Obama, first President Bush are calling on Americans to perform more community serviceOctober 16th, 2009 Obama to promote community service on FridayWASHINGTON — Fresh off a fundraiser in San Francisco, President Barack Obama heads to Houston to promote community service. The president speaks Friday afternoon at a Points of Light forum on public service at Texas A&M University at an event hosted by former President George H.W.
George H.W. Bush says Obama visit to Texas A&M about community service, not politicsOctober 15th, 2009 Bush says Obama's Texas visit not about politicsCOLLEGE STATION, Texas — Former President George H.W. Bush says President Barack Obama's upcoming visit to Texas A&M is about community service, not politics.
Obama to promote Consumer Financial Protection Agency, meet with team on Afghanistan, PakistanOctober 9th, 2009 Obama to discuss Afghan war with advisersWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will be calling on Americans to stand up to those who oppose a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency. At an afternoon event Friday in the East Room, Obama will also urge Congress to act quickly in passing a financial regulatory reform package by the end of the year.
Texas island city ravaged by Hurricane Ike holding sunrise service to mark 1 year anniversarySeptember 13th, 2009 Texas city ravaged by Ike marks 1 year anniversaryGALVESTON, Texas — Hurricane Ike will be remembered for the destruction it wrought on the Texas island city of Galveston, but also for how it brought the community closer together, a preacher said Sunday at a sunrise memorial service to mark the storm's anniversary. About 100 people gathered at one of the city's historic beach hotels to listen to preachers of different faiths.
Mrs. Obama's challenge to GWU: For 100,000 hours of service, she'll speak at 2010 graduationSeptember 11th, 2009 Mrs. Obama challenges GWU to community serviceWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama has a deal for George Washington University students: Perform 100,000 hours of community service during the this school year and she'll speak at their graduation ceremony next May. Mrs. Obama's challenge coincides with the end of President Barack Obama's summer service initiative, United We Serve.
Elder President Bush decides not to attend Kennedy funeral, says son will represent familyAugust 28th, 2009 Elder Bush will not attend Kennedy funeralBOSTON — The elder President George Bush will not be attending Sen. Edward Kennedy's funeral.
New Web service connects hunters with locations in TexasAugust 3rd, 2009 Web service connects hunters with Texas locationsAUSTIN, Texas — A new free Web service aims to connect hunters with hunting opportunities posted by private landowners in Texas. The Hunt Texas Online Connection was created by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Laura Bush says Michelle Obama doing 'a great job' as first ladyJuly 31st, 2009 First lady receives high marks from Laura BushGROTON, Conn. — Michelle Obama's performance as first lady is getting high marks from her predecessor, Laura Bush.
Obama says all citizens should do community service, joins first lady to pack bags for kidsJune 25th, 2009 Obama: Community service is a national dutyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama urged all Americans Thursday to find a way to serve their country this summer. The president and first lady Michelle Obama did their part at Fort McNair, helping volunteers load 15,000 backpacks with books, healthy snacks and toys for children of the men and women of the armed forces.
Michelle Obama calls on Americans to join in a summer of service, refurbishes Calif playgroundJune 22nd, 2009 In SF, Michelle Obama calls on Americans to serveSAN FRANCISCO — First lady Michelle Obama wants Americans to make this a summer of community service. Obama is scheduled to put the idea into action Monday, joining California first lady Maria Shriver and local volunteers in refurbishing the playground at Bret Harte Elementary School in San Francisco.
Obama calls on Americans to lend a hand in their communities this summerJune 17th, 2009 Obama urges Americans to volunteer this summerWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Wednesday urged Americans to volunteer in their communities this summer by tutoring students, picking up trash or getting involved in other projects that also might speed economic growth. In a video message, Obama said people can help the country prosper by donating time to schools and hospitals in their neighborhoods.
Former President George H.W. Bush skydives over Maine coast to celebrate 85th birthdayJune 12th, 2009 At 85, ex-president Bush skydives over Maine coastKENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Former President George H.W. Bush has celebrated his 85th birthday by skydiving over the coast of Maine.
Jump again: Ex-President George H.W. Bush plans skydive in Maine to celebrate 85th birthdayJune 9th, 2009 At 85, George H.W. Bush plans another skydiveKENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Former President George H.W.
First lady Michelle Obama says community service changed her lifeMay 12th, 2009 Mrs. Obama says community service changed her lifeWASHINGTON — For Michelle Obama, corporate law turned out not to be the career she wanted to look back on at the end of her life. "I had to ask myself whether, if I died tomorrow, would I want this to be my legacy, working in a corporate firm, working for big companies," the first lady told employees of the federal agency tasked with managing public service programs.
It's a privilege to see first African American president: BushJanuary 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Outgoing US President George W. Bush in a final press conference before leaving office said he felt honoured to witness the 'historic moment in racial relations' with the swearing-in of the United States' first black president.
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