Archive for November 19th, 2007
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Statement by the Press Secretary
President Bush is very pleased to see the important advances in
ethical stem cell research reported in scientific journals today. By
avoiding techniques that destroy life, while vigorously supporting
alternative approaches, President Bush is encouraging scientific
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President Bush Pardons “May and Flower” in National Thanksgiving Turkey Ceremony
On Tuesday, President Bush said, “And so now I have a task, and that is to grant a full presidential pardon to May and Flower. They’ll be shortly flown to Disney World, where they will serve as Honorary Grand Marshals for the Thanksgiving Day Parade. I hope that honor doesn’t go to their head. May they live the rest of their lives in blissful gobbling. And may all Americans enjoy a holiday full of love and peace. God bless you all.”
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President Bush Pardons “May and Flower” in National Thanksgiving Turkey Ceremony – November 20, 2007
On Tuesday, President Bush said, “And so now I have a task, and that is to grant a full presidential pardon to May and Flower. They’ll be shortly flown to Disney World, where they will serve as Honorary Grand Marshals for the Thanksgiving Day Parade. I hope that honor doesn’t go to their head. May they live the rest of their lives in blissful gobbling. And may all Americans enjoy a holiday full of love and peace. God bless you all.”
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Activists struggle to get climate change on political front burner
Environmental activists are frustrated. They can’t get the issue of global warming into the presidential campaign.
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Poll: Thompson slides, Romney climbs in New Hampshire
Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson has skidded into sixth place in a CNN/WMUR poll of likely Republican voters in New Hampshire, edged out by ex-Libertarian and anti-war Rep. Ron Paul and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.
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Youth make noise in campaigns but not at polls
If you graze the Web, it certainly seems like America’s 20-somethings have a loud and powerful voice when it comes to pushing presidential candidates.
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Is McCain Too Soft on Hillary?
The Republican candidate is avoiding the attacks of his GOP rivals, but some supporters wonder if it’s a winning strategy