George W. Bush http://www.npr.org George W. Bush en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:58:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg George W. Bush http://www.npr.org yes Public's Opinion Of George W. Bush Is Turning Positive For the first time since 2005, Gallup's polling shows Bush's "favorable" rating exceeding his "unfavorable" number. The polling firm says it's normal for Americans' opinions of former presidents to improve over time. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/06/12/190955041/publics-opinion-of-george-w-bush-is-turning-positive?ft=1&f=126945001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/06/12/190955041/publics-opinion-of-george-w-bush-is-turning-positive?ft=1&f=126945001 For the first time since 2005, Gallup's polling shows Bush's "favorable" rating exceeding his "unfavorable" number. The polling firm says it's normal for Americans' opinions of former presidents to improve over time. no For the first time since 2005, Gallup's polling shows Bush's "favorable" rating exceeding his "unfavorable" number. The polling firm says it's normal for Americans' opinions of former presidents to improve over time.

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]]> Obama's Bush Library Speech Leaves Iraq And More Unspoken Imagine having to deliver a tribute for someone you've openly excoriated for years. That was essentially the task President Obama had before him in his speech at the dedication ceremony for former President George W. Bush's presidential library in Dallas. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/04/25/179069587/obamas-bush-library-speech-leaves-iraq-and-more-unspoken?ft=1&f=126945001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/04/25/179069587/obamas-bush-library-speech-leaves-iraq-and-more-unspoken?ft=1&f=126945001 Imagine having to deliver a tribute for someone you've openly excoriated for years. That was essentially the task President Obama had before him in his speech at the dedication ceremony for former President George W. Bush's presidential library in Dallas. no Imagine having to deliver a tribute for someone you've openly excoriated for years. That was essentially the task President Obama had before him in his speech at the dedication ceremony for former President George W. Bush's presidential library in Dallas.

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]]> At Bush Library Dedication, Bipartisan Praise The ceremony brought together five presidents — four former and the current occupant of the White House. George W. Bush's love of country and efforts to help some of the world's poorest people won him high praise. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/25/179013302/at-bush-library-dedication-bipartisan-praise?ft=1&f=126945001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/25/179013302/at-bush-library-dedication-bipartisan-praise?ft=1&f=126945001 The ceremony brought together five presidents — four former and the current occupant of the White House. George W. Bush's love of country and efforts to help some of the world's poorest people won him high praise. no The ceremony brought together five presidents — four former and the current occupant of the White House. George W. Bush's love of country and efforts to help some of the world's poorest people won him high praise.

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]]> 'We've Had Enough Bushes,' Says Former First Lady Barbara On the day her son George's presidential library is being dedicated, she tells<em> Today</em> that Jeb is "by far the best-qualified man," but that another Bush presidential run might be one too many. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:48:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/25/178993236/weve-had-enough-bushies-says-former-first-lady-barbara?ft=1&f=126945001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/25/178993236/weve-had-enough-bushies-says-former-first-lady-barbara?ft=1&f=126945001 On the day her son George's presidential library is being dedicated, she tells<em> Today</em> that Jeb is "by far the best-qualified man," but that another Bush presidential run might be one too many. no On the day her son George's presidential library is being dedicated, she tells Today that Jeb is "by far the best-qualified man," but that another Bush presidential run might be one too many.

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]]> 5 Presidents Set To Help Dedicate George W. Bush's Library The former president's library is on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Its opening comes as polls show his approval rating on the rise. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/25/178974849/5-presidents-set-to-help-dedicate-george-w-bushs-library?ft=1&f=126945001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/25/178974849/5-presidents-set-to-help-dedicate-george-w-bushs-library?ft=1&f=126945001 The former president's library is on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Its opening comes as polls show his approval rating on the rise. 0 no The former president's library is on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Its opening comes as polls show his approval rating on the rise.

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]]> Obama's 'Terrorism' Description Follows Cautious First Words President Obama has been the anti-George W. Bush when it comes to labeling perpetrators of violent acts "terrorists." On Tuesday, he called the Boston Marathon bombing "terrorism," but his stance has long been that his predecessor used the term too loosely. Some say Obama is too cautious. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/04/16/177507195/obama-terrorism-description-follows-cautious-first-words?ft=1&f=126945001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/04/16/177507195/obama-terrorism-description-follows-cautious-first-words?ft=1&f=126945001 President Obama has been the anti-George W. Bush when it comes to labeling perpetrators of violent acts "terrorists." On Tuesday, he called the Boston Marathon bombing "terrorism," but his stance has long been that his predecessor used the term too loosely. Some say Obama is too cautious. no President Obama has been the anti-George W. Bush when it comes to labeling perpetrators of violent acts "terrorists." On Tuesday, he called the Boston Marathon bombing "terrorism," but his stance has long been that his predecessor used the term too loosely. Some say Obama is too cautious.

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]]> 'Mila' Is First Grandchild For George W. And Laura Bush The baby is named for her grandmothers. Her granddad, the nation's 43rd president, has already prepared three paintings for the baby. He's "become an artiste," Jenna Bush Hager told <em>People</em> magazine. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:31:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/15/177306003/mila-is-first-grandchild-for-george-w-and-laura-bush?ft=1&f=126945001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/15/177306003/mila-is-first-grandchild-for-george-w-and-laura-bush?ft=1&f=126945001 The baby is named for her grandmothers. Her granddad, the nation's 43rd president, has already prepared three paintings for the baby. He's "become an artiste," Jenna Bush Hager told <em>People</em> magazine. no The baby is named for her grandmothers. Her granddad, the nation's 43rd president, has already prepared three paintings for the baby. He's "become an artiste," Jenna Bush Hager told People magazine.

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]]> Bush Family's Emails Hacked; Probe Under Way A report in The Smoking Gun about the hacking has led to a criminal investigation. The hacker reportedly got hold of photos, cellphone numbers and home addresses. Also, some "sensitive correspondence." Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/08/171464005/bush-familys-emails-hacked-probe-underway?ft=1&f=126945001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/08/171464005/bush-familys-emails-hacked-probe-underway?ft=1&f=126945001 A report in The Smoking Gun about the hacking has led to a criminal investigation. The hacker reportedly got hold of photos, cellphone numbers and home addresses. Also, some "sensitive correspondence." no A report in The Smoking Gun about the hacking has led to a criminal investigation. The hacker reportedly got hold of photos, cellphone numbers and home addresses. Also, some "sensitive correspondence."

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]]> George W. Bush's Decapitated Head Appeared On 'Game Of Thrones' HBO says it is "deeply dismayed" and will have the image removed from future DVDs of the show. Producers say they meant no disrespect — that they were trying to save money by reusing prosthetic body parts. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/06/14/154995693/george-w-bushs-decapitated-head-appeared-on-game-of-thrones?ft=1&f=126945001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/06/14/154995693/george-w-bushs-decapitated-head-appeared-on-game-of-thrones?ft=1&f=126945001 HBO says it is "deeply dismayed" and will have the image removed from future DVDs of the show. Producers say they meant no disrespect — that they were trying to save money by reusing prosthetic body parts. no HBO says it is "deeply dismayed" and will have the image removed from future DVDs of the show. Producers say they meant no disrespect — that they were trying to save money by reusing prosthetic body parts.

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]]> Romney's Week: Upstaged Time And Again Upstaged by Donald Trump's "birther" jag, GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's message week marred by missteps, bad timing, big news Thu, 31 May 2012 16:04:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/05/31/154086783/romneys-week-upstaged-time-and-again?ft=1&f=126945001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/05/31/154086783/romneys-week-upstaged-time-and-again?ft=1&f=126945001 Upstaged by Donald Trump's "birther" jag, GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's message week marred by missteps, bad timing, big news no Upstaged by Donald Trump's "birther" jag, GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's message week marred by missteps, bad timing, big news

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]]> George W. Bush Will Return To The White House, Briefly Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, are expected to return to their home of eight years for the unveiling of their official portraits. Fri, 18 May 2012 15:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/05/18/153022769/george-w-bush-will-return-to-the-white-house-briefly?ft=1&f=126945001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/05/18/153022769/george-w-bush-will-return-to-the-white-house-briefly?ft=1&f=126945001 Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, are expected to return to their home of eight years for the unveiling of their official portraits. no Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, are expected to return to their home of eight years for the unveiling of their official portraits.

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]]> Bush Says 'I'm For Mitt Romney,' But He Likely Won't Play Role In Campaign As an elevator's doors closed, former President George W. Bush confirmed the obvious. But Romney's campaign doesn't see Bush playing an important role in the 2012 campaign. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/05/16/152823415/bush-says-im-for-mitt-romney-but-he-likely-wont-play-role-in-campaign?ft=1&f=126945001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/05/16/152823415/bush-says-im-for-mitt-romney-but-he-likely-wont-play-role-in-campaign?ft=1&f=126945001 As an elevator's doors closed, former President George W. Bush confirmed the obvious. But Romney's campaign doesn't see Bush playing an important role in the 2012 campaign. no As an elevator's doors closed, former President George W. Bush confirmed the obvious. But Romney's campaign doesn't see Bush playing an important role in the 2012 campaign.

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]]> What's In A Name? A Lot, When It Comes To Tax Cuts Former President George W. Bush wrestled with one drawback of retaining a political legacy Tuesday, acknowledging that his name could be a drag on preserving tax cuts for the wealthy. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/04/10/150380290/whats-in-a-name-a-lot-when-it-comes-to-tax-cuts?ft=1&f=126945001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/04/10/150380290/whats-in-a-name-a-lot-when-it-comes-to-tax-cuts?ft=1&f=126945001 Former President George W. Bush wrestled with one drawback of retaining a political legacy Tuesday, acknowledging that his name could be a drag on preserving tax cuts for the wealthy. no Former President George W. Bush wrestled with one drawback of retaining a political legacy Tuesday, acknowledging that his name could be a drag on preserving tax cuts for the wealthy.

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]]> George W. Bush Says He Doesn't Miss Being President It was an "was unbelievably interesting experience," he says, but "I had plenty of the limelight." Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/04/10/150356897/george-w-bush-says-he-doesnt-miss-being-president?ft=1&f=126945001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/04/10/150356897/george-w-bush-says-he-doesnt-miss-being-president?ft=1&f=126945001 It was an "was unbelievably interesting experience," he says, but "I had plenty of the limelight." no It was an "was unbelievably interesting experience," he says, but "I had plenty of the limelight."

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]]> Santorum's Win In Louisiana Puts Off Discussion About Uniting Behind Romney Rick Santorum's victory in Louisiana delays, once again, the prospect of the GOP uniting behind Mitt Romney as its nominee. History shows that a long protracted battle for the nomination may not necessarily hurt the party's chances in November. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/politicaljunkie/2012/03/26/149001702/santorums-win-in-louisiana-puts-off-discussion-about-uniting-behind-romney?ft=1&f=126945001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/politicaljunkie/2012/03/26/149001702/santorums-win-in-louisiana-puts-off-discussion-about-uniting-behind-romney?ft=1&f=126945001 Rick Santorum's victory in Louisiana delays, once again, the prospect of the GOP uniting behind Mitt Romney as its nominee. History shows that a long protracted battle for the nomination may not necessarily hurt the party's chances in November. no Rick Santorum's victory in Louisiana delays, once again, the prospect of the GOP uniting behind Mitt Romney as its nominee. History shows that a long protracted battle for the nomination may not necessarily hurt the party's chances in November.

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