Campaign promises from George W. Bush 2000 campaign
The program pledges a ban on partial birth abortion opponents call it a sign ban. Bush would build a robust missile defense and spend $1 billion more yearly on military pay with $750 extra per soldier in year one. He supports nuclear arms cuts, education reform, more charter schools, literacy and college funding, tax-advantaged education savings, and extended education measures. He aims to expand energy production, halve capital gains on conservation land, habitat grants, oppose Kyoto, raise handgun age to 21 with checks at gun shows, and require child safety locks. He proposes health tax credits, HSAs, rural health boosts, subsidies for elderly drug costs, more visas, faster immigration processing, split INS, internet tax moratorium, and education value use for internet in schools. He supports social security options, no early retirement changes, broad tax cuts, child tax credit expansion, no overall rate increases, and inheritance tax elimination. He seeks more trade agreements and tax incentives to churches and needy groups.
Cheney seeks rapid Bush cabinet formation after election
Vice President elect Dick Cheney announced the incoming administration will move quickly to form the Cabinet and begin confirmations soon after Bush is sworn in on January 20. He said the transition will name the Cabinet and submit security clearances in time for January hearings, despite a shortened transition period.
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Forty-Third President Bush Emerges From Privilege to Power
The profile traces George W. Bush from a privileged Texas upbringing to his political ascent. It highlights his relentless drive, early victories such as ousting Ann Richards, and a temperament described as high energy, blunt, and hopeful about life. Friends defend his gusto while critics cite a perceived lack of gravitas.
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Bush Aide Tells Cabinet Picks Nearing Resolution
Senior Republicans with Bush ties say a wide list of candidates are under consideration for Cabinet posts including Don Evans for commerce and Condoleezza Rice and Colin Powell among diverse options. Breaux may skip a post, Johnston and Kress floated for Medicare reforms, while chatter swirls on January transitions. Cheney pushes for a Christmas completion but cautions against artificial deadlines.
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