[H. Paul Pressler IV]

As I understand it, all Presidential Libraries before Clinton were built with Public Funds. Thus President Bush, unless, Congress changes the law will have to raise the cash for his own Library.


What are the chances of Congress passing a bill to save President Bush from having to raise his own money for the library?

[shezza]

I know the West Texas Coalition (backing Texas Tech's bid) has over $100 in pledges from donors, and would obviously kick into major fund-raising mode if named.

I don't know if the other universities have also begun seeking funds, but the rough estimate is said to be around $300 million dollars. (Baylor plans to donate the 100 acres it has targeted for the site.)

[shezza]

LOL! I mean the West Texas Coalition has raised more than $100 million in pledges.