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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 Left Behind Act...
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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Today in History - July 9
Today is Wednesday, July 9, the 191st day of 2008. There are 175 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 9, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read aloud to Gen. George Washington's troops in New York. On this date: In...Tags: Zachary Taylor, National Government, Chris Cooper, Railway Accidents, Rock and Roll Music
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Developing economies don't back G-8 climate step
Associated Press WritersLeaders of developing countries have agreed to work with old-line economies to try to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. But they have stopped short of endorsing a Group of Eight commitment to halve these emissions by 2050....Tags: National Government, Conservation, Global Warming, Government, The White House
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McCain to talk pocketbook education issues
AP Education WriterSen. John McCain intends to talk about how teachers are paid and tutoring for poor kids when he goes before the NAACP convention next week. The likely Republican presidential nominee wasn't expected to roll out an education platform until the end of...Tags: National Government, Government, Political Candidates, Barack Obama, John McCain
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Political Play: Wife pokes McCain in the back
Cindy McCain's jab to her husband's back came a second too late Tuesday to keep him from making a wisecrack about the health impact of Iran's main import from the United States: cigarettes. Republican presidential candidate John McCain was asked about an...Tags: Political Candidates, John McCain, Elections
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The first lady sings; Will the new album score?
Associated Press WriterShe charmed the queen of England, captivated Israel, impressed President Bush and won over the hardest sell of all -- the French. But can France's first lady, top model turned songstress Carla Bruni who married President Nicolas Sarkozy in February, keep...Tags: National Government, Ceremonies, Government, Imperial and Royal Matters, Sales
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Today on the presidential campaign trail
IN THE HEADLINES McCain, Obama offer plans for Hispanic voters to achieve prosperity ... Obama proposes changing bankruptcy laws to help military, others ... Obama denies he's revising liberal views to woo centrist voters ... Democrats seek voter input...Tags: National Government, Layoffs and Downsizing, Illinois, Job Layoffs, Economic Policy
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The state at 2:15 p.m.
If you have a news tip or a question about the report, call 800-242-9022 or 414-225-3580. The supervisor is Michelle Johnson, followed by James Carlson at 5 p.m. The news editor is Roger Schneider. Report technical problems to 800-242-8865. Send stories...Tags: Michelle Johnson, Baseball, Riots, National Football League, Gaming and Lotteries
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Irán amenaza con responder a un ataque y G8 lo insta a congelar plan nuclear
TEHERAN, 8 julio 2008 (AFP) - Irán advirtió hoy que "prenderá fuego" a Israel y a las fuerzas estadounidenses si es atacado por su programa nuclear, una amenaza a la que el G8 respondió exigiéndole que congele su enriquecimiento de uranio. Los líderes... -
Obama calls McCain part of problem with bankruptcy
Associated Press WriterBarack Obama called on Tuesday for changing federal bankruptcy laws to help military families, seniors and victims of natural disasters, and accused John McCain of repeatedly siding with the banking industry when Congress acted on the issue. "When it...Tags: National Government, Illinois, Disasters, Hillary Clinton, Building Material
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Poland avoids missile defense topic with Obama
Associated Press WriterPolish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski said Tuesday that Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain would carry out the Bush administration's missile defense plans in Poland if he were elected. But Sikorski said he received no such assurances...Tags: Heads of State, Government, Political Candidates, Missile Systems, Barack Obama
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