Archive for September 14th, 2008
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Presidential hopefuls spell out China policy (Reuters)
Reuters – Presidential contenders John McCain and
Barack Obama both vowed to press China on trade and to work
with it on climate change if elected, and Obama said he would
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Republicans fault both campaigns for negative ads (AP)
AP – Leading Republicans on Sunday faulted both presidential campaigns for the increasingly negative tone of their advertising, suggesting the bitter attacks undermine John McCain and Barack Obama’s credibility with voters and could backfire. -
President Bush and President Kufuor of Ghana Exchange Toasts
President Bush on Monday said, “I thank you for your wise counsel and your judgment on how the United States can work to promote peace. I really have greatly enjoyed serving with you in an historic era. I have confidence that the next Presidents of both our countries will be able to work together.”
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Nominations Sent to the Senate
Nominations sent to the Senate: Barry C. Barish, Ray M. Bowen, France A. Cordova, Edwin Eck, William E. Grayson, Esin Gulari, G. P. Peterson, Douglas D. Randall, and Diane L. Souvaine. Withdrawal sent to the Senate: Jeffrey A. Taylor.
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Statement by Press Secretary Dana Perino
On Monday, September 15, 2008, the President signed into law: H.R. 6532, which transfers $8.017 billion to the Highway Trust Fund from the Treasury General Fund.
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Fact Sheet: Increasing Fuel Supply in the Aftermath of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike
Today, President Bush discussed Federal actions his Administration is taking to increase fuel supply in the aftermath of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. These storms have disrupted our energy sources, and the Federal government is leading the effort to minimize the impact on American families. This recovery effort will take time, but the Administration is acting quickly to help the millions of residents in Texas and Louisiana who have been affected by Hurricane Ike. We are coordinating with State and local governments to help restore power, remove debris, and get water and sewage plants back up and running. Tomorrow, President Bush will visit Texas to support the rebuilding and recovery efforts following the storms.
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Personnel Announcement
President George W. Bush announced today the designation of The Honorable Clark T. Randt Jr., United States Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China as his delegate to attend the Closing Ceremony of the Paralympic Games on September 17, 2008 in Beijing, China.
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President Bush and President Kufuor of Ghana Participate in Arrival Ceremony
President Bush on Monday said, “President Kufuor and Mrs. Kufuor, it is a pleasure to welcome you back to the White House. The American people are honored to receive Ghana’s official delegation. And Laura and I are happy to host two good friends. The ties of friendship between the United States and Ghana are strong and they are enduring.”
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President Bush Participates in Joint Statement with President Kufuor of Ghana
President Bush on Monday said, “All in all, …it’s been a good partnership, it’s been good partners amongst me and you, John, but it’s been a good partner between our countries. And I firmly believe that beyond our time in office, whoever the next Presidents will be, they will find relations between our countries are in good shape, which I believe is vital.”
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President Bush Receives Update on Hurricane Ike Response and Relief Efforts
President Bush on Monday said, “I’m going down tomorrow. I’m looking forward to going down. Members of my administration will be going down. We’re looking forward to hearing from, you know, the local folks. I’m confident there will be people that are very frustrated because their lives have been severely affected by this storm. My message will be that we hear you and we’ll work as hard and fast as we can to help you get your lives back up to normal.”
