A day in the life of President Bush (1/29/06): photos

White House & Yahoo News Photos ^ | 1/29/06

[Wolfstar]

PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: President and Mrs. Bush spent the weekend at the White House where they hosted GWB's parents. The family attended St. John's Episcopal Church this morning before the President went for a mountain bike ride.

Throughout his term, President Bush has sought to break down barriers that have prevented religion-based charities from using government funds. His $15 billion effort to fight AIDS has handed out nearly one-quarter of its grants to religious groups, and officials are aggressively pursuing new church partners that often emphasize disease prevention through abstinence and fidelity over condom use.

Award recipients include a Christian relief organization famous for its televised appeals to feed hungry children, a well-known Catholic charity and a group run by the son of evangelist Billy Graham, according to the State Department.

Secular organizations in Africa are raising concerns that new money to groups without AIDS experience may dilute the impact of Bush's historic three-year-old program.

"We clearly recognize that it is very important to work with faith-based organizations," said Dan Mullins, deputy regional director for southern and western Africa for CARE, one of the best-known humanitarian organizations.

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[Wolfstar]

Some of these photos of Barbara remind me of the lead actress who plays Lana Lang on Smallville, Kristin Kreuk.

I can see how you might find something comparable between them. But Barbara is not as earthy. Except that Hitchcock preferred blondes, Barbara is more the mysterious, cool leading lady Hitchcock used in his films.

[mystery-ak]

Hi jonny....sorry I left the thread the other night....I had several phone calls re my mother and her latest problems.....when I finally got them all settled everyone here was gone...

[Wolfstar]

I only wish he wanted to be President.

Sigh...I agree, although I sure do understand why he and his wife prefer to retire.

[Wolfstar]

Lovely photos of the VP, I will be doing a short special tomorrow his 65th birthday

Today was an advance birthday celebration.

[silent_jonny]

Thank you, btw, for the Dose--this one and yesterday's.

(I replied to your post on the Idol thread, too)

[Carolinamom]

I think Barbara Bush looks particularly good in that black suit. Besides being the wife and mother of presidents, she is a person in her own right. IMHO she's more beautiful now than she was as a young wife and mother. 80 years young and witty, a combination that endures. Wouldn't it be fun to have lunch w/her?!

[silent_jonny]

Dare I ask what that Americanism means?

It's "Freeperism" :) You've never heard it?

[Wolfstar]

looks like a Shi-tzu got in the picture in the Oval Office with the President and VP, in the 2nd of pics in 16

Thanks for making me laugh. That mic cover is hilarious. I thought maybe the maid was in there dusting or something.

[silent_jonny]

when I finally got them all settled everyone here was gone...

Passed out is more like it :)

How are you, buddy? Hope nothing is wrong with your mom.

[Wolfstar]

(I replied to your post on the Idol thread, too)

You're welcome. I'll go over and check it out now. BTW, I look forward to your answer to snugs about what "my beeber is stuned" means. Chuckle...

[patriciaruth]

Kristin can look pretty cool, too.

[silent_jonny]

It's "Freeperism" = It's a "Freeperism"

[snugs]

I guessed it was. I deliberately did not mention yesterday my intention for Monday's thread in case you had already got something planned for today.

[Wolfstar]

Wouldn't it be fun to have lunch w/her?!

It would be a blast to have lunch with her.

[snugs]

No beeper to me is what you have on quiz shows

[mystery-ak]

My mom is just fine.....all of her so-called problems are emergencies...she's 84 and....well, let's just leave it at that........LOL

[Wolfstar]

I kept this tribute small and focused primarily on his role as our nation's leading ambassador.

[Wolfstar]

No beeper to me is what you have on quiz shows

LOL! "Beeber" is a made-up word. So is "stuned." I'll leave the rest for Jonny to explain.

[snugs]

Good theme, some photos I had not seen before

[snugs]

What do you want on your toaster