Archive for November 16th, 2008
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Federal workers wooed by Obama
Before the election, Barack Obama sent letters to seven agencies, offering details about plans to beef up programs and roll back some Bush administration policies.
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Statement by the Press Secretary on Burma
In the last few days in Burma, Than Shwe’s brutal regime arbitrarily sentenced additional pro-democracy activists to harsh prison terms. This brings the total number of persons convicted since November 7 to at least 86. Brave Burmese patriots such as Min Ko Naing, Ko Ko Gyi, and Htay Kywe, were among those who have been sentenced to 65 years’ imprisonment for their peaceful participation in the August 2007 protests, in which Burmese citizens, including monks and activists, called on the regime to address the basic needs of the Burmese people.
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President and Mrs. Bush Attend Presentation of the 2008 National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals – November 17, 2008
Mrs. Bush on Monday said, “Welcome to this White House for this special occasion — the presentation of the National Medals of the Arts and the National Humanities Medals. These medals recognize great contributions to art, music, theater, literature, history, and general scholarship. Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients, and to the proud family members and loved ones who are here with you this afternoon — we’re happy to have you all.”
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Press Briefing by Dana Perino – 11/17/2008
MS. PERINO: A few announcements for you, if you can bear with me on this Monday morning. The President will be home soon, and so I’m sure you’ll all go out to welcome him back. This afternoon in the East Room, the President and Mrs. Bush will present the 2008 National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Awards. And we’ll get a list of names for you later on that.
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Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Neil M. Barofsky, Robert A. DeHaan, Michael Jonathan Green, Steven C. Hollon, Joseph E. Lambert, Gayle A. Nachtigal, Arthur G. Scotland, Gerald W. VandeWalle
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President and Mrs. Bush Attend Presentation of the 2008 National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals
Mrs. Bush on Monday said, “Welcome to this White House for this special occasion — the presentation of the National Medals of the Arts and the National Humanities Medals. These medals recognize great contributions to art, music, theater, literature, history, and general scholarship. Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients, and to the proud family members and loved ones who are here with you this afternoon — we’re happy to have you all.”
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Obama staff combines DC with Chicago (AP)
AP – President-elect Barack Obama is forming a White House leadership team that combines experienced Washington insiders who can help build a bridge with Congress and trusted associates who share his Chicago roots. -
Clinton as top US diplomat? OK by top GOP senator (AP)
AP – The Senate’s second-ranking Republican says it wouldn’t be a bad idea if President-elect Barack Obama named Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state. -
Obama resigns Senate seat, adds White House staff (Reuters)
Reuters – President-elect Barack Obama resigned his seat in the Senate on Sunday to focus on his transition to the White House, appointing new staff and thanking his home state of Illinois for launching his political career. -
Showdown looming in Congress over automaker rescue (AP)
AP – Hardline opponents of an auto industry bailout branded the industry a “dinosaur” whose “day of reckoning” is near, while Democrats pledged Sunday to do their best to get Detroit a slice of the $700 billion Wall Street rescue in this week’s lame-duck session of Congress.
