White House NewsThe most current news items on the White House website.Nominations Sent to the Senate- September 15, 2008 Nominations sent to the Senate: Barry C. Barish, Ray M. Bowen, France A. Cordova, Edwin Eck, William E. Grayson, Esin Gulari, G. P. Peterson, Douglas D. Randall, and Diane L. Souvaine. Withdrawal sent to the Senate: Jeffrey A. Taylor.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080915-14.html Statement by Press Secretary Dana Perino- September 15, 2008 On Monday, September 15, 2008, the President signed into law: H.R. 6532, which transfers $8.017 billion to the Highway Trust Fund from the Treasury General Fund.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080915-11.html Personnel Announcement- September 15, 2008 President George W. Bush announced today the designation of The Honorable Clark T. Randt Jr., United States Ambassador to the People's Republic of China as his delegate to attend the Closing Ceremony of the Paralympic Games on September 17, 2008 in Beijing, China.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080915-1.html Fact Sheet: Increasing Fuel Supply in the Aftermath of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike- September 15, 2008 Today, President Bush discussed Federal actions his Administration is taking to increase fuel supply in the aftermath of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. These storms have disrupted our energy sources, and the Federal government is leading the effort to minimize the impact on American families. This recovery effort will take time, but the Administration is acting quickly to help the millions of residents in Texas and Louisiana who have been affected by Hurricane Ike. We are coordinating with State...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080915-7.html Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Texas- September 13, 2008 The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Texas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Ike beginning on September 7, 2008, and continuing.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080913-2.html Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Louisiana- September 13, 2008 The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Ike beginning on September 11, 2008, and continuing.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080913-3.html Statement on Additional Federal Disaster Assistance for Texas- September 13, 2008 The President today made additional disaster assistance available to the State of Texas impacted by Hurricane Ike beginning on September 7, 2008, and continuing, by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris removal (Category A), including direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080913-4.html National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2008- September 12, 2008 During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the many Americans of Hispanic descent who have made outstanding contributions to our Nation.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080912-14.html President Bush to Welcome President Michel Sleiman of Lebanon- September 12, 2008 President Bush will welcome Lebanese President Michel Sleiman to the White House on September 25, 2008. The President looks forward to discussing bilateral relations between the United States and Lebanon, U.S. support for a sovereign and democratic Lebanon, and a range of regional issues.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080912-8.html Nomination Sent to the Senate- September 12, 2008 NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Jay T. Snyderhttp://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080912-24.html |