Archive for January 7th, 2009
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President Bush Congratulates Senator Kit Bond on Career
Senator Kit Bond has been a wonderful public servant and statesman for the people of Missouri. During more than three decades of service as Governor and United States Senator, Kit has been a tireless advocate for our children, our military, and our Nation’s intelligence community. He played a vital role in the effort to modernize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Because of his leadership, we are protecting the liberties of our citizens while gathering vital information we need to prevent attacks on our soil.
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Nomination Sent to the Senate
Stuart Gordon Nash, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, vice Rufus Gunn King, III, retired.
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President Bush Saddened by Death of Father Richard John Neuhaus
Laura and I are saddened by the death of Father Richard John Neuhaus. Father Neuhaus was an inspirational leader, admired theologian, and accomplished author who devoted his life to the service of the Almighty and to the betterment of our world. He was also a dear friend, and I have treasured his wise counsel and guidance. Our thoughts and prayers are with Father Neuhaus’ family, friends, and fellow clergy during this difficult time.
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President Bush Discusses No Child Left Behind – January 8, 2009
President Bush on Thursday said, “…I’ve come to herald the success of a good piece of legislation. I have come to talk to our citizens about the results that this reform has yielded. And I call upon those who can determine the fate of No Child Left Behind in the future to stay strong in the face of criticism, to not weaken the law — because in weakening the law, you weaken the chance for a child to succeed in America — but to strengthen the law for the sake of every child.”
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President Bush Discusses No Child Left Behind
President Bush on Thursday said, “…I’ve come to herald the success of a good piece of legislation. I have come to talk to our citizens about the results that this reform has yielded. And I call upon those who can determine the fate of No Child Left Behind in the future to stay strong in the face of criticism, to not weaken the law — because in weakening the law, you weaken the chance for a child to succeed in America — but to strengthen the law for the sake of every child.”
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Fact Sheet: No Child Left Behind Has Raised Expectations and Improved Results
In 2001,* President Bush signed the bipartisan No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). This groundbreaking, bipartisan law brought Republicans and Democrats together to expand opportunities for American children of all backgrounds and provide all our children with the quality education they deserve while preserving local control. President Bush transformed the Federal government’s approach to education through No Child Left Behind. The results are clear: African American and Hispanic students have posted all-time highs in a number of categories.
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Richardson adviser worked for firm feds probing (AP)
AP – One of Gov. Bill Richardson’s close friends and advisers worked as a consultant for the California firm at the center of a federal pay-to-play probe that derailed the governor’s appointment as commerce secretary. -
Bridges, streets being closed for inauguration (AP)
AP – Police are blocking off all bridges crossing the Potomac River into Washington and a huge chunk of downtown when Barack Obama takes the oath of office Jan. 20, securing the largest area of the nation’s capital for any inauguration. -
Obama to revamp counterterrorism efforts: report (Reuters)
Reuters – President-elect Barack Obama will revamp the way the U.S. government coordinates counterterrorism efforts, The New York Times reported on Wednesday. -
Paulson says Obama will decide on rescue spending (Reuters)
Reuters – President-elect Barack Obama will decide how to spend the remaining half of a $700 billion economic rescue package, a top Bush administration official said on Wednesday, while a key Democratic lawmaker outlined his vision of how new rescue funds should be spent.
