Jobs WASHINGTON - House Speaker Dennis Hastert took a swipe Wednesday at one of President Bush chief economic aides for describing the shipping of American jobs abroad as "just a new way of doing international trade." The unusual attack by Hastert, R-Ill., on an administration official of his own party underscored the sensitivity the issue of jobs has acquired in the early stages of this year's presidential and congressional elections (If you want to support Bush's Campaign, Buy Dell Computer whose CEO was just GW's Campaign Manager in 2000) (Click to Return to Table of Contents ) HEALTH, FAMILY, CONSUMERS, SOCIETY & ENVIRONMENT New hydrogen storage system developed "This material can absorb hydrogen in much lower air pressure than other storage methods. This reduces possible risk of explosion and thus will allow us to make safer hydrogen battery cells," Chae said. State to grant same-sex unemployment benefit (Albany, NY) The state has reversed a ruling that prohibited unemployment benefits to same-sex couples in long-term relationships. Efforts Against Gay Marriage Intensify (RA) Mass. Awaits Historic Gay-Marriage Vote San Francisco plan for same-sex marriages U.S. infant mortality rate on the rise The nation’s infant mortality rate climbed from 6.8 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2001 to 7.0 deaths per 1,000 in 2002. CDC analysts had expected another year of decline — the last time the rate rose was in 1958. “We were surprised because it has been declining fairly steadily for more than four decades,” said Joyce Martin, lead statistician for the CDC. “You’re always concerned when an important indicator in public health increases.” Charity Gets Breast Cancer Gene Patent Peptide May Help Predict Heart Disease Bush Drilling Plan Brings Foes Together Anti-Immigration Candidates Sue Sierra Club Over Board Election Anti-immigration candidates trying to take over the Sierra Club's governing board have filed a lawsuit against the national environmental organization, alleging that its leaders are breaking state law by using club money and resources to oppose them in upcoming board elections. Care2 Make a Difference: The #1 Environmental Network for a Healthy Living & a Healthy Planet In a win for energy independence and good jobs, California, New York, and Pennsylvania have all announced initiatives this week to invest in energy alternatives.  The Apollo Alliance is working to bring key constituencies together in these states to build a better energy future. The Apollo Alliance joined California State Treasurer Phil Angelides as he announced a 1.5 billion dollar investment in state pension funds to go towards clean and alternative energy technology. Angelides's announcement comes two weeks after he participated in the Apollo Alliance’s release of “New Energy for America ,” a jobs study detailing the economic benefits of Apollo. At Apollo’s press conference Angelides stated “I am well aware that the way in which we invest capital can shape not only the contours of our economy, but also the future of our communities, our society, and our environment for decades to come.” The Apollo Alliance is working with labor leaders in California . California Labor Federation Exec. Secy. Treas. Art Pulaski, also attending the press conference, stated “The California Apollo Project is about our future,” said Pulaski. “We need strong public investment in real job creation, not corporate tax breaks that create long term deficits.” On the East Coast, New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton called for public investment in renewable energy on the scale of the Apollo space program, noting that “significant federal investments in the space program” and other initiatives have brought significant benefits to the United States . She noted that Japan and Europe “have made big commitments to advancing these technologies with significant public investment... we must do the same.” Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania Governor Rendell announced several progressive energy initiatives for Pennsylvania . He proposed a new “green tax holiday” for purchases of energy efficient appliances. In addition, the Governor’s budget extended the Pennsylvania Energy Harvest an investment initiative that provides financial tools to encourage clean and renewable energy projects. Over the last several years, Pennsylvania has doubled the amount of green energy that they use. This week, Governor Rendell directed state agencies to make 20 percent of the state’s energy needs met by new energy technology.Apollo is working with leaders around the country to bring about a better energy future. To learn more visit www.apolloalliance.org. (Click to Return to Table of Contents ) CORRUPTION, LAW, CRIME, COURTS & PUNISHMENT, ETHICS INVESTIGATIONS & COVER-UPS Report- DOD paying billions to tax cheats Brazil Rules Out Action on Parmalat Scalia Defends Hunting Trip With Cheney Georgia county drops court fight on public display of Ten Commandments Court Mulls Media Ownership Challenge SEC Orders Mutual Funds Disclose Expenses Feds Recommend Blocking Oracle Bid Martin blames 'sophisticated' group for scandal, takes slap at Chretien The report found that Liberal-connected middlemen pocketed 40 per cent commissions - or $100 million - from the $250-million sponsorship program run by the Public Works Department that was intended to promote Canada at Quebec public events. Auditor General Sheila Fraser also revealed that Crown corporations such as Via Rail and Canada Post, and even the RCMP, were used in a wide-ranging scheme to funnel cash to Liberal-friendly middlemen. (Click to Return to Table of Contents ) ABOUT EDUCATION Barat College to close DISD campus crimes increase L.A. Unified OKs All-Day Kindergarten Ohio Board OKs Evolution Lesson Plans The Orfalea College of Business challenges highly motivated students to become tomorrow's socially responsible business leaders through a learn-by-doing, technology-oriented education. 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