President Bush Meets with U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 28, 2008
THE PRESIDENT: It is my honor to welcome the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum here to Washington. First of all, I want to thank my friend, President Lula, for encouraging this forum to go forward. It's an indication of the importance that we both place on our bilateral relations. Brazil is a very powerful, very important country in our neighborhood, and it's really important for this administration and future administrations to work closely with the Brazilian government, like it is important for our respective business communities to work closely together. [more] |
2008 Recognition of a Cuban American Leader on the 47th Anniversary of Bay of Pigs Invasion
Natacha Seijas
District 13
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Board of County Commissioners
Natacha Seijas was elected to the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners in 1993 becoming the first Hispanic woman to sit on the County Commission. She represents District 13 which includes Hialeah, Miami Lakes, Palm Springs North, Country Club and other areas of unincorporated Miami-Dade. She was most recently reelected on August 31, 2004. She served previously on the Hialeah City Council from 1987 to 1993. [more] |
In Honor of the Men of Brigade 2056: April 17, 2008, the 47th Anniversary of Brigade 2056's Heroism!
The brave men of Brigade 2056 invaded Cuba on April 17, 1961. [more] |
Auditor: Payday Lenders Are Offering Extended Repayment Plans and Implementing Other Best Practices
Global Compliance, an independent auditing firm, has found that more than 99% of Community Financial Services Association of America's member companies are operating in compliance with CFSA's self-imposed industry Best Practices.
"We hold our members to a high standard of responsible service," said Tommy Moore, CFSA Executive Vice President. "As a condition of CFSA membership, companies are required to follow a set of Best Practices. We take this very seriously and are committed to ensuring CFSA member company stores are in full compliance." [more] |
COUNTERPOINT: Reining in payday loans
Bill curbs Coloradans' freedom to choose
By By Darrin Andersen
House Bill 1310, proposed by Rep. Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver, would eliminate payday lending in Colorado, denying hundreds of thousands of Coloradans access to a service they have used and value.
Payday loans are typically two-week loans with an average fee in Colorado of $17 per $100. To apply a 45 percent annual percentage rate, as proposed in the legislation, would be equivalent to a maximum fee of $1.73 per $100 borrowed for the two-week transaction - less than 13 cents a day. Thirteen cents a day won't keep the lights on or pay employees. [more] President Bush Visits the Economic Club of New York
New York, New York
White House News
Fact Sheet: Taking Responsible Action to Help Homeowners and the Economy
March 14, 2008
11:20 A.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Glenn, thanks for the kind introduction. Thanks for giving me a chance to speak to the Economic Club of New York. It seems like I showed up in a interesting moment -- (laughter) -- during an interesting time. I appreciate the fact that you've assembled to give me a chance to share some ideas with you. I also appreciate the fact that as leaders of the business and financial community, you've helped make this city a great place, and you've helped make our country really, in many ways, the economic envy of the world. [more] Obama Discusses Plan to Reclaim American Dream by Expanding Access to College
Austin, TX | February 22, 2008
Obama will stand up to special interests and bring people together to create a $4,000 tuition tax credit, increase Pell Grants, and eliminate wasteful bank subsidies
Meeting with students at University of Texas Pan-American today, Senator Barack Obama discussed his plan to reclaim the American Dream for millions of young people by putting a college education within reach of every American. Obama, who benefited from financial aid and did not pay off his student loans until a few years ago, told the group that he'll be a President who fights to ensure every student can afford the world-class educational opportunities that are needed to succeed in a 21st century, international economy. [more] |
BUSH IN AFRICA
Press Briefing by Ambassador Jendayi Frazer
Aboard Air Force One
En route Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Press Briefings
Africa Trip 2008
2/16/2008
1:17 P.M. (Local)
MS. PERINO: All right, we have now left Benin and we are on our way to Tanzania. And the President and President Yayi gave you great readout of their meeting, a very comprehensive readout of all the different aspects of what they talked about. And, actually, I don't think there was anything in there that they didn't mention. [more] |
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