Archive for November 29th, 2008
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Bill Clinton to release donor list (Politico)
Politico – As part of a startling roster of concessions to President-elect Obama, former President Bill Clinton has agreed to release the long-secret list of donors to his presidential library by the end of this year, according to a Democratic official.
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Mrs. Bush’s Remarks During the Presentation of the White House Christmas Tree – November 30, 2008
Mrs. Bush on Sunday said, “Well, here we are once again. This is the eighth time we’ve waited for the very first event of the holiday season, and that’s when the big tree is brought. This is the Fraser fir for the Blue Room. It’ll be the great big tree that this year will be decorated with ornaments from all around the United States, decorated by artists from all around the United States.”
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Statement by the Press Secretary
President Bush has asked Secretary Rice to travel to India this week in the wake of the terror attacks that killed nearly 200 people, including 6 American citizens. Secretary Rice will depart tonight on already scheduled travel to London. She will attend the NATO meeting on Tuesday, and then proceed to India, arriving in New Dehli on Wednesday.
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NYT: Bill Clinton agrees to reveal donors
Former President Bill Clinton has agreed to publicly disclose the names of more than 200,000 donors to his foundation to help clear the way for Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton to become secretary of state, Democrats close to both sides said Saturday.
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Obama to nominate Clinton
Democratic officials say President-elect Barack Obama will nominate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to be his secretary of state on Monday. -
NYT: Bush-Obama battle over safety rule
President Bush promised to cooperate with Barack Obama on a smooth transition. But that hasn’t stopped his administration from trying to push through new regulations. -
US anti-drug policies will form an important test for Obama (AFP)
AFP – President-elect Barack Obama’s pledge to change relations with Latin America will be tested in one key area — the future fight against illegal drugs, political leaders and analysts say. -
Slide show: The Week in Political Cartoons
Msnbc.com political cartoonists take a look at the past week -
Newsweek: Could Obama be the next Reagan?
A New Morning in America? Forget the Lincoln analogy. Why Ronald Reagan is the president Barack Obama is more likely to model himself after.
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Newsweek: The next Jackie O?
Why the Michelle Obama-Jackie Kennedy comparison doesn’t really stand up.
