Friday, July 25, 2008

Six New Global Poverty Act Cosponsors


In the last three weeks, six new Senators have put their name behind the Global Poverty Act. The latest Senators to fight the good fight are:
Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sen. Herb Kohl, Sen. Benjamin Cardin, Sen. Jim Webb, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Sen. Frank Lautenberg

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Political Priorities by the Numbers

$25 billion - Amount Congress may spend bailing out Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac.

$30 billion - Annual shortfall to end world hunger.