News releases for October 2008
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October 31, 2008
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Veterans Day, 2008
National Hospice Month, 2008
National Adoption Month, 2008
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Kansas
Executive Order: Settlement of Claims Against Libya
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October 30, 2008
President Bush Attends Graduation Ceremony for Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agents
Audio
Fact Sheet: Confronting the Emerging Dangers of a New Century
In Focus: National Security
Fact Sheet: Confronting the Emerging Dangers of a New Century
President Bush Attends Graduation Ceremony for Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agents
In Focus: National Security
National American Indian Heritage Month, 2008
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate
Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to Sudan
Personnel Announcement
Statement by Press Secretary Dana Perino
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October 29, 2008
President Bush Meets with President Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government
Audio
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Territory of the U. S. Virgin Islands
Statement by Press Secretary Dana Perino
National Family Caregivers Month, 2008
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, 2008
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October 28, 2008
Fact Sheet: Ensuring a Smooth and Effective Presidential Transition
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October 27, 2008
President Bush Meets with President Lugo of Paraguay
Audio
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President and Mrs. Bush Host Celebration in Honor of Theodore Roosevelt's 150th Birthday
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Florida
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October 25, 2008
President's Radio Address
Audio
In Focus: Economy
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October 24, 2008
President Bush Participates in Signing Ceremony with NATO Secretary General De Hoop Scheffer for NATO Accession Protocols for Albania and Croatia
Audio
President Bush Participates in Briefings at the National Security Agency
Audio
United Nations Day, 2008
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Ohio
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October 23, 2008
Statement by the President
Text of a Letter from the President to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services, the Chairman and Ranking Members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Personnel Announcement
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October 22, 2008
President Bush Meets with President Johnson Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia
Audio
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
Statement by Press Secretary Dana Perino
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate
Text Of A Letter From The President To The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives And The President Of The Senate
Notice: Continuation Of The National Emergency With Respect To The Situation In Or In Relation To The Democratic Republic Of The Congo
President Bush Signs H.R. 6197 Into Law
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Arkansas
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October 21, 2008
President Bush Attends White House Summit on International Development
Audio
Fact Sheet: Transforming International Development
In Focus: White House Summit on International Development
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, the Chairman and Ranking Members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Fact Sheet: Transforming International Development
President Bush Attends White House Summit on International Development
In Focus: White House Summit on International Development
President Bush Signs H.R. 3511, H.R. 4010, H.R. 4131, H.R. 6558, H.R. 6681, H.R. 6834, H.R. 6847, H.R. 6902, and H.R. 6982 Into Law
President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek of the Czech Republic
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October 20, 2008
President Bush Participates in Roundtable Meeting on Economy
Audio
In Focus: Economy
Fact Sheet: White House Summit on International Development
In Focus: White House Summit on International Development
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
President Bush to Welcome President Fernando Lugo of Paraguay
Personnel Announcement
Statement by Press Secretary Dana Perino
Statement by Press Secretary Dana Perino
President Bush Signs H.R. 5159 and S. 3197 Into Law
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October 18, 2008
President Bush Meets with President Sarkozy of France and President Barroso of the European Commission
Audio
Statement of the United States, France and the Presidency of the European Commission
In Focus: Economy
President's Radio Address
Audio
In Focus: Economy
Statement of the United States, France and the Presidency of the European Commission
President Bush Meets with President Sarkozy of France and President Barroso of the European Commission
In Focus: Economy
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October 17, 2008
President Bush Discusses the Economy
Audio
Fact Sheet: Plan To Stabilize Financial System Is Limited In Size, Scope, And Duration
In Focus: Economy
President Bush Discusses the Visa Waiver Program
Audio
Fact Sheet: Extending Travel Opportunities to Our Allies
Fact Sheet: Helping Responsible Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
In Focus: Homeownership
Fact Sheet: Plan To Stabilize Financial System Is Limited In Size, Scope, And Duration
President Bush Discusses the Economy
In Focus: Economy
Fact Sheet: Extending Travel Opportunities to Our Allies
President Bush Discusses the Visa Waiver Program
Statement on Presidential Determination Regarding Brazil Air Bridge Denial (ABD) Program
Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate
Memorandum for the Commissioner of Social Security
Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia
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October 16, 2008
President Bush Signs H.R. 7222, the Andean Trade Preference Act Extension
Audio
Fact Sheet: Creating New Opportunities for Consumers and Businesses Around the World
In Focus: International Trade
Fact Sheet: Creating New Opportunities for Consumers and Businesses Around the World
President Bush Signs H.R. 7222, the Andean Trade Preference Act Extension
In Focus: International Trade
President Bush Signs H.R. 2095, H.R. 6296, H.R. 6531, and H.R. 7084
National Forest Products Week, 2008
National Character Counts Week, 2008
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October 15, 2008
President Bush Meets with Cabinet
Audio
In Focus: Economy
President Bush Visits Ada, Michigan, Discusses Economy
Audio
In Focus: Economy
President Bush Participates in Video Teleconference with Iraq Provincial Reconstruction Team Leaders and Brigade Combat Commanders
Audio
Fact Sheet: Success of the Surge Allows Political Improvements in Iraq
In Focus: Iraq
G8 Leaders Statement on the Global Economy
In Focus: Economy
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
Fact Sheet: Success of the Surge Allows Political Improvements in Iraq
President Bush Participates in Video Teleconference with Iraq Provincial Reconstruction Team Leaders and Brigade Combat Commanders
In Focus: Iraq
Memorandum for the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense
President Bush Signs H.J.Res. 100, H.R. 1714, H.R. 4544, H.R. 6045, H.R. 6063, H.R. 6073, H.R. 6083, H.R. 6353, H.R. 6469, H.R. 6524, H.R. 7082, H.R. 7177, and S. 3641 Into Law
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October 14, 2008
President Bush Discusses Economy
Audio
In Focus: Economy
President Bush Welcomes Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings to White House
Audio
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate
President Bush Signs S. 3550 Into Law
White Cane Safety Day, 2008
President Bush to Welcome President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia
Statement by the President on H.R. 928, the "Inspector General Reform Act of 2008"
Statement by the President on S. 3001, the "Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009"
President Bush Signs H.R. 1594, H.R. 2786, H.R. 6098, H.R. 7198, S. 906, S. 1276, and S. 2304 Into Law
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October 13, 2008
President Bush Welcomes Prime Minister Berlusconi of Italy to the White House
Audio
Welcoming Prime Minister Berlusconi of Italy
President Bush Participates in Joint Statement with Prime Minister Berlusconi of Italy
Audio
In Focus: Welcoming Prime Minister Berlusconi of Italy
President Bush and Prime Minister Berlusconi of Italy Exchange Toasts
Audio
In Focus: Welcoming Prime Minister Berlusconi of Italy
Statement by Press Secretary Dana Perino
Fact Sheet: Protecting American Innovation
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October 11, 2008
President Bush Meets with G7 Finance Ministers to Discuss World Economy
Audio
In Focus: Economy
President's Radio Address
Audio
In Focus: Economy
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October 10, 2008
President Bush Discusses the Economy
Audio
In Focus: Economy
President Bush Meets with Cuban American Community Leaders
Audio
Statement by Press Secretary Dana Perino
National School Lunch Week, 2008
General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2008
Columbus Day, 2008
Statement by Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy Karl Zinsmeister on Sanctity of Marriage
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October 9, 2008
President Bush Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Audio
National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2008
President Bush Meets with President Gasparovic of the Slovak Republic
Audio
President Bush Signs H.R. 2851 and S. 2840 Into Law
Executive Order: Facilitation of a Presidential Transition
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Personnel Announcement
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Kentucky
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Oklahoma
Setting the Record Straight: Six Years of Unheeded Warnings for GSE Reform
In Focus: Setting the Record Straight
In Focus: Economy
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October 8, 2008
President Bush Signs H.R. 7081, the United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act
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Statement by the President on the Occasion of Signing H.R. 7081
President Bush to Deliver Keynote Speech at White House Summit on International Development: Sustaining the New Era
Statement by the President on the Occasion of Signing H.R. 7081
President Bush Signs H.R. 7081, the United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act
Leif Erikson Day, 2008
Statement by Press Secretary Dana Perino
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for North Carolina
Statement on Additional Federal Disaster Assistance for Texas
Statement on Additional Federal Disaster Assistance for Louisiana
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October 7, 2008
President Bush Discusses Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Audio
Fact Sheet: Taking Urgently Needed Action to Stabilize Our Markets
In Focus: Economy
President Bush Welcomes Members of the 2008 United States Summer Olympic and Paralympic Teams to the White House
Audio
Summer Olympics 2008
Presidential Message: Yom Kippur, 5769
Fact Sheet: Taking Urgently Needed Action to Stabilize Our Markets
President Bush Discusses Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
In Focus: Economy
Executive Order: Further Amendments to Executive Orders 12139 and 12949 in Light of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Amendments Act of 2008
Statement by Press Secretary Dana Perino
President Bush Signs H.R. 923, H.R. 1199, H.R. 5834, H.R. 5975, H.R. 6092, H.R. 6437, H.R. 6889, H.R. 6893, S. 3015, S. 3082 Into Law
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October 6, 2008
President Bush Discusses Judicial Accomplishments and Philosophy
Audio
Fact Sheet: Judges Who Honor the Constitution
In Focus: Judicial Nominations
President Bush Meets with Small Business Owners in Texas, Discusses Economy
Audio
In Focus: Economy
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Personnel Announcement
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October 4, 2008
President Bush Visits Midland, Texas
Audio
President's Radio Address
Audio
In Focus: Economy
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October 3, 2008
President Bush Discusses Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
In Focus: Economy
President Bush Visits Department of the Treasury
In Focus: Economy
Fact Sheet: Safeguarding the Financial Future of American Workers and Families
In Focus: Economy
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for New Hampshire
President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister Tillman Thomas of Grenada
Fire Prevention Week, 2008
Memorandum for the Director of National Intelligence
Fact Sheet: Hunting, Wildlife, and Habitat
In Focus: White House Conference on North American Wildlife
President Bush Signs H.R. 1424 Into Law
German-American Day, 2008
Child Health Day, 2008
President Bush Signs H.R. 3986, S. 1760, S. 2135, S.J.Res. 35, S.J.Res. 45 Into Law
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Illinois
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October 2, 2008
President Bush Meets with Representatives of American Businesses on the Economic Rescue Package
Audio
In Focus: Economy
President Bush Signs H.R. 5551, H.R. 5893 and S. 996 Into Law
Message to the Congress of the United States
Statement by the President on Senate Confirmation of Jim Jeffrey to be the United States Ambassador to Turkey
Statement by the President on Senate Confirmation of General David D. McKiernan as Commander of U.S. Forces-Afghanistan
In Focus: Afghanistan
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October 1, 2008
President Bush Meets with General David McKiernan, Commander for NATO International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan
Audio
In Focus: Afghanistan
President Bush Attends United States Service Organizations World Gala
Audio
President Bush Signs S. 3009 Into Law
President Bush to Welcome President Ivan Gasparovic of Slovak Republic
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Puerto Rico
President Bush Signs H.R. 2608, S. 171, S. 2339, and S. 3241 Into Law
Personnel Announcement
Nomination Sent to the Senate
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2008
National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2008
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2008
Statement by the President on Senate Passing the United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act, H.R. 7081
Statement by the President on Senate for Strong Bipartisan Vote in Favor of the Financial Rescue Plan
In Focus: Economy
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