Bush, George W.
The U.S. Senate has received a protocol amending the convention between the U.S. and Sweden for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. The protocol, which eliminates the withholding tax on certain cross-border dividend payments, was signed on September
Bush, George W.
US President conveyed his sympathy to Jordan's monarch and people following the murder of innocent civilians, including Muslims, in a terrorist attack at a wedding celebration in Jordan. The President described the perpetrators as having no heart and defiling the great religion of Islam. He praised the Jordanian
Bush, George W.
A significant shift in public opinion on the Iraq war has been observed in recent polls, with a majority of Americans now believing that the war was not worth it and that President Bush misled the country about prewar intelligence and the Iraqi threat. The latest NBC/Wall Street Journal
Bush, George W.
As President Bush prepares for his state visit to Beijing, tensions between the US and China defense establishments are escalating, fueled by competing interests and a complex web of military modernization programs. The People's Liberation Army in China is modernizing its naval fleet, air force, and artillery, while
Bush, George W.
House Democratic leaders, led by Representative Nancy Pelosi and Representative Henry A. Waxman, have called on the White House to release documents related to a meeting between President Bush and the president of Gabon, Omar Bongo, which took place on May 26, 2004. The Democrats are seeking to determine whether
Bush, George W.
The recent elections in New Jersey, Virginia, and California have cast a spotlight on President Bush's decreasing popularity and the Republican Party's internal struggles. Commentators E.J. Dionne and Rich Lowry weighed in on these developments, highlighting the connection between Bush's Iraq policy and
Bush, George W.
As President George Bush nominated Samuel Alito to replace Harriet Miers as the supreme court judge, the Republican leader attempted to shift the focus away from the scandal engulfing his administration. The nomination has sparked a polarized debate, with conservative groups welcoming the selection while liberal organizations vow to wage
Bush, George W.
The Bush administration is on the cusp of a major crisis after a disastrous week that saw the president's supreme court nominee withdraw and a top aide, Lewis Libby, resign after being indicted for lying about an intelligence leak. The 2,000th American soldier to die in Iraq
Bush, George W.
Crawford, a small town with about 800 residents, has undergone significant changes since 1999 when President Bush and his wife purchased the Prairie Chapel Ranch. The town, which was previously unknown to tourists, has gained a new level of prominence due to the president's frequent visits. As a
Bush, George W.
President George W. Bush has taken up mountain biking as a way to stay fit, and his enthusiasm is spreading to other baby boomers who are looking for low-impact exercise alternatives. At 59 years old, Bush is part of the growing demographic that is seeking ways to maintain their physical
Bush, George W.
As concerns about the war on terrorism and the situation in Iraq intensify, President Bush has reclaimed the advantage over Democratic challenger John F. Kerry as the presidential candidate best able to deal with the international terrorist threat. A new Washington Post poll finds that 55 percent of Americans approve
Bush, George W.
The United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was transmitted to the Congress on July 6, 2004, aiming to strengthen the bilateral relationship and promote economic growth between the two nations. This agreement seeks to create a level playing field for American workers, farmers, and businesses, while expanding U.S. commerce
