Archive for December 18th, 2007
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Statement by the Press Secretary
We are pleased that the Congress passed legislation to extend SCHIP
until March 31, 2009 - and did so without raising taxes. This bill
ensures that this important program for America’s low-income children
will remain in place. Ultimately our goal should be to move children
who have no health insurance to private coverage — not to move
children who already have private insurance to government coverage.
With this bill, we can be assured that children will continue to have
coverage, and Democrats won’t be able to play election-year politics
with children’s health. At the same time, we are pleased that Congress
found a way to avoid scheduled reductions in Medicare physician
payments without making irresponsible cuts to the Medicare Advantage
program which provides benefits to over 20 percent of Medicare
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Statement by the Press Secretary
We’re pleased that today Congress was finally able to pass legislation
— without raising taxes — that will protect 21 million additional
Americans from being subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax this year.
The AMT was never intended to hit these middle-class taxpayers, and
the last thing they or the U.S. economy needs is a tax increase.
Although passing the legislation this late in the year will make it
difficult for the Internal Revenue Service to prepare the appropriate
forms so that Americans can get their refunds on time, we know that
the IRS will do everything possible to prevent delays. -
Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate
Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate
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Presidential Message: Eid al-Adha
I send holiday greetings to all Muslims celebrating Eid al-Adha. During Eid al-Adha, Muslims around the world reflect on Abraham’s
unwavering faith and his trust in God when asked to sacrifice his son.
These four days are a time for Muslims to honor Abraham’s obedience by
celebrating with family and friends and showing gratitude for the many
blessings bestowed by God. This holiday also helps ensure the
important values of compassion and devotion are passed on to future
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National Mentoring Month, 2008
Millions of Americans lend their time, talent, and energy to become
mentors and make a difference in children’s lives. During National
Mentoring Month, we honor these caring individuals for their
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Fact Sheet: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
Today, President Bush signed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which will improve vehicle fuel economy and help reduce U.S. dependence on oil. The bill the President signed today responds to the challenge of his bold “Twenty in Ten” initiative, which President Bush announced in January. It represents a major step forward in expanding the production of renewable fuels, reducing our dependence on oil, and confronting global climate change. It will increase our energy security, expand the production of renewable fuels, and make America stronger, safer, and cleaner for future generations.
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Statement by the Press Secretary
The New York Times today implies that the White House has been misleading in publicly acknowledging or discussing details related to the CIAs decision to destroy interrogation tapes.
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President Bush Visits National Naval Medical Center
President Bush on Wednesday said, “You know, it’s a great honor to come here. It’s an honor to see the troops who have been wounded, and it’s an honor to hug their families, and it’s an honor to see the fabulous care that these folks receive. You know, our citizens wonder whether or not troops in harm’s way will get superb medical care. And the answer is: Absolutely; they get fantastic medical care.”
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President Bush Signs H.R. 4118, the Prevent Taxation of Payments to Virginia Tech Victims and Families Act
President Bush on Wednesday said, “And so I want to say to the families who still suffer, we think about you. And to the students and faculty and alumni and leadership of Virginia Tech, thank you for helping those who suffer reconcile and recover from the grief they feel. So it’s my honor to sign this important piece of legislation.”
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Press Briefing by Dana Perino - 12/19/2007
MS. PERINO: Hello. I have an update for you on the fire. Today, at 9:15 a.m., the D.C. Fire Department received a call about smoke in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building — that’s also known as the EEOB. Firefighters arrived and found that the second floor through the fifth floor of the EEOB was fairly filled with smoke. They located an area on the second floor of the EEOB. Initial reports is that it appears to be an electrical room, a closet — or a telephone bank, they’re not quite sure and we’ll get more information from the U.S. Secret Service and D.C. firefighters later, I’m sure. But they do believe that that area is the origin of the fire.