Archive for November 28th, 2008
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President Bush Discusses Attacks in Mumbai, Condemns Violence, Sends Condolences to Victims
President Bush on Saturday said, “On behalf of all Americans, Laura and I extend our condolences to those suffering from the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India. We mourn those who lost their lives, including American citizens. We pray that the injured will recover. We pledge the full support of the United States as India investigates these attacks, brings the guilty to justice, and sustained its democratic way of life.”
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President Bush Discusses Attacks in Mumbai, Condemns Violence, Sends Condolences to Victims – November 29, 2008
President Bush on Saturday said, “On behalf of all Americans, Laura and I extend our condolences to those suffering from the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India. We mourn those who lost their lives, including American citizens. We pray that the injured will recover. We pledge the full support of the United States as India investigates these attacks, brings the guilty to justice, and sustained its democratic way of life.”
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Iowa cafe swamped with orders for ‘Obama cookie’ (AP)
AP – Want an example of the change Barack Obama is bringing to the country? Check out cookie sales at Baby Boomers Cafe in Des Moines. -
Terrorists will not defeat India’s ‘great democracy’: Obama (AFP)
AFP – President-elect Barack Obama on Friday expressed sorrow for the victims of the attacks on Mumbai and said the militants who staged the assault would not defeat India’s “great democracy” or the global coalition arrayed against them. -
Can Obama’s team of egos co-exist? (Politico)
Politico – Barack Obama’s picks for cabinet and other senior posts are many things: centrists, veterans, rivals. Most of all, though, they’re big: Big names, big intellects, and big egos.
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Obama: Attacks will not defeat India’s democracy (AP)
AP – President-elect Barack Obama’s statement Friday night in reaction to the shootings in India:
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Are hand gels replacing soap and water?
If you’ve ever shaken someone’s hand, only to watch them slather themselves with hand sanitizer afterwards, you’re not alone.
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Defining the job has challenged first ladies
Among the many challenges Michelle Obama will face as first lady, the biggest may be defining the job. -
Purchasing Obama memorabilia? Buyer beware (Reuters)
Reuters – Americans are snapping up mementos to commemorate President-elect Barack Obama’s election — from plates and coins to sneakers — but experts are skeptical they will ever become valuable collectibles. -
Obama adviser once critical of Clinton is back
An adviser to Barack Obama’s presidential campaign who was forced to resign earlier this year after calling Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton a “monster” is now working on the transition team for the agency Clinton is expected to lead.
