Archive for October 1st, 2008
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Commentary: Sitting senators become stand-up guys
Wednesday night’s vote on the financial bailout was good for future legislators who plan to run for president. For decades, the conventional wisdom has been that sitting senators make bad presidential candidates.
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Bailout plan forces McCain, Obama into balancing act
With the bailout proposal dominating the campaign trail, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama must balance sending out a message of a bipartisan solution while trying to gain a political advantage.
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Obama, McCain stress urgency of bailout vote
Sen. John McCain said Wednesday that if the financial rescue bill fails in Congress again, “the present crisis will turn into a disaster,” and Sen. Barack Obama told lawmakers it’s time to “step up to the plate.”
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Quotes from the vice presidential candidates (AP)
AP – Recent quotes and missteps from the vice presidential candidates, Delaware Sen. Joe Biden and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin:
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Obama’s health plan may help more uninsured: report (Reuters)
Reuters – An analysis of the two starkly different approaches to reforming the U.S. health care system offered by John McCain and Barack Obama suggests Obama’s plan has the best chance of making health care more affordable, accessible, efficient and higher in quality.
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Statement by the President on Senate Confirmation of General David D. McKiernan as Commander of U.S. Forces-Afghanistan
Today, the Senate confirmed General David D. McKiernan as Commander of U.S. Forces-Afghanistan. This newly created position and realignment of the command structure provides General McKiernan authority over nearly all U.S. forces in Afghanistan, ensuring greater coordination in operational planning and execution. General McKiernan will continue to serve as Commander of the International Security Assistance Force.
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Statement by the President on Senate Confirmation of Jim Jeffrey to be the United States Ambassador to Turkey
I am pleased that the Senate confirmed Jim Jeffrey to be the United States Ambassador to Turkey. Jim is a man of intellect, integrity, and commitment. His work as my Deputy National Security Advisor, as United States Ambassador to Albania, and in three previous assignments to Turkey make him superbly qualified to represent the United States to our friend and NATO ally. I thank Jim for his continued service to our Nation and congratulate him and his family on today’s confirmation.
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Message to the Congress of the United States
Consistent with section 7422(c)(2) of title 10, United States Code, I am informing you of my decision to extend the period of production of the Naval Petroleum Reserves for a period of 3 years from April 5, 2009, the expiration date of the currently authorized period of production.
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President Bush Signs H.R. 5551, H.R. 5893 and S. 996 Into Law
On Thursday, October 2, 2008, the President signed into law: H.R. 5551, which increases compensation of attorneys representing indigent defendants in the District of Columbia courts;
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President Bush Meets with Representatives of American Businesses on the Economic Rescue Package
President Bush on Thursday said, “And I want to thank you all for going up and telling these members of Congress what’s on your mind and how this affects your businesses at home, and how it affects the communities in which you live. This… issue has gone way beyond New York and Wall Street. This is an issue that’s affecting hardworking people. They’re worried about their savings, they’re worried about their jobs, they’re worried about their houses, they’re worried about their small businesses. And the House of Representatives must listen to these voices and get this bill passed so we can get about the business of restoring confidence.”
