Courtesy of Media Matters

Top falsehoods about NY Times and Bush bank-tracking program
In response to the reports describing a Treasury Department program designed to monitor international financial transactions for terrorist activity, President Bush and other White House officials lashed out at the media -- and The New York Times in particular -- for purportedly undermining the government's antiterrorism efforts. But as with the disclosure of the Bush administration's warrantless domestic surveillance and domestic call-tracking programs, the administration and its supporters in the media have relied on numerous false and misleading claims to support their arguments. Read More

Media Matters watches the TV news casts for us and delves into reports and stories and uncovers the half truths and down right lies that the media mouths spits out.  The have a reputable record of telling the truth and exposing propaganda, which makes this site so refreshing in a media outlet.
 

About CREW

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington targets government officials who sacrifice the common good to special interests. We will help Americans use litigation to shine a light on those who betray the public trust:

If a public official misuses his position to demand campaign contributions, CREW will find creative ways to seek civil remedies.

If a witness is threatened or punished because she reported official misconduct, CREW will fight back on behalf of the witness — including representing that individual in court if necessary.

If a government agency withholds information to which the public is entitled, CREW will go to court to enforce legal rules regarding disclosure.

If a group libels an honest public servant, CREW will help the victim defend his reputation.

CREW will seize opportunities like these, bringing high-impact legal actions. The majority of our cases will focus on real people and their stories about the lack of government integrity. Not only do these people need and deserve our support, their stories can serve as powerful tools to seize public attention and move public opinion. CREW will work with the press, government investigators, and other public interest groups to make sure that these peoples' stories are heard. In the process, CREW will build a non-partisan investigative alliance that transcends specific issues. Our aim is to encourage officials to be open about their values and to act based upon their honest and best assessment of the public interest.

As we do this, over time CREW will develop a network of public interest groups, sympathetic government investigators and media contacts-a broader, more mainstream version of the conservative coalition that was so effective in the 90's. We will work with that network to focus public attention on government integrity and to educate the public about dishonest or disingenuous government officials. If the past decade is any indication, this network can have a substantial impact on public opinion.

Many members have asked if there is a source to find the representatives who vote on issues that affect the member and their family.  Here is an easy way to find out who represents you.  From City Council to your President, you can find responsible people that vote the way you want them to vote.  If they vote wrong, then you should call them on it.

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Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006
IAMAW President R. Thomas Buffenbarger and a delegation from the Eastern Territory, and the IAM Headquarters, visited the GE Aircraft Engine plant located in Evendale, Ohio, meeting with members of IAM Lodges 912 and 162, and GE executives on Tuesday morning. Eastern Territory Grand Lodge Vice President Lynn Tucker and District 34 Business Rep. Steve Graham accompanied Buffenbarger. "Get out and vote" was one of the messages to union members. With only a few days left of campaigning, we must do all we can to help labors cause. Buffenbarger stopped in the Cincinnati area and was planning a trip to the four corners of the state to campaign for Ted Strickland, who is making a run for Governor of Ohio.

During a meeting with Union and Company officials, Buffenbarger called for a return to apprentice programs in the workplace. "I get calls every week from employers asking for skilled workers and I have to tell them I can't help, there just aren't any." GE's Aircraft Engine Vice-President Scott Ernest said, "They can't have mine!" Ernest also gave a GE business review and credited IAM members for their help in growing the engine business.  Orders are up and so is market share.

Buffenbarger and company's next stop was Chillicothe, Ohio to participate in a campaign rally for Ted Strickland later that afternoon.

See the photos of the days visit here...