Archive for December 19th, 2007
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Fact Sheet: The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007
“When your home is losing value and your family is under financial
stress, the last thing you need is to be hit with higher taxes. So
I’m working with members of both parties to pass a bill that will
protect homeowners from having to pay taxes on cancelled mortgage
debt.” – President George W. Bush, 9/1/07 -
Fact Sheet: Year in Review: 2007
The American people are benefiting from the effective leadership by the President and his Administration in 2007.
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President Bush Visits Walter Reed Army Medical Center
President Bush on Thursday said, “I’ve just come down from a tour of a couple of the wards up there here at Walter Reed. First, I’m inspired by the quality of health care. Americans may wonder whether or not our troops are getting the best possible health care, and they are. They’re not only getting great care from good docs and nurses, they’re getting a lot of compassion and a lot of love up in the wards. And so I want to thank you all. General, thank you very much for taking the lead.”
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President Bush Attends Swearing In of Secretary of Veterans Affairs – December 20, 2007
President Bush on Thursday said, “Our nation has no higher calling than to provide for those who have borne the cost of battle — and we will honor our responsibilities. I am confident in the future of this department because I have seen firsthand the dedication and character of the men and women who work here. And I am confident that you will have a worthy and strong leader in our new Secretary.”
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Press Conference by the President – December 20, 2007
On Thursday, President Bush said “I think recent days have been a moment that the country can be proud of. In the past few days we have stopped a tax increase on the middle-class families, we improved our energy security, we delivered relief to struggling homeowners, and we funded our troops. I want to thank the members of both parties for their hard work in these areas. I’m pleased that we have been able to end this year on a high note by moving beyond our differences and achieving important results for the American people.”
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President Bush Signs H.R. 3648, the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 – December 20, 2007
President Bush on Thursday said, “I’m pleased to sign a bill that will help homeowners who are struggling with rising mortgage payments. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 will protect families from higher taxes when they refinance their homes. It will help hardworking Americans take steps to avoid foreclosure during a period of uncertainty in the housing market. I want to thank members of Congress for getting this bill passed. I appreciate it very much. It’s been a joy working with you.”
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President Bush Visits Walter Reed Army Medical Center – December 20, 2007
President Bush on Thursday said, “I’ve just come down from a tour of a couple of the wards up there here at Walter Reed. First, I’m inspired by the quality of health care. Americans may wonder whether or not our troops are getting the best possible health care, and they are. They’re not only getting great care from good docs and nurses, they’re getting a lot of compassion and a lot of love up in the wards. And so I want to thank you all. General, thank you very much for taking the lead.”
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Remarks by the President at Signing of H.R. 3648, the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007
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Fact Sheet: Lt. Gen. James B. Peake (Ret.), M.D.: “A Worthy and Strong Leader” for Our Nation’s Veterans
President Bush Participates In Ceremonial Swearing-In Of Former Army
Surgeon General With Lifetime Of Military Medical Experience As VA Secretary -
Press Conference by the President
On Thursday, President Bush said “I think recent days have been a moment that the country can be proud of. In the past few days we have stopped a tax increase on the middle-class families, we improved our energy security, we delivered relief to struggling homeowners, and we funded our troops. I want to thank the members of both parties for their hard work in these areas. I’m pleased that we have been able to end this year on a high note by moving beyond our differences and achieving important results for the American people.”
