posted Oct 21, 2008 11:41 AM by John Loughlin
October 20, 2008 Fallbrook, CA- San Diego Chapter 92 of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) today issued a strong endorsement of Robert Hamilton in his bid for the CA 49th seat in the U. S. House of Representatives. The NTEU, based in Washington, DC, is the nation’s largest independent union of federal employees, representing over 150,000 employees in thirty-one agencies and departments. In issuing their support for candidates Hamilton, Leibham, Lumpkin and Reps. Davis and Filner, Chapter 92 President Malcolm Gettmann said “It is crucial that federal employees support the election of candidates who value and understand the work they perform. These candidates have earned our endorsement by respecting and supporting federal employees and the work they do for our country”. Hamilton notes, “I am deeply honored to have the endorsement of the NTEU. After a long career in international finance, I value and respect these fine people for the important work they do on our behalf. They deserve our appreciation and support.” For information visit www.RobertHamiltonforCongress.com. Contact: Bill Gould, Press Secretary: press@roberthamiltonforcongress.com 760-723-7144
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posted Oct 14, 2008 8:46 AM by John Loughlin
October 14,
2008
Fallbrook, CA- The Robert Hamilton campaign for Congress (CA 49th
District) is heating up and drawing national attention with his endorsement by the
highly regarded Esquire Magazine over
his opponent Darrell Issa. The widely anticipated November endorsement issue is
on the newsstands now.
To quote
from the endorsement: "Name a Bush-era controversy-- the U.S. attorneys
scandal, disappearing White House e-mails, disastrously unqualified
appointments, warrantless wiretapping, torture-- and Issa's been there to
defend the party line. Esquire endorses
Hamilton."
Hamilton
notes that “the Esquire endorsement
is especially welcome because the magazines’ editorial policy is non-partisan,
with a history of endorsing on merit, promise and proven performance.”
For information visit www.RobertHamiltonforCongress.com.
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Contact:
Bill Gould, Press Secretary: press@roberthamiltonforcongress.com
760-723-7144
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posted Oct 14, 2008 8:44 AM by John Loughlin
October 12,
2008
Fallbrook, CA- Robert Hamilton’s campaign for the House of
Representatives (CA 49th District) has received the strong
endorsement of retired Marine Corps four-star General
Joseph P. Hoar. General Hoar’s long and
distinguished career in the Marine Corps included assignments at Camp
Pendleton, in Vietnam, and as Commanding General of the Parris Island
recruiting depot in South Carolina. In 1991 General Hoar relieved General H.
Norman Schwarzkopf as Commander in Chief of United States Central Command. As commander of CENTCOM, he
oversaw a number of operations in the Middle-Eastern theatre, including
enforcement of the Persian Gulf naval embargo and the southern no-fly zone over
Iraq, ground operations in Somalia, and American troop evacuation from Yemen.
General Hoar retired from the Marine Corps in 1994.
In making the
endorsement, General Hoar said, “Let’s send someone to Congress who really
supports the troops. The Disabled American
Veterans say that Darrell Issa voted “yes” on veteran’s issues only 29% of the
time. Recently, he voted AGAINST the new G.I. Bill of Rights to upgrade
education benefits for veterans. Bob Hamilton WILL support veterans in
Congress!”
Hamilton’s
bid to unseat Darrell Issa is rapidly gaining momentum due in no small measure
to his strong bi-partisan support among military personnel and their families.
In a recent endorsement, Washington, DC based Veterans & Military Families for Progress stated, “Hamilton’s
strong commitment to the issues that are critical to veterans, those serving
now, and their families is unsurpassed”.
As a commissioned naval
officer Hamilton served in combat aboard a destroyer during the Vietnam War.
His two brothers also served, as well as a son who is an Iraq War veteran and
recently completed an assignment as commanding officer of a National Guard
unit. Hamilton understands and shares the values of our military forces. He
will ensure that the rights and needs of veterans, active-duty service members
(including national guard and reservists), and their families are protected by
legislation, regulation and public policy initiatives.
For information visit www.RobertHamiltonforCongress.com.
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Contact:
Bill Gould, Press Secretary: press@roberthamiltonforcongress.com
760-723-7144
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posted Aug 11, 2008 4:02 PM by John Loughlin
Fallbrook, CA- Robert J. Hamilton’s campaign announced
today that he has received the enthusiastic endorsement of Washington, DC based
Veterans & Military Families for
Progress (VMFP) in his bid to unseat incumbent Darrell Issa for the
California 49th Congressional District seat in the United States House of
Representatives.
In a
national press release the VMFP stated “Hamilton’s service to our country
cannot be questioned… Hamilton’s strong commitment to the issues that are
critical to veterans, those serving now, and their families is unsurpassed. His
public support for mandatory full funding of the Veterans Administration and
his declared determination to provide for the establishment of a national
veterans and military family policy give veterans and their families hope that
at long last a congressman will vote in such a way as to keep faith with those who
have served and sacrificed.”
“Additionally,
Hamilton’s decision to support the passage of a 21st century GI
bill, and his deep understanding of the need for providing and guaranteeing
full health coverage for National Guard and Reserve personnel, demonstrate that
he is a candidate who has the character and courage to do what is right for
those in service to our country.
We feel that veterans, active duty, military families, and in fact, all people of the Forty-ninth District
of California will be well-served with Robert Hamilton as their representative
by ensuring that America remains strong in national defense and in fighting
terrorism.”
In
acknowledging this important endorsement, Hamilton said “My opponent Darrell
Issa has fully supported the failed Bush administration military policies and
has demonstrated one of the worst voting records in Congress on veteran’s
issues. I intend to have the
best.”
As a
commissioned naval officer Hamilton served in combat aboard a destroyer during
the Vietnam War, has two brothers who have served, and a son who is commanding
officer of a National Guard unit and an Iraq war vet. Hamilton understands and
shares the values of our military forces.
He fully supports the passage of a 21st Century GI bill to
provide and guarantee full health coverage for National Guard and Reserve
personnel, and to ensure that America remains strong in national defense and in
fighting terrorism.
Founded in
2005, the Veterans & Military
Families for Progress is dedicated to ensuring that the rights and needs of
veterans, active-duty service members (including national guard and
reservists), and their families are protected by legislation, regulation, and
public policy initiatives.
For
information visit www.RobertHamiltonforCongress.com. Contact: Bill Gould, Press Secretary: press@roberthamiltonforcongress.com 760-723-7144
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Matt Cary, President, Veterans & Military Families for Progress president@vmfp.org (202) 841-1687
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posted Aug 11, 2008 3:56 PM by John Loughlin
Fallbrook, CA. La campaña de Robert J.
Hamilton anunció hoy que Hamilton ha recibido el respaldo entusiasta de la
organización Veterans & Military
Families for Progress (VMFP), ubicada en Washington, DC, en su intento de
reemplazar al titular Darrell Issa en el escaño por el Distrito 49 de
California en la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos.
En un comunicado nacional de prensa, VMFP declaró: “No se
puede poner en duda el servicio de Hamilton a nuestro país… El firme compromiso
de Hamilton con los problemas más importantes para los veteranos, los militares
en activo y sus familias no tiene igual. Al apoyar en público una financiación obligatoria
y completa de la Administración de Veteranos y al declarar su resolución de participar
en la creación de una política nacional para veteranos y familias de militares,
Hamilton ha hecho sentir esperanzas a los veteranos y a sus familias ya que,
por fin, mediante sus votos, un congresista cumplirá con la palabra dada a
quienes sirvieron a su país y se sacrificaron por él.
“Además, Hamilton ha decidido apoyar la aprobación de un
acta G.I. para el siglo XXI, y comprende la necesidad de ofrecer y garantizar
la cobertura médica para la Guardia Nacional y el personal de Reserva, lo que
demuestra que es un candidato que tiene la personalidad y el valor necesarios
para actuar con justicia con quienes sirven al país. Pensamos que los
veteranos, los soldados en activo, las familias de militares y, en realidad, todos los habitantes del Distrito 49 de
California, estarán bien representados por Robert Hamilton, quien garantiza que
los Estados Unidos de América seguirán siendo poderosos en la defensa nacional
y en la lucha contra el terrorismo.”
Hamilton declaró al reconocer este importante respaldo:
“Mi rival Darrell Issa ha apoyado en todo momento la fracasada política militar
de la administración Bush y en el Congreso tiene uno de los peores historiales de
voto sobre los problemas de los veteranos… Yo me he propuesto tener el mejor”.
Hamilton sirvió en combate a bordo de un destructor como
oficial de la Marina, durante la guerra de Vietnam, tiene dos hermanos que han
servido en el ejército y un hijo que es oficial al mando de la Guardia Nacional
y veterano de la guerra de Iraq. Hamilton comprende y comparte los valores de
nuestras fuerzas armadas. Apoya por completo la aprobación del acta G.I. para
el siglo XXI para garantizar la cobertura médica a la Guardia Nacional y al
personal de Reserva y para asegurarse de que los Estados Unidos de América
siguen siendo poderosos en la defensa nacional y en la lucha contra el
terrorismo.
Fundada en 2005 y con sede en Washington, D.C., VMFP se
dedica a asegurar que los derechos y necesidades de los veteranos y miembros en
servicio (incluyendo a la Guardia Nacional y a los reservistas), así como los
de sus familias, son protegidos mediante nuevas medidas de legislación,
regulación y políticas públicas.
Si desea mayor información, visite www.roberthamiltonparaelcongreso.com. Contacto: Bill Gould, Press Secretary: press@roberthamiltonforcongress.com 760-723-7144
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Matt Cary, Presidente, Veterans & Military Families for Progress president@vmfp.org (202) 841-1687
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posted Jun 24, 2008 3:16 AM by John Loughlin
Fallbrook, CA - Robert J. Hamilton, Democratic
candidate for the 49th Congressional Seat in the U.S. House of
Representatives, talked to the North Central Democratic Club on Monday night,
June 23rd about his position on the economy, with proposals on how
to reverse the downward trend set in motion by the Bush administration.
Hamilton
said, “Our national debt of over $9 trillion, and growing by over $1.5 billion
per day, has weakened our economy and created a monumental tax burden for
future generations. While the Bush administration has squandered billions on an
unnecessary war and government mismanagement, Congress continues to be controlled by
special interests.”
He
discussed with the audience how our world is being challenged as never before
by escalating demand for energy, food and other vital commodities. Of
particular concern is the urgent need to develop alternatives to high priced
oil. Hamilton said, “The Bush administration and my opponent Darrell Issa
continue to call for more oil drilling to solve our energy problems while
Germany, Brazil and other nations develop better solutions.”
“During
the last seven years, our government has disengaged from programs to reduce
global warming, ridiculed the need for conservation, undermined attempts to
reduce oil consumption, and paid huge subsidies to oil companies while cutting
subsidies for development of alternative sources of energy. I will work to
reverse these misguided policies.”
The audience was concerned with many
different issues regarding the economy.
Hamilton recommended several options for improving the economy including
repair of our nation’s crumbling infrastructure and rail system, affordable
healthcare for all Americans, and greater emphasis on support for small
businesses instead of just the large corporations favored by the Bush
administration and Darrell Issa.
Hamilton favors a “pay-go” policy where
new spending programs must be paid for by cuts in other spending. “Just as
individuals and families throughout our nation are coming to terms with the
new, tougher economic landscape, our government needs to cut back spending to
essentials, plan and invest for long-term growth, and execute the plan
responsibly and competently.”
For information visit www.roberthamiltonforcongress.com.
Contact: Bill Gould, Press Secretary: press@roberthamiltonforcongress.com
760-723-7144
June 24, 2008
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posted Jun 10, 2008 9:12 AM by John Loughlin
Fallbrook, CA
Robert J.
Hamilton, Democratic candidate for the 49th Congressional Seat in
the U.S. House of Representatives, today announced his position on the growing
energy crisis and its impact on our economy and national security.
Hamilton’s Position:
"Developing
alternative sources of energy, encouraging energy conservation and achieving
independence from Middle Eastern oil imports are among my highest
priorities", said Hamilton. "For the last seven years the Bush
administration, with almost 100% support from my opponent, Darrell Issa, has
pursued an energy policy built around what's good for the oil industry, not the
long-term interests of our nation. The result is record profits for the oil
industry, which continues to enjoy subsidies at taxpayer expense”.
A more
serious consequence of Bush administration policies has been a weakened economy
in which high gas prices have led to higher prices for goods and services,
reduced profits for businesses, and growing unemployment. While Americans
continue to work hard, they find themselves falling ever further behind as
prices soar for gasoline, food and many other products they depend on.
Hamilton
proposes targeted incentives and stricter enforcement of efficiency standards
for all vehicles produced in the U.S. He also believes government should take
an active role in promoting the development of clean biofuels. “Gasoline
consumption accounts for almost half of U.S. demand for oil”, says Hamilton.
“So, producing more fuel-efficient cars using a biofuel blend would go a long
way towards reducing demand for oil, as well as helping our struggling auto
industry survive.”
"A Comprehensive Energy Policy is a matter of National
Security", says Hamilton. “We cannot afford to continue on the path set by
the Bush administration, relying on Middle East oil and loans from China. We must find alternative sources of
energy and use existing sources more effectively if we are to retain a competitive
role in an ever-changing world.”
For
information visit www.roberthamiltonforcongress.com
June 10, 2008
Contact: Bill Gould, Press Secretary: press@roberthamiltonforcongress.com
760-723-7144
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posted Jun 10, 2008 9:12 AM by John Loughlin
Fallbrook,
California
Robert
J. Hamilton, el candidato democrático para el congreso en el distríto 49 de la
casa de los representantes del Senado de los Estados Unidos de América, hoy
anunció su posición en la crisis de desarollo energético y el impacto que hace
en nuestra economía y la seguridad national.
La posición de Hamilton es:
Dijo
Hamilton. "Desarrollar fuentes alternativas de energía, motivando
conservación de la energía para obtener independencia de las importaciones con
el medio oriente es una de las mas altas de mis prioridades".
Además
dijo Hamilton. “Por los último siete años de la administración de Bush con
cerca del 100 % del soporte de mi oponente Darrel Issa, ha creado una política
energética desarrollada que es buena solamente para las compañias petroleras
pero no para los intereses a largo plazo para nuestra nación“.
El
resultado es ganancias enormes para las compañias petroleras que continúan con
el beneficio de subsidios a costo de los impuestos de los ciudadanos.
Una
de las mas serias consecuencias políticas de la administración de Bush ha sido
el debilitamiento de la economía en la cual el alto costo de la gasolina ha
conducido al alto precio de alimentos y servicios, reduciendo las ganancias de
los negocios y al crecimiento de la desocupación. Mientras los Americanos continúan trabajando
duro, ellos se encuentran callendo cada vez mas bajo asi como los precios de la
gasolina suben mas alto, como así
tambien los alimentos y muchos otros productos de los cuales ellos
dependen.
Hamilton
propone incentivos objetivos y enforzar mas estrictamente la eficiencia y
rendiminto con respecto a la gasolina en los Estados Unidos. El también cree
que el gobierno debiera tomar una posición mas activa para promover el
desarrollo de combustibles biológicos. “ La consumición de gasolina incluye a
la mitad de la demanda de petróleo de los Estados Unidos.” Dice Hamilton. “Asi,
produciendo vehículos con mas alta eficiencia de combustibles de mezclas
biológicas, podríamos alcanzar la reducción en la demanda de petróleo, asi como
tambien ayudar a sobrevivir nuestra luchadora industria automotriz.
"Una comprensiva Política
Económica es la base de nuestra seguridad nacional". Nosotros no podemos
soportar continuando el camino propuesto por la administración de Bush,
contando con el petróleo del Medio Oriente y los préstamos de China. Debemos
encontrar fuentes alternativas de energía asi como usar nuestras riquezas mas
eficientemente si deseamos continuar nuestra posición competitiva en este mundo
de cambios permanentes.
Para
información visite www.roberthamiltonforcongress.com
10
de Junio de 2008
Contacto: Bill Gould, Secretario de Prensa: press@roberthamiltonforcongress.com
760-723-7144
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posted Jun 4, 2008 4:07 PM by John Loughlin
Fallbrook,
CA - Robert J. Hamilton, who ran unopposed for the
Democratic nomination in the 49th Congressional District for the U.S.
House of Representatives, today congratulated his fellow nominees on winning the
Democratic nominations for Congress, including Nick Leibham, 50th CD,
incumbent Bob Filner in the 51st CD, Mike Lumpkin, 52nd CD
and incumbent Susan Davis, representing the 53rd Congressional District.
“The Democratic Party in
San
Diego and
Riverside Counties has a strong and unified slate of candidates for the
general election in November, and I look forward to an equally strong and
vigorous campaign to unseat my opponent Darrell Issa, who continues to
demonstrate his support of the Bush administration’s failed policies in our
district”, said Hamilton.
For information visit www.roberthamiltonforcongress.com.
Contact: Bill Gould, Press Secretary: press@roberthamiltonforcongress.com
760-723-7144 June 4, 2008
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posted May 27, 2008 8:42 AM by John Loughlin
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updated Jun 3, 2008 9:19 AM
]
Fallbrook, California- Robert J. Hamilton anunció haber conseguido hoy en su campaña politica, importantísimos respaldos políticos, en su propuesta para sacar al corriente representante Darrel Issa (R-Vista) del Districto 49 para la banca de la Casa del Congreso de los Estados Unidos de América. Hamilton recibió el respaldo político del Partido Demócrata de California en la última convención estatal. Tambien los trabajadores se están uniendo a Hamilton con los respaldos de las uniones de los trabajadores automotrices (UAW), Region 5 de la federación de trabajadores de California, (AFL-CIO), representando mas de 2 millones de miembros atravez de California. La Fundación de Acción de Planeamiento Paternal, donde la parte política de los mismos también endorsan su campaña y soportarán enteramente su candidatura. La importancia en la carrera por el Distrito Congresal 49 es que esta resaltando por el rápido crecimiento en el soporte, por la arena política, incluyendo soportes claves como de Bob Filner (D-Chula Vista), que sirve ya en siete términos, como congresista, ademas de ser el presidente de la comisión del Congreso de los asuntos de Veteranos (D-Chula Vista), ademas John Chiang, Controlador del estado de California y oficial fiscal alto del estado de California, tambien los senadores de California Dean Florez y Leland Yee, como Francine Busby, ex-candidata congresal del districto 50. Grey Frandsen, candidato democrático por la Asamblea Estatal del distrito 66 de California, ex jefe asesor de política exterior del senador Russ Feingold y ex asistente de la secretaria de Estado de Colin Powell, quien ha respaldado fuertemente a Hamilton, diciendo "Bob es exactamente el tipo de líder que necesitamos en el Congreso para representar nuestra región. La experiencia, integridad, y visión de Bob ofrece un Nuevo acerque político...algo que necesitamos urgentemente." Hamilton es honorado especialmente por los primerisos respaldos del famoso escritor mas leído Chalmers Johnson, profesor honorario, de la Universidad de California en San Diego e internacionalmente reconocido como una autoridad política en Política externa de los Estado Unidos. Como asi tambien J. Brady Anderson, ex-embajador a Tanzanía y ex-administrador de la Agencia de Desarrollo Internacional de los Estados Unidos (USAID) Si desea más información, visite www.RobertHamiltonforCongress.com.
Contact:
Bill Gould, Press Secretary: press@roberthamiltonforcongress.com
760-723-7144 27 de Mayo de 2008
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