Archive for August 29th, 2008
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Obama to attend Ohio congresswoman’s service (AP)
AP – Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will be among the speakers at a memorial service Saturday for the late U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones of the Cleveland area.
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Alabama
The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Alabama and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Gustav beginning on August 29, 2008, and continuing.
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Mississippi
The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Mississippi and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Gustav beginning on August 28, 2008, and continuing.
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President’s Radio Address
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, “This weekend, millions of Americans will celebrate Labor Day. This holiday marks the traditional end of the summer season. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of hardworking Americans all across our country — from teachers, farmers, and health care professionals, to firefighters, police officers, small business owners, and workers on the assembly line.”
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All-out battle for women’s votes
Supporters view John McCain’s choice of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin for running mate a sign of gains women are making, but critics see pandering. -
NYT: Dems begin selling tour in Pa.
NYT: Obama and Biden set off on their first joint cross-country campaign trek , arriving in the battleground of western Pennsylvania on the opening stop of their formal kickoff to the general election.
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Palin: Pioneer, maverick — and now game-changer
The McCain campaign calls her a “tough executive who has demonstrated” readiness to be president. The Republican National Committee calls her a “conservative star with the talent, energy and family support necessary to carry out common sense policies.”
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Little-Known Palin May Be Benefit or Bust for McCain’s Campaign (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) — John McCain’s decision to pass up
conventional candidates and pick little-known, first-term Alaska
Governor Sarah Palin for the Republican ticket may appeal to
undecided voters McCain needs to win. It also may blunt McCain’s
charges that Democrat Barack Obama isn’t experienced enough for
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Palin, McCain differ on global warming (Politico)
Politico – Count Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin among the skeptical: John McCain’s running mate isn’t sure human behavior is responsible for global warming.
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Conservative Palin brings record of reform, Republicans say
Republicans praised John McCain’s pick of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his running mate Friday, but Democrats said it didn’t change the dynamics of the presidential race.
