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Freedom Calendar 09/20/08 - 09/27/08
2008-09-21 03:29:00 September 20, 1876, Former state Attorney General Robert Ingersoll (R-IL) tells veterans: ?Every man that loved slavery better than liberty was a Democrat? I am a Republican because it is the only free party that ever existed?.September 21, 1872, Nominated by African-American U.S. Rep. Robert B. Elliott (R-SC), South Carolina?s James Conyers becomes first African-American midshipman at U.S. Naval Academy.September 22, 1862, Republican President Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation.September 23, 1816, Birth of U.S. Rep. and Secretary of State Elihu Washburne (R-IL), a founder of the Republican Party and early advocate for the civil rights of African-Americans.September 24, 1957, Sparking criticism from Democrats such as Senators John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson, President Dwight Eisenhower deploys U.S. troops to Little Rock, AR to force Democrat Governor Orval Faubus to integrate public schools.September 25, 1981, Republican Sandra Day O? Connor, nominated by President Ron... More About: Freedom , Republicans , President Bush , Ronald Reagan , Calendar
Presidential Podcast 09/20/08
2008-09-21 03:08:00 Presidential Podcast 09/20/08 . Subscribe to Our Podcast feed or online podnova Podcast Channel and receive the weekly Presidential Radio Address in English and Spanish with select State Department Briefings. Featuring full audio and text transcripts, More content Sources added often so stay tuned.Tags: President Bush and White House radio address More About: Presidential
Bush radio address 09/20/08 full audio, text transcript
2008-09-21 02:46:00 bush radio address 09/20/08 full audio, text transcript. President's Radio Address In Focus: Economy Subscribe to Our Podcast feed or online podnova Podcast Channel and receive the weekly Presidential Radio Address in English and Spanish with select State Department Briefings. Featuring real audio and full text transcripts, More content Sources added often so stay tuned.THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This is a pivotal moment for America's economy. Problems that originated in the credit markets and first showed up in the area of subprime mortgages have spread throughout our financial system. This has led to an erosion of confidence that has frozen many financial transactions, including loans to consumers and to businesses seeking to expand and create jobs.As a result, the government is acting to protect our Nation's economic health from serious risk. Our free enterprise system rests on the conviction that the Federal government should intervene in the marketplace only when neces... More About: Bush , Audio , President Bush , Text
Discurso Radial del Presidente a la Nación 09/20/08
2008-09-21 02:16:00 forre el audio de la dirección de radio 09/20/08 por completo, transcripción del texto. (nota de los redactores: ninguna lengua española mp3 lanzó esta semana, apesadumbrada) PODCAST Suscribir a nuestro canal de Podcast de Odeo o del podnova y recibir la dirección de radio presidencial semanal en inglés y español con informes selectos del departamento del estado. Ofreciendo transcripciones audio y con texto completo verdaderas, más fuentes contentas agregaron a menudo así que la estancia templó.Buenos Días.Éste es un momento importante para la economía de Estados Unidos. Problemas que se originaron en el mercado de crédito -y se presentaron inicialmente en el sector de préstamos hipotecarios no preferenciales- se han propagado por todo nuestro sistema financiero. Esto ha llevado a una pérdida de confianza que ha congelado muchas transacciones financieras, entre ellas los préstamos a consumidores y a empresas con planes de expandirse y generar empleo. Como resultado, el gobierno est...
Statement by Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. on Comprehensive Approach to M
2008-09-19 21:30:00 Statement by Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. on Comprehensive Approach to Market Developments FULL STREAMING VIDEO September 19, 2008 hp-1149Washington, DC-- Last night, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, SEC Chairman Chris Cox and I had a lengthy and productive working session with Congressional leaders. We began a substantive discussion on the need for a comprehensive approach to relieving the stresses on our financial institutions and markets.We have acted on a case-by-case basis in recent weeks, addressing problems at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, working with market participants to prepare for the failure of Lehman Brothers, and lending to AIG so it can sell some of its assets in an orderly manner. And this morning we've taken a number of powerful tactical steps to increase confidence in the system, including the establishment of a temporary guaranty program for the U.S. money market mutual fund industry.Despite these steps, more is needed. We must now take further, decisive... More About: Statement
Securities and Exchange Commission New Short Selling Rules
2008-09-19 14:35:00 The hired assassin : the Philippine Tariff bill was killed in the Senate February 26, 1906. Published as cover of: Collier's weekly, vol. 36 (March 24, 1906). UNITED STATES OF AMERICA before the SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 RELEASE NO. 34-58572/ September 17, 2008EMERGENCY ORDER PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(k)(2) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 TAKING TEMPORARY ACTION TO RESPOND TO MARKET DEVELOPMENTS New Short Selling Rules in PDF formatThe Commission continues to be concerned that there is a substantial threat of sudden and excessive fluctuations of securities prices and disruption in the functioning of the securities markets that could threaten fair and orderly markets. As evidenced by our recent publication of an emergency order under Section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (1. the ?July Emergency Order?), we are concerned about the possible unnecessary or artificial price movements based on unfounded rumors regarding the stab...
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Christopher Cox John Mc Cain VIDEO
2008-09-18 23:32:00 John McCain Rally Cedar Rapids, IA 09/18/08. TRANSCRIPT: The Chairman of the SEC serves at the appointment of the President and, in my view, has betrayed the public's trust. If I were President today, I would fire him. From: IssueAllianceStatement From SEC Chairman Christopher Cox FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2008-210Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 2008 ? Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox today made the following statement:"While I have great respect for Senator McCain, we have sometimes disagreed, and this is one such occasion. The SEC has made plain that we have zero tolerance for naked short selling. In this market crisis, the men and women of the SEC have responded valiantly as they always do?with the utmost dedication and professionalism. Addressing the extraordinary challenges facing our markets, the independent and bipartisan SEC has taken the following decisive actions:We adopted a package of measures to strengthen investor protections against naked short se... More About: Video , John
the Second Amendment Enforcement Act
2008-09-18 02:46:00 Currier & Ives--Minute-men of the revolutionStatement on the Second Amendment Enforcement Act The President strongly supports the Second Amendment Enforcement Act, which the House today passed with broad bipartisan support. Congress's proposal guarantees the Constitutional rights of law-abiding individual Americans living in the District of Columbia to keep and bear arms.The President wants to sign the bill this year and urges the Senate to take action on the House-passed bill as quickly as possible to ensure that the residents of the District are able to exercise their Second Amendment rights in a robust and meaningful way. # # #For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary September 17, 2008Tags: President Bush and Second Amendment Enforcement Act
Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. Federal Reserve American International Grou
2008-09-17 14:30:00 Press Briefing by Dana Perino and Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson VIDEO PODCASTStatement by Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. on Federal Reserve Actions Surrounding AIG September 16, 2008 hp-1143Washington, DC-- Treasury issued the following statement by Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. on Federal Reserve actions surrounding American International Group:These are challenging times for our financial markets. We are working closely with the Federal Reserve, the SEC and other regulators to enhance the stability and orderliness of our financial markets and minimize the disruption to our economy. I support the steps taken by the Federal Reserve tonight to assist AIG in continuing to meet its obligations, mitigate broader disruptions and at the same time protect the taxpayers. -30-FULL HISTORY: American International Group, Inc. (AIG) (NYSE: AIG)SOURCE: United States - Department of The Treasury
Federal Reserve Board, Treasury Department, authorizes Federal Reserve Bank
2008-09-17 14:17:00 Federal Reserve Board , with full support of the Treasury Department , authorizes the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to lend up to $85 billion to the American International Group (AIG) Release Date: September 16, 2008 For release at 9:00 p.m. EDT.The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday, with the full support of the Treasury Department, authorized the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to lend up to $85 billion to the American International Group (AIG) under section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act. The secured loan has terms and conditions designed to protect the interests of the U.S. government and taxpayers.The Board determined that, in current circumstances, a disorderly failure of AIG could add to already significant levels of financial market fragility and lead to substantially higher borrowing costs, reduced household wealth, and materially weaker economic performance. The purpose of this liquidity facility is to assist AIG in meeting its obligations as they come due. This loan wil... More About: Federal Reserve
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) (NYSE: AIG)
2008-09-16 18:08:00 American International Group , Inc. (AIG) (NYSE: AIG) is a major American insurance corporation based in New York City. The UK headquarters are located on Fenchurch Street in London, England, UK, Continental Europe operations are based in La Defense, Paris and its Asian HQ is in Hong Kong. According to the 2008 Forbes Global 2000 list, AIG was the 18th-largest company in the world. It became a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average on April 8, 2004. As of March 16, 2007, AIG Investments, a division of AIG, completed the purchase of 100% of the stock of P&O Ports North America from Dubai-based DP World.AIG's history dates back to 1919 by when Cornelius Vander Starr established an insurance agency in Shanghai, China. Starr was the first Westerner in Shanghai to sell insurance to the Chinese. After his business became successful in Asia, he expanded to other markets, including Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.In 1962, Starr gave management of the company's less th... More About: American
Press Briefing by Dana Perino and Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson V
2008-09-16 01:13:00 Press Briefing by Dana Perino and Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson FULL STREAMING VIDEO James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:42 P.M. EDT. PODCAST OF THIS ARTICLEMS. PERINO: Good afternoon. Obviously, one of the biggest stories of the day is what's happening in our financial market. Secretary Paulson has graciously given us some of his time today -- he doesn't have an endless supply of it, so please keep that in mind, and we'll try to let him answer as many questions as he can before he needs to go. And then I'll come back up and finish up the briefing.SECRETARY PAULSON: Good afternoon, everyone. And I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend. (Laughter.)Well, as you know, we're working through a difficult period in our financial markets right now as we work off some of the past excesses. But the American people can remain confident in the soundness and the resilience of our financial system.I commend the SEC and the Fed for their work over the weekend, convening leaders of ... More About: Press
Galaxy Zoo -- an Internet superstar
2008-09-15 01:40:00 The perfectly picturesque spiral galaxy known as Messier 81, or M81, looks sharp in this new composite from NASA's Spitzer and Hubble space telescopes and NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer. M81 is a "grand design" spiral galaxy, which means its elegant arms curl all the way down into its center. It is located about 12 million light-years away in the Ursa Major constellation and is one of the brightest galaxies that can be seen from Earth through telescopes.The colors in this picture represent a trio of light wavelengths: blue is ultraviolet light captured by the Galaxy Evolution Explorer; yellowish white is visible light seen by Hubble; and red is infrared light detected by Spitzer. The blue areas show the hottest, youngest stars, while the reddish-pink denotes lanes of dust that line the spiral arms. The orange center is made up of older stars.Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ESA/Harvard-Smithsonian CfA Since Galaxy Zoo's launch in July 2007, some 150,000 members of the public, ins... More About: Internet , Superstar
Freedom Calendar 09/13/08 - 09/20/08
2008-09-14 03:06:00 September 13, 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaims first National Hispanic Heritage Week.September 14, 1874, Democrat white supremacists seize Louisiana statehouse in attempt to overthrow racially-integrated administration of Republican Governor William Kellogg; 27 killed.September 15, 1981, President Ronald Reagan establishes the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, to increase African-American participation in federal education programs.September 16, 1949, Death of African-American Republican and women?s rights activist Hallie Quinn Brown, instrumental in rallying women of all races to support Republican candidates.September 17, 1971, Former Ku Klux Klan member and Democrat U.S. Senator Hugo Black (D-AL) retires from U.S. Supreme Court; appointed by FDR in 1937, he had defended Klansmen for racial murders.September 18, 1895, Republican civil rights activist Booker T. Washington tells white audience in Atlanta: ?There is no defense or security ... More About: Freedom , Republicans , Martin Luther King , President Bush , Civil Rights
Presidential Podcast 09/13/08
2008-09-14 02:52:00 Presidential Podcast 09/13/08 . Subscribe to Our Podcast feed or online podnova Podcast Channel and receive the weekly Presidential Radio Address in English and Spanish with select State Department Briefings. Featuring full audio and text transcripts, More content Sources added often so stay tuned.Tags: President Bush and White House radio address More About: Presidential
Bush radio address 09/13/08 full audio, text transcript
2008-09-14 02:44:00 bush radio address 09/13/08 full audio, text transcript. President's Radio Address In Focus: National Security and In Focus: Remembering 9/11 Subscribe to Our Podcast feed or online podnova Podcast Channel and receive the weekly Presidential Radio Address in English and Spanish with select State Department Briefings. Featuring real audio and full text transcripts, More content Sources added often so stay tuned.THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This week, Americans marked seven years since the terrorist attacks that shook our Nation on September 11, 2001. On that day, we witnessed unspeakable destruction perpetrated by evil men. But we also witnessed selfless acts of valor and compassion performed by courageous citizens. And we saw the strength of the American people as they rallied in defense of the Nation.On Thursday, I dedicated a new 9/11 memorial at the Pentagon. In the years to come, parents will visit this site to remember children who boarded Flight 77 for a field trip, and... More About: Bush , Audio , President Bush , Text
Discurso Radial del Presidente a la Nación 09/13/08
2008-09-14 02:26:00 forre el audio de la dirección de radio 08/13/08 por completo, transcripción del texto. (nota de los redactores: ninguna lengua española mp3 lanzó esta semana, apesadumbrada) PODCAST Suscribir a nuestro canal de Podcast de Odeo o del podnova y recibir la dirección de radio presidencial semanal en inglés y español con informes selectos del departamento del estado. Ofreciendo transcripciones audio y con texto completo verdaderas, más fuentes contentas agregaron a menudo así que la estancia templó.Buenos Días.Esta semana, los estadounidenses conmemoraron siete años desde los ataques terroristas que estremecieron nuestra Nación el 11 de septiembre del 2001. En esa fecha fuimos testigos de una destrucción atroz perpetrada por hombres malvados. Pero también fuimos testigo de los abnegados actos de valor y compasión llevados a cabo por ciudadanos valientes. Y vimos la fuerza del pueblo estadounidense al juntarse en defensa de la Nación.El jueves dediqué un nuevo monumento conmemorativo de...
COMMISSION ON PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES ANNOUNCES MODERATORS
2008-09-13 03:03:00 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Paul G. Kirk, Jr. and Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., co-chairmen of the non-partisan Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD), today announced the moderators for the 2008 general election presidential and vice presidential debates. The moderators, and the schedule and locations for the debates (as announced on November 21, 2007), are as follows:First presidential debateFriday, September 26The University of Mississippi, Oxford, Miss.Jim LehrerExecutive Editor and Anchor, The NewsHour, PBSVice presidential debateThursday, October 2Washington University in St. Louis, Mo.Gwen IfillSenior Correspondent, The NewsHour, and Moderator and Managing Editor, Washington Week, PBSSecond presidential debate (town meeting)Tuesday, October 7Belmont University, Nashville, Tenn.Tom BrokawSpecial Correspondent, NBC NewsThird presidential debateWednesday, October 15Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y.Bob SchiefferCBS News Chief Washington Correspondent, and Host, Face the NationEach debate ...
President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy
2008-09-13 00:42:00 "Silvio BerlusconiPresident Bush and Mrs. Bush are pleased to welcome Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy for an Official Visit to the White House on Columbus Day, October 13, 2008. The President and the Prime Minister share a strong commitment to the values of freedom, and Italy is making vital contributions to democracy and stability in Afghanistan, Iraq, the Balkans, Lebanon, and elsewhere around the world.The President and Mrs. Bush visited Italy in June 2008 and welcome the opportunity to return the generous hospitality that Prime Minister Berlusconi, President Napolitano, and the Italian people extended to them during their visit. The visit will celebrate the warm U.S.-Italian friendship and the deep cultural and historic ties our two countries share. The President and Prime Minister Berlusconi will discuss a range of strategic issues and deepen transatlantic cooperation on the shared challenges we face. # # #For Immediate Release OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY September ... More About: President Bush
President Bush to Welcome President Valdas Adamkus of Lithuania
2008-09-13 00:24:00 Valdas AdamkusThe President will welcome President Valdas Adamkus of Lithuania to the White House on September 29, 2008. President Adamkus has been one of Europe's most principled leaders in defending the sovereignty and independence of all of Europe's nations, including through policies to strengthen Europe's energy security. Under his leadership, Lithuania has supported democracies in Georgia and Ukraine, and worked to advance freedom in neighboring Belarus. A NATO ally, Lithuania contributes significantly to Alliance efforts to support the security and development of Afghanistan, and has been a partner in helping Iraqis secure their freedom. The President looks forward to exchanging views with President Adamkus on these and other global challenges. # # #For Immediate Release OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY September 12, 2008White House photo by Eric Draper. This image is a work of an employee of the Executive Office of the President of the United States, taken or made during the... More About: Bush , President Bush
Robert Davi Backstage at the Republican National Convention VIDEO
2008-09-12 23:26:00 Robert Davi comments on the Republican National Convention from backstage at the Xcel Center in St. Paul Minnesota. Tags: Republican National Convention and Robert Davi More About: Video
President Bush Attends Dedication of 9/11 Pentagon Memorial VIDEO PODCAST
2008-09-12 01:55:00 The official party and audience sing "God Bless America" at the Pentagon Memorial Dedication Ceremony, Sept. 11, 2008. The national memorial is the first to be dedicated to those killed at the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. The site contains 184 inscribed memorial units honoring the 59 people aboard American Airlines Flight 77 and the 125 in the building who lost their lives that day. Defense Dept. photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Adam M. Stump . high-resolution imagePresident Bush Attends Dedication of 9/11 Pentagon Memorial FULL STREAMING VIDEO The Pentagon Arlington, Virginia In Focus: Remembering 9/11 10:08 A.M. EDT. PODCAST OF THIS ARTICLETHE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Mr. Vice President; Secretary Gates; Madam Speaker; Justices of the Supreme Court; members of my Cabinet and administration; members of Congress; Admiral Mullen and the Joint Chiefs; Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, a first responder on September the 11th, 2001; directors of the Pentagon Memorial Fund -- Mr. Chairman, congr... More About: Video , Video Podcast , World Trade Center
McCain Palin TV Ad: Fact Check VIDEO
2008-09-11 00:13:00 McCain-Palin 2008 Launches New TV Ad: "Fact Check " For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 10, 2008 Contact: Press Office 703-650-5550ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, McCain-Palin 2008 released its latest television ad, entitled "Fact Check." The ad highlights the Obama campaign's efforts to smear Governor Sarah Palin by peddling in rumors and airdropping operatives into Alaska to dig up dirt. The ad will air in key states.Transcript For "Fact Check" (TV :30)ANNCR: The attacks on Governor Palin have been called "completely false"..."misleading".And, they've just begun.The Journal reports Obama "air-dropped a mini-army of 30 lawyers, investigators and opposition researchers" into Alaska to dig dirt on Governor Palin.As Obama drops in the polls, he'll try to destroy her.Obama's "politics of hope"? Empty words.JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approved this message.AD FACTS: Script For "Fact Check" (TV :30)ANNCR: The attacks on Governor Palin have been called "completely false"..."misleading".Fact... More About: Video , Barack Obama
McCain Palin Web Ad Lipstick VIDEO
2008-09-10 23:45:00 McCain-Palin 2008 Launches New Web Ad: "Lipstick " For Immediate Release September 10, 2008 Contact: Press Office 703-650-5550ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, McCain-Palin 2008 released its latest web ad, entitled "Lipstick." The ad highlights Barack Obama 's "lipstick" comments yesterday in Virginia. While he may not be ready to lead, Barack Obama is ready to smear.Transcript For "Lipstick" (WEB :35)CHYRON: Sarah Palin On: Sarah PalinGOVERNOR PALIN: Do you know, they say the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull: lipstick.CHYRON: Barack Obama On: Sarah PalinBARACK OBAMA: Well, you know, you can, you know you can...put...uh...lipstick on a pig...it's still a pig.CHYRON: Katie Couric On: The ElectionCBS' KATIE COURIC: One of the great lessons of that campaign is the continued and accepted role of sexism in American life.CHYRON: Ready To Lead? NoReady To Smear? YesAD FACTS: Script For "Lipstick" (WEB :35)CHYRON: Sarah Palin On: Sarah Palin GOVERNOR PALIN: Do you know, they say the di... More About: Video , John McCain
Sean T. Connaughton Biography
2008-09-10 02:54:00 The President intends to nominate Sean T. Connaughton, of Virginia, to be Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission and upon appointment designate Chairman, for the remainder of a five-year term expiring 06/30/12. Mr. Connaughton currently serves as Administrator of the Maritime Administration at the Department of Transportation. Prior to this, he served as Counsel at Troutman Sanders LLP and Chairman of the Prince William (VA) Board of County Supervisors. Earlier in his career, he served in the United States Coast Guard. Mr. Connaughton received his bachelor's degree from the United States Merchant Marine Academy, his master's degree from Georgetown University and his JD from George Mason University.For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary September 9, 2008Sean Connaughton was nominated by President George W. Bush to be the Maritime Administrator on June 28, 2006. He was confirmed by the Senate on August 3, 2006 and sworn into office on September 6, 2006.Sean gr... More About: Biography
Jerry Gayle Bridges Biography
2008-09-10 01:56:00 Title Chief Financial Officer, Organization Corporation for National and Community Services Phone 202-606-6683 Fax 202-565-2784 Room Room 10509, Address 1201 New York Avenue, NW. Washington, DC 20525. Email: jbridges@cns.govThe President intends to nominate Jerry Gayle Bridges , of Virginia, to be Inspector General of the Department of Education and designate Acting. Mr. Bridges currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Prior to this, he served as Controller of Johns Hopkins University.Earlier in his career, he served as Inspector General and Assistant General of the United States Information Agency. Mr. Bridges received his bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and his master's degree from the University of Dayton.For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary September 9, 2008Jerry Gayle Bridges serves as Chief Financial Officer at the Corporation for National and Community Service. Previously, Mr. Bridges ... More About: Biography
David Longly Bernhardt Biography
2008-09-10 00:47:00 David Bernhardt has served at Interior as one of my most trusted advisors handling some of the more complex legal issues facing the DepartmentInterior Secretary Gale NortonThe President intends to appoint David Longly Bernhardt, of Colorado, to be United States Commissioner of the International Boundary Commission (United States and Canada). Mr. Bernhardt currently serves as the Solicitor of the Department of the Interior and Acting United States Commissioner of the International Boundary Commission. Prior to this, he served as Deputy Solicitor, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Counselor to the Secretary at the Department of the Interior. Earlier in his career, he served as Legislative Director for Congressman Scott McInnis. Mr. Bernhardt received his bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Colorado and his JD from The George Washington University.For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary September 9, 2008David Longly Bernhardt currently serves as Solicitor of the Dep... More About: Biography , David
Cindy McCain VIDEO Biography
2008-09-09 02:12:00 Cindy McCain VIDEO Biography Watch the video that introduced Cindy McCain at the 2008 Republican National Convention From McCain-Palin 2008 Cindy Hensley McCain has dedicated her life to improving the lives of those less fortunate both in the United States and around the world. A native Arizonan, mother of four, and wife of U.S. Senator John McCain, Cindy McCain is known for lending her time and talent to increase awareness of international charity organizations and the work that they do to make the world a better place.As an advocate for children's health care needs, Cindy founded and ran the American Voluntary Medical Team (AVMT) from 1988 to 1995. AVMT provided emergency medical and surgical care to impoverished children throughout the world. Cindy led 55 medical missions to third world and war-torn countries during AVMT's seven years of existence. On one of those missions to Mother Teresa's orphanage, Cindy was convinced to take two babies in need of medical attention to the ... More About: Video
NC State aims to develop 'internet for energy' at new NSF engineering resea
2008-09-08 03:18:00 The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced today that North Carolina State University will lead a national research center that aims to revolutionize the nation's power grid and speed renewable electric-energy technologies into every home and business.The NSF Engineering Research Center (ERC) for Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems, to be headquartered on NC State's Centennial Campus, will partner with universities, industry and national laboratories in 28 states and nine countries. The center will be supported by an initial five-year, $18.5 million grant from NSF with an additional $10 million in institutional support and industry membership fees. More than 65 utility companies, electrical equipment manufacturers, alternative energy start-ups and other established and emerging firms have committed to joining this global partnership.The new center will develop technology that transforms the nation's century-old, centralized power grid in... More About: Internet , Develop
Freedom Calendar 08/30/08 - 09/06/08
More articles from this author:2008-09-07 00:58:00 August 30, 1890, Republican President Benjamin Harrison signs legislation by U.S. Senator Justin Morrill (R-VT) making African-Americans eligible for land-grant colleges in the South.August 31, 1823, Birth of Speaker of the House Galusha Grow (R-PA); secured passage of Homestead Act, providing free land to settlers and ending plans of Democrats to open western lands to slave plantations.September 1, 1975, Gen. Daniel James receives fourth star from Republican President Gerald Ford; first African-American to hold that rank in U.S. Air Force.September 2, 1910, Administration of Republican George Alexander, Mayor of Los Angeles, makes Alice Wells first woman police officer in America.September 3, 1868, 25 African-Americans in Georgia legislature, all Republicans , expelled by Democrat majority; later reinstated by Republican Congress.September 4, 2001, Republican U.S. Senate selects Alfonso Lenhardt as first African-American Sergeant at Arms.September 5, 1883, After reforms implemented ... More About: Freedom , Martin Luther King , President Bush , Civil Rights 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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