Topic: George H.W. Bush
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Father's Day: 12 best books for Dad
Check out these 12 books. At least one will be a perfect fit for your dad.
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George H. W. Bush in his own words: 10 stories from the updated 'All the Best, George Bush'
"All the Best, George Bush" is a collection of the personal correspondence of George H. W. Bush from his first years in the Navy in 1942 all the way to 2011. Here are 10 excerpts from the book.
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Presidential libraries: from Boston to Honolulu ... or maybe Chicago
Presidential libraries can be found coast to coast, and may even go beyond that once a site is selected for President Obama's future repository of documents and artifacts. To quickly hopscotch around to the 13 official presidential libraries and museums overseen by the National Archives, plus that of Abraham Lincoln, check out this library list.
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15 must-read books about K-12 education in the US
Confused by the rhetoric? Here are 15 books to help you understand public education in the US today.
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Presidential debate: 7 defining moments in history (+video)
From Ronald Reagan’s one-liner, “There you go again,” to Al Gore’s heavy sighs and eye rolls, zingers and mannerisms can define a presidential debate even more than the candidates’ positions on critical issues. Here is a look back at seven defining debate moments.
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The Vote Obama asserting authoritarian control on Prayer Day says Limbaugh
05/06/2009 01:00 am -
Jack Kemp, football star and politician, dies
05/03/2009 01:00 am -
What's behind Obama's big shift
He is overseeing the boldest expansion of government in a generation. Is it a 'new pragmatism' right for the times or dangerous overreach by a young president?
04/26/2009 01:00 am -
What Obama faces the next 100 days
Chiefs of staff to three former presidents caution that the realities of governing will increasingly set in, perhaps forcing the president to pare down his ambitious agenda.
04/26/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Kosovo: Where hearts were won in the Balkans
04/16/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Shhhh... Joe Biden ditches work for baseball game in Baltimore
04/06/2009 01:00 am -
At G-20, leaders look to save economy – and their own jobs
The global crisis has led to political upheaval in many countries, unseating three prime ministers in Europe alone.
04/01/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Russia: Unclenching its fist?
Improved Polish-Russian ties bode well for the US.
03/24/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Wanted: elected leaders with international experience
To solve today’s global issues, politicians need what the private sector has.
03/23/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Did 'Israel lobby' block Obama's pick for intelligence czar?
Charles Freeman, nominee for chair of the National Intelligence Council, blames pro-Israeli lobbyists for scuttling his nomination.
03/12/2009 01:00 am -
USA
02/25/2009 12:00 am -
Just how vulnerable are US banks?
A 'stress test' aims to assess which banks would need help if the economy worsened.
02/23/2009 12:00 am -
USA
01/28/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion Obama's Middle East peace lesson
Jordan's King Hussein worked for peace for decades. His insight is key.
01/28/2009 12:00 am -
The Vote Yet another Inauguration controversy?
01/27/2009 12:00 am -
N. Korea strident as Obama takes reins
The North claimed to have weaponized plutonium and said its nuclear status would not change. But analysts see bid for attention.
01/20/2009 12:00 am -
The Vote Obama begins inaugural train ride to Washington, DC
01/17/2009 12:00 am -
Bush's swan song: Pride in country, few regrets
In his final address to the nation, he reviews his accomplishments with a sense of wistfulness.
01/16/2009 12:00 am -
Presidents and sports: How does Obama stack up?
The president-elect, an avid basketball player, has a good jump shot. Bill Clinton was creative with his scoring on the golf course. Richard Nixon liked bowling, while Herbert Hoover was a fanatical trout fisherman.
01/16/2009 12:00 am -
The Obama family on the move
01/15/2009 12:00 am -
For kids: Name that president
Test your knowledge. Can you answer these questions about the presidents of the United States?
01/13/2009 12:00 am -
The Vote Sunday morning show lineup
01/11/2009 12:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about why President Bush may not be given a lot of credit, the need for Nicaragua to work with international donors, and how the time has come for compassion in Gaza.
01/09/2009 12:00 am -
USA
01/08/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion After Gaza, how Obama can pick up the pieces
The conflict gives him critical leverage to prod long-needed concessions from both Palestinians and Israelis.
01/06/2009 12:00 am
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