Democrats woo Hispanic voters at national Latino officials NAE0 convention
Six Democratic presidential hopefuls urged immigration reform and expanded opportunity during remarks at the National Association of Latino Elected Officials convention in Phoenix. Howard Dean, John Edwards, Richard Gephardt, John Kerry and Dennis Kucinich framed the debate around citizenship paths, jobs, and turnout for Hispanics amid Bush gains in 2000 and 2004 targets.
Bush presses Congress to finish Medicare drug bill
President Bush urged Congress to finish a Medicare bill adding prescription drug coverage for seniors. Lawmakers approved differing versions, negotiators must craft a compromise acceptable to most lawmakers, with a government discount drug card ahead of 2006 subsidies.
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Federal do not call list draws steady registrations
Americans flocked to register for the federal do not call list on Saturday with no major problems reported by the FTC. Spokeswoman Cathy McFarlane noted high signups and minimal issues though some online delays were reported. Registration remains open until October 1 with the site donotcall.gov and toll free line 1 888 382 1222, currently limited west of the Mississippi.
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