George W. Bush

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Obama to head to Copenhagen with climate pledge

AFP Global Edition yesterday

President Barack Obama will head to next month's Copenhagen climate summit to offer the first US plan to cut carbon emissions, officials said Wednesday, reviving hopes the closely watched meeting will succeed. The Obama administration offered to curb US emissions by 17 ...

India basks in lavish White House welcome

AP News yesterday

India basks in White House welcome, but still worries about Obama's loyalty When Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met in Washington this week with President Barack Obama, the White House lavished attention on the unassuming, bookish Indian leader. There was a state dinner. ...

Bush Library Design

AP News 2 days ago

Former first lady Mrs. Laura W. Bush stands in front of a model of the George W. Bush Presidential Center as she talks to reporters during a news conference unveiling the facility's design at the Southern Methodist University Collins Executive Education Center ...

Condo owner signs deal with SMU over Bush library

AP News 2 days ago

'George can have his library now,' condo owner says after ending Bush library dispute with SMU A former condominium owner and Southern Methodist University officials have settled a four-year property dispute involving the site of George W. Bush's presidential library, both parties ...

An impressive impressionist

Las Vegas Sun 2 days ago

Frank Caliendo provides surprisingly original takes on some familiar subjects, including sports celebrities and George W. Bush IF YOU GO What: Frank Caliendo When: 9:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (dark Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday) Where: Lance Burton Theatre at Monte ...

Terror trials differ in civilian, military courts

AP News 4 days ago

Terror trials: Civilian courts more independent; military tribunals easier on evidence The federal courts and military tribunals that will prosecute suspected terrorists vary sharply in their independence, public stature and use of evidence. But the Obama administration has so far offered no ...

Obama health drive faces critical vote

AFP Global Edition 5 days ago

President Barack Obama's signature drive to remake US health care strode closer to clearing a key Senate hurdle Saturday as the last two wavering Democrats agreed to vote to formally start debate on the bill. But those lawmakers, Senators Mary Landrieu of ...

Past CNN head, Bush aide named to broadcast board

AP News 6 days ago

Former CNN chairman, top press aide to Bush among Obama nominees to broadcast board President Barack Obama has nominated a former press secretary to President George W. Bush and a past chairman of CNN to the Broadcasting Board of Governors. The independent ...

Government abandons Bush investment advice rule

AP News 7 days ago

Obama administration abandons proposed Bush rule letting brokerage firms offer 401(k) advice The federal government has decided to abandon a Bush administration plan that would have permitted mutual fund companies and brokerage firms to offer investment advice to 401(k) customers. The rule ...

Senate confirms controversial judge

AP News 7 days ago

Senate confirms controversial Obama nominee for Chicago appeals court The Senate on Thursday confirmed U.S. District Judge David Hamilton for the Chicago-based federal appeals court, approving a nominee targeted by conservatives as a liberal activist. Hamilton was approved on a 59-39 vote ...

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