Archive for October 9th, 2008
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Kenya’s Obamamania hits a high note (AFP)
AFP – Inside a Nairobi pub recently, a folk group sang the praises of Barack Obama, hoping that their ode to Kenya’s new favourite son will match the US political star’s meteoric rise. -
PR consultant helped Palin
Beginning this spring, a PR expert began pitching Sarah Palin as an “upstart governor” crusading against Big Oil.
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The Limits of Race (Time.com)
Time.com – It once seemed potent enough to cost Obama the election. But as the economy falters, race is receding. A battleground report
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Statement by Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy Karl Zinsmeister on Sanctity of Marriage
President Bush has always believed that marriage is a sacred institution between a man and a woman.
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Columbus Day, 2008
Christopher Columbus’ bold voyage across the Atlantic changed the world forever. On Columbus Day, we remember this Italian explorer’s courage in traveling to the unknown and celebrate his landmark achievements and lasting legacy.
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General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2008
On General Pulaski Memorial Day, we celebrate General Casimir Pulaski’s selfless dedication to the cause of freedom during the American Revolution.
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National School Lunch Week, 2008
During National School Lunch Week, we underscore the importance of providing America’s children with access to nutritious meals and helping them develop good eating habits through the National School Lunch Program.
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President Bush Meets with Cuban American Community Leaders
President Bush on Friday said, “It’s so sad that right off the shores of our great, you know, nation that believes in human rights and human dignity exists this dungeon. But someday Cuba will be free. Someday the people who are there will realize the blessing of freedom. And I want to thank the people around this table for working to see that day come.”
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Statment by Press Secretary Dana Perino
On Friday, October 10, 2008, the President signed into law: H.R. 2963, H.R. 3480, S. 1492, S. 1582, S. 2162, S. 2816, S. 3023, S. 3128, and S. 3606.
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President Bush Discusses the Economy
President Bush on Friday said, “Over the past few days, we have witnessed a startling drop in the stock market — much of it driven by uncertainty and fear. This has been a deeply unsettling period for the American people. Many of our citizens have serious concerns about their retirement accounts, their investments, and their economic well-being. Here’s what the American people need to know: that the United States government is acting; we will continue to act to resolve this crisis and restore stability to our markets. We are a prosperous nation with immense resources and a wide range of tools at our disposal. We’re using these tools aggressively.”
