Archive for September 2nd, 2008

  • Advisers craft Palin’s introduction

    In her GOP convention speech, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is likely to emphasize her areas of policy expertise rather than focusing on her biography or gender.

  • V.P. selection brings Focus on Family on board (Rocky Mountain News)

    Rocky Mountain News – James Dobson went from not supporting John McCain to becoming an enthusiastic cheerleader for the Republican presidential ticket in six short months.

  • Lieberman: Country matters more than party

    Independent Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman is scheduled to speak to the Republican National Convention Tuesday night. Here are excerpts of the speech, released in advance:

  • Bush invokes 9/11 in backing McCain

    President Bush addresses delegates to the Republican National Convention on Tuesday night by satellite from the White House.President Bush told Republicans on Tuesday night that the lessons of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, meant voters must elect Sen. John McCain as president “to protect America.”

  • Ex-Democrat Lieberman slams Obama from Republican soapbox (AFP)

    US Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut waves after addressing the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Lieberman rebuked his former party's White House nominee Barack Obama over Iraq from the prime soapbox of the Republican convention.(AFP/Paul J. Richards)AFP – But for a few hundred votes in the disputed 2000 election, Joseph Lieberman might just now be wrapping up eight years as Al Gore’s vice president.

  • Palin seeks new inquiry in Troopergate

    Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is embroiled in a controversy over whether she improperly fired the state public safety commissioner.John McCain’s running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, has gone on the offensive trying to blunt negative fallout from the so-called Troopergate investigation

  • Police arrest 300 in anti-Republican rallies (AFP)

    Riot police make an arrest during an anti-war and anti-poverty march near the Republican National Convention being held at the Xcel Center in St Paul, Minnesota.(AFP/Emmanuel Dunand)AFP – Police used tear gas and chemical sprays to disperse hundreds of defiant protestors marching against President George W. Bush’s policies outside the Republican convention site.

  • Fact Sheet: U.S. Support for Georgia

    U.S. assistance will aid Georgia’s economy and seeks to ensure Georgia regains its position as one of the world’s fastest growing economies. Georgia’s economy grew by 12 percent in 2007, as a result of solid macroeconomic management, openness to trade and investment, and business-friendly economic policies. The Government of Georgia has reiterated its commitment to the sound policies that have led to this success. The United States is committed to assisting Georgia to remain on this path and will help Georgia’s economy recover from conflict.

  • National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2008

    Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are helping to extend lifelines of learning throughout our country. During Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, we pay tribute to these distinguished institutions.

  • Statement by the President on Georgia

    Last month, Russia invaded a sovereign neighbor and violated Georgia’s territorial integrity. The people of Georgia withstood the assault from the Russian military, and the international community rallied to stand with the people of Georgia and their democratically elected government.