Congressmen Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) held a conference call with fellow congressmen Joseph Crowley (D-NY) and Mike Ferguson (R-NJ) about the passing of HR-185. The resolution urges the Congress to recognize the Jewish refugee situation in the Middle East. Speakers from different Jewish organizations took also part in the conference and talked about the importance of recognizing the “unjust” situation in the Middle East.
According to the all speakers, the regular sympathy towards the Palestinians should be changed and people should be educated about the Jews as well.

 

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George Landrith of Frontiers of Freedom, speaking for a coalition of groups opposed to a recent Air Force contract to the European-based company EADS, asks why the United States should trust military contracts to companies subsidized by European nations “frequently at odds with the United States.” (0:31)

 

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Frank Gaffney of the Center for Security Policy, who was also a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense under Reagan, says that a letter sent from John McCain to Robert Gates may have played a role in the selection of one defense contractor over another for a refueling tanker contract. (0:29)

 

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At a press conference at the National Press Club coalition of conservative think tanks expressed their concern over the Air Force’s award of the aerial tanker refueling plane contract to the European Aeronautic Defense, and Space consortium. Participants were Frank Gaffney of the Center for Security Policy, who was also a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense under Reagan. George Landrith of Frontiers of Freedom and Colin Hanna of Let Freedom Ring, Jim Martin the National Defense Council Foundation and 60 Plus. (more…)

Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid (D-NV), Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Chairman, Chris Dodd, and Jared Bernstein of the Economic Policy Institute held a press conference today discussing the housing issue that has been the most discussed issue the past couple of weeks.

All three urged the White House and the Republicans to stop postponing the resolution of the conflict and act now. As each day passes the problem is becoming bigger. Senator Reid also mentioned that the White House should know what is to be done now and not in the future.

 

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Aboard Air Force One

En route Kiyv, Ukraine

9:35 A.M. EDT

MS. PERINO: Before I introduce Steve Hadley, who is right behind me, the National Security Advisor, who is going to give you a little bit of a gaggle here, two announcements. Obviously we’re on our way to Ukraine. I know you always want me to tell you where we’re going. (Laughter.) (more…)

Treasury Secretary Paulson says that more regulation is not the answer and cannot prevent market “disruptions,” but he suggests a more flexible approach will allow better protection of consumers and investors, and allow U.S. markets to continue to be competitive. (0:37)

 

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Treasury Secretary Paulson says that the new Blueprint for Regulatory Reform are not reactions to current troubles and should not be implemented hastily, but instead reflect long-term concerns and should be thoughtfully implemented. (0:33)

 

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Alphonso Jackson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, held a press conference this morning announcing his withdrawal from the office. Due to “personal and family matters”, April 18 will be the Secretary’s last day in office. In his statement, Secretary Jackson mentioned his achievements during the seven years in office and expressed his gratuity to the President for giving him the chance to “make America a better place to live.” Directly after the Conference, the Secretary left the room without responding to any questions. (02:14)

 

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