March 19, 2009

Bush to write book on his presidential decisions

Former President George W. Bush is writing a book called “Decision Points”, which is expected to be published in fall 2010. Topics of the book include September 11 attacks and the Hurricane Katrina’s response.


January 07, 2009

Obama has historic gathering with past presidents

Former Presidents Bush, Clinton, Carter, and the President Elect chatted Wednesday at the White House.


December 31, 2008

Day five of Israeli and Palestinian conflict

Day five in Gaza and no end to the Israeli bombardment.


December 19, 2008

Big Three Automakers to Get $17.4 Billion

The Bush administration came to the rescue of the troubled U.S. auto industry Friday, offering $17.4 billion in loans in exchange for concessions from carmakers and their workers.


December 16, 2008

Administration says it’s still working on bailout

The White House is downplaying any expectations that an auto rescue plan will happen soon.


December 15, 2008

GM and Chrysler get encouraging nod

The White House is reassuring General Motors and Chrysler that help is on the way—it’s just taking time to work out details.

Reporter throws shoes at President Bush

An Iraqi official says a reporter who threw his shoes at President Bush is being held for questioning by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s guards and is being tested for alcohol and drugs.


December 07, 2008

Rice: Chance of terrorist attack is top threat

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the potential of a terrorist attack remains the greatest threat facing the United States.


November 24, 2008

Bush pardons 14 individuals

The Associated Press has learned that President George W. Bush has granted pardons to 14 individuals and commuted the prison sentences of two others.

President Bush: more Citigroup-type rescues possible

President Bush said Monday that there could be more decisions like the government’s dramatic rescue of Citigroup if other institutions need help.  Hear his statement.


November 22, 2008

Bush urges countries to avoid protectionism

President George W. Bush is in Peru for what will likely be his final international summit while in office.


November 18, 2008

President Bush announces new holiday travel measures

The president went to the Transportation Department Tuesday morning to announce that additional air travel lanes this holiday season


November 17, 2008

Bush offering plan to ease holiday travel crunch

President George W. Bush will announce steps tomorrow that he hopes will reduce air traffic congestion and long flight delays during the upcoming holiday season.

Bush administration: leave half of bailout money for Obama

The Bush administration has informed top lawmakers it does not intend to use at least half the $700 billion bailout fund that Congress approved this fall to aid the financial industry.


November 14, 2008

Global recession meeting in Washington

The stated goal of the first-ever leaders’ summit of the Group of 20 this weekend is to examine the causes of the crisis and to begin mapping out principles for a response.

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