Hillary Clinton

4/22/2008 -- "On Earth Day, we embrace our responsibility to each other and to future generations: every one of us, from the President in the White House to children in schools to CEOs in boardrooms can help protect the environment and save our planet.

That is the spirit that gives this day meaning. That is the call to citizenship that will help us solve the climate crisis and meet other threats to our environment.

Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton: Photo by Joseph Shemuel (CC)

And that is why it is so important we elect a new president who will boldly and immediately set a new course.    » read more »

April 23, 2008 -- Senator Hillary Clinton emerged from yesterday's democratic primary election in Pennsylvania with a projected victory margin of roughly 10%, enough to keep her in the race despite the mathematical unlikelihood of winning an overall majority of either pledged delegates or the popular vote.

Senator Barack Obama: Photo by Barack Obama campaign (CC)

Based on CNN projections, Clinton will emerge from the Pennsylvania primary having won 52 pledged delegates to Obama's 46.    » read more »

Senators Obama and Clinton Offer Thoughtful Responses; McCain Refused Fails to Respond

Pittsburgh – In an open letter to United Steelworker (USW) members posted last week on the union’s website (www.usw.org), International President Leo W. Gerard encouraged members to make their choice for president based on thoughtful responses from Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to a letter on crucial trade issues sent to them, as well as Senator John McCain.

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton: Photos by SEIU International (Clinton) and Barack Obama campaign (Obama) (CC)    » read more »

4/21/2008 -- Montana House Member Franke Wilmer today announced her endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President. Wilmer represents Montana House District 64, and is professor of political science and international relations at Montana State University. In 2005 she was appointed by Gov. Schweitzer to serve as chair of the Human Rights Commission.

Bill and Hillary Clinton: Photo by Marc Nozell (CC)

"I’m proud to endorse Hillary Clinton for president. She not only has vision, she has substance. Hillary is the candidate with a plan and the know-how to make real change," Wilmer said.    » read more »

Urges Passage of Legislation to Spur Life-Saving Research

April 21, 2008 -- Washington, DC – Senator Hillary Clinton today condemned Republican efforts to block debate and passage of the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act, of which Senator Clinton is an original co-sponsor. She urged her colleagues to join her in supporting this important legislation.

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

4/19/2008 -- Charleston, WV – The Hillary Clinton Campaign officially opened its West Virginia headquarters in Charleston today, with an event featuring Brigadier General Jack Yeager, ret. The Charleston office will serve as the Clinton Campaign's central hub for campaign activity in the Mountain State.

Hillary Clinton campaign signs: Photo by Why Tuesday (CC)

General Yeager, staff, and volunteers urged West Virginians to get involved in the Clinton campaign’s strong organizing efforts throughout the state.    » read more »

April 18, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC — Senator Hillary Clinton today issued the following statement on new reports of corruption in the award of a $50 million contract to provide entertainment services at Air Force functions.

“The Bush Administration has again demonstrated its total disregard for transparency and accountability and is once more turning a blind eye to fraud, corruption and abuse of the federal contracting process on the backs of taxpayers.    » read more »

Senator Urges Oversight and Accountability of Out-of-Control Contracting

April 17, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today called on the Bush Administration to move quickly to close loopholes in proposed rules that would allow federal contractors to hide fraud, waste and abuse.

Hillary Clinton: Photo by Marc Nozell (CC)

In a letter to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Senator Clinton urged quick action to protect American taxpayers from the unchecked excesses of outside contractors and vowed to introduce legislation to ensure stronger oversight and accountability for federal contractors.    » read more »

Legislation Ensures Full Funding for Ground-breaking Scientific Work of Cornell University's Arecibo Observatory

April 16, 2008 -- Washington, DC – Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today announced that she has introduced legislation to ensure continued support for Cornell University’s innovative Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico.

Arecibo Radio Telescope, Puerto Rico: Photo by Alberto Martinez Subtil (CC)    » read more »

4/16/2008 -- The Bush Administration has spent most of the last 8 years censoring scientists, pretending that global warming is a problem that doesn't exist, and standing in the way of solutions.

Now that the Administration has been forced to acknowledge global warming as a problem, they have put forward a proposal that looks like it was written by Dick Cheney's energy task force.

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

Statement from Policy Director Neera Tanden

4/15/2008 -- "John McCain is offering an economic strategy today that American's simply cannot afford: a George Bush-redux of corporate windfalls and tax cuts for the wealthy that will bankrupt our government and leave working families with the bill.

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

April 15, 2008 -- “After hearing multiple appeals seeking additional time for the City of Syracuse City to continue their search for a developer capable of rehabilitating the ElJay apartments, HUD instead chose to dive head first into the auction process. Today, HUD proceeded with their ill-advised auction which was wholly unsuccessful, and failed to attract a single bidder.

Syracuse skyline: Photo by Taku (CC)    » read more »

4/14/2008 -- Hillary Clinton attended a forum hosted by the Alliance for American Manufacturing and unveiled a new set of proposals to strengthen trade enforcement and crack down on China's unfair trade policies. At the "Forum on Manufacturing" in Pittsburgh, Hillary criticized the Bush administration for failing American workers by not aggressively enforcing trade laws and articulated how she would ensure that trade laws are followed.

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

Five-Part Plan Will Protect US Jobs and Strengthen National Security

4/12/2008 -- At a speech in Indianapolis today, Hillary Clinton outlined a plan to maintain a strong national security and keep good jobs in the U.S. Her plan will invest in a new generation of defense manufacturing jobs and research and development to maintain America’s competitiveness, innovative edge, and to provide our military and our soldiers with the equipment and technology they need.

Hillary Clinton supporters in Indiana: Photo by ashley.adcox (CC)    » read more »

April 12, 2008 -- Chicago, IL - Hari Sevugan, spokesman for Obama for America, released the following statement in response to remarks delivered by Senator Clinton this morning in Indianapolis:

"We won't be lectured on being out of touch by Senator Clinton, who believes lobbyists represent real people and is awash in their money and who can't tell a straight story about her lengthy record of supporting trade deals like NAFTA and China that have devastated communities in Pennsylvania and Indiana. She won't change the broken Washington system that all too often leaves American workers behind, but Barack Obama will."

Source: Barack Obama campaign