The Worst Is Not Behind Us

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the points that I have made for the last few months on the outlook for the U.S. and global economy, as well as for financial markets:

--The U.S. will experience its most severe recession since World War II, much worse and longer and deeper than even the 1974-1975 and 1980-1982 recessions. The recession will continue until at least the end of 2009 for a cumulative gross domestic product drop of over 4%; the unemployment rate will likely reach 9%. The U.S. consumer is shopped-out, saving less a [...]

Press Club Clip2

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the media:CAIR,Siamak Kalhor & Lena The Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relation, The Image Coalition & The Los Angeles Press Club Presents Lena Khan ... The Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relation, The Image Coalition & The Los Angeles Press Club Presents Lena Khan, Siamak Kalhor, Munira Syeda & Kamran Pasha

Los Angeles Times: U.S policies may have contributed to Iran Revolution,

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conditions that helped destabilize Iran in the late 1970s and contributed to the country's Islamic Revolution.

A trove of transcripts, memos and other correspondence show sharp differences over rising oil prices developing between the Republican administrations and Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi in the mid-1970s, says a report to be published today in the fall issue of Middle East Journal, an academic journal published by the Washington-based Middle East Institute, a think tank.
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The Los Angeles Press Club

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diverse panel will give an overview of the portrayals, often negative, of Muslims and Arabs in mainstream media and what circumstances and issues help perpetuate those portrayals. They will further seek to shed light on current efforts to engage more realistic Muslim characters, storylines and news coverage, bring depth and balance to a faith and people frequently misunderstood in the media, and expose efforts meant to characterize political candidates in an "extremist" manner.

Colin Powell Endorses Obama

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(CNN) -- Former Secretary of State Colin Powell announced Sunday that he will be voting for Sen. Barack Obama, citing the Democrat's "ability to inspire" and the "inclusive nature of his campaign."

Palin appears to be losing some of her initial appeal as Democrats make gains in the polls.

The Alaska governor came out swinging at the Republican National Convention, energizing her party's base and shifting the momentum to John McCain's favor.

At rallies in the week following the convention, the McCain-Palin duo saw their best attendance and a newfound zeal, and the Republican ticket took [...]

Politics Today Sunday 9/14/2008 6Pm:Obama VS McCain

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Politics Today :Obama VS McCain

Reviewing 2 acceptance speech in Democratic National Convention 2008& Republican National Convention 2008

Post's Post-Convention 'Balancing' Act

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readers was a lesson in media "false balance," where corporate journalists feel obligated to give equal attention to political lies or exaggerations from both sides--even when the facts suggest that the deception is mostly on one side.

The article - which appeared on the Post website as a Michael Dobbs "Fact Checker" feature - was introduced with an equal criticism of both major parties: "The political convention season generated its usual share of outlandish spin [...]

Gustav changes but doesn't crash Republicans' party

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St. Paul, MINNESOTA (CNN) -- Convention-goers pushed politics aside Monday as Hurricane Gustav altered their plans from 1,000 miles away.

Delegates from Louisiana bow their heads during invocation at the start of the convention Monday.

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President Clinton :Barack Obama is ready to lead America

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Former President Bill Clinton addresses the Democratic National Convention in Denver,Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)" width="180" height="206" />
I am honored to be here tonight to support Barack Obama. And to warm up the crowd for Joe Biden, though as you'll soon see, he doesn't need any help from me. I love Joe Biden, and America will too.

What a year we Democrats have had. The primary began with an all-star line up and came down to two rema [...]

Kucinich: wakes up America

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mostly waiting to hear anybody else.

"We Democrats are giving America a wake-up call," he preached. "Wake up, America. In 2001, the oil companies, the war contractors and the neo-con artists seized the economy and have added $4 trillion of unproductive spending to the national debt. We now pay four times more for defense, three times more for gasoline and home heating oil, and twice what we paid for health care."

Sleepy delegates in a half-empty arena be [...]

Edward Kennedy, Michelle Obama draw tears and cheers

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li> DENVER, Colorado (CNN) -- Sen. Edward Kennedy declared there was "new hope" for the nation in his surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention, while Michelle Obama addressed critics of her patriotism and stress [...]

Analysis: Biden gives Obama old-school

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with a seasoned Washington politician by his side. Sen. Joe Biden was chosen Saturday as Barack Obama's running mate. Biden brings to the table an ability to speak knowledgeably about issues ranging from foreign policy to to the country's domestic agenda. The Delaware senator has held two of the most important jobs in Washington: chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. That could be reassuring to voters who worry about Obama' [...]

Politics Today :Clinton strategy working for McCainStory Highlights

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to CNN's average of several recent national surveys, Obama's lead is now 1 point over the Arizona senator, 45 percent to 44 percent.

The margin in the poll of polls, which consists of seven surveys, is down from three points a day earlier and and down from an eight-points in mid-July.

Russia's invasion of Georgia gave McCain an anvil to hammer away at Obama's inexperience, CNN senior political analyst Bill Schneider said.

"The McCain campaign believes that som [...]

Politics Today-Sunday August 17, 6-7pm Highlights of Obama_McCain meeting in church for religious

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Reza Goharzad & guests members of Iranian-American Democrats (Jason Jazayeri)and Republicans (Koroush Hang Afarin )will talk about highlights of this forum.

The 2008 Democratic Convention: Monday August 25th � One Nation

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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Permanent Chair of the 2008 Convention, will have a prominent speaking role on Monday August 25th, the opening night of the Convention.

Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri, Barack Obama's sister Maya Soetero-Ng and Craig Robinson, Michelle Obama's older brother, will be among the featured speakers on Monday August 25th. As previously announced, Michelle Obama will headline Monday night.

The Democratic National Conventi [...]

Politics Today:Polosi offers Veep support for darkhorse

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Edwards of Texas." width="292" height="219" /> Nancy Pelosi had lots of praise for Rep. Chet Edwards of Texas.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - Plenty of high profile names are getting bounced around as Barack Obama's potential running mate. But Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi may have a lesser-known candidate in mind.

Newsweek and other publications say Pelosi ha [...]

Politics Today :Why Bush folded on Iran

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negotiation with "terrorists and radicals" as "the false comfort of appeasement." What drove W. to undermine John McCain by suddenly adopting Barack Obama's foreign policy prescription on Iran?
Back in mid-July, the Geneva talks were attended by representatives of the five veto-wielding nations on the United Nations Security Council, including the U.S., along with a delegate from Germany and chief European Union negotiator Javier Solana. E.U. parleys with Tehran hav [...]

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The Worst Is Not Behind Us

Press Club Clip2

Los Angeles Times: U.S policies may have contributed to Iran Revolution,

The Los Angeles Press Club

Colin Powell Endorses Obama

Politics Today Sunday 9/14/2008 6Pm:Obama VS McCain

Post's Post-Convention 'Balancing' Act

Gustav changes but doesn't crash Republicans' party

President Clinton :Barack Obama is ready to lead America

Kucinich: wakes up America

Edward Kennedy, Michelle Obama draw tears and cheers

Analysis: Biden gives Obama old-school

Politics Today :Clinton strategy working for McCainStory Highlights

Politics Today-Sunday August 17, 6-7pm Highlights of Obama_McCain meeting in church for religious

The 2008 Democratic Convention: Monday August 25th � One Nation

Politics Today:Polosi offers Veep support for darkhorse

Politics Today :Why Bush folded on Iran