Japanese PM Taro Aso's family business used British PoWs Dec 19, 2008
Shortly before Mr Aso, 67, was elected head of the Liberal Democratic Party and prime minister of the country, he was questioned about his family company's use of forced labourers at its pits in Kyushu, southern Japan. "I was only 5 years old when the war ended, so I honestly have no personal recollection of that time," he said. (Telegraph.co.uk)
2008 Race Almost Over -- Now What? Nov 4, 2008
Chuck Carpenter, chairman of the Contra Costa Democratic Party, says he has been thinking about a post-election letdown and points to a core of Baby-Boom-age women who have been working phone banks in Walnut Creek. "They've become really tight," says Carpenter. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Valley events Oct 23, 2008
For information, call Chris Jackson, field organizer for Obama for America, at (252) 267-5146, or Kathy Knight, Democratic Party Chair for Halifax County, at (252) 236-1993. Disabled American Veterans to meet. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Islanders declare victory over US bombers Sep 22, 2008
Among the many public figures jailed after joining in the demonstrations were Robert F Kennedy Jr and the Democratic party presidential candidate the Rev Al Sharpton. Mr Sharpton said that the pull-out marked a victory. (Yahoo News -- Puerto Rico)
Hillary Clinton's name to be placed in nomination at convention Aug 15, 2008
In a bid to foster Democratic Party unity, delegates will have the option during the roll-call vote of choosing Clinton rather than Obama as the party's presidential nominee ... But the purpose of the exercise is to resolve a nagging political problem for the Obama campaign and the Democratic Party ... Larry Scanlon, political director of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, said: "She sought to be the first woman nominated for president. She came up a little short,... (Los Angeles Times)
Obituaries for Monday, June 30, 2008 Jun 30, 2008
Mary enjoyed politics and worked in Burlington and La Crosse for the Democratic Party. She also worked for Sen. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
A Look Back in Time: Things endure Jun 16, 2008
Face recognition -- The state central committee of the Democratic Party had a meeting in Casper in mid-June 1958 and Sen ... State Democratic Party Chairman Teno Roncalio said the capacity crowd for Sen. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Bill Clinton: Older voters too savvy to fall for Obama... Apr 16, 2008
Bill Clinton: Older voters too savvy to fall for Obama - 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog - Political Intelligence - Boston. Local Search Site Search. (The Drudge Report)
Dawn in Bhutan Mar 23, 2008
Tomorrow, its citizens vote in national elections for representatives from either the People's Democratic Party and the Bhutan Peace and Prosperity Party (whose political differences are slight -- about the distance between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama). The democratization of Bhutan, which was admitted to the United Nations in 1971, was ordered two years ago by a man The Wall Street Journal called "his country's George Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, combined.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Mar 8, 2008
MERCER (Mercer, Media General -- Column) -- WASHINGTON: The prospect of a deadlocked race and a brokered convention dismays Democratic Party officials, but it delights the press and political junkies. 550. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Corruption scandal hits Seoul government Mar 6, 2008
But Woo Sang Ho, a spokesman for the opposition United Democratic Party, said that Wednesday's allegations, coupled with the earlier resignations of cabinet appointees, revealed serious shortcomings in Lee's ability to check his aides' backgrounds. Woo urged the spy chief and presidential aide to resign. (International Herald Tribune)
Samuel Pennington; founded antiques digest Feb 12, 2008
Mr. Pennington served on the local school board for many years, cohosted a weekly community television show, and was active in the Democratic Party. He leaves his wife of 49 years and five children, two of whom work for Maine Antique Digest. (Boston Globe)
Haddam Trio Unveils A Creepy Comic Book Jan 20, 2008
An offhand invitation to join his two old friends at a local comic convention drew Kanaras, who by then had served as a town selectman and was running the Democratic Party in Haddam, back into the fold. He soon joined his friends at the helm of Free Lunch Comics. (FOX61, CT)
Landslide victory for Nationalists in Taiwan Jan 14, 2008
"It is the worst defeat since the founding" of the Democratic Party, a somber Chen told reporters. "I feel very sorry and ashamed.". (International Herald Tribune)
Fukuda forces through law on Japanese naval deployment Jan 12, 2008
In an extremely rare parliamentary move, Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda's governing Liberal Democratic Party used its two-thirds majority in the Japanese Parliament's lower house to override a rejection of the law by the opposition-controlled upper house. The refueling mission, which was suspended in November after the opposition Democratic Party gained power in the upper house last summer, is now expected to resume by the end of the month ... The opposition Democratic Party, whose approval ratings... (International Herald Tribune)
Japan revives naval support mission Jan 11, 2008
"This is a clear abuse of power," said Yoshito Sengoku, a lawmaker of the main opposition Democratic Party of Japan. "The government will now surely lose the trust of the people.". (International Herald Tribune)
Newsweek: Battle for Rome's treasures Dec 14, 2007
And to put the neosegretario the Democratic Party, Walter Veltroni, Mayor of Rome: "There is more fear than hope, the Italians have more fear than hope. They have become best-sellers in Italy books like "Casta and Gomorrah" bashing the behavior of politicians. Research at the University of Cambridge who has shown that the Italians are the most unfortunate among 15 nations of Western Europe.Stefano Rollero, artist-Turin.Web art site: http://www.artmajeur.com/catanquader Posted By: stefano rollero... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Democrats cancel CBS debate Nov 29, 2007
By Matea Gold, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer November 29, 2007 NEW YORK -- The Democratic Party pulled the plug Wednesday on a CBS presidential-candidate debate set to be held in Los Angeles on Dec. 10, citing a possible strike by CBS News employees represented by the Writers Guild of America ... Worried Democratic Party officials, meanwhile, also tried to pin the union down about its plans. (Los Angeles Times)
U.S. May Lose Ability to See Climate Change From Space Jun 5, 2007
Send news tip to FOXNews. Report Sent to White House Warns U.S. Will Lose Some Ability in Space to Monitor Global Warming. (Fox News)
North San Diego County Times Community News Briefs: Anger seminar for women slated Feb 27, 2007
Since returning to California, she was one of five delegates elected to the Executive Board of the California Democratic Party representing the Central Committee in January 2007. For information, visit or e-mail Bob Hamilton, club president, at or call (760) 731-2195. (North County Times)
A tale told by their e-mails Feb 17, 2007
He filed a defamation suit against Tom Collins, chairman of the Nevada Democratic Party, for comments he made about the case. A lawyer for Trepp, Jeff Ross in San Francisco, said his client "has not been contacted by any federal prosecutor or federal investigator about this." Ross said Trepp wasn't aware of any federal investigation into Trepp's relationship with Gibbons until he saw Thursday's Wall Street Journal. (Las Vegas Sun)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Joe Walsh concert to benefit Grauer School Feb 6, 2007
ESCONDIDO -- Francine Busby, former congressional candidate, will host a party for the Democratic Party from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at Stone Brewing Co., World Bistro and Gardens, 1999 Citracado Parkway. Meet San Diego County party leaders and hear about their vision for 2007-08; sign up for Democratic clubs, Go Team and other Democratic Party activities; and find out how to participate in the California State Democratic Party Convention in San Diego ... Proceeds will benefit North County... (North County Times)
SCRIPPS HOWARD CONSOLIDATED BUDGET FOR TUESDAY, JAN. 23 Jan 24, 2007
DEM-RESPONSE (Talev, McClatchy Newspapers) _ WASHN: In a stinging Democratic Party response to President Bush's State of the Union address, freshman Sen. James Webb of Virginia said Bush "took us into this war recklessly" and "we are now as a nation held hostage to the predictable and predicted disarray that has followed." 300. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
