Week of June 15, 2007
After four days of battles, Palestinians find President Mahmoud Abbas naming a
political independent as prime minister.
President Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert pledge to work to
strengthen the government of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas
and try to revive peace talks with him
President Bush warns Congress that he would use his veto power to stop
runaway spending. “The American people do not want to return to the days of
tax-and-spend policies.”
Sen. Barack Obama scrambles to sooth the
hurt feelings among supporters after they
complained that a memo distributed by his
presidential campaign was offensive to Indian
Americans. The memo poked fun at the ties
between India and Sen. Hillary Rodham
Clinton.
Weekly radio address - the democrats call for
a new direction in energy policy - away from
gas-guzzling automobiles and reliance on
foreign oil.
Nine firefighters are killed in Charleston -
fighting a fire in a furniture warehouse. It’s the
single deadliest incident for U.S. firefighters
since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Blockbuster - the video rental giant - says it
will expand the availability of Blu-ray DVD’s to ore stores.
Sports -
Formula one racing - English rookie driver Lewis Hamilton wins the U.S. Grand
Prix.
Entertainment news -
A first? Lawyers actually had reporters sign contracts forbidding any questions
about Angelina Jolie’s personal life. She gave a press conference for her new
movie - “A Mighty Heart.” Oh boy!
Music news -
T-Pain may be the first rapper to alter his voice - by use of the old vocoder.
