Archive for December 5th, 2008
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Castro expresses willingness to meet with Obama
Former Cuban President Fidel Castro says he is open to the idea of meeting with U.S. President-elect Barack Obama.
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President-elect’s team weighing auto industry options
President-elect Barack Obama has kept a relatively low profile as automakers plead for billions from Congress, but behind the scenes, the incoming administration is working hard on finding ways to ease the crisis.
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On farewell tour of sorts, Bush reflects
After a year of relentless criticism, the president has embarked on a valedictory tour, touting his record in interviews and appearances while admitting, with hesitation, that things did not always go as planned. -
Missile-shield shootdown test is success, Pentagon says
The Pentagon conducted a successful test Friday of a missile shield system designed to protect the United States against attack, spokesman Bryan Whitman said.
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President Bush Attends Unveiling of The Union League of Philadelphia’s Portrait of the President – December 6, 2008
President Bush on Saturday said, “The motto of The Union League is “Love of Country Leads.” You obviously love our country because you continue to lead in ways that make Philadelphia a more compassionate place, and I want to thank you for that. I appreciate the fact that you have mentoring programs and internships and scholarships. That basically says the dream is for all who live in this country. I thank you for your efforts to preserve historical treasures. One can learn a lot from the past, and The Union League is doing its part to tell the true story of our great nation.”
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Interview of the President by Sam Ryan, CBS Sports
THE PRESIDENT: Well, it means to me that I have — I got a chance to come and be with people who will be joining the finest military in the history of the world.
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President Bush Attends Unveiling of The Union League of Philadelphia’s Portrait of the President
President Bush on Saturday said, “The motto of The Union League is “Love of Country Leads.” You obviously love our country because you continue to lead in ways that make Philadelphia a more compassionate place, and I want to thank you for that. I appreciate the fact that you have mentoring programs and internships and scholarships. That basically says the dream is for all who live in this country. I thank you for your efforts to preserve historical treasures. One can learn a lot from the past, and The Union League is doing its part to tell the true story of our great nation.”
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President’s Radio Address
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, “Throughout the past eight years, I’ve seen the tremendous talent and courage of those who wear the uniform. Their efforts have overthrown tyrants, made our Nation safer, put terrorists on the run, and opened the door to liberty for more than 50 million people. And now, thanks to their work in Iraq and the courage of the Iraqi people, a hopeful new era is dawning for their democracy and ours.”
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$1 trillion rescue: Not so far-fetched
President-elect Barack Obama hasn’t put a dollar figure yet on his promise to create an economic recovery package that he says will generate or save 2.5 million jobs over two years.
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White House, Democrats reach deal on $15 billion auto aid (Reuters)
Reuters – Democratic leaders and the White House reached a deal to provide billions of dollars in relief to the ailing U.S. auto industry, a senior congressional aide told Reuters on Friday.
