National Guard members arrived in New Orleans to support the city’s police department and assist in executing civil support missions, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced the activation of all available remaining Louisiana National Guard forces to assist with emergency operations.
National Guard members arrived in New Orleans to support the city’s police department and assist in executing civil support missions, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced the activation of all available remaining Louisiana National Guard forces to assist with emergency operations.
Posted on 2008 under Homeland Security, Political |
31
Aug
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff is on his way to Louisiana to observe preparations in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav.
Posted on 2008 under Political, White House |
30
Aug
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This weekend, millions of Americans will celebrate Labor Day. This holiday marks the traditional end of the summer season. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of hardworking Americans all across our country -- from teachers, farmers, and health care professionals, to firefighters, police officers, small business owners, and workers on the assembly line."
Posted on 2008 under Political, White House |
30
Aug
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This weekend, millions of Americans will celebrate Labor Day. This holiday marks the traditional end of the summer season. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of hardworking Americans all across our country -- from teachers, farmers, and health care professionals, to firefighters, police officers, small business owners, and workers on the assembly line."
Japan has received a final U.S. report concluding that small amounts of radiation escaped from a faulty valve on an American nuclear-powered submarine during Japanese port visits but posed no health or environmental threat, the Foreign Ministry said.
The government offices in Iraq's Diyala province are encased in thick blast walls, a shield against suicide bombings. Nearby buildings are pockmarked from fighting between U.S. troops and Sunni insurgents.
Georgia severed diplomatic ties with Moscow to protest the presence of Russian troops on its territory. Russia said the move would only make things worse.
Gen. David Petraeus, has given his military superiors and Defense Secretary Robert Gates his initial recommendation on when to resume a U.S. troop withdrawal and at what pace.
Estimates of how Petraeus would suggest cutting this autumn have ranged from one to two combat brigades.
A 109-year-old woman believed to be the last surviving female veteran of World War I has died, Britain's Ministry of Defence said.
