Archive for November 10th, 2008
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Palin wants God to show her way to White House (AFP)
AFP – Defeated Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin said she hopes God will “show her the way” before she decides on any future bid for the White House. -
Obama Discusses With Bush Urgency of Helping U.S. Auto Industry (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – Nov. 11 (Bloomberg) — Barack Obama spoke with President
George W. Bush about the urgency for aid to U.S. automakers at a
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DNC Chairman Howard Dean will not seek second term (AP)
AP – Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean plans to step down from his post when his term expires in January, wrapping up a tenure in which the party heavily invested in all 50 states for a payoff that helped elect Barack Obama president. -
NYT: Sparring starts as GOP ponders future
One week after the Republicans were routed in the presidential election, the fight is on over who will be the new leaders of the party. -
Obama plans US terror trials to replace Guantanamo (AP)
AP – President-elect Obama’s advisers are crafting plans to close the Guantanamo Bay prison and prosecute terrorism suspects in the U.S., a plan the Bush administration said Monday was easier said than done. Under the plan being crafted inside Obama’s camp, some detainees would be released and others would be charged in U.S. courts, where they would receive constitutional rights and open trials. -
Afghan war strategy to be more regional
A renewed search for Osama bin Laden is part of a broader planned effort, Obama’s aides say.
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President Bush Visits Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum – November 11, 2008
President Bush on Tuesday said, “Our nation is blessed because our liberties have been defended by brave men and women in the past. And we are blessed to have brave men and women defend our liberties today. God bless our veterans.”
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President Bush Attends Rededication Ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum – November 11, 2008
Play Video President Bush on Tuesday said, “These noble Americans are our sons and daughters. They are our fathers and mothers. They are our family and they are our friends. They leave home to do the work of patriots — and they lead lives of quiet dignity when they return. Today we send a clear message to all who have worn the uniform: Thank you for your courage, thank you for your sacrifice, and thank you for standing up when your nation needed you most.”
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Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate
Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice, stating that the Iran national emergency declared in Executive Order 12170 of November 14, 1979, is to continue in effect beyond November 14, 2008.
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Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran
On November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Iran pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the situation in Iran. Because our relations with Iran have not yet returned to normal, and the process of implementing the January 19, 1981, agreements with Iran is still underway, the national emergency declared on November 14, 1979, must continue in effect beyond November 14, 2008. Therefore, consistent with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year this national emergency with respect to Iran.
