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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...
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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Palin's one-liners won't solve problems
We don't need one more day of the Republicans' smarmy arrogance and divisiveness, which was adopted as a policy by President Bush and is now personified by Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin ("Palin fires back," Sept. 4). We need some true leadership to address...Tags: Executive Branch, National Government, Rehoboth Beach, Government, Sarah Palin
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Pentagon would shift forces to Afghanistan
WASHINGTON The United States would carry out a modest shift of American forces from Iraq to Afghanistan by early next year under a confidential recommendation to President Bush by the Pentagon's top civilian and military leaders, according to Bush...Tags: Heads of State, Government
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In the fast lane
Chicago TribuneThis is what 24 hours in the life of Michael Phelps look like these days: (These days being the aftermath of the Beijing Olympics, in which Phelps went from a very good swimmer whom few knew to an even better swimmer whom the country has made the...Tags: Beijing Games, Chicago Bears, Michael Phelps, Chicago Park District, Multi-Sport Events
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Iraq plans museum at Abu Ghraib prison
Associated PressThe notorious Abu Ghraib prison is getting a facelift: work to reopen the facility and construct a museum documenting Saddam Hussein's crimes - but not the abuses committed there by U.S. guards. The complex, which has not held prisoners since 2006,...Tags: Abusive Behavior, Wars and Interventions, Saddam Hussein, Civil Unrest, Prisons
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McCain plays to his strengths as a patriot and an underdog
"Mac is back" chanted John McCain's supporters when the Republican candidate staged his seemingly impossible comeback in this year's primaries. Last night, the old Johnny Mac was back on display, claiming his party's nomination in a setting meant to...Tags: Barack Obama, Campaign Finance, Mark Salter, Government, Executive Branch
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Hypocrite invaders
How can George Bush credibly castigate the Russians for invading Georgia when he did the same thing to Iraq? Nathan Dean, Delray BeachTags: Delray Beach
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Iraq Troops
President Bush's top defense advisers recommend that he keep 15 combat brigades in Iraq until the end of the year. Page A3 LIFE -
We think: Iraqi forces taking control in Anbar is a welcome but tenuous development
Two years ago, Anbar was Iraq's most violent province and the hotbed of its Sunni insurgency. This week, U.S. forces felt confident enough to hand over responsibility for security in the province to Iraqi forces. It's a striking turnaround that many...Tags: Guerrilla Activity, Defense, Wars and Interventions, International Military Interventions, National Government
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McCain pitches himself as a sturdy leader, real agent of change
craig.gordon@newsday.comST. PAUL, Minn. - After being overshadowed by a hurricane and a hockey mom, John McCain last night used a steady, no-glitz speech to turn the spotlight back to himself - and he did it with an act of political larceny so brazen that Republicans hope it...Tags: Barack Obama, Kings Park, Wars and Interventions, Colleges and Universities, Government
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Palin should be judged on her record, not others' notions
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin delivered a terrific speech Wednesday night at the Republican convention. She was feisty, funny and very appealing. The audience loved her, and I suspect the people watching at home were impressed, too. The speech featured a...Tags: Barack Obama, Democratic National Conventions, Government, Dick Cheney, John McCain
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High hopes for troops under Obama
As a pro-military, Hillary Clinton delegate from Central Florida, I went to the Democratic National Convention in Denver with the realization that she would not secure the nomination, but I was determined to get a better understanding of Barack Obama's...Tags: Injuries, Government, Armed Conflicts, Hospitals and Clinics, Veterans Affairs
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McCain Tells Convention, Nation He'll Bring Change
"Fight with me. Fight with me. Fight with me. Fight for what's right for our country," he urged in a convention crescendo. To repeated cheers from his delegates, McCain made only passing reference to an unpopular George W. Bush and criticized fellow...Tags: Barack Obama, Democratic National Conventions, Prisons, Government, Executive Branch
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