Posted on 12/21/2005 3:50:09 PM PST by GretchenM
President and Mrs. Bush visited wounded military personnel recovering in the National Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, also thanking caregivers there.
He signed the "GO Zone" Gulf Opportunity Zone Act, providing nearly $8 billion in tax breaks for Gulf Coast businesses, as part of the government's plan to help the region rebuild from destructive hurricanes.
The Vice President cast a tie-breaking vote as president of the US Senate, enabling passage of a $39.7 billion deficit-reduction bill, the first of its kind in more than ten years.
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld is in Pakistan.
Saddam Hussein Trial Discussed: Christopher Reid, Regime Crimes Liaison, hosted Wednesday's "Ask the White House" from the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. He discussed Saddam Hussein's trial for crimes against humanity. Read the transcript here.
Welcome to Sanity Island!
In Pakistan 12.20.05 
God bless our troops and their Commander in Chief.
Prayers for the wounded.
Presser with Karzai
Touring the Task Force Eagle supporting helicopter operations at Qasim Army Airfield in Pakistan
Rumsfeld, who flew to Afghanistan from Pakistan, told reporters the United States is not going to abandon Afghanistan. Rumsfeld said that commitment includes helping run down the remaining Taliban and al-Qaida fighters that are still 'causing difficulties' for Afghanistan. 
All clear.
Beautiful picture!
Hello Miss ilovew. Thanks for asking! I'm doing pretty well, I have all my shopping done, am waiting for some gifts to arrive but printed up some placards showing the recipients what they will get if the items don't arrive in time, and am hoping I am able to see my son on Christmas Day. He called today and is fighting a bug.
How are you?
Hi Mamab. Are you getting helpful answers about your arm (shoulder / wrist?) ?
I just caught your post about your diagnosis. What happens in the long run -- is there something the doctors can do long term to relieve the pain?
Amen.
Hi CRG. How are things your way? Are you having warm weather?
Our freezing rain has calmed down to a regular, old, 50 degree rain now.
The young Marine in his dress uniform....the look on his face is incredible.
Yes, very intent. As one who doesn't want to miss a crumb of the cake. And Laura's face is very telling.
As this Navy Chaplain is appealing his case directly to the president, I decided to post this on the dose.
Chaplain Who May Be Fired from Navy for Praying in Jesus' Name Sends Urgent Letter to President for Help
Aimee Herd (Dec 21, 2005)
More...
http://www.breakingchristiannews.com/audio/klingenschmitt.m3u
Navy Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt has served in the Armed Forces for 14 years, the last three as a Chaplain. Now he may be stripped of his status, losing his career, retirement and home for praying in Jesus' name even though Title 10 of the U.S. Code says that it is legal for a Chaplain to pray publicly according to his faith. Chaplain Klingenschmitt has taken his battle directly to the Whitehouse and awaits an answer from President Bush. To hear an interview with Chaplain Klingenschmitt click on the link below.
To call the Whitehouse and voice your opinion call: 202-456-1111.
Eh...I'm okay. I've got a cough and a bad headache but at least I'm not as sick as my brother. And I've got my laptop to keep me busy and amused :)
Thank you, Gretchen. See our first lady getting off the helicopter in #17. Doesn't she look great! So nice and slender and smartly dressed. A wonderful role model for the women of our country.
I live in Alabama now...but I'm home in GA for Christmas...it's cold here...very cold.
Sent you a freepmail. I may have to have another surgery on that side. So, I really hope it gets well on its own. Although I never had any real pain after my rotator cuff surgery until this started. He also told me to use heat on it.
Thanks for the dose, Gretchen....I send these wonderful photos onto family in the military. They are SO grateful, and so am I.
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