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Clinton Global Initiative Live From New York City ( VIDEO)

In 2005, President Clinton established CGI to turn ideas into action and to help our world move beyond the current state of globalization to a more integrated global community of shared benefits, responsibilities, and values.

(NEW YORK) - The Clinton Global Initiative has chosen Livestream to broadcast the CGI 2009 annual meeting in New York City Tuesday 22 September to Friday 25 September.

Over 60 current and former heads of state have been confirmed to attend the meeting, including President Barack Obama who will be addressing the opening session Tuesday night.

Maitland is Named Reed VP-General Manager

Ms. Maitland joined the Reed staff as Director of Marketing in August 2004.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Rebecca R. Maitland will become vice president and general manager of the Reed Opera House effective May 1st, 2009.

The news was announced by Roger Yost, president of QA Properties, owner of the Reed and other downtown landmarks.

Members of Congress Seek Changes in State Department`s Gay and Lesbian Policies

Baldwin, Feingold, Wyden, Ros-Lehtinen want change in same-sex domestic partners policies.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Congressional and Senate legislators have asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to address inequities in employment practices concerning gay and lesbian State Dept. employees and to take remedial action.

Members say the lack of equitable treatment could force dedicated, intelligent, and needed Foreign Service Officers and officials to choose between serving their country and protecting their families.

Hillary Clinton`s Disdain for International Law -- Part II

What alarms most international observers is Clinton's penchant for military solutions.

(JOHANNASBURG) - The appointment of Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State is nothing less than a betrayal of the anti-war constituency responsible for Barack Obama winning the Democratic Party nomination and his subsequent election as president of the United States. The quintessential Democratic hawk, Senator Clinton has proven to be one of the leading militarists on Capitol Hill and her appointment as the country’s chief foreign policy representative serves notice to the international community that the change they had hoped for will not be forthcoming.

Clinton has demonstrated a marked preference for military confrontation over negotiations.

In a speech before the Council on Foreign Relations last year, she called for a "tough-minded, muscular foreign and defense policy." Similarly, when her rival for the Democratic presidential nomination Senator Barack Obama expressed his willingness to meet with Hugo Chavez, Raoul Castro or other foreign leaders with whom the United States has differences, she denounced him for being "irresponsible and frankly naive."

Hillary Clinton`s Disdain for International Law -- Change We Can Believe In?

Stephen Zunes dispatches this report from South Africa, where he am taking part in an international conference on Western Sahara.

(JOHANNASBURG) - For those hoping for a dramatic change in U.S. foreign policy under an Obama administration -- particularly regarding human rights, international law, and respect for international institutions -- the appointment of Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State is a bitter disappointment.

Indeed, Senator Clinton has more often than not sided with the Bush administration against fellow Democrats on key issues regarding America’s international legal obligations, particularly international humanitarian law.

This will be particularly disappointing for those in the international community who were so positive about Obama’s election as president. The selection of Hillary Clinton, at best, represents a return to the policies of her husband’s administration.

Yes He Can: Barack Obama Gets the Presumptive Democratic Nod for President

Obama is the presumptive winner of the Democratic ticket. He will be the first black American to ever run as a major party candidate for President.

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) - Barack Obama has grabbed another gear in the race for President. Hillary Clinton it is now unofficially revealed, may likely be his running mate.

Obama's speech on MSNBC, included below, carries strong words against Republican opponent John McCain. He isn't letting him off the hook for his support of fellow Republican George W. Bush.

Clinton Believes End is in Sight With Montana and South Dakota Primaries

Local leaders in the final primary states are backing Hillary, but in the end, the superdelegates will determine the outcome of the race.

(HELENA, Montana) - Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton believes her long running battle with Barack Obama could be over in just a few days with the conclusion of the last two state primaries.

Clinton told reporters in Montana, "I think that after the final primaries, people are going to start making up their minds. I think that is the natural progression that one would expect."

Clinton Hopes for Oregon Miracle; Obama Declares Victory

Clinton says Obama’s plan to declare himself the Democratic nominee Tuesday night in Iowa is a slap in the face to the millions of voters in the remaining primary states.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Sen. Hillary Clinton and her supporters are hoping today to pull a miracle upset in Oregon.

Obama is expected to win the Beaver State by double-digits, while Clinton, is expected to win Kentucky -- which also votes on Tuesday -- by the same margin. Obama told reporters on Sunday when asked if he was going to declare victory on Tuesday after the Oregon vote: “We think we will have a majority of pledged delegates at that point and that’s a pretty significant mark.”

Clinton Faces D-Day in Oregon - Obama to Declare Victory

Clinton Campaign says Obama’s plan to declare himself the Democratic nominee Tuesday night in Iowa is a slap in the face to the millions of voters in the remaining primary states.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Sen. Hillary Clinton and her supporters are hoping today to pull a miracle upset in Oregon.

If she can't, she may have to face reality -- swallow her pride -- and admit that while she put on a good fight -- Sen. Barack Obama will be the Democrats' choice to take on Republican Sen. John McCain in November. Obama is expected to win the Beaver State by double-digits, while Clinton, is expected to win Kentucky -- which also votes on Tuesday -- by the same margin.

Polls: Clinton Solid in Kentucky; Oregon is Obama`s in Tight Race

Two States Worlds Apart on Obama Popularity.

(BOSTON) - Two states. Two Democratic Primaries on the same night. And the differences in the contests are like night and day, according to a Suffolk University poll.

In Kentucky, Hillary Clinton (51 percent) led Barack Obama (25 percent) by 26 points, followed by John Edwards (6 percent) and "uncommitted" (5 percent), while 11 percent were undecided. In Oregon, Obama (45 percent) led Clinton (41 percent) by 4 points, with 8 percent undecided and 6 percent refusing a response.