Archive for July 16th, 2008
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NYT: Obama, McCain widen courtship of Hispanics
The campaigns of both Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama are emphasizing issues like education, health care and housing as much as, if not more than, immigration and related border issues. Their approach is seen as an attempt to court the Hispanic vote. -
President Bush Participates in Tour of California Wildfires
President Bush on Thursday said, “It’s been my honor to travel with the Governor and the Senator and Forest Service folks and fire folks here in California to see the fires. Couple of things I’d like to reflect on and then I’ll ask the Governor to say a couple of words. One, I always come to make sure that the federal government is coordinating closely with the state government. I know Governor Schwarzenegger well enough to tell you that if we weren’t, he’d let me know. And I want to thank those who work for the federal government for their hard work and willingness to respond quickly and their service to our country.”
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Text of a Letter from the President
Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Senator:) (Dear Congressman:) Consistent with section 306(c)(2) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-114)(the “Act”), I hereby determine and report to the Congress that suspension for 6 months beyond August 1, 2008, of the right to bring an action under title III of the Act is necessary to the national interests of the United States and will expedite a transition to democracy in Cuba.
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Nominations Sent to the Senate
John A. Simon, and Anthony John Trenga
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Personnel Announcement
President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate one individual to serve in his Administration: John A. Simon.
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Statement by the Press Secretary
On Thursday, July 17, 2008, the President signed into law: H.R. 634, H.R. 814, and S. 2967
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President Bush Attends Funeral Service for Tony Snow
President Bush on Thursday said, “Tony Snow was a man of uncommon decency and compassion. He was a devoted husband, a proud and loving father, an adoring son, a beloved colleague, and a wonderful role model and friend. …And so today we send this man of faith and character and joy on his final journey. Tony Snow has left the City of Washington for the City of God. May he find eternal rest in the arms of his Savior. And may the Author of all creation watch over his family and all those who loved him, admired him, and will always cherish his memory.”
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Campaigns have ties to mortgage giants
Near silence from the campaigns of Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama after Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s stock prices plunged and rumors of their insolvency swirled made sense: The tentacles of the government-sponsored enterprises reach into both campaigns.
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In a Bit of a Turnaround, Business Groups Huddle With Dems (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Senate Democrats met Wednesday with leaders of business groups once closely identified with the GOP, perhaps catalyzing the realignment of Capitol Hill alliances as Democrats prepare to expand their majority.
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President Bush Participates in Tour of California Wildfires - July 17, 2008
President Bush on Thursday said, “It’s been my honor to travel with the Governor and the Senator and Forest Service folks and fire folks here in California to see the fires. Couple of things I’d like to reflect on and then I’ll ask the Governor to say a couple of words. One, I always come to make sure that the federal government is coordinating closely with the state government. I know Governor Schwarzenegger well enough to tell you that if we weren’t, he’d let me know. And I want to thank those who work for the federal government for their hard work and willingness to respond quickly and their service to our country.”