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Thursday, November 29, 2012

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Former President George H.W. Bush In Hospital

Former President George H.W. Bush in September at the Ryder Cup golf match in Medinah, Ill.

November 29, 2012 Bush, 88, was admitted the day after Thanksgiving. He's being treated for bronchitis and could be released this weekend, a spokeswoman says. "This is not a life-threatening illness," she adds.

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Thursday, May 31, 2012

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President Obama Hosts President Bush For Unveiling Of Official Portraits

President Barack Obama gestures toward former President George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and first lady Michelle Obama, at the White House in Washington, Thursday, during a ceremony where the Bushs' portraits were unveiled.

May 31, 2012 It's a White House tradition that brings presidents and former presidents together in a rare non-partisan event.

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

It's All Politics

Santorum Seeks Some Reagan Jelly Belly Magic

A portrait of President Ronald Reagan made from jelly beans at the Jelly Belly Co. visitor center, in Fairfield, Calif., in June 2004. The photo was taken shortly after his death.

March 29, 2012 On the same day that Santorum would be covering himself, figuratively, in Reagan's jelly beans, Romney was scheduled to announce his receipt of the endorsement of the pork-rind lover in chief, George H. W. Bush, the man who was Reagan's vice president and who became the 41st president.

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Today On The Campaign Trail: George H.W. Bush To Endorse Romney

Mitt Romney (left) and former President George H.W. Bush in 2007.

March 29, 2012 The former Massachusetts governor has now gotten the support of most of the Bush family. Former President George W. Bush, though, has not yet weighed in.

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Monday, November 22, 2010

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Barbara Bush Hopes Sarah Palin Stays In Alaska

Barbara Bush and President George H.W. Bush at baseball game

November 22, 2010 Barbara Bush has long been known for speaking her mind and she does it once again on Sarah Palin, saying she hopes Palin stays in Alaska. During her Larry King CNN interview she said she sat next to Palin once and thought she "was beautiful."

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