Archive for September 23rd, 2008
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Obama ahead of McCain amid Wall St. turmoil: poll (Reuters)
Reuters – Democrat Barack Obama has opened a 9-point lead over Republican John McCain in the U.S. presidential race amid turmoil in the financial system and growing pessimism about the economy, according to a Washington Post-ABC News national opinion poll released on Wednesday. -
Straight talker versus smooth talker in first US debate (AFP)
AFP – This week’s first presidential debate of the 2008 general election will pit a homely “straight talker” against the most gifted orator of his generation. -
President’s Address to the Nation
President Bush on Wednesday said, “Our economy is facing a moment of great challenge. But we’ve overcome tough challenges before — and we will overcome this one. I know that Americans sometimes get discouraged by the tone in Washington, and the seemingly endless partisan struggles. Yet history has shown that in times of real trial, elected officials rise to the occasion. And together, we will show the world once again what kind of country America is — a nation that tackles problems head on, where leaders come together to meet great tests, and where people of every background can work hard, develop their talents, and realize their dreams.”
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Proclamation by the President: Gold Star Mother’s Day, 2008
Throughout our history, the men and women of the Armed Forces have put our Nation’s security before their own, doing their duty in the face of grave danger. On Gold Star Mother’s Day, we pay solemn tribute to the mothers of the patriots lost serving this great Nation.
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Personnel Announcement
President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate two people, appoint three people and designate one person to serve in his Administration: Michael S. Doran, Elizabeth Johnson, John Grasty Crews II, Duane R. Roberts, Donald J. Hall, Jr., and Joan Hotchkis.
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President Bush Signs S. 2617 Into Law
On Wednesday, September 24, 2008, the President signed into law: S. 2617, the “Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act on 2008,” which provides a cost of living increase for the beneficiaries of veterans’ disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation.
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Statement by the President on Iraqi Parliament Passing a Provincial Elections Law
Today, Iraq’s Parliament passed a Provincial Elections Law enabling Iraq to hold provincial elections by January 31, 2009. Elections in Iraq can now be held under a new system that will give Iraqis more say in choosing their elected representatives.
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Statement on the Retirement of Dr. Elias A. Zerhouni
Today, Dr. Elias A. Zerhouni announced that he will resign from his position as Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) at the end of October.
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Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas
1. We, the Heads of Government and representatives for Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Peru and the United States, met in New York on September 24, 2008, to take stock of the significant progress we have made in our hemisphere through shared commitments to trade and investment liberalization, social inclusion, development, rule of law, and democracy. We noted that we have each taken steps to conclude and bring into force comprehensive and high-quality free trade agreements that have contributed significantly to reducing poverty, opening our economies, and strengthening our democracies.
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President Bush and President Saca of El Salvador Discuss Temporary Protected Status
President Bush on Wednesday said, “I’m proud to make this announcement with you standing by my side. You’ve been a very strong and courageous leader, and you have been a friend. And I know this is an issue of concern to you, because you care deeply about the people of your country. And so when you get back home, you can tell the people that TPS has been extended.”
