Archive for January 21st, 2008
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Analysis: Sparks fly in most contentious debate to date
The gloves came off quickly Monday night as Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama traded blows just days before the South Carolina primary, and two weeks before voters in 24 Super Tuesday states weigh in on this wide-open presidential contest.
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Clinton-Obama barbs dominate debate
Sharp confrontations over health care and other issues highlighted a debate among the Democratic presidential front-runners Monday night, with the sniping threatening to overshadow substance days before the South Carolina primary.
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President Bush Meets with Bicameral and Bipartisan Members of Congress – January 22, 2008
President Bush on Tuesday said, “I want to thank the leaders for coming. I initially intended to brief the leaders of the House and the Senate on my trip to the Middle East, and I intend to do so, but we’re going to spend some time talking about this economy and the need for us to find common ground for an effective pro-growth economic package. We had a good call last Thursday, and I want to thank the Speaker and the Leader and other members; and Secretary Paulson had a good meeting today.”
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President Bush Announces President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy – January 22, 2008
President Bush on Monday said, “I want to thank the leaders for coming. I initially intended to brief the leaders of the House and the Senate on my trip to the Middle East, and I intend to do so, but we’re going to spend some time talking about this economy and the need for us to find common ground for an effective pro-growth economic package. We had a good call last Thursday, and I want to thank the Speaker and the Leader and other members; and Secretary Paulson had a good meeting today.”
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Press Briefing by Dana Perino
MS. PERINO: Good morning. Two schedule updates for you. The President, this morning at 10:00 a.m., met with his economic advisors, including Secretary Paulson, to discuss the global financial markets and the economic growth package that Secretary Paulson is negotiating with Capitol Hill on behalf of the President.
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Nominations Sent to the Senate
Nominations sent to the Senate: Jonathan Baron, Julia W. Bland, William J. Brennan, Jan Cellucci, J. Gregory Copeland, Nelson M. Ford, Joxel Garcia, Jeffrey J. Grieco, William J. Hagenah, Frank Philip Handy, Mark Y. Herring, Dorla M. Salling, Sally Epstein Shaywitz, Kurt Douglas Volker, and Joanne Weiss.
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Personnel Announcement
President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate two
individuals and appoint three individuals to serve in his
Administration. He also announced the appointment of sixteen
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Fact Sheet: Congress Must Act Now to Keep a Critical Intelligence Gap Closed
“The Protect America Act expires in just 10 days, yet after nearly six months of delay, Congress has still not taken the necessary action to keep our Nation safe. The terrorist threat we face does not expire on February 1. For the sake of our national security, Congress must act now to send the President a bill that keeps a critical intelligence gap permanently closed and provides meaningful liability protection for companies that may have assisted in efforts to defend America following the 9/11 attacks.”
White House Press Secretary Dana Perino, 1/22/08 -
Executive Order: Establishing the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy
Section 1. Policy. To help keep America competitive and assist the
American people in understanding and addressing financial matters, it
is the policy of the Federal Government to encourage financial
literacy among the American people.Sec. 2. Establishment of the Council. There is established within the
Department of the Treasury the President’s Advisory Council on
Financial Literacy (Council).Sec. 3. Membership and Operation of the Council. (a) The Council shall
consist of 19 members appointed by the President from among
individuals not employed by the Federal Government, consistent with
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Statement on U.S. Export Control Reform Directives
The President signed today a package of directives that will ensure
the United States’ export control policies and practices support the
National Security Strategy of 2006, while facilitating the United
States’ continued international economic and technological leadership.
These new directives will advance a more efficient and transparent
export licensing process and enhance dispute resolution mechanisms.
They will also help ensure proper levels of control for continued U.S.
economic competitiveness and innovation while protecting national
security. The Directives are intended to clarify and strengthen the
ability of the U.S. Government to monitor and deny U.S. controlled
goods, services or technologies to a potential enemy.
