Hillary Clinton

5/11/2008 -- On Mother’s Day, we thank and honor those who have devoted countless hours to taking care of their families. Mothers work constantly to help their children start and lead healthy, enriched lives. They are among our children’s most important teachers, guiding our youth to reach their full potential and realize their dreams.

Hillary Clinton: Photo by Kevin Makice (CC)

Today, this job is harder than ever before because parents are faced with the challenges of caring for their children as well as their aging parents, while meeting the demands of their work responsibilities.    » read more »

5/9/2008 -- "I strongly support the farm bill, which will help to revitalize rural America, provide a safety net for our family farms, and bolster nutrition programs for needy families across the country.

"The bill includes new reforms to farm subsidies, along with disaster relief, country of origin labeling, support for renewable energy advances and resources to deploy broadband in rural areas.

"Unfortunately, the Bush Administration is signaling that the President will veto the bill.

"Saying no to the farm bill would be saying no to rural America. I call on President Bush to get out of the way. When Congress sends President Bush the farm bill, he needs to sign it so we can start taking care of rural America. "

Source: Hillary Clinton campaign

5/10/2008 -- "I am very concerned about the current situation in Lebanon. Hezbollah-allied militias, using weapons supplied by Iran and Syria, have seized control of West Beirut and are demanding that Prime Minister Fouad Siniora resign and hand over power to a military government.

Rioting in Lebanon: Photo by David (CC)

This is both an illegal challenge to a democratically-elected government and an issue of regional stability with international consequences.

The United States must actively support the sovereignty of the Lebanese government and the independence of Lebanon.    » read more »

5/8/2008 -- Recently released Pentagon records show that more than 43,000 U.S. troops who are medically unfit for combat have been sent to Iraq or Afghanistan since 2003. Sending soldiers into combat when they are medically unfit is more than a sign of strain on our armed forces – it is a sign of genuine disrespect to our soldiers who risk their lives to protect us.

Hillary Clinton: Photo by Sara Schloss (CC)    » read more »

5/8/2008 -- Demonstrating Hillary’s strong commitment to breast cancer awareness, the Clinton campaign today unveiled its ‘Hats off for Hillary’ drive in Kentucky. The drive, which will take place until May 20, will encourage women across the state to donate their Kentucky Derby hats to charity.

Derby hats: Photo by Steve Ryan (CC)    » read more »

5/7/2008 -- Charleston, WV) - All eyes are on West Virginia as the Mountain State takes center stage in the Democratic presidential primary. West Virginia leaders and Clinton campaign volunteers will be out in full force tomorrow, urging West Virginians to make their voice heard by Early Voting.

Hillary Clinton signs "I love you" at PA rally: Photo by sweejak (CC)    » read more »

May 7, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC -- Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take additional measures to limit Americans’ exposure to lead air pollution.

In a letter to EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson, Senator Clinton urged the agency to limit lead levels in the air to no more than 0.20 micrograms per cubic meter as part of the new rule to improve the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for lead—the level recommended by both the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and the EPA scientific staff.

Senator Hillary Clinton: Photo by Keith Kissel (CC)    » read more »

7 May 2008 -- In the U.S. presidential race, Democrat Barack Obama won a convincing victory Tuesday in the North Carolina primary. Rival Hillary Clinton claimed victory in a close race in Indiana.

Senator Obama regained his political footing with his win in North Carolina and a strong showing in Indiana, and took a major step toward securing the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

Barack Obama: Photo by Barack Obama campaign

Obama increased his lead in the delegate count and told jubilant supporters in North Carolina that his win was a victory against the politics of division and destruction.    » read more »

5/6/2008 -- Clinton Campaign Policy Director, Neera Tanden, made the following statement today:

"We won't take lectures on the right way to approach the Constitution from Senator McCain, who voted for extreme conservative judges like Justice Thomas.

In an effort to pander to conservative voters, Senator McCain has signaled his intention to appoint right-wing judges who are committed to rolling back women’s rights and civil rights, elevating the interests of big business over the rights of workers and consumers, affirming executive branch power grabs, and undermining our common core freedoms.    » read more »

May 6, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC — Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton issued the following statement on a recent report that substandard maintenance work performed by a government contractor in Iraq may have led to deaths of several of our troops stationed there and the severe injuries of many more:    » read more »

May 6, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC—“I am extremely disappointed that Senate Republicans have once again blocked Democratic efforts to address the very real problems with our nation’s air travel. The legislation that was blocked today included several important and necessary provisions that would have addressed our ailing aviation system.

Security line at San Jose airport: Photo by sevenblock (CC)    » read more »

5/5/2008 -- The cyclone that hit Burma over the weekend is one of the worst natural disasters since the Asian tsunami of 2004. It appears that many thousands have been killed and countless others are missing or otherwise hurt by the cyclone. My heart goes out to the victims of this horrible natural disaster and I hope the United States and the international community will respond to the needs of the Burmese people, who have suffered so much over the years.

Burma cyclone, May 2008: Photo by Mohd Nor Azmil Abdul Rahman (CC)    » read more »

5/5/2008 -- (Charleston, WV) - The Hillary Clinton campaign today announced its West Virginia for Hillary Leadership Council, a group of leaders from across the state who are working to make Hillary successful in the primary.

"I am honored and grateful to have the support of so many leaders from across West Virginia," said Clinton.

Hillary Clinton campaigns at a North Carolina rally: Photo by Keith Kissel (CC)

"I look forward to coming back to the Mountain State in the coming days and meeting face to face with West Virginians to discuss how we can find real solutions to the challenges facing working families."    » read more »

5/2/2008 -- Sen. John McCain revealed yesterday that he would veto the farm bill; Farm bill would provide farms with disaster relief, country of origin labeling, renewable energy advances

Hillary Clinton today said that Sen. John McCain was wrong to say yesterday that he would veto the 2008 farm bill as President, noting it would provide American family farms with priorities like permanent disaster relief, country of origin labeling, renewable energy advances and rural development broadband deployment.

OId barn in Iowa: Photo by Mc Morr (CC)    » read more »

5/2/2008 -- "Only in George Bush’s economy could the standard for analyzing the jobs report become "it could have been worse." Losing 20,000 jobs in April is completely unacceptable. It marks the fourth straight month of job loss, and means we have now lost more than a quarter-million jobs in 2008.

Unemployed artist: Photo by Aaron Perry-Zucker (CC)

This job loss is hitting families at a time when they are already facing record gas prices, record declines in home values and skyrocketing costs for everything from food to health care.    » read more »