Archive for August 18th, 2008
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McCain questions Obama’s ability to be commander in chief
Sen. John McCain questioned his Democratic opponent’s ability to be commander in chief in an address before a national veterans convention Monday.
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As expected, UAW endorses Obama for president (AP)
AP – The United Auto Workers union has given its expected endorsement to Democrat Barack Obama, while criticizing Republican John McCain as an heir to President Bush’s policies. -
Personnel Announcement
President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate one individual and designate one individual to serve in his Administration. The President intends to nominate James X. Dempsey, of California, to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for an initial five-year term expiring 01/29/13. The President intends to designate James A. Williams, of Virginia, to be Acting Administrator of the General Services Administration.
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President and Mrs. Bush Saddened by Death of Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa
Laura and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa. President Mwanawasa was a champion of democracy in his own country and throughout Africa. As President of Zambia, President Mwanawasa launched a sweeping anti-corruption campaign and dedicated himself to improving the welfare of all Zambians. As Chairman of the Southern African Development Community, President Mwanawasa worked tirelessly to uphold the values of good governance, speaking out against human rights abuses and threats to democracy when many others were silent.
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Personnel Announcement
President George W. Bush today announced that The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of Labor, will now serve as Head of Delegation of the Presidential Delegation attending the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing, China on August 24, 2008.
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Memorandum for the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
By the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby assign to you the function of the President under sections 1001(a) and (b) of the America COMPETES Act (Public Law 110-69).
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Bob Woodward to reveal ‘The War Within’ (Politico)
Politico – Bob Woodward’s new book is shrouded in such mystery that even the title was a secret until now.
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McCain’s Attacks Shift Drug-Industry Giving to Democrat Obama (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – Aug. 19 (Bloomberg) — When Senator Charles Schumer, a New
York Democrat, wanted to team up with a Republican on legislation
making it easier to bring low-cost generic drugs to market, he
found an eager partner: Arizona Senator John McCain. -
Drilling for Oil Way, Way Offshore
Rising oil prices may lead to more drilling offshore in the U.S., but the real environmental harm will likely be borne far overseas, by poor countries in South America
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Obama book falls victim to booksellers’ rivalry (AP)
AP – A new book about Sen. Barack Obama has intensified a rivalry between two powerful competitors: Barnes & Noble, Inc. and Amazon.com.
