Clinton will call for a cabinet-level "poverty czar," as the King family has requested

[MethuenProgressive]

From NBC's Andrea Mitchell
NBC News has learned that in her remarks today, Clinton will call for a cabinet-level "poverty czar," apparantly similar to what the King family has been requesting.

Here's an excerpt from Clinton's expected remarks:
"When I say solutions, I mean finally addressing the scourge of poverty that continues to afflict so many of our families in this country. I mean appointing a cabinet level position that will be solely and fully devoted to ending poverty as we know it in America, a position that will focus the attention of our nation on this issue. That's the kind of solution I'm talking about, a solution for which Dr. King's son, Martin, has been such a passionate and effective advocate."

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/04/04/858829.aspx

[cali]

1. And that is a very good thing

it focuses on a "lost" issue.

[izzybeans]

2. I hope this idea spreads. good one!

[MethuenProgressive]

18. I agree, izzy!

Peace!

[izzybeans]

26. It's amazing how quickly some of us can all agree on the issues. :)

[tabasco]

3. Assuming she will find time to get around to it.

MR. RUSSERT: So, before next Tuesday's primary?

SEN. CLINTON: Well, I can't get it together by then, but I will certainly work to get it together. I'm a little busy right now; I hardly have time to sleep. But I will certainly work toward releasing, and we will get that done and in the public domain.

http://www.cfr.org/publication/15604/

[scheming daemons]

4. Can we please quit using the word "czar" for these kinds of titles?

There's no need to use a term that conjurs up imagery of aristocratic tyranny.



Sorry... just a pet peeve of mine.

[Bonobo]

6. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Part of the spread of fascism IMO.

[MethuenProgressive]

10. Dan Quayle was made "drug czar" - a job GWB really wanted, I imagine.

Peace!

[redqueen]

13. Hahahahaha

so he could have the first crack at all the crack?

[Bonobo]

5. And I hope she would drop the term "Czar" too.

A Czar is a dictator.

The use of this term subtly influences our society's loss of a democratic consciousness IMHO.

[LostinVA]

7. This is such a real problem in America

From Pine Ridge to Baltimore to Appalachia to the family down the street from you.

I hope this idea takes hold, and some real change happens, no matter what.

[MethuenProgressive]

16. I'm with you on that!

Peace!

[theboss]

8. Not that it's a bad idea, but shouldn't this be the Sec of HHS?

I tend to get frustrated by these "created" positions that take over work that a cabinet officer should be doing.

[MethuenProgressive]

21. I like that its a seperate post - more focus!

John Edwards for Czar!

[u2spirit]

9. Will she pick Greenspan?

NT

[MethuenProgressive]

11. I'd like to see John Edwards in that seat.

Now that he's said he's not interested in a VP spot, I think this'd be a great fit for him. He could actually create a cabinet position!

[redqueen]

14. Hear hear!

[Basement Beat]

23. I agree!

I think Edwards would be a good selection for that spot. :)

[MethuenProgressive]

27. A perfect fit, in my opinion!

[stratomagi]

12. Hope it works out better than the Drug Czar

What ever happened to that guy?

[redqueen]

15. Love this.

Lots.

[MethuenProgressive]

17. It'd be a great and lasting tribute to Dr King!

John Edwards would be *perfect* for that job!

[blogslut]

19. Sorry if I'm less than enthusiastic

I lived through Bill Clinton's "welfare reform".

[cottonseed]

20. No more Czarz!

More competence.

[bigtree]

22. yup. That's Hillary Clinton

. . . doing the right thing.

[JimGinPA]

24. How Can She Possibly Do That As A Senator?

Isn't President Obama going to have to make that call?

[MethuenProgressive]

25. Thanks for the kick!

Peace!

[MethuenProgressive]

28. Saturday afternoon kick for Hillary's great idea!

Peace!