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Some of our readers may notice that a few (OK, most) of today's posts are dated the 13th rather than the 14th. That's simply because time is going too fast and we thought we'd slow down a bit... Believe that one? No? Oh well... Obviously, we goofed. Sorry 'bout that! Also, we overlooked a couple of posts on our Helping Hands blog when they were posted by one of our able bloggers, so we're including them in today's newsletter. Have a wonderful day!

DFCS - URGENT NEEDS!!!
Here are some urgent requests from a case manager.THREE children have had to be placed with a caregiver who does not have small children of her own, but is willing to care for these kids all together and not have them separated or with strangers! Please consider if your group(s) can help with these needs and get back with me ASAP. URGENT NEEDS!

DFCS - Mother's Day Baskets
Greetings All!It is nearly time for Mother's Day, May 11. I am accepting referrals from case managers and school counselors now through May 2, for mothers who could benefit from a basket. Many of you have participated in the past as sponsors. Please consider if you would like to sponsor a mother - or several

STATEMENT BY JOHN MCCAIN ON PRESIDENT CARTER'S PLANS TO MEET WITH HAMAS
U.S. Senator John McCain today issued the following statement on former President Carter's plans to meet with Hamas:

REMARKS BY JOHN MCCAIN TO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS' ANNUAL MEETING
Thank you. It is a pleasure to be here. I want to keep my remarks brief so that I can quickly get to your questions, comments or insults. Let me begin by offering a few thoughts about the press's role in political campaigns. Long ago in my career, I made a decision to be as accessible to the press as the press would prefer me to be, and, perhaps, even more than they would prefer.

STATEMENT BY JOHN MCCAIN ON THE COLOMBIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
U.S. Senator John McCain today issued the following statement on the Colombia Free Trade Agreement: "I am profoundly dismayed by events in Congress that prevent an up or down vote on the Colombian Free Trade Agreement.

John McCain On The Obama Campaign And Iraq
John McCain On Fox News'"America's Newsroom"April 9, 2008
FOX NEWS' MEGYN KELLY: "Senator, one of the criticisms of General Petraeus yesterday and of some Republicans on the Hill is that no clear exit plan in Iraq was laid out.

Sen. Lindsey Graham Calls On Barack Obama To Condemn Rockefeller Attack
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
Interview On Fox News'
"America's Pulse"April 8, 2008
SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM: "I hope Senator Obama will comment on this. I hope he will step up to the plate and say,