Posted on 05/29/2008 5:05:19 PM PDT by snugs
The President today Had a private meeting with Thomas Monson, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the church's headquarters In Salt Lake City Utah.
He then travelled to Kansas to attend a campaign fundraising event for State Senator Nick Jordan in Bucyrus, Kansas he then returned to the White House.
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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is in Sweden to attend the first annual review of the International Compact with Iraq meeting she also met separately with the Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and King Carl XVI Gustaf.
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QUOTES OF THE DAY
National Homeownership Month, 2008
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
For many Americans, owning a home represents freedom, independence, and the American dream. During National Homeownership Month, we highlight the benefits of owning a home and encourage our fellow citizens to be responsible homeowners.
My Administration is committed to helping Americans achieve their dreams of homeownership. We have worked to ensure that the mortgage industry is more transparent, reliable, and fair, and in order to sustain homeownership, we have launched initiatives to help responsible homeowners keep their homes. The FHASecure program has given the Federal Housing Administration more flexibility in refinancing mortgages for homeowners who have good credit histories but cannot afford their current payments. In addition, the HOPE NOW Alliance connects struggling homeowners with lenders, loan servicers, and mortgage counselors to help families stay in their homes. Homeowners deserve our help, and these initiatives assist those in need.
During National Homeownership Month and throughout the year, I encourage all Americans to take advantage of financial education opportunities to explore homeownership. My Advisory Council on Financial Literacy is finding ways to help educate people from all walks of life about matters pertaining to their finances and their futures. By practicing fiscal responsibility, Americans can contribute to the strength of our neighborhoods and our country.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2008 as National Homeownership Month. I call upon the people of the United States to join me in recognizing the importance of homeownership and building a more prosperous future for themselves and their communities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.
GEORGE W. BUSH
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President George W. Bush greets Thomas Monson, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the church's headquarters Thursday, May 29, 2008, in Salt Lake City. Also pictured at right is Henry Eyring, First Counsel in the First Presidency. White House photo by Eric Draper
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President Bush waves as he disembarks Marine One for a meeting with Mormon church leaders, Thursday, May 29, 2008, in Salt Lake City.
Air Force One is seen at rear as the presidential limousine arrives to pick up President Bush, not pictured, as he disembarks Marine One, not shown, Thursday, May 29, 2008, in Salt Lake City, for a meeting with Mormon church leaders.
The President Bush's limousine is parked at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Thursday, May 29, 2008, during the President's private meeting with Mormon leaders.
President Bush salutes as he boards Air Force One in Salt Lake City, Utah, Thursday, May 29, 2008, after a private meeting with the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
President George W. Bush departs Salt Lake City in Utah May 29, 2008.
President Bush returns a salutes as he steps off Air Force One upon arriving at New Century Air Center in Olathe, Kan. Thursday, May 29, 2008. The president will attend a campaign fundraising event for State Senator Nick Jordan in Bucyrus, Kan
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President Bush speaks with Ashley Knight after giving her a volunteer service award in New Century, Kan., Thursday, May 29, 2008. Knight is a 25-year-old dental student at the University of Missouri at Kansas City
President Bush greets military personnel before departing New Century Air Center in Olathe, Kan., after he attended a private campaign fundraising event for Kansas State Sen. Nick Jordan in Bucyrus, Kan., Thursday, May 29, 2008.
President Bush signs autographs before boarding Air Force One at New Century Airport in New Century, Kan., Thursday, May 29, 2008.
President George W. Bush boards Air Force One as he departs Kansas after attending a fund raiser in Bucyrus, Kansas May 29, 2008.
President Bush waves from Air Force One upon his arrival to Andrews Air Force Base, in Maryland Thursday, May 29, 2008
President Bush walks down the stairs from Air Force One upon his arrival to Andrews Air Force Base, in Maryland Thursday, May 29, 2008
President Bush is welcomed by Brig. Gen. Margaret H. Woodward, Commander 89th Airlift Wing, upon his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Thursday, May 29, 2008.
President Bush waves as he boards Marine One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Thursday, May 29, 2008.
President George W. Bush waves as he walks on the South Lawn upon his return to the White House aboard Marine One in Washington May 29, 2008
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, and Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt shake hands during a press conference at Rosenbad in Stockholm, Sweden, Thursday, May 29, 2008.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt address a news conference at Rosenbad in Stockholm May 29, 2008.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrives at the first annual review of the International Compact with Iraq in Stockholm May 29, 2008. Iraq is expected to ask its Arab neighbours to cancel billion of dollars in debt at the conference that will look at progress on a five-year plan to rebuild the country.
(L-R) Prime Minister of Iraq Nuri al-Maliki, Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt, and Secretary General of the UN Ban Ki Moon, are pictured attending the press conference at the first Iraq Compact Annual Review Conference in InfraCity, Stockholm. World leaders, including Ban Ki-moon and US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, hailed Baghdad's progress in combatting violence and stabilising Iraq
Hi snugs - a great group of pics!
Utah Girl, some nice pictures to enjoy.
Rolling Thunder
Law enforcement motorcycles lead the annual Memorial Day weekend Rolling Thunder motorcycle parade across the Memorial Bridge into Washington, Sunday, May 25, 2008.
Bikers ride past the Lincoln Memorial as they take part in Rolling Thunder 21 along The National Mall, Sunday, May 25, 2008 in Washington. Thousands of bikers descended on Washington for the traditional Memorial Day weekend ride through the nation's capital.
Bikers from across the country ride past the Lincoln Memorial as they take part in Rolling Thunder 21 along The National Mall, Sunday, May 21, 2008 in Washington. Thousands of bikers descended on Washington for the traditional Memorial Day weekend ride through the nation's capital.
Riding past the U.S. Capitol, bikers from across the country take part in Rolling Thunder 21 along The National Mall, Sunday, May 25, 2008 in Washington. Thousands of bikers descended on Washington for the traditional Memorial Day weekend ride through the nation's capital.
Steve White, right, helps his 10 year-old daughter, Sierra White, center, both from Washington, greet motorcycle riders as bikers from across the country take part in Rolling Thunder 21 along the National Mall, Sunday, May 25, 2008 in Washington. Thousands of bikers descended on Washington for the traditional Memorial Day weekend ride through the nation's capital.
A passenger on motorcycle waves to the crowd as bikers from across the country take part in Rolling Thunder 21 along The National Mall, Sunday, May 25, 2008 in Washington. Thousands of bikers descended on Washington for the traditional Memorial Day weekend ride through the nation's capital.
An unidentified member of the U.S. Marine Corps salutes bikers from across the country taking part in Rolling Thunder 21 along The National Mall, Sunday, May 25, 2008 in Washington. Thousands of bikers descended on Washington for the traditional Memorial Day weekend ride through the nation's capital.
Los Angeles National Cemetery
Carlos Mendez, a Vietnam veteran, pays his respects during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Los Angeles National Cemetery in Los Angeles Monday, May 26, 2008.
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