White House NewsThe most current news items on the White House website.President Bush to Attend 63rd U.N. General Assembly- September 12, 2008 The President and Mrs. Bush will be in New York September 22-24 to participate in the 63rd United Nations General Assembly. On the morning of September 22nd, Mrs. Bush will host a White House Symposium on Advancing Global Literacy and a luncheon for spouses of Heads of State. The President and Mrs. Bush will host a reception for Heads of Delegation on the evening of September 22nd.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080912-10.html Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Vermont- September 12, 2008 The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of July 21 to August 12, 2008.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080912-25.html President Bush to Welcome President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan- September 12, 2008 The President will meet with Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the White House on September 26, 2008. The President looks forward to discussing with President Karzai the state of the international community's efforts to improve security, governance, and reconstruction in Afghanistan. The two leaders last met in Egypt in May during the President's visit to the Middle East. This meeting provides President Bush and President Karzai the opportunity to discuss security, the expansion of the Afghan...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080912-6.html Afterword: Mr. Woodward's Reporting vs. Mr. Woodward's Editorializing- September 12, 2008http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080912-27.html President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy- September 12, 2008 President 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.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080912-4.html National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2008- September 12, 2008 Throughout history, America has counted on brave individuals willing to put on the uniform to protect our land and defend our way of life. This week we honor and recognize the many contributions members of our National Guard and Reserve make to our Nation, and we thank the civilian employers who support these individuals as they answer the call of duty.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080912-15.html President Bush to Welcome President Valdas Adamkus of Lithuania- September 12, 2008 The 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.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080912-3.html Personnel Announcement- September 12, 2008 President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate eleven individuals and accord one individual the Personal Rank of Ambassador to serve in his Administration: Harlan L. Watson, Barry C. Barish, Ray M. Bowen, France A. Crdova, Esin Gulari, G. P. "Bud" Peterson, Douglas D. Randall, Diane L. Souvaine, Jay T. Snyder, Edwin Eck and William E. Graysonhttp://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080912-23.html President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait- September 12, 2008 President Bush will welcome His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, to the White House on September 19, 2008. The President looks forward to discussing with the Prime Minister the strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Kuwait, our joint efforts in the War on Terror, and a range of regional issues.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080912-11.html Statement on Federal Emergency Assistance for Louisiana- September 11, 2008 The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Ike beginning on September 7, 2008, and continuing.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080911-6.html |