http://www.richardcarter2008.com/index Sun, 04 May 2008 22:39:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Part 2 - Compare and Contrast Read Part 1 Here At the debate you talked about how the competition provided by the free market was responsible for the quality of some of the care you received in the public system at the VA.  How do you think this balance should apply to ... http://www.richardcarter2008.com/index/second-part-of-richards-nnn-interview/ http://www.richardcarter2008.com/index/86/ Part 1 - The Soldier in the Classroom Thanks for sitting down with me.  I'm just gonna launch straight into the questions: When did you first start thinking about running for public office? Well, I've always been interested in politics, both at the national level as well as the local level, but ... http://www.richardcarter2008.com/index/first-part-of-richards-nnn-interview/ This weeks topic is on FISA reform and a National ID card. Click here to take part in the discussion. http://www.richardcarter2008.com/index/richards-weekly-live-blog/ Since I announced my candidacy for United States Congress in February I've been listening. Listening to the issues that matter to the residents of Nebraska's Second Congressional District. I've spoken at Union Halls, Resturants, Community Centers, and on people's porches hoping to gain an insight into what they believe must ... http://www.richardcarter2008.com/index/my-plan-to-end-the-war-in-iraq/ Here is the text of Richard's speech: Thank you all for coming. I would like also to thank the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the UNO College Democrats for hosting me here today. As a veteran of the war in Iraq, I have a unique perspective on the conflict. I know first ... http://www.richardcarter2008.com/index/carter-endorses-responsible-plan-to-end-the-war-in-iraq/ BELLEVUE, NE - Richard Carter, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's Second Congressional District, released the following statement on the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War: "Americans understand that our troops are doing all they can to ensure success in Iraq. As a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, I know ... http://www.richardcarter2008.com/index/on-the-fifth-anniversary-of-the-war-in-iraq/ Education is one of the most important issues facing our nation. As a teacher, I have a unique perspective on a lot of the issues impacting our education system. I'll address a few of those issues below, and answer questions you all have. (And, of course, a link to my ActBlue ... http://www.richardcarter2008.com/index/richard-carter-ne-02-live-blog/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2-19-08 Second District Congressional candidate Richard Carter commented today on the rising cost of air defense, and stated his support for increased funding to replace the Air Force's aging fighter jets: "The operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have placed a tremendous strain on our forces. It is more important than ... http://www.richardcarter2008.com/index/carter-comments-on-rising-cost-of-air-defense/ Crossposted at RichardCarter2008.com and various other blogs: For nearly ten long years the people of my Congressional district, Nebraska's "Fighting" Second, have been represented by the boy Congressman, Republican Lee Terry. Despite being a fairly progressive area, the district has not had a Democrat represent it since 1995. Once described by ... http://www.richardcarter2008.com/index/ne-02-the-golden-opportunity/