Archive for October 6th, 2008
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President Bush Signs H.R. 923, H.R. 1199, H.R. 5834, H.R. 5975, H.R. 6092, H.R. 6437, H.R. 6889, H.R. 6893, S. 3015, S. 3082 Into Law
On Tuesday, October 7, 2008, the President signed into law: H.R. 923, H.R. 1199, H.R. 5834, H.R. 5975, H.R. 6092, H.R. 6437, H.R. 6889, H.R. 6893, S. 3015, S. 3082
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Statement by Press Secretary Dana Perino
We are deeply concerned by, and strongly disagree with, today’s decision by a federal district court ordering the release into the United States — by this Friday morning — of 17 Uighurs currently held at Guantanamo Bay. This decision, we believe, is contrary to our laws, including federal immigration statutes passed by Congress. The Department of Justice intends to seek emergency relief tonight to stay the court’s order and to request a prompt reversal of the order by the Court of Appeals. The district court’s ruling, if allowed to stand, could be used as precedent for other detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, including sworn enemies of the United States suspected of planning the attacks of 9/11, who may also seek release into our country.
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Executive Order: Further Amendments to Executive Orders 12139 and 12949 in Light of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Amendments Act of 2008
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 104 and 303 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), as amended by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Amendments Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-261), it is hereby ordered as follows:
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Fact Sheet: Taking Urgently Needed Action to Stabilize Our Markets
Today, President Bush visited Guernsey Office Products in Chantilly, Virginia, and discussed the Emergency Economic Stabilization legislation he signed last week in response to the financial crisis. As our markets begin to stabilize over time, it will help calm markets overseas.
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President Bush Discusses Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
President Bush on Tuesday said, “There’s no doubt that people from all walks of life and all aspects understand that we’re having serious times. Families are squeezed by the high price of gasoline, and feeling the pinch of food prices and monthly mortgage payments. Workers are anxious about whether their paychecks will stretch. Some workers are anxious about whether or not they’re going to keep their jobs. We also know that we’re the most dynamic economy in the world, that we have been through tough times before, and that we’re going to come through this time again. Our entrepreneurial system has delivered unparalleled levels of productivity and growth and prosperity. During my presidency, we have faced tough times after the terrorist attack of 9/11 and we came through strongly. And we’re going to come through this. No question the times are tough, but no question America will emerge.”
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Presidential Message: Yom Kippur, 5769
Yom Kippur is the Jewish Day of Atonement and the most holy day in the Jewish faith. From the time the Kol Nidre is recited until the Shofar is sounded, Jews around the world will draw nearer to God through acts of atonement, fasting, and prayer. Jewish tradition teaches that on Yom Kippur, God remembers every name, listens to every petition, and offers forgiveness to the repentant.
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President Bush Welcomes Members of the 2008 United States Summer Olympic and Paralympic Teams to the White House
President Bush on Tuesday said, “Attending the Beijing Olympics was one of the great experiences of our lifetime. Laura and I had a fantastic experience. We will never forget the first night at the Bird’s Nest for the spectacular Opening Ceremony. When the Team USA was announced, there was a notable increase in the cheers. And then came the greatest sight of… more than 500… of America’s finest athletes marching behind our flag… It was an incredible sight, and I know it was a moment that all of our athletes looked forward to and it’s a moment that we were so honored to share with you.”
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Character attacks emerge in McCain-Obama race (AP)
AP – The two men who supposedly exemplified a different kind of politics are engaged in an increasingly bitter campaign as character attacks are emerging to compete with issues like the troubled economy. -
Turnout light in Ohio early voting
A weeklong period in which Ohioans could register to vote and immediately cast a ballot ended Monday with turnout that didn’t quite match the expectations of election officials — or the campaign predictions that preceded it.
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CQ Politics’ Balance of Power Scorecards: Dems Poised for Big Gains in House and Senate (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com – With exactly four weeks to go before Election Day, CQ Politics’ Balance of Power scorecards for the Senate and House of Representatives establish one certainty — that the Democrats will maintain control of both chambers when the 111th Congress is sworn in come January — and the very strong likelihood that the Democrats will expand the majorities they won by dominating the 2006 elections.
