Archive for August 27th, 2007

  • President Bush Meets with Community Leaders in New Orleans – August 28, 2007

    President Bush on Tuesday said, “We’ve got social entrepreneurs in our midst, artists in our midst, all of whom have dedicated their lives to the renewal of New Orleans. And we’re so honored to be in this restaurant.”

  • Press Gaggle by Scott Stanzel and Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Recovery Don Powell

    MR. STANZEL: I’ll go through the President’s schedule a little bit,
    and then — for today and tomorrow. And then we’re lucky to be joined
    here by Don Powell, and he can go through some of the efforts to help
    rebuild the Gulf Coast. And he’ll take your questions, and then if you
    have any other extraneous questions at the end, I can take those, as
    well.

  • President Bush Meets with Community Leaders in New Orleans

    President Bush on Tuesday said, “We’ve got social entrepreneurs in our midst, artists in our midst, all of whom have dedicated their lives to the renewal of New Orleans. And we’re so honored to be in this restaurant.”

  • Making America Safer by Defeating Extremists in the Middle East

    Today, President Bush Will Address The American Legion National
    Convention In Reno, Nevada, To Explain Why Defeating Extremists In The
    Middle East Is Essential To American Security – And Why Success In
    Iraq Is Vital To Winning This Battle. America is engaged in a great
    ideological struggle against violent Islamic extremists around the
    world, and the fight for the future of the Middle East is a key aspect
    of this struggle.

  • President Bush Pleased With Lowered Poverty Rate

    President Bush on Tuesday said, “When we keep taxes low, spending in check, and our economy open – conditions that empower businesses to create new jobs – all Americans benefit. Census Bureau data released today confirms that more of our citizens are doing better in this economy, with continued rising incomes and more Americans pulling themselves out of poverty.”

  • President Bush Addresses the 89th Annual National Convention of the American Legion

    President Bush on Tuesday said, “The challenge in Iraq comes down to this: Either the forces of extremism succeed, or the forces of freedom succeed. Either our enemies advance their interests in Iraq, or we advance our interests. The most important and immediate way to counter the ambitions of al Qaeda and Iran and other forces of instability and terror is to win the fight in Iraq.”

  • President Bush Addresses the 89th Annual National Convention of the American Legion – August 28, 2007

    President Bush on Tuesday said, “The challenge in Iraq comes down to this: Either the forces of extremism succeed, or the forces of freedom succeed. Either our enemies advance their interests in Iraq, or we advance our interests. The most important and immediate way to counter the ambitions of al Qaeda and Iran and other forces of instability and terror is to win the fight in Iraq.”

  • Senator pleaded guilty, reportedly after bathroom stall incident

    A Republican senator pleaded guilty earlier this month to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge stemming from his arrest at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, according to state criminal records.

  • Candidates push plans for Katrina recovery

    Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton criticized President Bush and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for their response to Hurricane Katrina, re-emphasizing on Monday her plan for Gulf Coast recovery.

  • Commentary: Save me from Romney ads

    Suddenly, I need sanctuary — from presidential candidates who exploit tragedy to breathe life into their campaigns.