The Select2008 Blog compares and tracks the 2008 candidates to the presidential election on their policy, platform and positions

Select2008’s Daily News Fix for April 14, 2008

Obama proposed legislation that would give shareholders a say on what CEOs are getting paid, and help ensure that companies are disclosing the rationale for the salary and benefits that CEOs are getting.

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Obama renewed his push for legislation that would require corporations to offer a nonbinding shareholder vote on executive compensation on Friday, days after McCain lashed out against rising CEO pay.

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With oil prices exceeding $100 a barrel and “an adequate supply” in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. McCain said, “it is time to suspend purchases.”

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Under the “HOPE for Homeowners Act of 2008,” new mortgages that are offered by FHA-approved lenders will refinance abusive loans at a significant discount for homeowners facing difficulty meeting their mortgage payments.

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Clinton also criticized rival Democratic Sen. Barack Obama for not calling on President Bush to boycott the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Beijing.

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Hillary Clinton’s Remarks on Halting the Housing Crisis

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Hillary Clinton Promotes Plan For Strong Defense And Good Jobs In Indiana

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Obama laid out his proposal for a $30 billion economic stimulus package: a $10 billion foreclosure prevention fund, $10 billion in relief for state and local governments, and an expansion and extension of unemployment insurance.

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Statement By John McCain On China And The Olympic Games

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