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Newsview: Bush's problems has GOP worried
Jun 15 2005 10:12PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - As funny as this may sound, President Bush misses John Kerry. In the 2004 campaign, Bush sought to make the election a referendum on the Democratic senator's character and leadership skills rather than his own record as president. Now that he has nobody to run against, every day is a referendum on Bush. And it's taking a toll.
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Lawmakers attend picnic at White House
Jun 15 2005 8:28PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush, frustrated that some of his legislative initiatives are stalled in Congress, was all smiles Wednesday evening as he hosted a congressional picnic where jugglers and a merry-go-round turned the South Lawn into a carnival.
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White House nixes withholding U.N. dues
Jun 15 2005 8:15PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Bush administration told Congress on Wednesday it opposes a bill to overhaul the way the United Nations works, citing a requirement the U.S. withhold dues if the organization fails to make changes.
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Bush's top aides have significant wealth
Jun 15 2005 7:51PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - They're on the government payroll, but some of President Bush's top aides have millions of dollars in stocks, real estate and other investments, according to financial disclosure forms released Wednesday.
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Bush pushes Congress to pass energy bill
Jun 15 2005 11:49AM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush argued Wednesday that consumers paying high gas prices won't stand for inaction on energy legislation, even though some lawmakers say nothing they can do would immediately ease the problem.
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Bush, Putin discuss U.N. reform on phone
Jun 15 2005 9:59AM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - In a 15-minute phone call Wednesday, President Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed that any changes made in the U.N. Security Council should be done in the context of overall U.N. reform.
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Bush helps Republicans raise $23 million
Jun 15 2005 7:43AM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican members of Congress have an additional $23 million in the bank, thanks in large part to the efforts of President Bush. GOP leaders spent much of Monday and Tuesday entertaining campaign donors, but it was Bush's speech at a gala Tuesday night that drew the people who shelled out $2,500 per ticket.
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