Emotional Bush resigns as Texas governor
George W. Bush tears up as he resigns the Texas governorship in a valedictory in the Senate chamber, thanking Texans and promising to carry lessons to Washington. He clears his office as Lt. Gov. Rick Perry prepares to be sworn in, while Bush meets with lawmakers to discuss his education agenda and voucher concerns amid national transition.
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Whitman to head EPA amid Bush cabinet shakeup
New Jersey Governor Christie Whitman, a moderate Republican and outdoors advocate, accepts President-elect Bush’s offer to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson is also likely to join the administration, possibly at Health and Human Services, with announcements expected next week.
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Private donors to pay most inauguration bills
The Bush inaugural plans run a 20 to 30 million dollar budget funded largely by private contributions. No single donation exceeds 100 thousand and about a third of funds come from ticket sales. Underwriters will subsidize free events and lower the price to broaden attendance.
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