Questões de Concurso
Sobre interpretação de texto | reading comprehension em inglês
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Ano: 2008
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
IPEA
Provas:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Economia e Relações Internacionais
|
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Estado, Instituições e Democracia |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Estruturas Tecnológica, Produtiva e Regional |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Macroeconomia e Tópicos de Desenvolvimento Econômico |
Q2271303
Inglês
Texto associado
Internet: <www.brazzilmag.com> (adapted).
Based on the text above, judge the item.
The international demand for Brazilian products should
decrease in the short term, whereas the global offer of credit
should show its effects gradually.
Ano: 2008
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
IPEA
Provas:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Economia e Relações Internacionais
|
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Estado, Instituições e Democracia |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Estruturas Tecnológica, Produtiva e Regional |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Macroeconomia e Tópicos de Desenvolvimento Econômico |
Q2271302
Inglês
Texto associado
Internet: <www.brazzilmag.com> (adapted).
Based on the text above, judge the item.
International offer of credit and demand for Brazil’s output
ought to affect its economy.
Ano: 2008
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
IPEA
Provas:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Economia e Relações Internacionais
|
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Estado, Instituições e Democracia |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Estruturas Tecnológica, Produtiva e Regional |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Macroeconomia e Tópicos de Desenvolvimento Econômico |
Q2271301
Inglês
Texto associado
Internet: <www.brazzilmag.com> (adapted).
Based on the text above, judge the item.
Four favorable factors will prevent Brazil from being
reached by the development of the international financial
crisis.
Ano: 2008
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
IPEA
Provas:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Economia e Relações Internacionais
|
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Estado, Instituições e Democracia |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Estruturas Tecnológica, Produtiva e Regional |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Macroeconomia e Tópicos de Desenvolvimento Econômico |
Q2271300
Inglês
Texto associado
Internet: <www.brazzilmag.com> (adapted).
Based on the text above, judge the item.
In 2009, the GDP should be 1.8% lower than the data
predicted for this year.
Ano: 2008
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
IPEA
Provas:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Economia e Relações Internacionais
|
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Estado, Instituições e Democracia |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Estruturas Tecnológica, Produtiva e Regional |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Macroeconomia e Tópicos de Desenvolvimento Econômico |
Q2271299
Inglês
Texto associado
Internet: <www.brazzilmag.com> (adapted).
Based on the text above, judge the item.
In 2008, Brazilian GDP growth augmented 0.6%.
Ano: 2008
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
IPEA
Provas:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Economia e Relações Internacionais
|
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Estado, Instituições e Democracia |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Estruturas Tecnológica, Produtiva e Regional |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Macroeconomia e Tópicos de Desenvolvimento Econômico |
Q2271298
Inglês
Texto associado
Internet: <www.brazzilmag.com> (adapted).
Based on the text above, judge the item.
“Conjectural Information” is a periodical published every
four years.
Ano: 2008
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
IPEA
Provas:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Economia e Relações Internacionais
|
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Estado, Instituições e Democracia |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Estruturas Tecnológica, Produtiva e Regional |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Macroeconomia e Tópicos de Desenvolvimento Econômico |
Q2271297
Inglês
Texto associado
Internet: <www.brazzilmag.com> (adapted).
Based on the text above, judge the item.
CNI believes Brazil will be kept out of the international
financial crises this year thanks, to a large degree, to its
internal demand.
Ano: 2008
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
IPEA
Provas:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Economia e Relações Internacionais
|
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Estado, Instituições e Democracia |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Estruturas Tecnológica, Produtiva e Regional |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2008 - IPEA - Técnico de Planejamento e Pesquisa - Macroeconomia e Tópicos de Desenvolvimento Econômico |
Q2271296
Inglês
Texto associado
Internet: <www.brazzilmag.com> (adapted).
Based on the text above, judge the item.
The Brazilian economy shouldn’t ever be stricken by the
global financial juncture.
Ano: 2008
Banca:
NCE-UFRJ
Órgão:
CVM
Provas:
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Inspetor
|
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Analista - Arquivologia |
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Analista - Normas Contábeis e Auditoria |
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Analista - Mercado de Capitais |
Q2240995
Inglês
Texto associado
Obama gets first taste of Oval Office
By Andrew Ward in Washington
Published: November 10 2008 18:29 | Last updated:
November 10 2008 18:29
(1) Barack Obama stepped inside the Oval Office for the first
time on Monday during a visit to the White House for talks
with George W. Bush, outgoing president. It has long been a
tradition for the president to invite his successor to the White
House before leaving office, but this year’s meeting promised
to be more substantive than usual given the urgent economic
challenges awaiting the new administration.
(2) Dana Perino, White House press secretary, refused to be
drawn on the agenda, but it was widely assumed the financial
crisis and broader economic malaise would be a central focus.
(3) The topics One likely issue for discussion are likely to include
the terms for a proposed second economic stimulus package that
Mr Obama has urged Congress to pass before he takes office.
(4) Mr Bush has signalled his willingness to consider
another stimulus – on top of the $150bn (•118bn, £96bn) of
tax relief earlier this year – to shore up the economy.
(5) But Bush officials say the president wants the
Democratic-controlled Congress to drop its opposition to
the proposed US free trade deal with Colombia in return for
him approving further stimulus measures.
Rahm Emanuel, appointed last week as Mr Obama’s chief of
staff, indicated on Sunday that his new boss would resist
any attempt by Mr Bush to force through the Colombia deal.
(6) In another potential flashpoint between the president and
president-elect, Mr Emanuel also voiced support for
Democratic efforts to extend government support to the ailing
US car industry in spite of resistance from the White House.
(7) Despite the potential for conflict, both Mr Bush and Mr Obama
have stressed their willingness to work together in a bipartisan
fashion during the transition phase since the latter beat John
McCain, the Republican candidate, in last week’s election.
(8) Looking ahead to yesterday’s meeting, Mr Obama said:
“I’m going to go in there with a spirit of bipartisanship, and
a sense that both the president and various leaders of
Congress all recognise the severity of the situation right
now and want to get stuff done.”
(9) Mr Obama harshly attacked Mr Bush and his “failed”
policies throughout the campaign, but the president has
shown no signs of taking the criticism to heart.
(10) In his statement after the election, Mr Bush lauded Mr
Obama’s win as “a triumph of the American story, a testament
to hard work, optimism and faith in the enduring promise of
our nation”.
(11) Mr Obama has visited the White House in the past, but
on Monday marked his first time inside the oval-shaped
office that he will inherit in just over two months.
(12) The two men were expected to meet alone, allowing a candid
discussion about the demands of the job and the pressing issues
Mr Obama will face when he takes office on January 20.
(13) The meeting came as aides to Mr Obama made clear the
president-elect was planning to move swiftly to revoke a
series of Bush administration policies once in office.
(14) “There’s a lot that the president can do using his executive
authority without waiting for congressional action,” said John
Podesta, co-chair of the Obama transition team. “I think he
feels like he has a real mandate for change. We need to get off
the course that the Bush administration has set.”
The following sentence was extracted from the text.
“I think he feels like he has a real mandate for change. We need to get off the course that the Bush administration has set.”
The best paraphrase of the excerpt above is:
“I think he feels like he has a real mandate for change. We need to get off the course that the Bush administration has set.”
The best paraphrase of the excerpt above is:
Ano: 2008
Banca:
NCE-UFRJ
Órgão:
CVM
Provas:
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Inspetor
|
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Analista - Arquivologia |
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Analista - Normas Contábeis e Auditoria |
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Analista - Mercado de Capitais |
Q2240994
Inglês
Texto associado
Obama gets first taste of Oval Office
By Andrew Ward in Washington
Published: November 10 2008 18:29 | Last updated:
November 10 2008 18:29
(1) Barack Obama stepped inside the Oval Office for the first
time on Monday during a visit to the White House for talks
with George W. Bush, outgoing president. It has long been a
tradition for the president to invite his successor to the White
House before leaving office, but this year’s meeting promised
to be more substantive than usual given the urgent economic
challenges awaiting the new administration.
(2) Dana Perino, White House press secretary, refused to be
drawn on the agenda, but it was widely assumed the financial
crisis and broader economic malaise would be a central focus.
(3) The topics One likely issue for discussion are likely to include
the terms for a proposed second economic stimulus package that
Mr Obama has urged Congress to pass before he takes office.
(4) Mr Bush has signalled his willingness to consider
another stimulus – on top of the $150bn (•118bn, £96bn) of
tax relief earlier this year – to shore up the economy.
(5) But Bush officials say the president wants the
Democratic-controlled Congress to drop its opposition to
the proposed US free trade deal with Colombia in return for
him approving further stimulus measures.
Rahm Emanuel, appointed last week as Mr Obama’s chief of
staff, indicated on Sunday that his new boss would resist
any attempt by Mr Bush to force through the Colombia deal.
(6) In another potential flashpoint between the president and
president-elect, Mr Emanuel also voiced support for
Democratic efforts to extend government support to the ailing
US car industry in spite of resistance from the White House.
(7) Despite the potential for conflict, both Mr Bush and Mr Obama
have stressed their willingness to work together in a bipartisan
fashion during the transition phase since the latter beat John
McCain, the Republican candidate, in last week’s election.
(8) Looking ahead to yesterday’s meeting, Mr Obama said:
“I’m going to go in there with a spirit of bipartisanship, and
a sense that both the president and various leaders of
Congress all recognise the severity of the situation right
now and want to get stuff done.”
(9) Mr Obama harshly attacked Mr Bush and his “failed”
policies throughout the campaign, but the president has
shown no signs of taking the criticism to heart.
(10) In his statement after the election, Mr Bush lauded Mr
Obama’s win as “a triumph of the American story, a testament
to hard work, optimism and faith in the enduring promise of
our nation”.
(11) Mr Obama has visited the White House in the past, but
on Monday marked his first time inside the oval-shaped
office that he will inherit in just over two months.
(12) The two men were expected to meet alone, allowing a candid
discussion about the demands of the job and the pressing issues
Mr Obama will face when he takes office on January 20.
(13) The meeting came as aides to Mr Obama made clear the
president-elect was planning to move swiftly to revoke a
series of Bush administration policies once in office.
(14) “There’s a lot that the president can do using his executive
authority without waiting for congressional action,” said John
Podesta, co-chair of the Obama transition team. “I think he
feels like he has a real mandate for change. We need to get off
the course that the Bush administration has set.”
In paragraph 9, the idiom “take something to heart”
means:
Ano: 2008
Banca:
NCE-UFRJ
Órgão:
CVM
Provas:
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Inspetor
|
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Analista - Arquivologia |
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Analista - Normas Contábeis e Auditoria |
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Analista - Mercado de Capitais |
Q2240990
Inglês
Texto associado
Obama gets first taste of Oval Office
By Andrew Ward in Washington
Published: November 10 2008 18:29 | Last updated:
November 10 2008 18:29
(1) Barack Obama stepped inside the Oval Office for the first
time on Monday during a visit to the White House for talks
with George W. Bush, outgoing president. It has long been a
tradition for the president to invite his successor to the White
House before leaving office, but this year’s meeting promised
to be more substantive than usual given the urgent economic
challenges awaiting the new administration.
(2) Dana Perino, White House press secretary, refused to be
drawn on the agenda, but it was widely assumed the financial
crisis and broader economic malaise would be a central focus.
(3) The topics One likely issue for discussion are likely to include
the terms for a proposed second economic stimulus package that
Mr Obama has urged Congress to pass before he takes office.
(4) Mr Bush has signalled his willingness to consider
another stimulus – on top of the $150bn (•118bn, £96bn) of
tax relief earlier this year – to shore up the economy.
(5) But Bush officials say the president wants the
Democratic-controlled Congress to drop its opposition to
the proposed US free trade deal with Colombia in return for
him approving further stimulus measures.
Rahm Emanuel, appointed last week as Mr Obama’s chief of
staff, indicated on Sunday that his new boss would resist
any attempt by Mr Bush to force through the Colombia deal.
(6) In another potential flashpoint between the president and
president-elect, Mr Emanuel also voiced support for
Democratic efforts to extend government support to the ailing
US car industry in spite of resistance from the White House.
(7) Despite the potential for conflict, both Mr Bush and Mr Obama
have stressed their willingness to work together in a bipartisan
fashion during the transition phase since the latter beat John
McCain, the Republican candidate, in last week’s election.
(8) Looking ahead to yesterday’s meeting, Mr Obama said:
“I’m going to go in there with a spirit of bipartisanship, and
a sense that both the president and various leaders of
Congress all recognise the severity of the situation right
now and want to get stuff done.”
(9) Mr Obama harshly attacked Mr Bush and his “failed”
policies throughout the campaign, but the president has
shown no signs of taking the criticism to heart.
(10) In his statement after the election, Mr Bush lauded Mr
Obama’s win as “a triumph of the American story, a testament
to hard work, optimism and faith in the enduring promise of
our nation”.
(11) Mr Obama has visited the White House in the past, but
on Monday marked his first time inside the oval-shaped
office that he will inherit in just over two months.
(12) The two men were expected to meet alone, allowing a candid
discussion about the demands of the job and the pressing issues
Mr Obama will face when he takes office on January 20.
(13) The meeting came as aides to Mr Obama made clear the
president-elect was planning to move swiftly to revoke a
series of Bush administration policies once in office.
(14) “There’s a lot that the president can do using his executive
authority without waiting for congressional action,” said John
Podesta, co-chair of the Obama transition team. “I think he
feels like he has a real mandate for change. We need to get off
the course that the Bush administration has set.”
In paragraph 4, “to shore up the economy” means:
Ano: 2008
Banca:
NCE-UFRJ
Órgão:
CVM
Provas:
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Inspetor
|
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Analista - Arquivologia |
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Analista - Normas Contábeis e Auditoria |
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Analista - Mercado de Capitais |
Q2240988
Inglês
Texto associado
Obama gets first taste of Oval Office
By Andrew Ward in Washington
Published: November 10 2008 18:29 | Last updated:
November 10 2008 18:29
(1) Barack Obama stepped inside the Oval Office for the first
time on Monday during a visit to the White House for talks
with George W. Bush, outgoing president. It has long been a
tradition for the president to invite his successor to the White
House before leaving office, but this year’s meeting promised
to be more substantive than usual given the urgent economic
challenges awaiting the new administration.
(2) Dana Perino, White House press secretary, refused to be
drawn on the agenda, but it was widely assumed the financial
crisis and broader economic malaise would be a central focus.
(3) The topics One likely issue for discussion are likely to include
the terms for a proposed second economic stimulus package that
Mr Obama has urged Congress to pass before he takes office.
(4) Mr Bush has signalled his willingness to consider
another stimulus – on top of the $150bn (•118bn, £96bn) of
tax relief earlier this year – to shore up the economy.
(5) But Bush officials say the president wants the
Democratic-controlled Congress to drop its opposition to
the proposed US free trade deal with Colombia in return for
him approving further stimulus measures.
Rahm Emanuel, appointed last week as Mr Obama’s chief of
staff, indicated on Sunday that his new boss would resist
any attempt by Mr Bush to force through the Colombia deal.
(6) In another potential flashpoint between the president and
president-elect, Mr Emanuel also voiced support for
Democratic efforts to extend government support to the ailing
US car industry in spite of resistance from the White House.
(7) Despite the potential for conflict, both Mr Bush and Mr Obama
have stressed their willingness to work together in a bipartisan
fashion during the transition phase since the latter beat John
McCain, the Republican candidate, in last week’s election.
(8) Looking ahead to yesterday’s meeting, Mr Obama said:
“I’m going to go in there with a spirit of bipartisanship, and
a sense that both the president and various leaders of
Congress all recognise the severity of the situation right
now and want to get stuff done.”
(9) Mr Obama harshly attacked Mr Bush and his “failed”
policies throughout the campaign, but the president has
shown no signs of taking the criticism to heart.
(10) In his statement after the election, Mr Bush lauded Mr
Obama’s win as “a triumph of the American story, a testament
to hard work, optimism and faith in the enduring promise of
our nation”.
(11) Mr Obama has visited the White House in the past, but
on Monday marked his first time inside the oval-shaped
office that he will inherit in just over two months.
(12) The two men were expected to meet alone, allowing a candid
discussion about the demands of the job and the pressing issues
Mr Obama will face when he takes office on January 20.
(13) The meeting came as aides to Mr Obama made clear the
president-elect was planning to move swiftly to revoke a
series of Bush administration policies once in office.
(14) “There’s a lot that the president can do using his executive
authority without waiting for congressional action,” said John
Podesta, co-chair of the Obama transition team. “I think he
feels like he has a real mandate for change. We need to get off
the course that the Bush administration has set.”
One of the ideas expressed by the author of the text is:
Ano: 2008
Banca:
NCE-UFRJ
Órgão:
CVM
Provas:
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Inspetor
|
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Analista - Arquivologia |
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Analista - Normas Contábeis e Auditoria |
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Analista - Mercado de Capitais |
Q2240987
Inglês
Texto associado
Obama gets first taste of Oval Office
By Andrew Ward in Washington
Published: November 10 2008 18:29 | Last updated:
November 10 2008 18:29
(1) Barack Obama stepped inside the Oval Office for the first
time on Monday during a visit to the White House for talks
with George W. Bush, outgoing president. It has long been a
tradition for the president to invite his successor to the White
House before leaving office, but this year’s meeting promised
to be more substantive than usual given the urgent economic
challenges awaiting the new administration.
(2) Dana Perino, White House press secretary, refused to be
drawn on the agenda, but it was widely assumed the financial
crisis and broader economic malaise would be a central focus.
(3) The topics One likely issue for discussion are likely to include
the terms for a proposed second economic stimulus package that
Mr Obama has urged Congress to pass before he takes office.
(4) Mr Bush has signalled his willingness to consider
another stimulus – on top of the $150bn (•118bn, £96bn) of
tax relief earlier this year – to shore up the economy.
(5) But Bush officials say the president wants the
Democratic-controlled Congress to drop its opposition to
the proposed US free trade deal with Colombia in return for
him approving further stimulus measures.
Rahm Emanuel, appointed last week as Mr Obama’s chief of
staff, indicated on Sunday that his new boss would resist
any attempt by Mr Bush to force through the Colombia deal.
(6) In another potential flashpoint between the president and
president-elect, Mr Emanuel also voiced support for
Democratic efforts to extend government support to the ailing
US car industry in spite of resistance from the White House.
(7) Despite the potential for conflict, both Mr Bush and Mr Obama
have stressed their willingness to work together in a bipartisan
fashion during the transition phase since the latter beat John
McCain, the Republican candidate, in last week’s election.
(8) Looking ahead to yesterday’s meeting, Mr Obama said:
“I’m going to go in there with a spirit of bipartisanship, and
a sense that both the president and various leaders of
Congress all recognise the severity of the situation right
now and want to get stuff done.”
(9) Mr Obama harshly attacked Mr Bush and his “failed”
policies throughout the campaign, but the president has
shown no signs of taking the criticism to heart.
(10) In his statement after the election, Mr Bush lauded Mr
Obama’s win as “a triumph of the American story, a testament
to hard work, optimism and faith in the enduring promise of
our nation”.
(11) Mr Obama has visited the White House in the past, but
on Monday marked his first time inside the oval-shaped
office that he will inherit in just over two months.
(12) The two men were expected to meet alone, allowing a candid
discussion about the demands of the job and the pressing issues
Mr Obama will face when he takes office on January 20.
(13) The meeting came as aides to Mr Obama made clear the
president-elect was planning to move swiftly to revoke a
series of Bush administration policies once in office.
(14) “There’s a lot that the president can do using his executive
authority without waiting for congressional action,” said John
Podesta, co-chair of the Obama transition team. “I think he
feels like he has a real mandate for change. We need to get off
the course that the Bush administration has set.”
One inference that can be made from reading the first
half of the text is that:
Ano: 2008
Banca:
NCE-UFRJ
Órgão:
CVM
Provas:
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Inspetor
|
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Analista - Arquivologia |
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Analista - Normas Contábeis e Auditoria |
NCE-UFRJ - 2008 - CVM - Analista - Mercado de Capitais |
Q2240986
Inglês
Texto associado
Obama gets first taste of Oval Office
By Andrew Ward in Washington
Published: November 10 2008 18:29 | Last updated:
November 10 2008 18:29
(1) Barack Obama stepped inside the Oval Office for the first
time on Monday during a visit to the White House for talks
with George W. Bush, outgoing president. It has long been a
tradition for the president to invite his successor to the White
House before leaving office, but this year’s meeting promised
to be more substantive than usual given the urgent economic
challenges awaiting the new administration.
(2) Dana Perino, White House press secretary, refused to be
drawn on the agenda, but it was widely assumed the financial
crisis and broader economic malaise would be a central focus.
(3) The topics One likely issue for discussion are likely to include
the terms for a proposed second economic stimulus package that
Mr Obama has urged Congress to pass before he takes office.
(4) Mr Bush has signalled his willingness to consider
another stimulus – on top of the $150bn (•118bn, £96bn) of
tax relief earlier this year – to shore up the economy.
(5) But Bush officials say the president wants the
Democratic-controlled Congress to drop its opposition to
the proposed US free trade deal with Colombia in return for
him approving further stimulus measures.
Rahm Emanuel, appointed last week as Mr Obama’s chief of
staff, indicated on Sunday that his new boss would resist
any attempt by Mr Bush to force through the Colombia deal.
(6) In another potential flashpoint between the president and
president-elect, Mr Emanuel also voiced support for
Democratic efforts to extend government support to the ailing
US car industry in spite of resistance from the White House.
(7) Despite the potential for conflict, both Mr Bush and Mr Obama
have stressed their willingness to work together in a bipartisan
fashion during the transition phase since the latter beat John
McCain, the Republican candidate, in last week’s election.
(8) Looking ahead to yesterday’s meeting, Mr Obama said:
“I’m going to go in there with a spirit of bipartisanship, and
a sense that both the president and various leaders of
Congress all recognise the severity of the situation right
now and want to get stuff done.”
(9) Mr Obama harshly attacked Mr Bush and his “failed”
policies throughout the campaign, but the president has
shown no signs of taking the criticism to heart.
(10) In his statement after the election, Mr Bush lauded Mr
Obama’s win as “a triumph of the American story, a testament
to hard work, optimism and faith in the enduring promise of
our nation”.
(11) Mr Obama has visited the White House in the past, but
on Monday marked his first time inside the oval-shaped
office that he will inherit in just over two months.
(12) The two men were expected to meet alone, allowing a candid
discussion about the demands of the job and the pressing issues
Mr Obama will face when he takes office on January 20.
(13) The meeting came as aides to Mr Obama made clear the
president-elect was planning to move swiftly to revoke a
series of Bush administration policies once in office.
(14) “There’s a lot that the president can do using his executive
authority without waiting for congressional action,” said John
Podesta, co-chair of the Obama transition team. “I think he
feels like he has a real mandate for change. We need to get off
the course that the Bush administration has set.”
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City hall braces for busy marriage day
If love is all you need, you’ll want for nothing in New York Thursday.
The folks who hand out marriage licenses are bracing for what could be their busiest day ever as Valentine’s Day romantics head to the aisle.
“When we are really busy, we have a second chapel we can open,” said First Deputy City Clerk Michael McSweeney. “We are preparing to do that. We’re expecting a lot of couples.”
City Hall’s unofficial record of 318 weddings on that date was set on Valentine’s Day 2002 - also on a Thursday.
And love is definitely in the air Thursday.
Melanie and Joseph Castine married on Valentine’s Day 10 years ago. Today, they’re renewing their vows in the same venue - the Empire State Building.
The couple, who recently moved from Roosevelt Island to Philadelphia, won a letter-writing competition with Brides.com to become one of 14 pairs tying the knot in the iconic building.
“Valentine’s Day is just the perfect day to do it,” said Melanie Castine, who, with her hubby, has been at the skyscraper every year to mark their anniversary.
“Everywhere you go in Manhattan, you can see the Empire State Building. It’s a constant reminder of our marriage. We call it our chapel in the sky.”
Meanwhile, love is being put on ice at one of the city’s most romantic spots.
Rockefeller Center is preparing to clear its rink at 8 p.m for a skater planning to get down on one knee for a surprise engagement.
“It’s a big surprise for her, but we’re sure it’s going to be extremely romantic,” a rink spokeswoman said.
(Available from: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2008/02/14/2008-02-14 city hall braces for busy marriage day-1.html cited: 14 Feb. 2008)
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City hall braces for busy marriage day
If love is all you need, you’ll want for nothing in New York Thursday.
The folks who hand out marriage licenses are bracing for what could be their busiest day ever as Valentine’s Day romantics head to the aisle.
“When we are really busy, we have a second chapel we can open,” said First Deputy City Clerk Michael McSweeney. “We are preparing to do that. We’re expecting a lot of couples.”
City Hall’s unofficial record of 318 weddings on that date was set on Valentine’s Day 2002 - also on a Thursday.
And love is definitely in the air Thursday.
Melanie and Joseph Castine married on Valentine’s Day 10 years ago. Today, they’re renewing their vows in the same venue - the Empire State Building.
The couple, who recently moved from Roosevelt Island to Philadelphia, won a letter-writing competition with Brides.com to become one of 14 pairs tying the knot in the iconic building.
“Valentine’s Day is just the perfect day to do it,” said Melanie Castine, who, with her hubby, has been at the skyscraper every year to mark their anniversary.
“Everywhere you go in Manhattan, you can see the Empire State Building. It’s a constant reminder of our marriage. We call it our chapel in the sky.”
Meanwhile, love is being put on ice at one of the city’s most romantic spots.
Rockefeller Center is preparing to clear its rink at 8 p.m for a skater planning to get down on one knee for a surprise engagement.
“It’s a big surprise for her, but we’re sure it’s going to be extremely romantic,” a rink spokeswoman said.
(Available from: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2008/02/14/2008-02-14 city hall braces for busy marriage day-1.html cited: 14 Feb. 2008)
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City hall braces for busy marriage day
If love is all you need, you’ll want for nothing in New York Thursday.
The folks who hand out marriage licenses are bracing for what could be their busiest day ever as Valentine’s Day romantics head to the aisle.
“When we are really busy, we have a second chapel we can open,” said First Deputy City Clerk Michael McSweeney. “We are preparing to do that. We’re expecting a lot of couples.”
City Hall’s unofficial record of 318 weddings on that date was set on Valentine’s Day 2002 - also on a Thursday.
And love is definitely in the air Thursday.
Melanie and Joseph Castine married on Valentine’s Day 10 years ago. Today, they’re renewing their vows in the same venue - the Empire State Building.
The couple, who recently moved from Roosevelt Island to Philadelphia, won a letter-writing competition with Brides.com to become one of 14 pairs tying the knot in the iconic building.
“Valentine’s Day is just the perfect day to do it,” said Melanie Castine, who, with her hubby, has been at the skyscraper every year to mark their anniversary.
“Everywhere you go in Manhattan, you can see the Empire State Building. It’s a constant reminder of our marriage. We call it our chapel in the sky.”
Meanwhile, love is being put on ice at one of the city’s most romantic spots.
Rockefeller Center is preparing to clear its rink at 8 p.m for a skater planning to get down on one knee for a surprise engagement.
“It’s a big surprise for her, but we’re sure it’s going to be extremely romantic,” a rink spokeswoman said.
(Available from: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2008/02/14/2008-02-14 city hall braces for busy marriage day-1.html cited: 14 Feb. 2008)
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