April 2007 Talking Points

Wolfowitz's Misdeeds, April 30, 2007
As president of the World Bank, Paul Wolfowitz has shirked the bank's unifying mission in favor of advancing his private agenda.
Oversight and Accountability, April 26, 2007
In contrast to the last Congress, the 110th Congress has proven that it sees oversight and the accountability of the executive as important functions.
From Poverty to Prosperity, April 25, 2007
The Center for American Progress put together a Task Force on Poverty, gathering a diverse group of national leaders to examine the causes and consequences of poverty in America and make recommendations for national action.
Climate Change Lip Service, April 24, 2007
On Sunday, while citizens around the world celebrated Earth Day, President Bush failed to even mention the words "global warming" in his annual Earth Day address.
Speaking Truth to Power, April 23, 2007
It's said that a Washington, D.C. "gaffe" occurs when someone tells the truth but isn't supposed to -- as Harry Reid did about Iraq last week.
Chipping Away At Freedom, April 19, 2007
The Supreme Court dealt a damaging blow to women's rights, upholding a law that banned some mid-term abortions without any health exception.
The Will of the People, April 18, 2007
President Bush has been driving home three misleading talking points justifying his intent to veto the bill over the wishes of the American public.
Tax Day, April 17, 2007
Since President Bush entered office, he has made tax cuts for the wealthy a focus of his domestic agenda. "These are the basic ideas that guide my tax policy: lower income taxes for all, with the greatest help going for those most in need," said Bush of his "bold and fair tax relief plan."
Time for Answers, April 16, 2007
Tomorrow, senators will have their first chance to question Attorney General Alberto Gonzales about the U.S. attorney purge.
Keeping White House Emails, April 13, 2007
In recent weeks, through the Congressional investigation into the firing of eight U.S. attorneys, more evidence has come to light suggesting that senior White House officials have been using political email accounts provided by the Republican National Committee (RNC), apparently in an effort to evade the Presidential Records Act.
This is Not 1995, April 12, 2007
President Bush is attempting to employ the tactics Bill Clinton used in his 1995 showdown with Congress, but 2007 is not 1995.
Political Prosecutions, April 11, 2007
Only recently have reporters started looking at the remaining federal prosecutors — and what it took for them to keep their jobs.
Stem Cell Facts, April 10, 2007
The Senate has a chance to help those suffering from debilitating ailments today as it reconsiders the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act.
Escalating an Anniversary, April 9, 2007
Four years ago today, U.S.-led coalition forces marched into Baghdad and toppled the statue of Saddam Hussein, marking the "liberation" of Iraq. But four years later, the Iraqis are still waiting.
The Toxic Terrorist Threat, April 3, 2007
The Bush administration and Congress must do more to protect Americans from the threat of terrorist attacks on railcars carrying chlorine gas.
Supplemental Hypocrisy, April 2, 2007
Bush and his allies say Congress will abandon U.S. forces in Iraq and pass the largest tax hike in history. Of course, these doomsday talking points aren't true.