Archive for November 26th, 2008
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Obama promises ‘help is on the way’ for ailing economy (AFP)
AFP – President-elect Barack Obama promised that “help is on the way” for those affected by the nation’s economic woes as he announced the creation of an economic recovery advisory board. -
Text of Strategic Framework Agreement and Security Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq
Earlier today, in another sign of progress, Iraq’s Council of Representatives approved two agreements with the United States: a Strategic Framework Agreement and a Security Agreement (often called a Status of Forces Agreement or SOFA).
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President Bush Makes Thanksgiving Day Telephone Calls to Members of the Armed Forces
The President made telephone calls this morning to exemplary members of the Armed Forces who are stationed in remote locations worldwide to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving and to thank them for their service to our Nation.
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Statement by the President on Agreements with Iraq
Two years ago, this day seemed unlikely – but the success of the surge and the courage of the Iraqi people set the conditions for these two agreements to be negotiated and approved by the Iraqi parliament. The improved conditions on the ground and the parliamentary approval of these two agreements serve as a testament to the Iraqi, Coalition, and American men and women, both military and civilian, who paved the way for this day.
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Obama doesn’t worry about threats against him (AP)
AP – Soon-to-be president Barack Obama said he is not worried about his own security, despite a higher level of threats against him than any other president-elect in history.
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Volcker to head board of economic experts
President-elect Barack Obama announced Wednesday that he is creating a new economic recovery board to provide a “fresh perspective” for his administration.
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US ready to climb into hot seat on climate change (AFP)
AFP – Nations around the world are hoping the United States is set to come in from the cold and take a leading role in the fight against climate change as President-elect Barack Obama prepares to take office. -
Bush, Obama condemn Mumbai attacks, U.S. offers help (Reuters)
Reuters – The White House and President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday condemned the deadly attacks in Mumbai, India, as the U.S. government convened defense and intelligence officials and offered help to Indian authorities. -
Volcker to play the heavy, again (Politico)
Politico – As President-elect Barack Obama calls for big, bold economic ideas, it will fall to former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker to shoot down the unworkable and irresponsible ones. -
Stimulus: The stuff Obama would build
America may soon get a whole lot of new stuff.
