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Kucinich on America’s Banking System, 30 years after default of Cleveland
Dec 15, 2008
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By Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH)
Kucinich on America’s Banking System, 30 years after default of Cleveland
Once they were as gods, but the deities of the American banking system are now in ruins, plunged from their pedestals into the maw of taxpayer largesse. Congress voted to give the b...
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Kucinich Speaks in Support of Domestic Automakers
Dec 10, 2008
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), who has been a vocal proponent for aid for domestic automakers, today made the following speech during debate on H.R. 7321, the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act:
“I rise in support of the rule and the underlying bill. The underlying proposition i...
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Kucinich Urges USDA to take Strong Steps to Ensure Safety at Slaughterhouses
Dec 9, 2008
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In response to the Audit Report issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) regarding an investigation of the Westland/Hallmark slaughterhouse in Chino, California, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) renewed his call today for the USDA to amend the fed...
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Kucinich and LaTourette meet with Regulators
Dec 2, 2008
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U.S. Representatives Steven C. LaTourette (R-Bainbridge Township) and Dennis Kucinich (D-Cleveland) met this afternoon for about 90 minutes with top Treasury officials and banking regulators to discuss the sale of National City Bank to PNC.
They said it was a frank, open and honest discussion wi...
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Kucinich Seeks End of Gaza Blockade
Dec 2, 2008
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today sent a letter urging Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to ensure that Israel ends the blockade of Gaza. The letter was sent in support of the U.N. High Commissioner of Human Rights, Ms. Navi Pillay’s call for the immediate end of the blockade.
“Israel...
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Kucinich to Bernanke: Public Deserves More Time to Comment on Acquisition of National City Bank with Treasury Funds
Dec 1, 2008
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) yesterday sent a letter to the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank, Mr. Ben Bernanke, asking him to overrule a decision by the Deputy Secretary of the Federal Reserve Board, Mr. Robert Frierson, in order to accommodate a public hearing and an extended comment peri...
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Kucinich Requests More Time for Public Comment on Sale of National City
Nov 25, 2008
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today requested that Ms. Sandra Pianalto, President of The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, hold a public hearing on the proposed PNC acquisition of National City and to extend the period for public comments for at least an additional 30 days after the current D...
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Kucinich: Treasury Picked National City to be a Loser
Nov 21, 2008
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) made the following speech at a rally to save National City Bank at Public Square today:
“Treasury is picking winning and losers. They picked National City Bank, with its 163-year history in Cleveland, to be a loser. When asked in the Domestic Policy Subcommittee,...
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Kucinich on SOFA: Our priorities must shift to reflect the needs of the American people
Nov 20, 2008
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today made the following statement regarding the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) that provides a legal framework for the U.S. military presence in Iraq until 2011:
“The Status of Forces Agreement ensures that our service men and women will remain in harm’s way u...
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Kucinich Asks LA City Council to Close Pachyderm Enclosure
Nov 19, 2008
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today asked members of the Los Angeles City Council to reject a measure that would expand the LA County Zoo’s “Pachyderm Forest.” Instead of expanding the space, Kucinich called upon Council Members to release the lone captive elephant to sanctuary.
In 2006, the ...
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