Archive for December 21st, 2008
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Obama’s election voted top news story of 2008 (AP)
AP – The epic election that made Barack Obama the first African-American president was the top news story of 2008 followed closely by the economic meltdown that will test his leadership, according to U.S. editors and news directors voting in The Associated Press’ annual poll. -
President Bush Participates in One Warm Coat Holiday Service Project – December 22, 2008
President Bush on Monday said, “Laura and I are here with the Mayor, and other volunteers who are just trying to make a difference in one person’s life. And today we’re honoring a project called One Warm Coat. And it’s an effort — a nationwide effort to convince our fellow citizens to contribute a used, but not overly used, coat, to help a soul who may need to be warm this winter.”
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President Bush Visits Walter Reed Army Medical Center – November 22, 2008
Play Video President Bush on Monday said, “Every time I come here, I get amazed at the quality of care, the professionalism, and the courage of our troops. I can say with certainty that the health care that our troops get in military medical facilities is excellent. I am so pleased to hear from spouses and other loved ones about the care they get, as well, when they come to visit their wounded — wounded child or wounded husband or wounded spouse.”
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Press Briefing by Deputy Press Secretary Tony Fratto – 12/22/2008
MR. FRATTO: Good morning, everyone, to this holiday-shortened week. I think we all can agree, though, that you guys back there by the door — no one opens the door during the briefing today. (Laughter.) Are we all in agreement on that? It’s cold enough not letting that air in today.
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President Bush Visits Walter Reed Army Medical Center
President Bush on Monday said, “Every time I come here, I get amazed at the quality of care, the professionalism, and the courage of our troops. I can say with certainty that the health care that our troops get in military medical facilities is excellent. I am so pleased to hear from spouses and other loved ones about the care they get, as well, when they come to visit their wounded — wounded child or wounded husband or wounded spouse.”
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President Bush Participates in One Warm Coat Holiday Service Project
President Bush on Monday said, “Laura and I are here with the Mayor, and other volunteers who are just trying to make a difference in one person’s life. And today we’re honoring a project called One Warm Coat. And it’s an effort — a nationwide effort to convince our fellow citizens to contribute a used, but not overly used, coat, to help a soul who may need to be warm this winter.”
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Cheney says Congress failed struggling automakers (AP)
AP – Vice President Dick Cheney blamed Congress for failing to bail out the auto industry, saying the White House was forced to step in to save U.S. car companies. -
AP IMPACT: Wall Street still flying corporate jets (AP)
AP – Crisscrossing the country in corporate jets may no longer fly in Detroit after car executives got a dressing down from Congress. But on Wall Street, the coveted executive perk has hardly been grounded. -
Obama boosts plans to speed US economic recovery (AFP)
AFP – President-elect Barack Obama has boosted plans to kickstart the ailing US economy with an ambitious goal to create three million jobs and unveiled Sunday a task force to protect working families. -
Obama signals break with Bush in new science team (AFP)
AFP – President-elect Barack Obama vowed to “restore America’s place” at the forefront of scientific advancement and signaled a break with his predecessor as he named award-winning science and technology advisors to his White House team.
