John McCain Super Tuesday Speech VIDEO

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) Super Tuesday speech from his headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. : 12:14 min. Real Media, FULL STREAMING VIDEO. ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released the following remarks by John McCain as prepared for delivery tonight in Phoenix, Arizona: FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT

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Super Tuesday primary Live VIDEO

24 states will participate in today's 2008 'Super Tuesday' primary. See the latest results C-SPAN coverage begins at 8:00 PM ET. and includes candidate victory and concession speeches, and live call in reactions to the election results.

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Map of the United States showing the states holding caucus and primary elections on Super Tuesday of the 2008 U.S. presidential primary cycle.

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* Purple: states holding elections for both parties (19)
* Blue: Democratic Party (United States)en-only elections (3)
* Red: Republican Party (United States)en-only elections (2)

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President Bush Meets with Cabinet, Discusses Budget VIDEO PODCAST

President George W. Bush holds up a computer with the E-Budget for the cameras during a Cabinet meeting Monday, Feb. 4, 2008. Later, the President said, "I submitted the budget today to Congress -- it's on a laptop notebook, an e-budget. It saves paper, saves trees, saves money. I think it's the first budget submitted electronically. And it's a good budget. It's a budget that achieves some important objectives. One, it understands our top priority is to defend our country, so we fund our military, as well as fund the homeland security. Secondly, the budget keeps our economy growing." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President Bush Meets with Cabinet, Discusses Budget Cabinet Room FULL STREAMING VIDEO. Fact Sheet: The President's FY09 Budget and Budget of the United States Government, Fiscal Year 2009. 10:57 A.M. EST. PODCAST OF THIS ARTICLE THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for coming. I just met with my Cabinet, where we discussed a lot of issues. And one issue we discussed is the budget. I submitted the budget today to Congress -- it's on a laptop notebook, an e-budget. It saves paper, saves trees, saves money. I think it's the first budget submitted electronically. And it's a good budget. It's a budget that achieves some important objectives. One, it understands our top priority is to defend our country, so we fund our military, as well as fund the homeland security. Secondly, the budget keeps our economy growing. It's central that we make sure that we deal with the uncertainties -- the economic uncertainties we face.

And that's why we're working hard with the House and the Senate to get a growth package out quickly that will put money in the hands of consumers and provide incentives to small businesses and large businesses to invest.

Thirdly, we recognize that in order for this economy to grow, it's important to make the tax relief permanent. And that's what this budget reflects. It's a budget that boosts money for education and health and housing. It helps deal with the issue of making the tax code more fair for individuals who want to buy health insurance in the individual market.

This budget is one that keeps spending under control; discretionary spending is held to less than 1 percent. It eliminates 151 wasteful or bloated programs, saving the taxpayers $18 billion. It also takes a hard look at entitlement growth over the next five years, and provides specific recommendations to save $208 billion over those five years. At the same time, the budget achieves balance by 2012.

This is a good, solid budget. It's not only an innovative budget, in that it's coming to Congress over the Internet, it's a budget that's balanced -- gets to balance in 2012 and saves taxpayers money.

You know, in my State of the Union I said to the Congress that there's a lot of talk about entitlement spending. Once again, we've proposed specific reforms and specific measures. And Congress needs to come up with its own ideas. And Congress needs to respond to these looming deficits as a result of unfunded liabilities inherent in Social Security and Medicare. Our budget does that. Our budget protects America and it encourages economic growth. Congress needs to pass it.

Thank you very much.

END 11:01 A.M. EST. For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary February 4, 2008

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Why the web tells us what we already know

The Internet is not the font of all knowledge, despite the plethora of information available at your fingertips. Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have found that while Internet searches do bring up a variety of useful materials, people pay more attention to information that matches their pre-existing beliefs.

“Even if people read the right material, they are stubborn to changing their views,” said one of the authors, UNSW Professor Enrico Coiera, the Director of the Centre for Health Informatics. “This means that providing people with the right information on its own may not be enough.”

The research considered how people use Internet search engines to answer health questions.

“We know that the web is increasingly being used by people to help them make healthcare decisions,” said Professor Coiera. “We know that there can be negative consequences if people find the wrong information, especially as people in some countries can now self-medicate by ordering drugs online. Australians can order complementary medicines online and these can interfere with other medications.

“Our research shows that, even if search engines do find the ‘right’ information, people may still draw the wrong conclusions – in other words, their conclusions are biased.”

What also matters is where the information appears in the search results and how much time a person spends looking at it, according to the research which has been published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association.

“The first or the last document the user sees has a much greater impact on their decisions,” said Professor Coiera.

Professor Coiera and Dr Annie Lau have designed an interface to help people make sense of the information which they are presented with and to break down these decision biases.

“The new search engine interface we have designed could be a part of any search engine and allows people to organise the information they find, and as a result organise their thoughts better,” said Professor Coiera.

While the research was conducted in the area of health, Professor Coiera said the results – and the technology – are applicable to other fields too.

Contact: Professor Enrico Coiera e.coiera@unsw.edu.au 61-437-044-180 University of New South Wales

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Freedom Calendar 02/02/08 - 02/09/08

February 2, 1856, After leaving Democratic Party because of its pro-slavery policies, U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Banks (R-MA) becomes first Republican Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

February 3, 1870, After passing House with 98% Republican support and 97% Democrat opposition, Republicans’ 15th Amendment is ratified, granting vote to all Americans regardless of race.

February 4, 1959, President Eisenhower informs Republican leaders of his plan to introduce 1960 Civil Rights Act, despite staunch opposition from many Democrats.

February 5, 1866, U.S. Rep. Thaddeus Stevens (R-PA) introduces legislation, successfully opposed by Democrat President Andrew Johnson, to implement “40 acres and a mule” relief by distributing land to former slaves.

February 6, 1981 President Ronald Reagan designates 1981 as the International Year of Disabled Persons.

February 7, 1983, Republican Elizabeth Dole appointed by President Ronald Reagan as first woman to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation; she would later become first woman to represent North Carolina in U.S. Senate.

February 8, 1894, Democrat Congress and Democrat President Grover Cleveland join to repeal Republicans’ Enforcement Act, which had enabled African-Americans to vote.

February 9, 1864, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton deliver over 100,000 signatures to U.S. Senate supporting Republicans’ plans for constitutional amendment to ban slavery.

“The Republican Party, on the contrary [to the Democrats], holds that this government was instituted to secure the blessings of freedom, and that slavery is an unqualified evil… . [Republicans] will oppose in all its length and breadth the modern Democratic idea that slavery is as good as freedom.”

Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States

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Presidential Podcast 02/02/08

Presidential Podcast 02/02/08 . 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.

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Mrs. Bush's Radio Address to the Nation 02/02/08

bush radio address 02/02/08 full audio, text transcript. Mrs. Bush's Radio Address . MRS. BUSH: Good morning. This is Laura Bush. For the weekly radio address, President Bush has handed the mic over to me. And today, I'd like to talk about something that's close to my heart -- America's heart health.

February is American Heart Month -- a time to start heart-healthy habits, and to learn about the risk factors for heart disease. These risk factors include smoking, being overweight, lack of exercise, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, family history, and age. Heart disease affects more than 80 million people in the United States and claims the life of one American every minute.

By now, many women who've tuned in may be tempted to tune out. A few years ago, I might have. Like many women, I assumed heart disease was a "man's disease." But the Heart Truth is this: that heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women. In 2002, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute launched the Heart Truth campaign, and asked me to join.

Over the last five years, I've seen the Heart Truth campaign spread the word to women about how they can protect their heart health. Symptoms of a heart attack can be different in women than in men. Symptoms in women can include persistent fatigue, difficulty breathing, and a pain in the jaw or neck. If women have these symptoms, they should go immediately to the hospital.

Nothing draws attention like a little red dress, so this is the Heart Truth's symbol. Across the country, people are rallying around that dress. Women are taking heart disease more seriously. So are their doctors. And every year from 2000 to 2005, heart disease deaths among women decreased.

This is good progress, but we still want more people to know the Heart Truth. Too many women, especially African-American women, die of heart disease. More than 80 percent of middle-aged women have at least one risk factor and many of them don't know it.

Last year, as part of my work to tell the Heart Truth, I went on the Rachael Ray show, where I described the symptoms of heart attacks in women. One woman who watched, Candy Stauffer, says that a few weeks after she saw the show she woke up feeling nauseated and bothered by pain in the jaw. Candy's daughter remembered what she'd heard on Rachael Ray. And because Candy and her daughter paid attention to the symptoms of heart trouble, Candy got to the emergency room in time to be treated.

Since her close call, Candy has started exercising every day. She's dropped 45 pounds. Now she's calling on others to take better care of their hearts. "My family is more aware," Candy says. "My friends are more aware." Even in line at the grocery store, Candy will tell other people about heart disease.

I'm proud to serve as the Heart Truth's official national ambassador. But I'm even more proud of America's unofficial heart-health ambassadors. Across the United States, doctors, researchers, and patients like Candy Stauffer are telling the Heart Truth, and they're saving women's lives. This American Heart Month, all of us can be Heart Truth ambassadors. Start by protecting your own heart, and spread the word to others. February is a month known for Valentines. This February, encourage your loved ones to take care of their health. It's the best Valentine's gift you could possibly give. Thanks for listening. END

For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary February 1, 2008

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Discurso Radial de la Primera Dama a la Nación 02/02/08

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Buenos días. Les habla Laura Bush. El Presidente Bush me ha entregado el micrófono para el discurso radial de esta semana. Me gustaría hablar sobre algo muy importante para mí: la salud cardiovascular de los estadounidenses.

Febrero es el Mes del Corazón en Estados Unidos, momento de adoptar buenos hábitos para el corazón y de aprender sobre los factores de riesgo para las enfermedades cardiacas. Estos factores de riesgo incluyen fumar, no hacer suficiente ejercicio, tener diabetes, sobrepeso, presión arterial y colesterol altos, antecedentes familiares y edad. Las enfermedades del corazón afectan a más de 80 millones de personas en Estados Unidos y cobran la vida de un estadounidense cada minuto.

A estas alturas, muchas mujeres que me escuchan quizá sientan la tentación de dejar de prestar atención. Yo quizá haya hecho lo mismo hace unos años. Como muchas mujeres, suponía que las enfermedades del corazón afectaban sólo a los hombres. Pero lo cierto es que las enfermedades del corazón son la principal causa de muerte entre las mujeres en Estados Unidos. En el 2002, el Instituto Nacional del Corazón, los Pulmones y la Sangre inició una campaña denominada Heart Truth, la verdad acerca del corazón, y me pidió que fuera parte de ella.

Durante los últimos cinco años, he visto a la campaña Heart Truth difundir información sobre formas en que las mujeres pueden proteger su salud coronaria. Entre las mujeres, los síntomas de un ataque al corazón pueden ser diferentes a los de los hombres. Los síntomas de las mujeres pueden incluir fatiga persistente, dificultad para respirar y dolor de la mandíbula o cuello. Las mujeres que tengan estos síntomas deben acudir inmediatamente al hospital.

Nada llama más la atención que un vestido rojo, por lo que ése es el símbolo de Heart Truth. En todo el país, ese vestido está haciendo que las personas se movilicen. Las mujeres están tomando más en serio las enfermedades del corazón. Sus médicos también lo están haciendo. Y el número de muertes entre mujeres por causa de enfermedades del corazón disminuyó todos los años entre el 2000 y el 2005.

Éste es un logro, pero queremos que incluso más personas sepan la verdad sobre Heart Truth. Demasiadas mujeres, particularmente las afro-americanas, mueren de enfermedades del corazón. Más de 80 por ciento de las mujeres de mediana edad tienen por lo menos un factor de riesgo, y muchas de ellas no lo saben.

El año pasado, como parte de mi labor para informar al público sobre el tema, aparecí en el programa de Rachael Ray, donde describí los síntomas de los ataques al corazón entre mujeres. Una mujer que lo vio, Candy Stauffer, dice que unas semanas después de ver el programa se levantó sintiendo náuseas y dolor de mandíbula. La hija de Candy recordó lo que había oído en el programa de Rachael Ray. Y debido a que Candy y su hija prestaron atención a los síntomas de los problemas de corazón, Candy llegó a la sala de urgencias a tiempo para recibir tratamiento.

Desde esa oportunidad en que se salvó por muy poco, Candy ha comenzado a hacer ejercicio todos los días. Ha perdido 45 libras. Ahora está alentando a otros a cuidarse más, a pensar en su corazón. "Mi familia está más consciente", afirma Candy. "Mis amigos están más conscientes". Incluso en la cola del supermercado, Candy les habla a las demás personas sobre las enfermedades del corazón.

Es un orgullo para mí ser la embajadora nacional oficial de Heart Truth. Pero estoy incluso más orgullosa de los embajadores extraoficiales de la salud del corazón en Estados Unidos. En todo el país, médicos, investigadores y pacientes como Candy Stauffer difunden la verdad acerca del corazón y les salvan la vida a muchas mujeres. Este Mes del Corazón en Estados Unidos, todos nosotros podemos ser embajadores de Heart Truth. Comiencen protegiendo su propio corazón y luego corran la voz. El mes de febrero trae a la mente el Día de San Valentín. Este febrero, anime a sus seres queridos a cuidar de su salud. Es el mejor regalo de San Valentín que les podría dar. Gracias por escuchar.

Para su publicación inmediata Oficina del Secretario de Prensa 1 de febrero de 2008

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Ron Paul new television ad "Our Nation is in Trouble" VIDEO

From: Ron Paul 2008 - MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Republican Texas Congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul begins to run television and radio ads in Minnesota today. The ads will run focusing on the economy and Ron Paul’s unmatched Republican record.

“Ron Paul is the only Republican candidate committed to win Minnesota,” says Ron Paul Minnesota State Coordinator, Marianne Stebbins. “The other candidates are not interested in Minnesota as demonstrated by their lack of organization, time, and money spent in the state.”

Ron Paul is the only Republican with a Minnesota office. Minnesota is a target state for the Ron Paul Campaign. With eight days until the February 5 Republican caucus, Minnesotans can expect more from the Ron Paul campaign.

“We have the numbers and organization statewide to compete in Minnesota,” says Stebbins. “We plan on surprising many people on February 5.” ###

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John McCain TV Ad "True Conservative" VIDEO

From John McCain 2008 - John McCain 2008 Launches New Television Ad: "True Conservative"

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released a new television ad to air across the nation in the run-up to Super Tuesday. The ad, entitled "True Conservative," focuses on John McCain's commitment to conservative principles on economic, social and national security issues as well as his readiness to lead as commander in chief on day one.

"True Conservative" will run on national cable and in select February 5th states starting today. (02/01/08)

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ANNCR: As a prisoner of war, John McCain was inspired by Ronald Reagan.

JOHN MCCAIN: I enlisted as a foot soldier in the Reagan Revolution.

ANNCR: Guided by strong conservative principles, he'll cut wasteful spending and keep taxes low.

A proud social conservative who will never waver.

The leadership and experience to call for the surge strategy in Iraq that is working.

John McCain:

The true conservative

Ready to be commander-in-chief on day one.

JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approve this message.

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Mitt Romney New Campaign Ad "Winning Combination"

From Romney For President - Watch Our New Ad: "Winning Combination" Governor Romney is the only "full-spectrum conservative" that has the experience, vision and values we need when confronting the challenges our nation faces today. In this campaign, newspapers and magazines agree that Governor Romney has the "winning combination."

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Endorses John McCain VIDEO

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-CA) endorses presidential candidate Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) at an event in Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles, CA : 23 min.

Partial Remarks from Governor Schwarzenegger's Tour of Solar Integrated Technologies with U.S. Senator John McCain

GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER: Well, thank you very much, Randy, for the nice introduction. And of course, I think it is very important that you all know that there will be a quiz afterwards where you will be asked all the detailed questions that he has just given you, to make sure that you remember all of this stuff. But anyway, it is nice to be here today, and I want to thank Senator McCain and Mayor Rudy Giuliani for being here today. And we want to thank, of course, Bruce and also Randy for taking us around and giving us a tour of this wonderful facility here, and we want to thank you for hosting us here today.

This is a perfect place where we can talk about our shared commitments to protecting the environment and to stimulate the economy at the same time, because this is exactly what Solar Integrated Technologies is all about. And I think that we have talked about that so many times, that you can protect the environment and protect the economy at the same time.

I have just talked to one of the workers here when I walked through this great facility, and I said, "How do you like your job? How do you like the things that you're doing here?" And that worker said, "I am happy every morning when I get up, because I'm producing something that is cleaning our environment, that is fighting global warming, and we are creating the jobs." I said, "Why don't you go out and give my speech? This is exactly what this whole thing is about." And this is exactly what this is about, because they are producing here the large-scale solar panels that are being used for schools, for factories, for distribution centers and for businesses, for warehouses, all over the world.

And it is exactly, again, why it is so important that the world becomes their marketplace. I was yesterday with President Bush, where we talked about eliminating trade barriers, and selling our goods all over the world. And, of course, for California this is a big, big win-win situation, because we have the best products in the world.

And this company here is a perfect example of that. Just in the past year, just to show you, when we talk about protecting the economy and protecting the environment, here we have an economy that is now flattening out, that is leveling off, that is not really producing what we anticipated because of the housing crisis and because of the mortgage crisis, the subprime crisis. And here this company is increasing its productivity over this last year by 100 percent. So, this is really extraordinary. You're creating jobs, you're protecting the environment, and you're fighting global warming.

And that is music to my ears, and this is music, I know, to Senator McCain's ears and also to Mayor Giuliani's ears. And of course Senator McCain and I, we have talked about this many times. As a matter of fact, we did a year ago an event here talking about global warming, and how this is the future. The future is clean technology, energy independence and green investment.

So venture capital is coming into California in huge amounts. As a matter of fact, 40 percent of the venture capital that is being invested in green clean technology is invested right here in California. Solar energy is a great way to fight global warming, and with companies like this one here, and with policies that we have in California -- if it is rolling back the greenhouse gas emissions to the 1990 level by the year 2020, or if it is the tailpipe emissions standards, or if it is the low carbon fuel standards -- all of those things will create a great, great future for California and for the United States and the world.

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Republican debate Simi Valley, California 01/30/08 VIDEO

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Foundation has joined forces with CNN, the Los Angeles Times and POLITICO.COM (• Submit your debate questions to Politico.com) to host the final GOP presidential debate before the 2008 “Super-Tuesday” primary in California and several other key states.

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The event which will be held Wednesday, January 30, 8 p.m. ET at the Simi Valley, California, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library’s Air Force One Pavilion, will give voters one last opportunity to hear the GOP front-runner candidates discuss their positions in a debate format before casting their votes in the February 5, 2008 primaries.

This will serve as a follow-up to the first debate of the full field of GOP Presidential candidates that was held at the Reagan Library on May 3, 2007.

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State of the Union address 2008 VIDEO

State of the Union address 2008 PREVIEW AND REVIEW. LIVE, FULL STREAMING VIDEO from C-SPAN is available here. The address begins Monday, January 28, 2008 at 9pm (Eastern).

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"He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient." Article II, Sec. 3, U.S. Constitution President George W. Bush receives applause while delivering the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. Also pictured are Vice President Dick Cheney and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. White House photo by David Bohrer

President Bush will deliver his State of the Union address on January 28, 2008. Whatever the form, content, delivery method or broadcast medium, the President's annual address is a backdrop for national unity. The State of the Union gives the President an opportunity to reflect on the past while presenting his hopes for the future to Congress, the American people and the world. Guest List for the First Lady's Box at the 2008 State of the Union

PREVIEW: Press Briefing by Dana Perino VIDEO, James S. Brady Press Briefing Room. 10:08 A.M. EST. For Immediate Release. Office of the Press Secretary January 25, 2008. PODCAST OF THIS BRIEFING. Running time is 17:16 . Dana M. Perino Biography.

For the State of the Union: the President is heading into the final stretch of preparation for his eighth and final State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress and to his fellow citizens.

The State of the Union is a wonderful American tradition; it shapes the public policy debate for the coming year and the President is looking forward to delivering it on Monday night.

The speech is focused on the future; it is not a review of the first seven years of his time as President. It will reflect the President's mind set that he is going to sprint to the finish, as you have all heard him say before. His address will advocate his philosophy of trusting Americans, empowering them to make good and wise decisions, especially when it comes to keeping more of their hard-earned money, rather than sending it to Washington.

It will identify potential areas of agreement with a Democratic Congress. And these areas of common ground include new policy proposals with realistic chances of enactment this year.

The speech also highlights unfinished business that should be priorities for Democrats in Congress eager to demonstrate to voters back home that they are able to get things done, such as the economic growth package and making sure our intelligence professionals have the tools they need to do the job to protect us. These two issues are currently on the front burner waiting for congressional action.

The President will mention policies that can be implemented through executive or administrative action without congressional involvement. He will highlight recent successes in Iraq and the troops that are returning home without replacement as a result of that success.

He will call on Congress to make sure that our troops have what they need, when they need it, for the mission they've been asked to do. He will also express his commitment to continuing to improve the quality of life for our military families, and reiterate the call for Congress to implement the proposals put forward by the Dole-Shalala Commission on Wounded Warriors.

On the foreign policy front, he will discuss how an agreement between Palestinians and Israelis would help foster peace in the Middle East, and that peace is now a real possibility. And he'll say that America must continue to support those around the world who oppose terrorism and promote freedom; doing so will make America safer.

Building a more hopeful world also entails leading the fight against global hunger and fighting AIDS, which must remain a priority for our country. Yesterday he said he's -- he said that he's put all of his soul and all of his might into being President, and that this year will be no exception.

I have one final comment outside of the State of the Union. And I actually -- I noted it is not his eighth State of the Union; it is his seventh State of the Union in his eighth year, -- I saw that you were questioning that, and you are right.

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On a cold January morning, the President rode in a carriage drawn by six horses from his residence on Cherry Street in New York to Federal Hall for a joint meeting of the two bodies of Congress, the House of Representatives and the Senate. When George Washington personally delivered the first annual message to Congress on January 8, 1790, he was aware of his constitutional duty to deliver his message and of the precedent he was setting for future presidents.

The President's focus, however, was on the very concept of union itself. Washington and his administration were concerned with the challenges of establishing a nation and maintaining a union. The experiment of American democracy was in its infancy. Aware of the need to prove the success of the "UNION OF STATES," WASHINGTON INCLUDED A SIGNIFICANT DETAIL IN HIS SPEECH. INSTEAD of datelining his message with the name of the nation's capital, New York, Washington emphasized unity by writing "United States" on the speech's dateline.

Since Washington's first speech to Congress, U.S. Presidents have "from time to time" given Congress an assessment of the condition of the union. Presidents have used the opportunity to present their goals and agenda through broad ideas or specific details. The annual message or "State of the Union" message's length, frequency, and method of delivery have varied from President to President and era to era.

For example, Thomas Jefferson thought Washington's oral presentation was too kingly for the new republic. Likewise, Congress's practice of giving a courteous reply in person at the President's residence was too formal. Jefferson detailed his priorities in his first annual message in 1801 and sent copies of the written message to each house of Congress. The President's annual message, as it was then called, was not spoken by the President for the next 112 years. The message was often printed in full or as excerpts in newspapers for the American public to read.

The first President to revive Washington's spoken precedent was Woodrow Wilson in 1913. Although controversial at the time, Wilson delivered his first annual message in person to both houses of Congress and outlined his legislative priorities.

With the advent of radio and television, the President's annual message has become not only a conversation between the President and Congress but also an opportunity for the President to communicate with the American people at the same time. Calvin Coolidge's 1923 speech was the first annual message broadcast on radio. Franklin Roosevelt began using the phrase "State of the Union" in 1935, which became the common name of the President's annual message. Roosevelt's successor, Harry Truman, also set a precedent in 1947 when his State of the Union speech became the first to be broadcast on television.

Most annual messages outline the President's legislative agenda and national priorities in general or specific terms. James Monroe in 1823 discussed the centerpiece of his foreign policy, now-known as the Monroe Doctrine, which called on European countries to end western colonization. Lincoln famously expressed his desire for slave emancipation in 1862, and Franklin Roosevelt spoke about the now-famous four freedoms during his State of the Union message in 1941.

Whatever the form, content, delivery method or broadcast medium, the President's annual address is a backdrop for national unity. The State of the Union gives the President an opportunity to reflect on the past while presenting his hopes for the future to Congress, the American people and the world.

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January 26, 1922, House passes bill authored by U.S. Rep. Leonidas Dyer (R-MO) making lynching a federal crime; Senate Democrats block it with filibuster.

January 27, 1964, U.S. Senator Margaret Chase Smith (R-ME), first woman to be considered for nomination by a major party, announces candidacy for President; she finishes 2nd at Republican National Convention.

January 28, 1818, Birth of anti-slavery activist George Boutwell, a founder of Massachusetts Republican Party; later served in Congress and as U.S. Treasury Secretary.

January 29, 1981, Jeane Kirkpatrick appointed by President Ronald Reagan as first woman to be U.S. Ambassador to United Nations.

January 30, 2001, Republican Gale Norton, appointed by President George W. Bush, becomes first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of the Interior.

January 31, 1865, 13th Amendment banning slavery passed by U.S. House with unanimous Republican support, intense Democrat opposition,

February 1, 1865, Chief Justice Salmon Chase swears in Republican John S. Rock, first African-American to be admitted to practice before U.S. Supreme Court.

February 2, 1856, After leaving Democratic Party because of its pro-slavery policies, U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Banks (R-MA) becomes first Republican Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

"In giving freedom to the slave, we assure freedom to the free —honorable alike in what we give and what we receive.”

Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States

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THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. On Monday night, I will address the American people about the state of our union. I will report that over the last seven years, we've made great progress on important issues at home and abroad. I will also report that we have unfinished business before us, and we must work together to get it done.

In my speech, I will lay out a full plate of issues for Congress to address in the year ahead. Two of these issues require immediate attention.

First is the economy. I know many of you are worried about the risk of an economic downturn, because of the instability in the housing and financial markets. You should know that while economic growth has slowed in recent months, the foundation for long-term growth remains solid. And I believe that with swift action, we can give our economy the boost it needs to continue expanding and creating new jobs for our citizens.

On Thursday, my Administration reached a bipartisan agreement with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader John Boehner on an economic growth package. This package will deliver direct tax relief to hardworking Americans. It will also include incentives for businesses -- including small businesses -- to make new investments this year. I ask the House and Senate to enact this package into law as soon as possible. And while I understand the desire to add provisions from both the left and the right, it would be a mistake to undermine this important bipartisan agreement. By working together, we can provide our economy with a shot in the arm when we need it most.

The other urgent issue before Congress is a matter of national security. Congress needs to provide our intelligence professionals with the tools and flexibility they need to protect America from attack. In August, Congress passed a bill that strengthened our ability to monitor terrorist communications. The problem is that Congress set this law to expire on February 1st. That is next Friday. If this law expires, it will become harder to figure out what our enemies are doing to infiltrate our country, harder for us to uncover terrorist plots, and harder to prevent attacks on the American people.

Congress is now considering a bipartisan bill that will allow our professionals to maintain the vital flow of intelligence on terrorist threats. It would protect the freedoms of Americans, while making sure we do not extend those same protections to terrorists overseas. It would provide liability protection to companies now facing billion-dollar lawsuits because they are believed to have assisted in efforts to defend our Nation following the 9/11 attacks. I call on Congress to pass this legislation quickly. We need to know who our enemies are and what they are plotting. And we cannot afford to wait until after an attack to put the pieces together.

When I go before Congress on Monday, I will speak more about how we can keep our economy strong and our people safe. I am confident that we can work together to meet our responsibilities in these areas -- and leave our children a stronger and more prosperous America.

Thank you for listening.

END For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary January 26, 2008

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Buenos Días.

El lunes por la noche hablaré al pueblo estadounidense sobre el estado de nuestra unión. Informaré que en los últimos siete años hemos logrado gran progreso en lo que se refiere a temas importantes en casa y en el extranjero. También informaré que tenemos por delante asuntos inconclusos – y que debemos trabajar juntos para resolverlos.

En mi discurso, presentaré una amplia gama de temas que el Congreso deberá enfocar en el año venidero. Dos de estos temas requieren atención inmediata.

Primero está la economía. Yo sé que muchos de ustedes están preocupados por el riesgo de una baja en la economía debido a la inestabilidad de los mercados de la vivienda y financiero. Ustedes deben saber que mientras el crecimiento económico ha sido más lento en los últimos meses, las bases para el crecimiento a largo plazo permanecen sólidas. Y yo considero que con acción rápida podemos darle a nuestra economía el impulso que necesita para seguir creciendo y creando nuevos empleos para nuestros ciudadanos.

El jueves, mi Administración llegó a un acuerdo bipartito con Nancy Pelosi, Presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes y John Boenher, Líder Minoritario sobre un paquete de crecimiento económico. Este paquete dará alivio tributario directo a estadounidenses muy trabajadores. También incluirá incentivos para negocios – incluyendo pequeños negocios – para que realicen nuevas inversiones este año. Les pido a la Cámara de Representantes y al Senado que aprueben este paquete lo más pronto posible. Y aunque comprendo el deseo de añadir disposiciones de la izquierda como de la derecha, sería un error socavar este importante acuerdo bipartito. Trabajando juntos podemos darle a nuestra economía un estímulo donde más lo necesitamos.

El otro tema urgente ante el Congreso tiene que ver con la seguridad nacional. El Congreso necesita proporcionarles a nuestros profesionales de inteligencia las herramientas y la flexibilidad que necesitan para proteger a Estados Unidos contra ataque. En Agosto, el Congreso aprobó un proyecto de ley que fortaleció nuestra capacidad de monitorear las comunicaciones de terroristas. El problema es que el Congreso fijó el 1° de Febrero como fecha de vencimiento de esta ley. Este día es el próximo viernes. Si la ley caduca será más difícil determinar lo que nuestros enemigos están haciendo para infiltrar a nuestro país… más difícil para nosotros descubrir complots terroristas… y más difícil evitar ataques contra el pueblo estadounidense.

El Congreso actualmente está considerando un proyecto de ley bipartito que permitirá a nuestros profesionales mantener el flujo vital de inteligencia sobre amenazas terroristas. Protegería las libertades de los estadounidenses – mientras nos aseguramos de no extender esas mismas protecciones a terroristas en el extranjero. Ofrecería protección contra responsabilidad legal a compañías que actualmente enfrentan demandas jurídicas por miles de millones de dólares porque se considera que ayudaron en los esfuerzos por defender a nuestra Nación a raíz de los ataques del Nueve-Once. Le pido al Congreso que apruebe esta legislación sin demora. Necesitamos saber quienes son nuestros enemigos y lo que estén planeando. Y no podemos darnos el lujo de esperar hasta después de un ataque para tener la información.

Cuando me presente ante el Congreso el lunes, hablaré más sobre cómo podemos mantener nuestra economía fuerte y nuestro pueblo a salvo. Confío que podemos trabajar juntos para cumplir con nuestras responsabilidades en estas áreas – y dejarles a nuestros hijos un Estados Unidos más fuerte y más próspero.

Gracias por escuchar.

Para su publicación inmediata Oficina del Secretario de Prensa 26 de enero de 2008

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