JayEtta Hecker, Director of physical infrastructure issues at the Government Accountability Office, says that the sale of US highways and bridges for periods of time to private enterprises brings necessary money to cash-strapped governments. However, when embarking upon these public-private partnerships, she warns that we must be wary of the resulting changes in toll prices for consumers (:35).
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Presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama made a campaign stop in midtown Manhattan last night. Obama spoke at a fundraising event attended by many supporters of former rival Hillary Clinton. The two high-profile Democrats appeared at a fundraising breakfast in New York today.
Obama’s speech emphasized unity and party loyalty. Obama took great care to mention and reiterate how similar he and Senator Clinton are on most policy issues. Obama also addressed recent criticism of his centrist posturing. He reminded the audience that he is still dedicated to withdrawing from Iraq, health care reform, and reducing carbon emissions.
After the speech, Obama made a move that recalled Steve Jobs’ famous rhetorical “one more thing” trick: he asked doners to remember Senator Clinton’s campaign debt and contribute to her repayment efforts. Obama claimed that helping Senator Clinton is akin to party unity.
At a Select Committee for Energy Independence and Global Warming hearing, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (ADFEC), discussed the future of environmentally sustainable communities by highlighting the developments of Masdar City. (5:10) (more…)
March 11, 2008, Talkers Magazine and Christian Solidarity International co-sponsored a trip to Southern Sudan and Southern Darfur. Radio Hosts included Joe Madison (XM Satellite Radio and WOL-AM), Thom Hartmann (Syndicated), Jack Rice (WCCO), Rusty Humphries (Syndicated), Ellen Ratner (Talk Radio News Service), and Dr. John Eibner of Christian Solidarity International. The group brought with them “Sacks of Hope” which are sponsored by donations.
Protesters at the DNC Rules & Bylaws Committee express their dissatisfaction at the decision made concerning Florida and Michigan’s votes and delegate allocation. *note- contains the word “Goddamn”* (2:14)
At the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee hearing May 31, 2008, an Obama delegate (Eugene Kinlow) and a Hillary supporter (James Quinn) told TRNS what they wished to see as a result of the hearing. (2:39)
Warning: this video contains very offensive language.
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Two one minute videos of supporters outside the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, PA.
Clinton Supporters:
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