Bush, George W.
President Bush's administration is holding up a trade deal between Israel and Egypt that could increase economic cooperation between the two countries, despite Congress's efforts to encourage commercial ties between Israel and the Arab world. The deal, which was quietly signed in September, would establish special
Bush, George W.
George W. Bush's first-term cabinet members' abrupt departures, particularly Rod Paige's, raise concerns about the administration's ability to deliver on its key reform initiatives, such as No Child Left Behind. As the president embarks on his second term, his ability to address these
Bush, George W.
In the wake of Attorney General John Ashcroft's resignation, President Bush has a chance to revamp the Justice Department's approach to law enforcement, ensuring that it adheres to constitutional rights and enforces laws evenhandedly. As Bush's new attorney general, Alberto Gonzales, takes the reins,
Bush, George W.
John Ashcroft, the US attorney-general, and Donald Evans, the US commerce secretary, have resigned from the Bush administration in the first cabinet departures since the president's re-election last week. The resignations leave Mr. Bush without Mr. Ashcroft, the chief architect of the administration's domestic war on
Bush, George W.
Ohio voters turned out in record numbers on Election Day, braving heavy rains and long lines to cast their ballots in a presidential election that could be decided by the state's 20 electoral votes. Hundreds of voters waited to cast their ballots in some precincts, with some waiting
Bush, George W.
Voters in Florida are showing a high level of enthusiasm for early voting, with many waiting in line for hours to cast their ballots before Election Day. Estimates suggest that at least a fifth of the 1 million registered voters in Miami-Dade County will have voted by Tuesday, with similar
Bush, George W.
As he addressed a raucous audience in Toledo, Ohio, Senator John Kerry tried to maintain a lighthearted tone, acknowledging the enthusiasm of the crowd in spite of being in "enemy territory" for his presidential campaign. Meanwhile, Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling took a different stance, endorsing President Bush
Bush, George W.
Senator John Kerry's presidential campaign has evolved from attacking President Bush's character to emphasizing the impact of his policies on voters. Kerry's speeches now focus on the statistics illustrating the effects of Bush's policies, such as the 64% rise in health-care costs,
Bush, George W.
Senator John Kerry has reversed his slide among women who are voters and taken a lead over President Bush in a crucial category, according to new polls. The change in dynamics is particularly notable among single women, married women, and suburban women, who tend to vote Republican. Kerry's
Bush, George W.
In this fall's election, several prominent CEOs are publicly backing either President Bush or Senator Kerry. Bill Gates of Microsoft and Steve Jobs of Apple have been vocal about their support for the respective candidates, highlighting the growing phenomenon of CEOs taking sides in the electoral process. While
Bush, George W.
Actor Christopher Reeve became a fierce advocate for stem-cell research after a riding accident left him paralyzed in 1995. He fought tirelessly to secure funding for scientists to explore ways to reverse damage from spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, and other conditions. The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation has
Bush, George W.
In the second presidential debate, Republican candidate George Bush secured a victory by employing a well-defined strategy that focused on contrasting Kerry's record, capitalizing on his opponent's contradictions, and showcasing Bush's own leadership strength. Bush's approach, likened to Joe Louis's
