Archive for July 22nd, 2008
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Pastor snags Obama, McCain for joint appearance
Democratic Sen. Barack Obama and Republican Sen. John McCain in August will be on the same stage for the first time in the 2008 presidential campaign.
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Nominations Sent to the Senate
Nominations Sent to the Senate: Maria Cino, Mark J. Gerencser, Marco A. Hernandez, David H. McIntyre, Eric F. Melgren, Ambrose L. Schwallie Withdrawal Sent to the Senate: Carol Dillon Kissal
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60th Anniversary of the Integration of the United States Armed Forces
The United States is founded upon the belief that every person has unalienable rights and matchless value. Throughout our Nation’s history, brave patriots have made great sacrifices to protect this ideal and to advance the cause of freedom around the world. On the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces, we pay tribute to all our service members and veterans, and we underscore our Nation’s commitment to equality.
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Personnel Announcement
President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate four individuals and appoint six individuals to serve in his Administration: Ambrose L. Schwallie, Maria Cino, Mark J. Gerencser, David H. McIntyre, Michele Longo Eder, Helvi K. Sandvik, Virgil L. Sharpton, Charles J. Vörösmarty, Warren M. Zapol, and Mark R. Dybul.
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President Bush Signs H.R. 3403 and H.R. 3712 Into Law
On Wednesday, July 23, 2008 the President signed into law: H.R. 3403, the “New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008,” which requires Voice over Internet Protocol service providers to: provide 911 service and Enhanced 911 service to their subscribers; interconnect with public safety answering points (PSAPs); and provide call location information to PSAP’s; and H.R. 3712, which designates the United States courthouse located in Toledo, Ohio, as the James M. Ashley and Thomas W.L. Ashley United States Courthouse.
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Statement by the Press Secretary
President George W. Bush today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing, China on August 24, 2008.
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Message to the Congress of the United States
In accordance with the provisions of section 1512 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261), I hereby certify that the export of 22 accelerometers for incorporation into railway geometry measurement systems and one 20-inch fluid energy mill for production of nutritional supplements is not detrimental to the United States space launch industry, and that the material and equipment, including any indirect technical benefit that could be derived from such exports, will not measurably improve the missile or space launch capabilities of the People’s Republic of China.
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President Bush Signs S. 3145 Into Law
On Wednesday, July 23, 2008, the President signed into law: S. 3145.
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Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (AP)
AP – Republican presidential candidate John McCain says Democrat Barack Obama is wrong about the Iraq war.
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NYT: Obama’s health care pledge unrealistic?
Whether Barack Obama can deliver on his promise to lower health premiums by $2,500 in his first term should he win the presidency is a matter of dispute among health analysts and economists.
