Archive for July 3rd, 2009
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Newsweek: First lady reaches out to D.C.’s poor
Away from the cameras, Michelle Obama has made it a practice to almost every week visit some worthy non-profit.
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On the 4th of July, Overcoming America’s Challenges
The President recounts America’s great history of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges, and pledges to lead America in continuing that tradition. Focusing on creating a clean energy economy comprehensive health reform, and an education system in need of change, the President pledges not to leave these decades-old problems to yet another generation to solve. July 3, 2009. (Public Domain)
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MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising debt may be next crisis (AP)
AP – The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It’s the national debt. -
Palin to resign as Alaska governor
Sarah Palin announced Friday she plans to resign as governor of Alaska in a few weeks, saying she will try to “affect positive change” from outside government. -
Palin resigning as Alaska governor in surprise move (Reuters)
Reuters – Sarah Palin, the brash, deeply conservative governor of Alaska who crashed onto the U.S. national political scene last year as the Republican candidate for U.S. vice president, announced abruptly on Friday she was resigning as governor.
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WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Obama Celebrates Independence Day and the American Spirit
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Palin resignation splits GOP (Politico)
Politico – Sarah Palin’s jaw-dropping announcement that she is quitting her job as Alaska governor before finishing even her first term has divided Republican ranks and the wider political community in a very familiar fashion.
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Sarah Palin resigns as Alaska governor (AFP)
AFP – In a surprise move, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin said she was stepping down and would not seek re-election, fueling swift speculation of a possible 2012 White House bid. -
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to resign in surprise move (Reuters)
Reuters – Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, the Republican Party’s vice presidential candidate in 2008, said on Friday she will resign this month, an unexpected move that could signal a run for higher office. -
Palin plans to stay visible (Politico)
Politico – Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin plans to remain extremely visible and will give serious consideration to running for president in 2012, but has made no decision, a close friend said after her startling announcement Friday that she will resign her office.
