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March 22, 2006

Discurso Radial del Presidente a la Naci n - 30 de julio de 2005


Discurso Radial del Presidente a la Naci n - 30 de julio de 2005
Buenos D as. Este a o el Congreso y yo nos hemos dedicado a muchas prioridades claves del pueblo estadounidense, y estamos logrando un gran progreso. A principios de a o, ped al Congreso que aliviara la carga de demandas judiciales fr volas contra trabajadores, negocios y familias estadounidenses - por lo tanto el Congreso aprob y yo sancion una reforma bipartita de acci n popular.

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Press Gaggle by Scott McClellan


Press Gaggle by Scott McClellan
MR. McCLELLAN: Good morning, everybody. A couple of things to mention. First of all, you heard the President talk about the good economic news that came out today, with the unemployment rate dropping to 4.7 percent. And we have now seen the creation of nearly 4.8 million jobs since August of 2003.

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President's Radio Address to the Nation - January 14, 2006


President's Radio Address to the Nation - January 14, 2006
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "Now the Senate has a duty to give Judge Alito a prompt up-or-down vote. I look forward to the Senate voting to confirm Sam Alito as 110th Justice of the Supreme Court. America is fortunate to have a man of his intellect and integrity willing to serve, and as a Justice on our Nation's highest court, Sam Alito will make all Americans proud."
Source: www.whitehouse.gov

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Statement on H.J.Res 47 and S. 1578


Statement on H.J.Res 47 and S. 1578
On Monday, March 20, 2006, the President signed into law: H.J.Res. 47, which increases the public debt limit from $8.184 trillion to $8.965 trillion; and S. 1578, the "Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basin Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act of 2005."

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Vice President Cheney Speaks Of Progress In Iraq


Vice President Cheney Speaks Of Progress In Iraq
Vice President Cheney addressed troops at Fort Drum in New York yesterday, giving encouraging news of the progress in Iraq.  ABC News reports Citing the stepped-up training of Iraqi security forces, their ability to control more territory and carry out missions on their own, Cheney said: "We have been making steady progress. Vice President also praised Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman s statements last week on the danger of pulling out Iraq prematurely.  The Washington Times reports After visiting troops in Iraq last month, Mr. Lieberman said: Almost all of the progress in Iraq and throughout the Middle East will be lost if those forces are withdrawn faster than the Iraqi military is capable of securing the country. Mr. Cheney said Mr. Lieberman was entirely correct .We disagreed on some issues, but we stand together on this war

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Bush Tax Cuts Necessary For America s Fiscal Recovery


Bush Tax Cuts Necessary For America s Fiscal Recovery
Matt Towery makes a strong case for keeping President Bush s tax cuts in place in today s Christian Science Monitor.  He believes it is necessary that the cuts remain for America to recover from the current fiscal situation, saying the cuts originally helped rescue us from the recession that Bush inherited when he took office .  He says taxpayers should not be the ones to suffer the financial effects of recent disasters such as the hurricanes. Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and corporations are supplying most of the nation's jobs, and the burden on them will only increase as they will be relied upon to absorb the many workers displaced by Katrina. Punishing these job creators is the absolute last thing our leaders should resort to.

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Security & Terrorism 


Security & Terrorism 
UPI - Mar 17 7:59 AM
WASHINGTON, March 17 (UPI) -- Many federal agencies received low marks from a congressional committee Thursday on their cyber-security. The 24 agencies were assessed on their levels of compliance with a federal computer system security act.Save to My Web

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More Options for Seniors with New Medicare Benefits


More Options for Seniors with New Medicare Benefits
President Bush yesterday touted touted the new Medicare drug benefit for seniors in visits to El Mirage, AZ, and Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Bush said the new Medicare benefit "contains many options for consumers. 'The more options available, the more likely it is you're going to get what you want,' he said," as reported by the AP. The Wall Street Journal reports that according to White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan "beneficiaries in every region of the country will be able to choose a prescription-drug plan whose deductible -- the amount a person must pay each year before coverage kicks in -- is low or zero." And the Arizona Republic adds the President "spoke for more than 30 minutes to the group, most of whom were senior citizens." He "stressed that seniors, as well as their children, need to become better informed about the new coverage plan that takes effect Jan. 1.On Oct.1, people eligible for the new drug coverage will start hearing about the plan's details."

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Who would be out knocking on doors in 90 degree heat on a Saturday afternoon in July?


Who would be out knocking on doors in 90 degree heat on a Saturday afternoon in July?
I participated in this activity on Saturday in the outskirts of Richmond, Virginia with the Kilgore for Governor Campaign volunteers. After gathering in the Kilgore Campaign Headquarters to give me an opportunity to share with the volunteers how important the grassroots activities were to re-electing President Bush in my home state of Ohio, everyone picked up their clipboards, maps, literature and contact lists and hit the streets. Knocking on a few doors with the volunteers, I was really impressed with their enthusiasm and the responses we were getting from those with whom we visited. This level of activity at this time in the campaign bodes well for the grassroots efforts to elect a Republican, Jerry Kilgore, governor of Virginia this year. To learn more about Jerry Kilgore visit, http://www.jerrykilgore.com/

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Let s Not Get Ahead of Ourselves


Let s Not Get Ahead of Ourselves
With all the talk and speculation in the media about the 2008 presidential election, let s not forget that crucial elections are coming sooner - they re less than two years away -- November 2006. And right here at the RNC, we re working hard to ensure the GOP maintains its strong majority in the 06 midterms. Radio Iowa reported that RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman, in Iowa on Wednesday, warned "the party's prospective presidential candidates who're coming to Iowa shouldn't get too focused on the 2008 campaign. I'm focused right now on the 2006 election, not the 2008 election. " Mehlman added, "I always say the first primary of 2008 is what folks do in 2006 it's crucial that Republicans fight to protect the majorities they hold in the U.S. House and Senate, where the GOP controls the debate agenda," pointing out that President Bush "has been able to accomplish things because he's had a Republican-led Congress to work with."

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Senate Panel Names Pick for FCC Seat (AP)


Senate Panel Names Pick for FCC Seat (AP)
AP - The Senate Commerce Committee voted Thursday to recommend confirmation of Robert McDowell to the Federal Communications Commission, a move that would restore the agency's 3-2 GOP majority.

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Miers Nomination Bring Praise From Both Parties


Miers Nomination Bring Praise From Both Parties
President Bush s nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court received heavy bipartisan praise yesterday, indicating that Miers confirmation could be another smooth one.  The Washington Post quoted several key Republicans this morning: My conversations with Harriet Miers indicate that she is a first-rate lawyer and a fine person, said Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), one of the committee's most conservative members. Her legal skills are proven, and her reputation throughout the legal community is excellent. Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (S.C.), another committee Republican, said Bush has made a solid pick for the Supreme Court. Several democrats were optimistic about the nomination as well.  The Washington Post quotes Senator Harry Reid as saying "I have to say without any qualification that I'm very happy that we have someone like her. The Washington Post reports that Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) applauded the President Bush s decision as well, calling Miers another outstanding nominee.

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It s Vote Time


It s Vote Time
Yesterday, President Bush "called for an immediate vote" on two of his judicial nominees, Priscilla Owen and Terrence Boyle. The Dallas Morning News reports on the Democrats' continued efforts to block Owen. U.S. Attorney General Al Gonzales and Senate Republicans joined the President in calling for Owen to "be granted an up-or-down vote on a 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals nomination that has been filibustered by Democrats.Read News Article

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Laura Bush: Criticisms of


Laura Bush: Criticisms of the President "Disgusting"
Yesterday, Mrs. Laura Bush visited schools in hurricane stricken regions and those assisting in the relief efforts. During her visits, Mrs. Bush praised the efforts of those helping hurricane victims rebuild their lives and defended the administration's response to the recovery effort. CBS News covered Mrs. Bush at a school in Mississippi, where she said, "I think we've seen a lot of the same footage over and over that isn't necessarily representative of what really happened in both, in a lot of ways. Overall, it was a very good response." CNN's The Situation Room added Mrs. Bush "addressed the plight of children displaced by the hurricane. She urged parents to make sure their children are safe in school. And, earlier, she visited a school in Iowa that is taking care of children of evacuees." And Mrs. Bush had words for those making outrageous criticisms against the President. The AP reports, "Laura Bush described as 'disgusting' comments by rapper Kanye West and Democratic chairman Howard Dean blaming her husband for the disproportionate number of black hurricane victims. 'I think all of those remarks are disgusting, to be perfectly frank, because of course President Bush cares about everyone in our country,' the first lady said Thursday in an interview. 'And I know that. I mean, I'm the person who lives with him,' she said. 'I know what he's like and I know what he thinks and I know how he cares about people. " The AP notes, "On a nationally televised telethon Friday, broadcast live on NBC, West departed from the script to declare 'George Bush doesn't care about black people.'" Dean, earlier this week, "told the National Baptist Convention of America, a black religious group, that race played a role in the hurricane casualty numbers. Mrs. Bush said it was clear that poor people were more vulnerable when the hurricane hit. 'They lived in poorer neighborhoods. Their neighborhoods were the ones that were more likely to flood, as we saw in New Orleans. Their housing was more vulnerable,' she said. 'And that's what we saw, and that's what we want to address in our country.'"

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Hurricane Katrina Relief


Hurricane Katrina Relief
Hurricane Katrina has passed and now the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama must begin the process of rebuilding. Our thoughts are with those who were affected by this powerful storm. During times like these, there is no room for politics and partisanship. This is a time when we all come together to help our neighbors. Due to the size of this storm and the area of impact, the cost for recovery will be staggering. For that reason, we are asking you, our supporters, to make a donation to hurricane relief efforts. The American Red Cross and the Salvation Army provide shelter, food, water, blankets and clothing to those who have lost everything. We appreciate your willingness to help these groups. Your generosity will help the people impacted by the storm begin the process of rising up and recovering from this disaster. Thanks for all you do.

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2006 Expected To See Continued Economic Growth


2006 Expected To See Continued Economic Growth
Next year could be the fifth in a row that the American economy has shown impressive improvement, The Christian Science Monitor reports today.  Powering this brighter picture is the retreat of energy prices from record highs, prospects for stronger business investment, and a relatively vibrant job market. Yet another barometer of the future prospects of the economy, the stock market, has been on a tear this fall, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing in on 10941, the high reached in March. A broader measure of the market, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, was up 3.5 percent in November.

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Grassroots Organizing, High Technology Key to Growing Our Party


Grassroots Organizing, High Technology Key to Growing Our Party
RNC members across the nation are energized about taking what they learned at last week's national meeting in Pittsburgh and are running with it to continue expanding the Republican Party. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Mehlman "dispatched Republican National Committee members with marching orders to focus on grass-roots, voter registration and targeting with the goal of bucking the six-year itch, a historic trend of congressional losses by the party of the White House incumbent.  'History is not on our side,' Kelley McCullough, the RNC chief of staff, told the group.  'Traditionally the party of the president loses seats in the second mid-term election.'"  The Post-Gazette goes on to report that "Speaker after speaker during the RNC's summer meeting stressed the importance of nurturing that volunteer network as well as maintaining a technological edge over the Democrats." Moreover, Chairman Mehlman says that expanding the base does not mean we have to sacrifice our principles, rather it's quite the opposite. They work together; our strong values are what motivates new Americans to join the GOP. "The theme of the Republican Party's summer meeting this weekend was expanding its base," the San Francisco Chronicle reports.  "'We don't have to choose between motivating our base and bringing new faces and new voices into the party,' said GOP Chairman Ken Mehlman. ...  'We talk about a compassionate conservative philosophy that not only unites Republicans, but attracts support among discerning Democrats and among independents.'"  Santorum, the keynote speaker on Friday at the meeting, "told fellow Republicans that his traditional values message 'is a good solid message for every community in America.'"  The GOP "sees its strong traditional values message, coupled with the failures of the welfare state and the Democratic Party's rigidity, as the keys to attracting minorities and other new members.  'We're not asking Republicans to become more liberal to lure new voters into the party,' Mehlman told the delegates."

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Steady Improvement In Mosul: Iraqi Troops Begin To Take Charge


Steady Improvement In Mosul: Iraqi Troops Begin To Take Charge
The Washington Post reports this morning A year after its police force melted away and the streets descended into anarchy, Mosul has climbed up from the abyss U.S. officials here say the city's fate will soon be in Iraqi hands. Confident in the skills of the newly trained Iraqi army and political and military leaders who say they are fiercely opposed to terrorism, U.S. commanders have started giving small units responsibility for protecting areas of this ethnically divided city

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March 15, 2006

President's Radio Address to the Nation - September 24, 2005


President's Radio Address to the Nation - September 24, 2005
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "... As the hurricane continues along its destructive path, the American people can know courageous and dedicated men and women are responding to our citizens in need. We are marshaling resources of the federal government to save lives and property, and bring comfort to those who have evacuated because of this storm. ... As we respond to Hurricane Rita, we're continuing our efforts to help the citizens of the Gulf Coast recover from Hurricane Katrina, a storm that has caused unprecedented destruction across an entire region."
Source: www.whitehouse.gov

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Message to the Congress of the United States


Message to the Congress of the United States
Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent the enclosed notice to the Federal Register for publication, stating that the Iran emergency declared on March 15, 1995, is to continue in effect beyond March 15, 2006. The most recent notice continuing this emergency was published in the Federal Register on March 14, 2005 (70 FR 12581).

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March 06, 2006

Discurso Radial del Presidente a la Naci n - 17 de diciembre de 2005


Discurso Radial del Presidente a la Naci n - 17 de diciembre de 2005
Como Presidente, jur defender la Constituci n, y no tengo responsabilidad mayor que proteger a nuestro pueblo, libertad y forma de vida. El 11 de septiembre de 2001, nuestra libertad y forma de vida fueron atacadas por enemigos crueles que mataron a casi 3,000 estadounidenses inocentes. Luchamos contra estos enemigos por todo el mundo. Sin embargo, en sta, la primera guerra del siglo XXI, uno de los frentes m s importantes es aqu l dentro del pa s. Y desde el 11 de septiembre, hemos estado a la ofensiva contra los terroristas que conspiraban dentro de nuestras fronteras.

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Press Gaggle by Secretary of State Rice and National Security Advisor Hadley


Press Gaggle by Secretary of State Rice and National Security Advisor Hadley
MR. HADLEY: This is a real historic trip, to India and Pakistan. We'll of course be doing the India segment first. You may remember that during his campaign for first term, the President identified strengthening U.S.-India relationships as a priority of his foreign policy. He pointed out that India was a country with whom we not only had common interests, but common values -- committed democracy -- and that he saw India playing a role on a global stage, and a potential ally and partner for the United States in dealing with global issues.

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President's Remarks to the Republican National Governors Association


President's Remarks to the Republican National Governors Association
President Bush on Monday said, "So ours is an agenda that is optimistic and hopeful. We believe in America. We believe in the ingenuity of the American people. We understand the power of this country lies in our people, not in our halls of government. And we also understand the true strength of America lies in the hearts and souls of our citizens."

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March 03, 2006

Discurso Radial del Presidente a la Naci n - 25 de junio de 2005


Discurso Radial del Presidente a la Naci n - 25 de junio de 2005
Buenos D as. Esta semana tuve el honor de recibir al Primer Ministro Ja afari - el l der del primer gobierno de Irak elegido democr ticamente en m s de medio siglo.

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Press Briefing by Scott McClellan


Press Briefing by Scott McClellan
MR. McCLELLAN: Good afternoon, everyone. I want to begin with a couple of opening comments. The President was pleased to learn earlier today that the American Bar Association has given his nominee to the United States Supreme Court, Judge Sam Alito, the organization's highest possible rating, a unanimous well-qualified.

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