Washington, Jan. 15: US President George W. Bush has declared the District of Columbia in Washington a federal emergency area, clearing the way for the city to receive federal money to help cover the overwhelming cost of providing security for official inauguration events.
The Washington Times quoted officials as saying that it was the first time the designation had ever been used for anything other than a national disaster, such as a hurricane or widespread flooding.
Washington, Jan. 15: Outgoing US President George W. Bush''s approval rating now stands at 34 percent, but according to the latest Gallup poll, his overall rating is the third worst in US history.
Going back to the 1950s, only Richard Nixon and Harry Truman have had lower ratings when they left office, CBS reports.
Jimmy Carter''s approval rating was also 34 percent. Every other president''s approval stood at 49 percent or better. Bill Clinton had a 66 percent approval rating.
Washington , Jan. 14 : A nearly 500-page report from House Judiciary Committee has demanded more investigations of Bush''s presidency, citing that his administration may have abused its powers in more ways than one during his eight years in the White House.
House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers, Junior's (Democrat-Michigan) report on Tuesday documenting the "numerous abuses and excesses" of the Bush administration and calling for continued investigations of his presidency.
Washington, Jan. 14 : President George W. Bush will deliver a farewell address to the nation on network television at 8 p. m. local time on Thursday, the White House announced.
The address will be 10 to 15 minutes long, from the East Room of the White House.
White House press secretary Dana Perino e-mailed reporters:
Washington - US President George W Bush Tuesday offered his last message to the people as Cuba as he prepares to leave office: keep fighting for your freedom.
Bush praised the communist island's political dissidents for their stance against the Castro regime, and reiterated his pledge to assist Havana once it agrees to a democratic transition.
"The United States stands prepared to respond to any request for assistance from a Cuba that transitions to democracy," Bush said in a statement.
Washington - US President George W Bush honoured three longtime friends and allies with the highest US civilian honour on Tuesday, bestowing the Presidential Medal of Freedom on former British prime minister Tony Blair, former Australian prime minister John Howard and Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.
Washington, Jan. 15: US President George W. Bush has declared the District of Columbia in Washington a federal emergency area, clearing the way for the city to receive federal money to help cover the overwhelming cost of providing security for official inauguration events.
Washington, Jan. 15: Outgoing US President George W. Bush''s approval rating now stands at 34 percent, but according to the latest Gallup poll, his overall rating is the third worst in US history.
Washington , Jan. 14 : A nearly 500-page report from House Judiciary Committee has demanded more investigations of Bush''s presidency, citing that his administration may have abused its powers in more ways than one during his eight years in the White House.
Washington, Jan. 14 : President George W. Bush will deliver a farewell address to the nation on network television at 8 p. m. local time on Thursday, the White House announced.
Washington - US President George W Bush Tuesday offered his last message to the people as Cuba as he prepares to leave office: keep fighting for your freedom.
Washington - US President George W Bush honoured three longtime friends and allies with the highest US civilian honour on Tuesday, bestowing the Presidential Medal of Freedom on former British prime minister Tony Blair, former Australian prime minister John Howard and Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.
