Archive for August 27th, 2008
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Biden leads attack on Republican foreign policy (AFP)
AFP – Democratic vice presidential pick Joseph Biden declared war on the Republicans, warning America did not need a “good soldier” but a wise leader to guide it through troubled times. -
Obamawatch, Aug. 28 (Rocky Mountain News)
Rocky Mountain News – Sen. Barack Obama got in a workout at an Anytime Fitness in Billings, Mont., his last stop before Denver. He spent about 40 minutes on a treadmill watching The Today Show, parts of which may have been of particular interest. The program cut away to the scene inside Invesco Field at Mile High, giving Obama a peek at the stage from which he will accept his nomination tonight.
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S.F. mayor expects Obama to find remedy for homeless (Rocky Mountain News)
Rocky Mountain News – Ending homelessness will be a major push among the nation’s mayors if Barack Obama is elected president.
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Stormy primary season left behind as Clinton throws votes to Obama (Rocky Mountain News)
Rocky Mountain News – And on the third day, they united – behind Barack Obama, against John McCain, for a new way of doing business in the world.
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Red meat from a blue-collar messenger (Politico)
Politico – DENVER — Joe Biden used his speech accepting the Democratic vice presidential nomination Wednesday night to signal the roles he’ll likely play until Election Day: loyal messenger for running mate Barack Obama, liaison to the working class and aggressive attacker of the Republican rival.
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Joe Biden’s speech at the Democratic convention (AP)
AP – Address by Sen. Joe Biden, Barack Obama’s running mate, at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday in Denver, as released by the Obama campaign:
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Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks
Consistent with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency I declared on September 14, 2001, in Proclamation 7463, with respect to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, New York, New York, the Pentagon, and aboard United Airlines flight 93, and the continuing and immediate threat of further attacks on the United States.
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Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate
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 to the People’s Republic of China of one two-inch fluid energy mill for the research and development of pharmaceutical powders and ten accelerometers for incorporation into railway geometry measurement systems 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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Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate
Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. Consistent with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register the enclosed notice, stating that the emergency declared with respect to the terrorist attacks on the United States of September 11, 2001, is to continue in effect for an additional year.
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President Bush to Welcome President Martin Torrijos of the Republic of Panama
President Bush will welcome President Martin Torrijos of the Republic of Panama to the White House on September 17, 2008. Panama is an important friend and ally of the United States. The President looks forward to discussing a range of issues with President Torrijos, including our common commitment to the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement, expanding free trade and strengthening democracy throughout the region, enhancing security cooperation, and strengthening cooperation in international fora. This visit, following President Torrijos’ visit last May, underscores the on-going deep friendship and cooperation between the United States and Panama.
