Bush, George W.
A series of British government memos, released in the past few days, have shed new light on the Bush administration's thinking on the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The memos, written in the months leading up to the invasion, reveal that senior British officials were aware of the administration&
Bush, George W.
The Bush administration has taken a notable step towards debt relief in Africa by agreeing to ease $40 billion of debt owed by 18 of the world's poorest countries, including 14 in Africa. However, in order to achieve the United Nations' goal of halving global poverty by
Bush, George W.
Senator John Kerry, the Democratic candidate in the 2004 presidential campaign, had a cumulative grade average of 76 at Yale University, similar to that of his rival, President George W. Bush, who had a cumulative grade average of 77. Both candidates had relatively low grades in their freshman year, with
Bush, George W.
John F. Kerry and George W. Bush, presidential candidates, had relatively similar grade averages at Yale University four decades ago. Despite Bush's reputation for being a populist and Kerry being portrayed as intellectual, their cumulative scores were only a point apart. During the 2004 presidential campaign, Kerry'
Bush, George W.
Funding to help rescue workers from the 9/11 attacks remains crucial as many face long-term health problems and emotional trauma. Despite only $50 million of the $175 million allocated in 2001 being spent, the Bush administration's budget for fiscal 2006 proposes rescinding the remaining $125 million. However,
Bush, George W.
President Bush's appointment of a new SEC chairman may lead to a more sympathetic regulator for Wall Street, but the consequences could be dire. The case of hedge fund registration shows that less regulation is not the answer, despite the industry's fierce protests. In fact, effective
Bush, George W.
President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority said he secured a commitment from President Bush to grant an American envoy greater authority to negotiate security arrangements between Israel and the Palestinians, particularly in Gaza. The commitment came after the two leaders met at the White House, where Mr. Abbas was
Bush, George W.
President George W. Bush welcomed Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to the White House Rose Garden on Thursday, marking a significant shift from his predecessor's stance on Abbas' predecessor, Yasser Arafat. The two leaders praised each other, sending a clear message that they were ready to move past
Bush, George W.
President George W. Bush met with Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif on Wednesday, hinting at a potential free trade agreement if Egypt continues its economic and political reforms. The meeting follows President Hosni Mubarak's pledge to hold open presidential elections this fall, which could strengthen Egypt's
Bush, George W.
A proposal to overrule President Bush's restrictions on stem cell research has attracted co-sponsorship from 200 members of Congress, sparking hope for moderation and bipartisanship in a polarized Congress. The bill, backed by Representatives Michael Castle and Diana DeGette, aims to allow financing of new stem cell lines
Bush, George W.
President Bush's visit to the former Soviet republics of Latvia and Georgia garnered significant attention, but failed to make substantial progress on nuclear security and non-proliferation issues. The trip's focus on public relations overshadowed the pressing concerns of nuclear disarmament, with the United States' strongest
Bush, George W.
As President Bush attends President Putin's celebration in Moscow of the 60th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat, White House officials are bracing for the possibility of awkward encounters with leaders deemed hostile or unsavory by the administration. A European reporter's question to the President
