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January 20, 2009
January 20, 2009A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group today congratulated President Barack Obama and welcomed an "encouraging" statement to the Muslim world in his inaugural address. The Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) commended President Obama for the overall positive tone of his address, and thanked him particularly for the statement: "To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect." Full release
Kathleen M. Novak, president of the National League of Cities, mayor, Northglenn, Colo., released the following statement on the Inauguration of President Barack Obama: "The National League of Cities (NLC) congratulates President Barack Obama on his historic inauguration. President Obama's personal history demonstrates his understanding of the critical contribution cities and towns make to our nation's prosperity. As a former community organizer, the President has worked to empower citizens to improve the nation beginning with their hometowns. He truly understands that real change starts with local action." Full release
The following is a statement by Secretary Tom Ridge on the inauguration of Barack Obama as America's 44th president: "This is a celebratory day for all Americans as we join together to congratulate Barack Obama on his inauguration as the 44th president of the United States. Now may the spirit of unity evoked in President Obama's inaugural address inspire collective effort throughout the halls of government, across this great nation and with our friends and allies around the world." Full release
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced today that U.S. citizens and their family members will be among hundreds of foreign nationals from more than 10 countries to be evacuated from the Gaza Strip on Wednesday and Thursday. Some 300 people are scheduled for evacuation each day. The number of American citizens to be evacuated has not been announced. CAIR has been seeking the evacuation of two American children, ages six and three, along with all the other Americans who were trapped under Israeli bombardment in Gaza. The father of the two children told CAIR that he has been asked to bring his family to Gaza City Wednesday morning and that they will be taken from there to Amman, Jordan, and then to the United States. A sponsor in northern Virginia has offered to host the family. Full release
Marking the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama, AARP CEO Bill Novelli today released the following statement: "Americans began this new year recognizing that the world we face today is much different than it was a year -- or even six months -- ago. Our economy is a complicated mess. Many of our financial and industrial institutions are on life support. Many of the greatest companies in America are running on fumes, and some have come up empty." Full release
The 3.2 million members of the National Education Association joined in celebrating the inauguration of the nation's 44th president, Barack Obama, and the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. From teaching specially prepared inaugural lessons to participating in the inaugural parade and from community service projects across the country and to encouraging their students to write letters to President Obama, NEA members were advancing the message of great public schools for every student. Full release
As Barack Obama prepares to be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States, a new 17-nation poll conducted for the BBC World Service finds widespread and growing optimism that his presidency will lead to improved relations between the United States and the rest of the world. The poll also shows people around the world are looking to President Obama to put highest priority on dealing with the current global financial crisis. Full release
Change to Win chair Anna Burger issued the following statement in celebration of the swearing in of our nation's 44th president, Barack Obama: "As millions gather across the globe to witness this joyous moment -- the swearing in of our nation's first African-American President Barack Obama -- we celebrate as a nation united for hope and change. Today's inauguration not only marks the beginning of a new presidential administration -- it marks the beginning of a new movement. Now we must work together to build on this victory to restore the economy, rebuild the middle class and renew the American Dream." Full release