|
Written by larryville Staff
|
|
Monday, 07 December 2009 09:31 |
|
"The United States welcomes the resolution adopted December 6 by Iraq's Council of Representatives regarding the election law. This legislative action will allow Iraq to hold national elections within Iraq's constitutional framework. It is a decisive moment for Iraq's democracy and we congratulate the Iraqi people and their elected representatives. As part of the ongoing U.S. dialogue with the Iraqi leadership, the President and Vice President spoke on the morning of December 6 with Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) President Masoud Barzani. The President and the Vice President confirmed the U.S. commitment to a long-term relationship with Iraq, including the KRG." |
|
|
Written by larryville Staff
|
|
Saturday, 05 December 2009 22:57 |
WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Todd Tiahrt (R-Goddard) issued the following statement [on December 4, 2009] after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 11,000 American jobs were lost during the month of November, keeping the national unemployment rate at double digits. |
|
Read more...
|
|
Written by larryville Staff
|
|
Saturday, 05 December 2009 22:43 |
|
Every month since January, when I became your President, I’ve spoken to you about the periodic reports of the Labor Department on the number of jobs created or lost during the previous month; numbers that tell a story about how America’s economy is faring overall. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Written by larryville Staff
|
|
Friday, 04 December 2009 12:31 |
|
On December 3rd, 2009 at 5:25 P.M. EST, President Obama was called upon the light the National Christmas Tree. Here is a condensed version of his words:  Tonight, we celebrate a story that is as beautiful as it is simple. The story of a child born far from home to parents guided only by faith, but who would ultimately spread a message that has endured for more the 2,000 years - that no matter who we are or where we are from, we are each called to love one another as brother and sister. While this story may be a Christian one, its lesson is universal. It speaks to the hope we share as a people. And it represents a tradition that we celebrate as a country –- a tradition that has come to represent more than any one holiday or religion, but a season of brotherhood and generosity to our fellow citizens. |
|
Read more...
|
|
Written by larryville Staff
|
|
Thursday, 03 December 2009 23:27 |
|
Congressman Todd Tiahrt issued the following statement in response to President Obama's speech: “The president reached the right conclusion that a broad counterinsurgency strategy is needed to defeat the Taliban and al-Qaeda; however, I am profoundly disappointed in the president’s sluggish approach to this overdue decision. Since the success of the troop surge in Iraq and General McChrystal’s August recommendation of a similar approach in Afghanistan, the way forward has been clear for months. The inexcusable decision-making delays during the past eight months has demonstrated to our troops and the world that President Obama would rather bow to foreign leaders than make tough choices necessary to achieve success in Afghanistan. “It is imperative we stay in Afghanistan and support our troops with the resources they need until the job is done and the Taliban and al-Qaeda are no longer a threat to the Afghan people, Americans, and our allies— not based on an artificial exit timetable created in the Oval Office. “Our military servicemen and women around the world deserve true leadership from the president and all the resources necessary to succeed in their mission without delay. As a Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, I will continue to work with my colleagues to ensure that our troops have the funding and all the tools necessary to effectively counter the insurgency and achieve success in Afghanistan.” |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Page 3 of 5 |
Kansas and Government
