Summary
The 43rd President of the United States, George Walker Bush was born on July 6, 1946. The Republican is a two-term president, narrowly defeating Sen. Al Gore in the 2000 election and winning again in 2004 over Sen. John Kerry. His parents are Barbara Bush and former President George H.W. Bush. He's only the second President in history to be the son of a former President. Bush received his undergraduate degree from Yale and his MBA from Harvard. Bush was elected governor of Texas twice--in 1994 and 1998. Significant events during his presidency have included the 9/11 attacks on the U.S., the invasion of Afghanistan, the Iraq War, the capture of Saddam Hussein, Hurricane Katrina, the No Child Left Behind Act...
The 43rd President of the United States, George Walker Bush was born on July 6, 1946. The Republican is a two-term president, narrowly defeating Sen. Al Gore in the 2000 election and winning again in 2004 over Sen. John Kerry. His parents are Barbara Bush and former President George H.W. Bush. He's only the second President in history to be the son of a former President. Bush received his undergraduate degree from Yale and his MBA from Harvard. Bush was elected governor of Texas twice--in 1994 and 1998. Significant events during his presidency have included the 9/11 attacks on the U.S., the invasion of Afghanistan, the Iraq War, the capture of Saddam Hussein, Hurricane Katrina, the No Child Left Behind Act and a $1.3 trillion tax-cut program in 2001.
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An itinerary of President Bush's visit to Illinois
EDITORS: NEWS DIRECTORS: FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY; NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR BROADCAST IN ANY FORM. Here is the schedule and information on credentials for the news media on President Bush's visit to Peoria on Friday, July 25. Media contact: Alex...Tags: Interior Policy, Armed Forces, Photography, National Government, Defense
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House passes housing crisis bill
The Swampby Jesse A. Hamilton and updated The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed the long-awaited housing rescue bill -- sending it now for a last Senate approval before President Bush can sign it into law. The vote, at about......Tags: Chris Dodd, Lower House, Mortgages, Freddie Mac, Financial and Business Services
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Bush: Wall Street's 'hangover'
The Swampby Mark Silva President Bush was asking for a shutdown of video cameras at a party fundraiser in Houston. Judging by a tape obtained by KTRK, the ABC affiliate, we now know why. See NBC's report: "There's no question about......Tags: NBC, Government, National Government
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McCain 'wrong' on Iraq: MSNBC, others
The Swampby Mark Silva and updated Sen. John McCain, "staking his candidacy entirely on the surge in Iraq,'' has shown "that he does not understand one of the fundamental facts about the surge,'' MSNBC's Keith Olbermann was reporting of the Republican......Tags: Katie Couric, Armed Forces, Rebellions, Religious Conflicts, Armed Conflicts
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Ad: Hitting Obama on troop funding
Spin CycleThe RNC releases a radio ad (audio at left) attacking Obama for voting against funding for the troops. It's apparently supposed to step on Obama's message when he speaks to an expected throng in Berlin -- airing in Berlin,......Tags: John McCain, State Budgets
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Congress looking at police spying
Sun reportersFederal lawmakers are scrutinizing the Homeland Security Department's role in efforts by Maryland State Police to spy on peace activists and death penalty protesters, raising concerns that the operations were supported with federal dollars. Rep. Bennie...Tags: Law Enforcement, Civil Rights, Government, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., Michael Chertoff
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Statement on timing of surge was no mistake, McCain says
Associated PressRepublican John McCain pushed back yesterday against Democratic criticism that he misstated when the troop buildup ordered by President Bush began, saying elements were put in place before Bush announced the strategy in early 2007. He told reporters...Tags: Defense, Armed Forces, Heads of State, Government, Guerrilla Activity
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Theater
Theater All That Jazz This cabaret-style performance is presented by Theatre on the Hill through Saturday at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. Times vary. $10. 410-857-2448. from this life: four short plays Quartet of plays consists of...Tags: Iraq War, Brooklyn Park, Essex (Baltimore, Maryland), Music Theater, Rossville
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Housing help
Sweeping legislation that offers help for every group battered by the mortgage foreclosure crisis will be voted on in coming days. The bill also includes something for almost everyone to hate. But Congress and President Bush should act quickly to make...Tags: Bankruptcy, Foreign Aid, Mortgages, Freddie Mac, Financial and Business Services
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Housing rescue bill OK'd
The House approved a sweeping plan yesterday that responds to the most serious housing crisis since the Depression by providing a federal backstop for struggling mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and aid to homeowners facing foreclosure.
In a...Tags: Nancy Pelosi, Upper House, Mortgages, Freddie Mac, Foreclosures
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