Archive for September 11th, 2008
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Palin sends son to fight ‘righteous cause’ in Iraq (AFP)
AFP – Republican vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin sent her son off to fight for a “righteous cause” as his Army unit prepared to deploy to Iraq. -
Afterword: Mr. Woodward’s Reporting vs. Mr. Woodward’s Editorializing
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Vermont
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of July 21 to August 12, 2008.
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Personnel Announcement
President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate eleven individuals and accord one individual the Personal Rank of Ambassador to serve in his Administration: Harlan L. Watson, Barry C. Barish, Ray M. Bowen, France A. Córdova, Esin Gulari, G. P. “Bud” Peterson, Douglas D. Randall, Diane L. Souvaine, Jay T. Snyder, Edwin Eck and William E. Grayson
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Nomination Sent to the Senate
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Jay T. Snyder
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National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2008
Throughout history, America has counted on brave individuals willing to put on the uniform to protect our land and defend our way of life. This week we honor and recognize the many contributions members of our National Guard and Reserve make to our Nation, and we thank the civilian employers who support these individuals as they answer the call of duty.
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President Bush Visits Oklahoma, Discusses Volunteers, Hurricane Ike
President Bush on Friday said, “Our country is better off because millions of citizens such as these three folks have heard the call to serve something greater than themselves. And I urge our fellow citizens all around the nation to find ways to serve. It turns out that when you help somebody in need you help yourself even more.”
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President Bush Participates in Roundtable on Health Savings Accounts
President Bush on Friday said, “Today we’re talking about a way for small businesses and individuals — and large businesses, for that matter — to help — to deal with rising health care costs. Our goal is to make sure health care is available and affordable. And… one way to help deal with rising health care costs is what’s called health savings accounts. These are ingenious products to help people save, incent people to… take care of their bodies, and also make sure that if there’s a catastrophic illness they’re taken care of. These are products that enable somebody to… move from one job to the next and keep their health care with them, which is important in the 21st century.”
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National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2008
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the many Americans of Hispanic descent who have made outstanding contributions to our Nation.
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President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait
President Bush will welcome His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, to the White House on September 19, 2008. The President looks forward to discussing with the Prime Minister the strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Kuwait, our joint efforts in the War on Terror, and a range of regional issues.
