I am concerned that the bill authorizes spending levels higher than those proposed in my budget.
George W. Bush
The Public Record
George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States, serving from January 20, 2001, to January 20, 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the Governor of Texas from January 17, 1995, until December 21, 2000. His presidency was marked by significant events, including the September 11 attacks in 2001 and the subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Bush's domestic policies included tax cuts, education reform, and Medicare prescription drug benefits.
Increasing competition for providers will help ensure that we offer the highest quality programs to our Nation's most vulnerable young children.
I am pleased that this bill addresses several longstanding administration priorities.
I told the Congress that I was willing to work with its leadership to find any additional funds necessary to put poor children first, without raising taxes.
I am, however, deeply disappointed that the bill ends the National Reporting System.
James K. Glassman, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Governors for a term expiring August 13, 2010 (Reappointment), which was sent to the Senate on April 26, 2007.
The IC remains committed to responding appropriately to congressional requests for information.
There is no need to spend additional taxpayer resources to provide for two inspectors general with competing jurisdiction over the same intelligence elements.
Kevin J. O'Connor, of Connecticut, to be Associate Attorney General, vice Robert D. McCallum, Jr.
Jon Wellinghoff, of Nevada, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the term expiring June 30, 2013. (Reappointment)
Stanley C. Suboleski, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Fossil Energy), vice Jeffrey D. Jarrett, resigned.
Yousif Boutrous Ghafari, of Michigan, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Slovenia.
The existing inspectors general of the departments with elements in the IC, and the Central Intelligence Agency, are best suited to perform the necessary investigative, inspection, and audit functions.
You battle an unrelenting evil that ruins families, endangers neighborhoods, and stalks our children.
Glenn T. Suddaby, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York, vice Lawrence E. Kahn, retired.
Today, there are an estimated 860,000 fewer children using drugs than 6 years ago.
When I took office, our country was facing a troubling rate of drug use among young people.
James K. Glassman, of Connecticut, to be Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy with the rank of Ambassador, vice Karen P. Hughes.
Douglas H. Shulman, of the District of Columbia, to be Commissioner of Internal Revenue for the term prescribed by law, vice Mark W. Everson.





