Archive for July 9th, 2008
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Jackson apologizes for ‘crude’ Obama remarks
The Rev. Jesse Jackson apologized Wednesday for “crude and hurtful” remarks he made about Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama after an interview with a Fox News correspondent.
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NYT: Obama sees an America he missed
The presidential campaign has not only given the country a chance to meet Barack Obama. It has also taken Obama to large swaths of the United States that he has never seen before.
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Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
Nominations: Christine M. Arguello, Philip A. Brimmer, Gregory E. Goldberg, Ruth Y. Goldway, Robert Hastings, William Frederic Jung, Joyce Lee Malcolm, Clifford D. May, Robert L. Paquette, Mary Stenson Scriven Withdrawal: Mark McKinnon
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Personnel Announcement
President George W. Bush today announced he has nominated three individuals, designated one individual, and intends to nominate one individual to serve in his Administration: Ruth Y. Goldway, Joyce Lee Malcolm, Clifford D. May, Anthony W. Ryan
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President Bush Signs H.R. 6304, FISA Amendments Act of 2008
President Bush on Thursday said, “Today I’m pleased to sign landmark legislation that is vital to the security of our people. The bill will allow our intelligence professionals to quickly and effectively monitor the communications of terrorists abroad while respecting the liberties of Americans here at home. The bill I sign today will help us meet our most solemn responsibility: to stop new attacks and to protect our people.”
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McCain, Obama slam Iran’s missile test
Sen. John McCain said Wednesday that Iran’s missile test shows the need for an effective missile defense system, while rival Sen. Barack Obama said it shows aggressive diplomacy, combined with sanctions, is necessary.
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Hillary Clinton Helps Obama, Democrats Raise Money in Manhattan (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – July 10 (Bloomberg) — Hillary Clinton is helping Barack
Obama fill the coffers of his presidential campaign and the
Democratic National Committee, raising about $4.1 million at one
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Press Briefing by Tony Fratto – 07/10/2008
MR. FRATTO: Good afternoon, everyone. A couple things for you. General Petraeus and General Odierno — we’re expecting votes on the two generals on the floor this afternoon. I think we just heard it will be at 2:00 p.m. on the Senate. So, you know, very hopeful that the Senate will confirm both General Petraeus and General Odierno — General Odierno as the new multinational force commander in Iraq, and General Petraeus as the commander of Central Command.
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President Bush Signs H.R. 6304, FISA Amendments Act of 2008 – July 10, 2008
President Bush on Thursday said, “Today I’m pleased to sign landmark legislation that is vital to the security of our people. The bill will allow our intelligence professionals to quickly and effectively monitor the communications of terrorists abroad while respecting the liberties of Americans here at home. The bill I sign today will help us meet our most solemn responsibility: to stop new attacks and to protect our people.”
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Cindy McCain Lied About Her Age to John – At First
The wife of the presumptive Republican nominee says she made herself older for him
