News Brief: November 9, 2007

Friday, November 9, 2007

The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics announced Thursday that a visit from U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Ca) has been postponed indefinitely. Pelosi was originally scheduled to speak at 11:30 a.m. today.

The Dole Institute said Pelosi was called to session for the U.S. House of Representatives. According to the New York Times, President Bush’s emergency war spending request is being reviewed by Congress today, and Pelosi is proposing tying in troop reduction requirements and only giving $50 billion of Bush’s $196 billion request.

Williams: Pelosi’s visit highlights Dole Institute’s offerings

First female Speaker of the House one of many diverse speakers

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Dole Institute to hold student dinner

The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics will hold a free dinner ...

/news/2007/aug/28/dinner/

On Campus: November 6, 2007

Here's what's going on around campus today!

/news/2007/nov/06/campus_november_6_2007/

Photo exhibit on women senators to open ...

The exhibit, by photojournalist Melina Mara, documents the role of women in ...

/news/2010/jun/02/photo-exhibit-open-dole-institute/

On Campus: September 19, 2007

Here's what is happening on campus for September 19, 2007

/news/2007/sep/19/campus_september_19_2007/

Bill could mean financial aid overhaul

All future government loans would be offered as Federal Direct Loans.

/news/2009/sep/22/news_loans/

Former President Bush to speak at KU

Nation’s 41st leader will speak at the Lied Center and will accept ...

/news/2008/nov/03/Bush/

Guest speaker discusses safety in Nigeria

Parts of Nigeria are perfectly safe to travel to, says Mukhtar Shehu ...

/news/2008/feb/19/guest_speaker/

Political speakers in high demand

Dole Institute and SUA attract figures for political lectures.

/news/2009/sep/16/political_speakers_high_demand/

Bush visits K-State; KU speech programmers wince

/news/2006/jan/24/bush/

On Campus: September 25, 2007

Want to know what's going on around town today? Check out what's ...

/news/2007/sep/25/campus_september_25_2007/

Dole Institute welcomes columnist

Robert Novak wrote the column identifying CIA operative Valerie Plame in July ...

/news/2007/oct/30/dole_institute_welcomes_columnist/

Female senator discusses gender roles

Nancy Kassebaum Baker, the first female U.S. Senator, said her time in ...

/news/2007/mar/07/kassebaum/

Dole Institute director joins campaign

Bill Lacy, director of the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics returns ...

/news/2007/aug/13/lacy/

Gingrich to speak on campus today

Former Speaker of the House sharing knowledge about politics in two separate ...

/news/2009/nov/04/gingrich-speak-campus-today/

Civic Engagement Week gets students involved

Throughout the week, students will have the chance to get involved in ...

/news/2007/oct/22/Civic/

On Campus: November 1, 2007

Here is what's happening on campus November 1, 2007

/news/2007/nov/01/campus_november_1_2007/

The Department of Defense heads to KU ...

Blogs are helping better inform people about the military

/news/2008/jan/29/department_defense/

Former U.S. ambassadors to present “Genocide: What ...

Robert Beecroft and Edward Brynn will speak Thursday at the Robert J. ...

/news/2007/sep/05/genocide/

Sen. Bob Dole to receive Public Service ...

At 7:30 p.m. today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole will accept the Rosalie ...

/news/2011/mar/04/sen-bob-dole-receive-public-service-award/

Doles discuss careers at Lied Center

At annual Dole Lecture, senators talk about achievements and friendship with Sen. ...

/news/2009/may/04/dole/

Pickens to discuss energy plan

Oil tycoon will speak about renewable energy today at the Dole Institute.

/news/2009/apr/08/pickens_discuss/

On Campus: March 6, 2007

Here's what's happening on campus for March 6, 2007.

/news/2007/mar/06/campus/

Thompson campaign manager remains hopeful after Michigan ...

Bill Lacy left his job indefinitely as director of the Dole Institute ...

/news/2008/jan/18/Lacy/

Dole Center to host campaign lectures

Talks will feature political journalists and examine 2008 races.

/news/2009/oct/21/dole-center-host-lectures/

Quote of the Day: May 9, 2007

Here's today's quote of the day

/news/2007/may/09/quote_day/

On campus: February 26, 2008

See what's happening on campus on Feb. 26, 2008.

/news/2008/feb/26/campus_february_26_2008/

Mark Halperin of ABC News visits University

Halperin came to discuss issues as well as promote his new book ...

/news/2006/dec/07/halperin/

On Campus: Sept. 18, 2007

Check out what's happening around camups today!

/news/2007/sep/18/campus_spetember_18_2007/

Daily Briefs: December 6, 2006

Several events are happening on campus. The ABC News Political Director will ...

/news/2006/dec/06/daily_briefs/

On Campus: March 28, 2007

Here is what's happening on campus.

/news/2007/mar/28/campus/

On Campus: April 18, 2007

Here's what's happening on campus for April 18, 2007.

/news/2007/apr/18/campus/

On Campus: November 14, 2007

Here's what's happening on campus for November 14, 2007

/news/2007/nov/14/campus_november_14_2007/

Symposium showcases American Indian culture

The Dole Institute of Politics will hold the event, which focuses on ...

/news/2008/sep/12/symposium/

General address Bush, terrorism in speech

Gen. Richard B. Myers spoke about terrorism and his relationship with President ...

/news/2007/may/03/myers/

Baker receives Dole Leadership Prize

Former Senator Howard Baker received the 2007 Dole Leadership Prize on Sunday ...

/news/2007/apr/23/baker/

On Campus: October 25, 2007

Here is what's happening on campus for Oct. 25, 2007

/news/2007/oct/25/campus_october_25_2007/

News Brief: August 20, 2007

Additional news for August 20, 2007

/news/2007/aug/20/dole_brief/

Dole's effects on display

/news/2005/aug/12/bts_brief_4/

On Campus: Sept. 12, 2007

Here's what's happening on campus for Sept. 12, 2007.

/news/2007/sep/12/campus_september_12_2007/

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