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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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Fast approaching inauguration, president-elect relishes final few days of civilian life
Associated Press WriterCHICAGO (AP) _ Barack Obama appears to be enjoying his last few weeks of pondering the nation's problems without being held accountable for them. The president-elect teased reporters and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, his choice for commerce secretary,...Tags: Hillary Clinton, New Mexico, National Government, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Rahm Emanuel
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World stem-cell session to be held in Baltimore
Baltimore will act as host to the 2009 World Stem Cell Summit, solidifying its position as one of the nation's foremost crucibles for bioscience research, officials said today. The summit, to be held over three days in September, is expected to bring...Tags: Florida, National Government, Research, Diplomacy, Summits
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Obama making good his pledge to have diverse administration; some backers seek even more
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Barack Obama, soon to be the first black U.S. president, is on the road to making good his pledge to have a Cabinet and White House staff that are among most diverse ever, although some supporters are asking him to go even further. He...Tags: Bill Clinton, Janet Napolitano, Florida, Civil Rights, Condoleezza Rice
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For Bushes, 'careful' giving this Christmas
The Swampby Frank James First Lady Laura Bush had the media in the residence part of the White House today to show off the holiday decorations, discuss her and President Bush's plans for the holidays, their impending return to Washington......Tags: Maine, Laura Bush, Harry S Truman, Michelle Obama, Furniture
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Rendell: Napolitano perfect due to 'no family'
The Associated PressPennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell was picked up on an open microphone explaining why Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano is a good choice for Homeland Security secretary: The job requires someone who has "no life," and Napolitano is perfect because she "has no...Tags: Justice System, Arizona, Janet Napolitano, National Government, Tom Ridge
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DC urges Obama to use license plate on presidential limo that backs city's vote in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The District of Columbia is urging President-elect Barack Obama to use license plates on the presidential limousine that support the city's attempt to get a vote in Congress. A letter sent from the city council this week asks Obama to...Tags: Bill Clinton, National Government, Barack Obama, Government
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Bush signs bill to mint silver dollar commemorating 1964 passage of Civil Rights Act
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ President George W. Bush has signed legislation to mint a commemorative silver dollar marking the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. Sponsors of the measure include President-elect Barack Obama, and Rep. John Lewis, a veteran...Tags: Civil Rights, National Government, 2008 U.S. Presidential Election, Lyndon B. Johnson, John Lewis
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Demoted Minn. prosecutor wins whistleblower complaint; watchdog finds evidence of retaliation
Associated Press WriterMINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ A former U.S. attorney for Minnesota retaliated against a top prosecutor in her office who reported her for careless handling of classified homeland security reports, a watchdog agency said Wednesday. In announcing a whistleblower...Tags: Justice System, Lawyers, National Government, Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Minnesota
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President, first lady to move to home in Dallas after leaving White House
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ First lady Laura Bush says she and President George W. Bush will have a house in Dallas after leaving the White House. Mrs. Bush's press secretary, Sally McDonough, says the president and first lady are buying a home in Dallas, but don'...Tags: Christmas, Laura Bush, The White House, Religious Festivals, Texas
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Greenhouse gas emissions increased in US by 1.4 percent last year after declining in 2006
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ The amount of U.S. greenhouse gases flowing into the atmosphere, mainly carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels, increased last year by 1.4 percent after a decline in 2006, the Energy Department reported Wednesday. The report said...Tags: Global Change, Natural Resources, Coal, Energy Resources, Natural Gas
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Former Fla. Gov. Jeb Bush considers Senate bid, which could send others running from the race
Associated Press WriterTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Still popular in Florida, former Gov. Jeb Bush said Wednesday that he's interested in the seat Sen. Mel Martinez is giving up, and the field of possible candidates could quickly narrow to make way for the president's younger...Tags: Florida, National Government, Jeb Bush, Bill Nelson, Regional Authority
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Rice insists Pakistan has 'special responsibility' to cooperate in probe of terror attacks
AP Military WriterNEW DELHI (AP) _ Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice sought Wednesday to refocus India and Pakistan on a common fight against terrorism and away from their mutual suspicions of one another, but neither country seemed willing to go along. Rice made an...Tags: Heads of State, Defense, Islam, Mumbai Terror Attacks, Condoleezza Rice
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