Hillary Clinton

5/2/2008 -- Hillary Clinton made the following statement today at a "Get Out the Vote" event in Hendersonville, NC.

"We have a choice. We can choose to have you continue to pay the federal gas tax this summer or we can choose to try to make the oil companies pay it out of their record profits.

One of many SUVs used by the Clinton campaign: Photo by Rubbertoe (CC)

"This is the kind of choice that I believe we should be trying to make, because I know where I stand and I know where my opponents stand.    » read more »

5/1/2008 -- "The fifth anniversary of President Bush's "Mission Accomplished" speech comes the same week as a chief architect of the Bush administration’s war in Iraq conceded "We were clueless on counterinsurgency." That statement confirms what we have all known: the planning and strategy was flawed. Our troops deserved and deserve better.

Hillary Clinton protest sign: Photo by Sean Bonner (CC)

"All Americans honor the service and sacrifice of our men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States in Iraq. We are grateful for the tremendous burden they have carried. Our troops have done their job.    » read more »

5/1/2008 -- Hillary Clinton issued the following statement today, responding to a troubling Veterans Administration investigation that found Iraq War veterans suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) are not getting the adequate health care and assistance they need.

"Our brave young men and women in uniform risk their lives to protect this country, and yet the response to TBI - which has been called the signature injury of the Iraq war - has been virtually invisible. This is truly a dereliction of duty. "

"When our young men and women sign up to serve our country, we sign up to serve them. We need a President who will stand up for our servicemembers and veterans.    » read more »

5/1/2008 -- Today, Exxon reported its highest ever first-quarter profits of $10.9 billion, up 17% from a year ago. Yet even these record results fell short of Wall Street expectations, and caused Exxon’s stock to fall as a result. In reaction to this news, Hillary Clinton issued the following statement:

Exxon station: Photo by Je Kemp (CC)

"There is something seriously wrong with our economy when Exxon's record $11 billion in quarterly profits are seen as a disappointment by Wall Street. This is truly Dick Cheney's wonderland.    » read more »

Says bill is crucial to Montana's ag communities

5/1/2008 -- Hillary Clinton urged Sen. John McCain to join her in support of the 2008 farm bill, which would provide Montana family farms with priorities like permanent disaster relief, country of origin labeling, renewable energy advances and rural development broadband deployment.

Hillary Clinton: Photo by VictoryNH (CC)

According to reports, McCain indicated recently he may oppose the farm bill. He missed votes on the Farm Bill in 2007, and in 2002 called a farm bill critical to Montana family farms "an appalling breach of our federal spending responsibility."    » read more »

"This isn't an idea designed to get you through the summer, it's designed to get them through an election."

April 29, 2008 -- **Prepared remarks provided below**

Winston-Salem, NC - Speaking in Winston-Salem today, Senator Barack Obama said that the federal gas tax holiday proposed by his opponents is a gimmick that stands in stark relief to the substantive proposals he's made to bring relief to hardworking Americans.

Barack Obama: Photo by Barack Obama campaign    » read more »

4/29/2008 -- Today, Senator McCain announced new details to his health care plan that do little to make up for the fundamental flaws in his approach to health care.

Senator Hillary Clinton issued the following statement:

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4/29/2008 -- North Carolina Governor Mike Easley today announced his endorsement of Hillary Clinton for president.

"I am supporting Hillary Clinton because she has a passion for improving the lives of all Americans. She will be a president who stands up for people across North Carolina – and this country – every day in the White House,” said Governor Easley.

North Carolina Governor Mike Easley: Photo by Kevin Tsui (CC)

“I know she will get to work immediately making education and the economy her top priorities for our nation. She is ready to lead our country and has the ability to deliver."    » read more »

4/28/2008 -- Americans are being squeezed at the pump like never before. The price of oil is approaching $120 a barrel. Gas is at a record high in North Carolina of $3.59, up from $3.26 a month ago and $2.90 a year ago, a 23 percent increase in just one year. And while the average family's energy costs have gone up $2,000 a year since President Bush took office, average North Carolina family incomes have fallen by almost $5,000.

Hillary Clinton: Photo by Alan Chan (CC)    » read more »

Continues Push for Increased Transparency and Greater Oversight and Accountability of Out-of-Control Waste and Abuse in Federal Contracting

April 25, 2008 -- Washington, DC – Senator Hillary Clinton today announced that she introduced legislation that will bring new transparency to the federal contracting process and help prevent contractors that have violated criminal laws from receiving federal contracts.

The Guaranteeing Real Accountability in Federal Transactions (GRAFT) Act will close a proposed regulatory loophole that would allow some of the largest federal contractors to hide fraud, waste, and abuse. It will also mandate new and stronger disclosure and reporting requirements for contractors and provide stronger oversight of the federal contracting process.    » read more »

4/25/2008 -- Over a year ago, Hillary Clinton called on the Bush Administration to address the growing problems in the subprime mortgage market. Instead of listening, President Bush stood by as the subprime crisis spiraled into a larger housing and credit crisis that is driving our economy downward.

Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton: Photo by Chris Dunn (CC)    » read more »

4/27/2008 -- For more than a year, Hillary Clinton has been fighting to solve the housing crisis and keep American families in their homes. And she has a long record of fighting for the men and women of our Armed Forces, Reserves, and National Guard - for better health care, job opportunities, and affordable homes.

Hillary Clinton: Photo by Marc Nozell (CC)    » read more »

Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Would Restore Fair Rule for Filing Claims of Pay Discrimination

April 23, 2008 -- Washington, DC—Senator Hillary Clinton spoke on the floor of the United States Senate today, urging the Senate to pass legislation to remove an obstacle that denies women and other workers a fair opportunity to seek redress when they are the victims of pay discrimination.

Senator Hillary Clinton: Photo by Daniella Zalcman (CC)    » read more »

4/23/2008 -- In response to the U.S. Senate rejecting the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, a bill that would have provided American women with the legal recourse to challenge workplace discrimination when it occurs, Hillary Clinton issued the following statement:

Senator Hillary Clinton: Photo by Alan Chan (CC)    » read more »

4/22/2008 --

Cocchiarella Cites Clinton’s Commitment To Health Care And Education

Missoula, MT - Former MT House Democratic Leader and current state Senator Vicki Cocchiarella endorsed Hillary Clinton for president today, saying Clinton is the candidate with the best experience to go to work on her first day in office. Cocchiarella has served nearly 20 years representing south Missoula and the University area.

Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton: Photo by Veni Markovski (CC)    » read more »