Archive for February, 2008
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GOP frets over Democratic fundraising (AP)
AP – For Republicans, watching Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama fight for supremacy in fundraising is not just a spectator sport. It is a look into the future, and the GOP isn’t cheering. -
Obama’s girls not fans of Britney, Paris (AP)
AP – Barack Obama says his two daughters are fans of Hannah Montana and Beyonce, but think anything to do with Britney Spears and Paris Hilton is “yuck.” -
Clinton tries to raise bar for Obama (AP)
AP – Recasting what would keep her campaign alive, Hillary Rodham Clinton’s advisers said Friday that if rival Barack Obama loses any of Tuesday’s four presidential primaries, it would show Democrats are having second thoughts about him. -
President Bush Participates in Press Availability with Prime Minister Rasmussen of Denmark – March 1, 2008
President Bush on Saturday said, “I want to share with you some of the things we talked about. First of all,
we talked about the war on terror and ideological struggle of the 21st century. I appreciate your clear vision of the threats we all face — and the
opportunities that, by working together, we can help young democracies survive, and help people realize the blessings of free
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Press Briefing Via Conference Call by Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, John Walters, on the 2008 National Drug Control Strategy
DIRECTOR WALTERS: Welcome to everybody on the call. I will just give a
brief summary, and then I’ll be happy to take your questions on any of
the topics we touch on, or others related to the drug control
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President Bush Participates in Press Availability with Prime Minister Rasmussen of Denmark
President Bush on Saturday said, “I want to share with you some of the things we talked about. First of all, we talked about the war on terror and ideological struggle of the 21st century. I appreciate your clear vision of the threats we all face — and the opportunities that, by working together, we can help young democracies survive, and help people realize the blessings of free societies.”
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ONDCP Fact Sheet: 2008 National Drug Control Strategy
With the release of his first National Drug Control Strategy in 2002,
the President set the ambitious goal of cutting drug use among young
people by 25 percent over five years. Through a balanced approach that
emphasized prevention, education, and treatment, as well as enhanced
law enforcement and international cooperation, youth drug use has
declined 24 percent since 2001 – 860,000 fewer young people using
drugs today than six years ago. In addition, teen marijuana use is
down 25 percent, Ecstasy use has dropped by more than half, and youth
use of methamphetamine has plummeted 64 percent. -
President’s Radio Address
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, “Today, my Administration is releasing our 2008 National Drug Control Strategy. This report lays out the methods we are using to combat drug abuse in America. And it highlights the hopeful progress we’re making in the fight against addiction.”
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Black delegates under pressure to switch to Obama
With the Democratic race extremely tight, the party’s superdelegates — the 800 or so unpledged elected officials and party members — are facing growing racial pressure, and even threats, to back Sen. Barack Obama.
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Mukasey refuses inquiry for Bush aides
Attorney General Michael Mukasey refused Friday to refer the House’s contempt citations against two of President Bush’s top aides to a federal grand jury. Mukasey said White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten and former presidential counsel Harriet Miers committed no crime.
