Archive for August 24th, 2008
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Obamawatch, Aug. 25 (Rocky Mountain News)
Rocky Mountain News – Does Barack Obama really work out three hours a day?
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Barack Obama Picks His Running Mate: Sen. Joseph Biden
The presumptive presidential nominee says he’s “excited to hit the campaign trail with Joe”
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West, Lopez, Daughtry among stars in Denver (AP)
AP – Never mind those stinging “celebrity” ads, or the rebuttal by Paris Hilton. Musicians, artists and Hollywood types are descending on Denver and so what if Barack Obama doesn’t need their star power?
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President Bush Concerned by Situation in Georgia
I am deeply concerned by today’s appeal to President Medvedev by Russia’s Federation Council and Duma, the upper and lower houses of Russia’s parliament, to recognize the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent countries. I call on Russia’s leadership to meet its commitments and not recognize these separatist regions.
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Memorandum from the President
The Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality has advised me there are objects of historic and scientific interest in areas under the jurisdiction of the United States that may be appropriate for recognition, protection, or improved conservation and management under available authorities including by executive order or action under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.), National Marine Sanctuaries Act (16 U.S.C. 1431, et seq.), or the Antiquities Act (16 U.S.C. 431).
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National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2008
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to underscore our commitment to fighting prostate cancer and to raise awareness about this highly treatable disease.
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Minority Enterprise Development Week, 2008
The opportunities of America make our land a beacon of hope for people from every corner of the world. America’s minority-owned businesses contribute greatly to our economy and the richness of our country. During Minority Enterprise Development Week, we recognize minority entrepreneurs and recommit ourselves to fostering an environment where everyone can attain the American dream.
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Women’s Equality Day, 2008
With vision and determination, American women have helped build our great Nation. On Women’s Equality Day, we remember the dedication of women who overcame many obstacles in order to secure the right to vote.
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Democrats Gather in Denver; Michelle Obama Gets Spotlight (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – Aug. 25 (Bloomberg) — Barack Obama and John McCain
exchanged a stream of attacks as Democrats gathered in Denver
to open their national convention, where Michelle Obama will
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Praise of McCain could haunt Biden (Politico)
Politico – Within three hours of the announcement that Joe Biden would be Barack Obama’s vice presidential running mate, their Republican rival John McCain was up with a striking ad highlighting Biden’s praise for McCain.
