As Europe remains in the tight grip of a heatwave, in Moscow the temperatures have already broken several records this summer. Even AlGore would be impressed! On Saturday, some parts of the capital have been sizzling at +36C (+97F). To that, America says B.F.D.! For many Muscovites the burning sun is just another reason to have fun. This conservatively dressed reporterette gets soaked in the midst of her report.....
Saturday, July 17, 2010
"The Obama Diaries" tour - Laura sees an old friend in Hartford!
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: UNION GOON HITS, SHOVES AND HARASSES GOP SUPPORTER!
President's Weekly Address: Filibustering Recovery & Obstructing Progress!
The President blasts Republicans in the Senate who are blocking unemployment insurance and small business tax breaks to create jobs, even as they push for permanent, massive tax cuts for the richest Americans.
"But again and again, a partisan minority in the Senate said “no,” and used procedural tactics to block a simple, up-or-down vote. Think about what these stalling tactics mean for the millions of Americans who’ve lost their jobs since the recession began. Over the past several weeks, more than two million of them have seen their unemployment insurance expire. For many, it was the only way to make ends meet while searching for work – the only way to cover rent, utilities, even food."
"But again and again, a partisan minority in the Senate said “no,” and used procedural tactics to block a simple, up-or-down vote. Think about what these stalling tactics mean for the millions of Americans who’ve lost their jobs since the recession began. Over the past several weeks, more than two million of them have seen their unemployment insurance expire. For many, it was the only way to make ends meet while searching for work – the only way to cover rent, utilities, even food."