Archive for August 31st, 2008
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Palin “bridge to nowhere” line angers many Alaskans (Reuters)
Reuters – It garnered big applause in
her first speech as Republican John McCain’s vice presidential
pick, but Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s assertion that she rejected
Congressional funds for the so-called “bridge to nowhere” has
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Statement by Press Secretary on EU Decision Regarding Georgia
We welcome the European Union’s decisions on Georgia today. This extraordinary EU summit demonstrates that Europe and the United States are united in standing firm behind Georgia’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and reconstruction.
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President Bush Visits Alamo Regional Command Reception Center
President Bush on Monday said, “America is a great country. It’s great because we’ve got great people. Nobody is happy about these storms. Everybody is praying for everybody’s safety. But I’m confident that after the storm passes and there’s a human need, it will be met because of the generosity of the American people.”
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President Bush Participates in Briefing on Hurricane Gustav
President Bush on Monday said, “All in all, what I look for is to determine whether or not assets are in place to help, whether or not there’s coordination, and whether or not there’s preparation for recovery. And to that end, I feel good about this event.”
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Statement by the President on Transfer of Security to Iraqi Forces in Anbar Province
Today in Iraq, responsibility for security in Anbar Province was transferred to Iraqi civilian authorities. Iraqi forces will now take the lead in security operations in Anbar, with American troops moving into an overwatch role. Not long ago, Anbar was one of the most dangerous provinces in Iraq. Al Qaeda was in control of almost every major population center, and its leaders intended to turn Anbar province into a safe haven from which to plan and launch further attacks against Iraqis and others in the region, as well as here at home.
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Gustav Disrupts Republican Convention; Bush Cancels His Speech (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) — Hurricane Gustav, barreling down on
the U.S. Gulf Coast, has wreaked havoc on the Republican
convention, forcing the cancellation of many activities.
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Republican Candidates Tap Local Issues as Convention Begins (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) — One of the Republicans’ strongest
challengers in November is Lou Barletta, a Pennsylvania mayor
running for Congress who rails against illegal immigrants taking
local jobs. In Louisville, Kentucky, Anne Northup promises to
get federal funding for a bridge if she is elected. Kansas
Treasurer Lynn Jenkins says she reined in state spending, a
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President Bush Participates in Briefing on Hurricane Gustav – September 1, 2008
President Bush on Monday said, “All in all, what I look for is to determine whether or not assets are in place to help, whether or not there’s coordination, and whether or not there’s preparation for recovery. And to that end, I feel good about this event.”
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President Bush Visits Alamo Regional Command Reception Center – September 1, 2008
Play Video President Bush on Monday said, “America is a great country. It’s great because we’ve got great people. Nobody is happy about these storms. Everybody is praying for everybody’s safety. But I’m confident that after the storm passes and there’s a human need, it will be met because of the generosity of the American people.”
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$5 million in ads promote unionizing legislation (AP)
AP – A labor advocacy group will begin airing $5 million worth of ads Monday on national cable and in targeted states to press for legislation that would allow workers to organize without secret ballot elections.
