Archive for October 30th, 2008
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Spy chief says U.S. vulnerable in president’s first year
The nation’s chief intelligence official warned Thursday that a new president’s first year in office is the most perilous time for the country.
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Palin: Obama incapable of handling security tests (Reuters)
Reuters – Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Thursday said Democratic nominee Barack Obama would be incapable of meeting U.S. national security challenges.
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Biden says GOP ticket has economic priorities ‘upside down’
Sen. Joe Biden said Thursday that the Republican ticket has its economic priorities “upside down,” pointing to news of a shrinking GDP and record quarterly profits for Exxon Mobil Corp.
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Executive Order: Settlement of Claims Against Libya
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and pursuant to the August 14, 2008, claims settlement agreement between the United States of America and Libya (Claims Settlement Agreement), and in recognition of the October 31, 2008, certification of the Secretary of State, pursuant to section 5(a)(2) of the Libyan Claims Resolution Act (Public Law 110-301), and in order to continue the process of normalizing relations between the United States and Libya, it is hereby ordered as follows:
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Kansas
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes during the period of September 11-17, 2008.
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National Adoption Month, 2008
During National Adoption Month, we recognize the compassion of adoptive and foster families as we seek to raise awareness of the need for every child in America to have a safe, loving, and permanent home.
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National Hospice Month, 2008
During National Hospice Month, we honor the dedicated health care professionals and volunteers who help the terminally ill spend their final days in comfort and with dignity. Hospice care providers and other compassionate individuals are a constant reminder that the greatness of America lies in the hearts and souls of its citizens.
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Veterans Day, 2008
On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of the men and women who in defense of our freedom have bravely worn the uniform of the United States.
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Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby assign to you the reporting function conferred upon the President by section 1265 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181).
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Good looks help women candidates, men not so much (AP)
AP – Women running for top offices need to appear competent and attractive, according to a new study. For male candidates, seeming competent may be enough.
