October 10, 2008: Rep. John Lewis Says Georgia’s Massive Voter ID Checks are Harassment
John Lewis's House Member Office (D-GA-05) posted a Press Release on October 10, 2008 | 8:25 pm -

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Today voting rights groups filed a suit against the Georgia Secretary of State charging that the voting rights of a Cherokee County citizen had been violated. This suit comes one day after serious concerns were lodged by the U.S. Department of Justice that Georgia’s attempts to verify voter identity violated the Voting Rights Act, a federal law which mandates states with a history of discrimination clear any voting procedures with the Department of Justice before they are implemented during an election. The Social Security Administration has also raised questions about the number of Georgia’s requests. Georgia has asked to verify the identities of 2 million voters. Rep. John Lewis, a symbol of the struggle for voting rights in America, made this statement in response to these events:

October 10, 2008: Chinese Imports Soar to All-Time High
Marcy Kaptur's House Member Office (D-OH-09) posted a Press Release on October 10, 2008 | 4:47 pm -

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The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that in August, the U.S. imported more goods than ever before from China, totaling more than $31.8 billion.
Senator Feinstein Expresses Concern that the Federal Maritime Commission's Review of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach "Clean Trucks Program" Oversteps its Mandate and Capabilities
Dianne Feinstein's Senate Member Office (D-CA) posted a Press Release on October 10, 2008 | 4:56 am -

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Congresswoman Gwen Moore's Statement Regarding Community Reinvestment Act
Gwen Moore's House Member Office (D-WI-04) posted a Press Release on October 10, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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WASHINTON, DC- Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement regarding the Community Reinvestment Act and the current economic crisis.
DORGAN CALLS AGREEMENT BETWEEN DICKINSON AND RICHARDTON HOSPITALS A WELCOME BREAKTHROUGH
Byron Dorgan's Senate Member Office (D-ND) posted a Press Release on October 10, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) said Wednesday that the agreement reached between hospitals in Dickinson and Richardton, N.D., will ensure residents of both communities will retain access to high-quality health care.
DORGAN SAYS NATION WILL PULL TOGETHER TO RESOLVE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS
Byron Dorgan's Senate Member Office (D-ND) posted a Press Release on October 10, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) held a town hall meeting in Jamestown today. He said that while North Dakota’s economy has remained strong, the national economy is facing problems that will require American to pull together to resolve.