U.S. Senator Barack Obama Podcast
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04.12.07 Housing for Homeless Veterans
Senator Obama discusses the Homes for Heroes Act, a bill that would expand housing and rental assistance for homeless veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that approximately 200,000 adult veterans live on the streets or in…
03.22.07 Dignity for Our Wounded Warriors
Senator Obama discusses the serious problems uncovered at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the need to ensure the men and women recovering at military hospitals across the world get the best care we can offer.
01.31.07 Iraq War De-escalation Act
Senator Obama discusses legislation he introduced yesterday: the Iraq War De-escalation Act of 2007. "This plan would not only place a cap on the number of troops in Iraq and stop the escalation, more importantly, it would begin a phased…
01.08.07 Ethics Legislation: A Chance to Change the Game
Senator Obama discusses the need for new ethics legislation with the start of the 110th Congress. "On Election Day, the American people sent a clear message to Washington: Clean up your act. After a year in which too many scandals revealed the…
01.03.07 Against an Escalation in Iraq
Senator Obama discusses President Bush's plan to escalate the Iraq war with a so-called "surge" of troops. By doing so, the President would be overriding the expressed concerns of Generals on the ground, Secretary Powell, the bipartisan Iraq
…A Real Solution for High Gas Prices
Senator Obama discusses the high price of gasoline and offers steps designed to lessen our dependence on foreign oil and bring down prices for good. "By now, the only thing as predictable as rising gas prices are the short-term political solutions…
Honoring Our Commitment to Veterans
Senator Obama discusses the steps he's taken to make sure veterans get the support they've earned for serving their country. "For decades, Illinois veterans have received less disability pay than they earned simply because of where they live," said …
Network Neutrality
Senator Obama discusses Senators Snowe and Dorgan's legislation to protect network neutrality on the internet. "It is because the Internet is a neutral platform that I can put out this podcast and transmit it over the Internet without having to…
Katrina Reconstruction Contracts/US toll in Iraq at 2,500
Senator Obama discusses the amendment he and Senator Coburn will offer to the Department of Defense (DOD) Authorization bill which would require that all Federal contracts in excess of $500,000 for Katrina reconstruction be competitively bid. Also, …
Senate Iraq Resolutions
The Senate is debating two resolutions on Iraq this week. Senator Obama discusses his support for the Levin amendment. "Despite the fact that there have been some differences within the Democratic party, there is unity at this point that we need …
Call to Renewal Keynote
Senator Obama spoke at the Call to Renewal Conference sponsored by Sojourners earlier to day. He spoke of the role of religion in politics. "This is why, if we truly hope to speak to people where they're at - to communicate our hopes and values in …
Homeland Security Appropriations
Senator Obama discusses the Homeland Security Appropriations bill. "Common sense dictates that the areas at greatest risk deserve our greatest attention, but unfortunately, too many in Congress are focused more on political handouts than strategic…
Fuel Economy Reform Act
The Fuel Economy Reform Act of 2006 seeks to break the decades-long logjam on increasing fuel economy standards by taking a new, more flexible approach. Learn more about the bill.
Partnership for Public Service: Q and A with Tim Russert
Yesterday, Senator Obama took part in a question and answer session hosted by Meet the Press host Tim Russert at the Warner Theatre in downtown Washington. It was part of the fourth annual summer intern event sponsored by the Partnership for Public …
09.06.06 Africa Trip Recap
Senator Obama just returned from a 15-day trip to Africa where he visited South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Chad. He discusses his tour of Robben Island prison, meeting with U.S. troops, visiting refugee camps of those fleeing the…
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