Archive for October 12th, 2008
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Clintons pitch for Obama (AFP)
AFP – Hillary and Bill Clinton launched a campaign blitz of the blue-collar heartland that will decide the White House race, beseeching their supporters to make Barack Obama president. -
McCain seeks to revive campaign, reassure supporters (Reuters)
Reuters – Republican presidential nominee John McCain, scrambling to overcome Barack Obama’s lead in the polls, will assure supporters on Monday he will bounce back even though his Democratic rival is already “measuring the drapes” at the White House. -
Obama leads McCain by 10 points: Wash Post/ABC poll (Reuters)
Reuters – Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is leading his Republican rival John McCain 53 percent to 43 percent among likely voters, according to a Washington Post-ABC News opinion poll released on Monday. -
Obama has four-point lead on McCain (Reuters)
Reuters – Democrat Barack Obama has a 4-point lead over his Republican rival John McCain in the U.S. presidential race, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby tracking poll released on Monday. -
Religion playing lesser role in US elections than in past (AFP)
AFP – Scratch the surface of any US elections, and religion can usually be found not far below. But this year it seems to be playing less of a determining role than in the past, experts say. -
McCain to unveil new economic plan: Graham (AFP)
AFP – US Republican presidential nominee John McCain is working on a new economic plan designed to help rank-and-file investors as well as homeowners facing the loss of their homes, an adviser to the candidate has said. -
President Bush and Prime Minister Berlusconi of Italy Exchange Toasts
President Bush on Monday said, “The ties between the people of America and the people of Italy run deep, and the friendship between our countries has never been stronger. The United States and Italy are standing together against the forces of tyranny and terror. We’re partnering to meet challenges in our economies, and expand trade and prosperity. And we share a vision of a future of freedom and hope for all the people.”
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Fact Sheet: Protecting American Innovation
President Bush Has Worked To Ensure That There Is A Level Playing Field Worldwide For American Businesses And Innovators, Free Of Counterfeiting And Piracy
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Statement by Press Secretary Dana Perino
On Friday, October 13, 2008, the President signed into law: S. 431, S. 1738, S. 3296, S. 3325, S. 3477, S. 3536, S. 3477, S. 3536, S. 3569, S. 3598, S. 3605, H.R. 1532, H.R. 5350, H.R. 5618, H.R. 6199, H.R. 6229, H.R. 6338, H.R. 6849 and H.R. 6874.
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President Bush Participates in Joint Statement with Prime Minister Berlusconi of Italy
President Bush on Monday said, “For more than 60 years, the United States and Italy have worked together to strengthen transatlantic alliances and to help freedom expand across Europe. Today we’re addressing global challenges with determination and vision and with confidence. America and Italy are working to stabilize global financial markets. People all over the world are understandably concerned about the global financial crisis and about how it will affect their families and their businesses.”
