Archive for November 11th, 2008
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McCain says Palin didn’t hurt presidential bid (AP)
AP – In his first interview since conceding the presidential election, John McCain said Tuesday that Sarah Palin did not damage his presidential bid and he dismissed anonymous criticism aimed at her following their crushing defeat. -
Gitmo closure called Obama priority
The Obama administration will review classified files of detainees as part of intensive effort to close prison.
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NYT: Obama opts out of economic summit
The leaders of 19 foreign powers converge on Washington on Friday for an emergency economic summit meeting hosted by President Bush. Although invited, Obama has opted to stay in Chicago.
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Obama’s Ethics Rules Won’t Ban Big Fundraisers From Transition (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) — President-elect Barack Obama is
barring lobbyists from participating in the transition that will
help install his administration. He will still leave room on his
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President Bush Attends 2008 Bishop John T. Walker Memorial Dinner – November 12, 2008
President Bush on Wednesday said, “In our visits to the continent, we have been overwhelmed by the affection and gratitude that the African people show to the American people. Oh, a lot of people are out there saying, why should I care about Africa? What good does it do me, Mr. President, for our government to support Africa? Well, I’ll tell you what good it does. One, it is in our national security interest that we defeat hopelessness. It is in our economic interest that we help economies grow. And it is in our moral interest that when we find hunger and suffering, the United States of America responds in a robust and effective way.”
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Press Briefing by Dana Perino – 11/12/2008
MS. PERINO: Okay, hello. Before I begin, I would like to welcome two people to the briefing room. One, we’re happy to welcome back Helen Thomas. We’re glad to have you here. We missed you a great deal, and we’ll let the sparring begin here in just an instant. (Laughter.)
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President Bush Attends 2008 Bishop John T. Walker Memorial Dinner
President Bush on Wednesday said, “In our visits to the continent, we have been overwhelmed by the affection and gratitude that the African people show to the American people. Oh, a lot of people are out there saying, why should I care about Africa? What good does it do me, Mr. President, for our government to support Africa? Well, I’ll tell you what good it does. One, it is in our national security interest that we defeat hopelessness. It is in our economic interest that we help economies grow. And it is in our moral interest that when we find hunger and suffering, the United States of America responds in a robust and effective way.”
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President Bush Welcomes 2008 NCAA Sports Champions to the White House – November 12, 2008
President Bush on Wednesday said, “We are glad you’re here at the White House. I thank you for being good champions on the field. I thank you for being champs off the field. I’m proud you’re here at this grand house of the people. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless the United States.”
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President Bush Welcomes 2008 NCAA Sports Champions to the White House
President Bush on Wednesday said, “We are glad you’re here at the White House. I thank you for being good champions on the field. I thank you for being champs off the field. I’m proud you’re here at this grand house of the people. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless the United States.”
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All networks, except Fox, claim weekly honors (Reuters)
Reuters – With the World Series over and Election Night boosting audiences levels last week, CBS attracted the most viewers for the sixth consecutive frame.
