Archive for July 28th, 2008
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CQ Politics’ Top 10: Democrats Dominate Best-Funded Challengers (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com – One reason why Democrats are expected to make gains in the U.S. House in the November elections is they are fielding a number of well-financed challengers to Republican incumbents.
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McCain promotes drilling for oil off US coast (AP)
AP – Republican John McCain said Monday that drilling for oil off the U.S. coast is an essential part of any plan to lower gas prices and reduce dependence on foreign sources, and he criticized Democrat Barack Obama for opposing it. -
NYT: Fact-checking Obama’s canceled visit
John McCain has sought to keep alive a story about Barack Obama calling off a visit to troops recuperating from wounds in Germany. Here’s what really happened. -
Personnel Announcement
President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate two individuals, appoint three individuals and designate one individual to serve in his Administration: Patrick W. Dunne, James A. Slutz, B. Jackson Miller, Dana M. Muir, John J. Szczur
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Fact Sheet: Committed to Cleaner, More Abundant Domestic Energy
Today, President Bush toured the Lincoln Electric Company in Cleveland, Ohio, and discussed his Administration’s actions to address high gasoline prices. The President and his Administration are working to create greater energy security for our Nation. With the understanding that there is no short-term solution to high energy prices, President Bush is taking action to expand domestic production, increase vehicle efficiency, and promote alternative fuels to reduce the impact on American families. The President recognizes that we cannot rely on just one energy source; we need all of them. With only three days left before leaving for yet another recess, the Democrat-led Congress has failed to take action to improve our energy security.
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Statement by the Press Secretary
At the beginning of his Administration, President Bush set a goal to end chronic homelessness in America. Today, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Preston reported that the Administration has continued to make progress on this goal. The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress reports that chronic homelessness decreased an average of 15% per year between 2005 – 2007 and demonstrates that targeted, focused resources can achieve measurable results.
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President Bush Discusses Energy and Economy
President Bush on Tuesday said, “I really want to talk to you about energy. I understand what it means to our families and our small businesses and people right here in this room to be paying high energy prices, high gasoline prices, like a tax. I’ve worked hard to keep your taxes low. Our energy policy hasn’t done a very good job of keeping your gasoline prices low, and therefore it’s like paying a tax. My whole philosophy of government, by the way, is, yes, we’ve obviously got some needs in Washington, D.C.; the primary one is to make sure those who wear the uniform have the full support of the government of the United States of America.”
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Statement by the Press Secretary on President Bush’s Meeting with Chinese Freedom Activists
Today in The White House Residence, President Bush met with five Chinese freedom activists to discuss his concerns about human rights in China. The President assured them that he will carry the message of freedom as he travels to Beijing for the games, just as he has regularly made this a priority in all of his meetings with Chinese officials. He told the activists that engagement with Chinese leaders gives him an opportunity to make the United State s’ position clear – human rights and religious freedom should not be denied to anyone.
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President Bush Signs H.J.Res. 93, the Renewal of Import Restrictions on Burma, and H.R.3890, the Tom Lantos Block Burmese Jade (junta’s Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2008
President Bush on Tuesday said, “I’m going to sign a piece of legislation and a joint resolution that will continue some sanctions, propose new sanctions, and extend the import restrictions. On the Burmese regime, our message is: The United States believes in democracy and freedom.”
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Lawmakers to ban toxins in kids’ products
Congressional negotiators agreed Monday to a ban on a family of toxins found in children’s products, handing a major victory to parents and health experts.
