A Day in the Life of President Bush and Mrs. Bush (photos): 7.13.05

yahoo.com, whitehouse.gov ^ | Wednesday July 13, 2005 | GretchenM

[GretchenM]

President Bush and his Cabinet met this morning, after which Bush met with recipients of the 2005 Democracy Award of the National Endowment for Democracy.

Today the White House slashed its forecast for the fiscal 2005 budget deficit by nearly $100 billion due to unexpectedly large tax revenues in recent months.

Condi Rice continues her diplomatic visits in Asia, and Laura, Barbara and Jenna Bush continue their trip to Africa to promote AIDS prevention and strengthen the role of women there.

Welcome to Sanity Island!

[GretchenM]

Speaking with reporters before Cabinet meeting; with Cabinet members Secretary of Interior Gale Norton and Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman

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Just passin' by.....

[GretchenM]

Dose on the way.

Please wait to post or repost photos
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All Clear.

Thanks!

[Clara Lou]

Here!

[Jen]

Top 5???

[GretchenM]

A contender for #1 today

[STARWISE]

Thanks, GM.

[Kate of Spice Island]

Top ten?

Wow...in early two days this week!

[GretchenM]

Bush said there was a serious investigation under way into who leaked the identity of CIA employee Valerie Plame

Note the pejorative caption. "With Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove seen at left, President Bush speaks during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House ... . Bush said Wednesday that he will not comment on top political adviser Karl Rove's role in leaking the identity of a CIA operative while the investigation is ongoing."

Karl doesn't look worried.

[GretchenM]

And look what you get!

[GretchenM]

No photo for this: The Bush administration today is asking the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal to stop water from being purposely spilled through five Northwest hydroelectric dams, including the Ice Harbor, despite a lower court's order that bypassing electricity producing turbines was necessary to help in the survival of young salmon migrating to the Pacific. Environmentalists and the government dispute whether salmon would be assisted by the decision, which is likely to increase energy bills in the Northwest.

President Bush and recipients of the 2005 Democracy Award of the National Endowment for Democracy in the Oval Office of the White House. From left, Mohammed Nasib, Sakeena Yacoobi, the president and Sarwar Hussaini. The three democracy activists from Afghanistan are leaders of civil society organizations and have distinguished themselves in educating average citizens and local leaders about the basic values and principles of democracy.

[ohioWfan]

HI! GREAT first pic!

Going for a walk with my beloved, so I'll see you later....

THANKS for the DOSE, Gretchen!

[GretchenM]

Laura Bush meets with President Benjamin Mkapa at the Presidential Residence in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Mrs. Bush is visiting Africa to highlight U.S. aid and partnerships promoting programs for girls' education, HIV/AIDS awareness and women's empowerment.

Laura Bush makes remarks after touring the Pastoral Activities and Services For People With AIDS in Dar es Salaam Archdiocese

With Archbishop of Dar es Salaam Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, listening to speakers during a tour of facilities

[STARWISE]

Just for you ... found this:

Skechers Brings Idol to Campaign

Skechers USA is adding a little music power to the brand, signing American Idol winner Carrie Underwood to a new global endorsement agreement.

As part of the agreement, Skechers will feature the 22-year-old singer in its sports and fusion styles in a variety of scenes that reflect Underwood's interests. Underwood will appear in Skechers ads and P-O-P. The campaign, which will launch this fall, will coincide with the American Idols Live! Tour 2005 and the debut of Underwood's country album set for release in November on 19 Recordings/Arista records.

Underwood became the new American Idol after viewers cast more than 500 million votes during the season. American Idol ended its fourth season in May.

"We are extremely excited to have Carrie represent Skechers in our marketing campaigns, and to be affiliated with such a dynamic performer," said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers in a statement. "She is the kind of star young women can relate to. The mix of fashion and music is essential to both our industries and truly benefits the stars and the brand's associated with them."

Skechers previously tapped other celebrities, including Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera to promote the brand. (I know you like her .. hope she doesn't go down the same road as those 2 oinkers .. LOL.)

[Fudd Fan]

Dose is up!! YAY!!

Hi Gretchen... thanks for the Dose today!

[GretchenM]

With the first lady of Tanzania, center, during a visit to the Equal Opportunity for All Trust Fund, a program to assist disadvantaged rural children, in Dar es Salaam

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Jenna Bush watches children perform in Dar es Salaam

Jenna Bush hands out a picture of her pet to a Tanzanian child during a tour the Equal Opportunity for All Trust Fund facilities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Jenna is accompanying U.S. First Lady Laura Bush who is in Africa for an official visit to promote AIDS prevention and strengthen the role of women on the continent.

Jenna Bush hands out postcards of her pets to dancing children

[snugs]

Evening

[Fudd Fan]

Karl doesn't look worried

ROFL! He certainly does NOT!

[Txsleuth]

If you look at the pictures of Karl Rove, especially the one behind Pres. Bush at the cabinet meeting, he looks like the cat that ate the canary!!!