A day in the life of President Bush (4/8/06): photos & news

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PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: With protesters planning to go to Crawford over the Easter break, the White House has not released information as to where the President and his family will be this weekend and next. Waco Police Chief Alberto Melis said the President has returned less often since the hurricanes struck last August and September, with fewer visiting dignitaries. He also said he was told Bush is "not coming" to Crawford for the Easter holiday weekend, April 16, when he has annually gathers with his family. The White House has not released plans for the Easter weekend, but spokesman Blair Jones emphasized that the President looks forward to visiting the ranch whenever he can and said protests will never diminish that appeal.

Between protests and threats on the President's life, the White House has been more guarded in releasing his schedule. The following is the latest of three stories about threats to the President in this news the past few days.

Mental patient threatens President Bush
Saturday, 08 April , 2006, 15:50

East St Louis: A Palestinian man threatened President George W Bush while receiving mental-health care, according to an indictment that raises questions about how to treat such comments by mental patients.

Federal grand jurors indicted Arafat Nijmeh on two felony counts of "knowingly and willfully" threatening to harm Bush - first by telling two workers at his treatment centre that he wanted to castrate Bush, then a day later to secret service agents notified by the centre.

The indictment issued on March 23 and made public this week says Nijmeh told the agents that his threat "is not too harsh, considering what he has done to my country. If not that, then maybe something else, you know?"

Nijmeh, 26, later said he was joking. He remained in custody on Friday pending a bail hearing on Monday.

Acting US attorney Randy Massey and defence lawyer Philkavanaugh declined to discuss the case further. Authorities also would not discuss Nijmeh's residency status in the United States or his mental health treatment, citing privacy concerns.

Bush signals opposition to automatic citizenship for illegals
Sat Apr 8, 10:28 AM ET

WASHINGTON (AFP) - President George W. Bush has expressed his opposition to granting automatic citizenship to those who had crossed the US border illegally after a Republican-sponsored immigration reform plan collapsed in the US Senate. "We must ensure that those who break our laws are not granted an automatic path to citizenship," Bush said in his weekly radio address.

The comment appears to place Bush at odds with two key proposals considered by the Senate over the past weeks, which offer legalization -- and eventual citizenship -- to all or most of an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants currently living in the United States. The president has not formally endorsed either of the bills.

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Tuesday, President Bush will visit Jefferson City, MO, where he will visit the Heisinger Bluffs Senior Living Community. He also plans to participate in a forum about the new Medicare drug benefit during an event at the Miller Performing Arts Center.

Wednesday, President Bush will welcome President John Kufuor of the Republic of Ghana to the White House.

Also on Wednesday, Vice President Dick Cheney will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Washington Nationals' Major League Baseball home opener. The Nationals' first home game of the season is against the New York Mets. Since 1910, 12 presidents and four vice-presidents have thrown a ceremonial pitch in Washington.

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There are no new photos of the President or First Lady today, although there are a couple of the President's dad. So it's a good opportunity to take a trip down memory lane.

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Pinging you to the Saturday Dose.

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Happy Day......just turned on the computer....and here's the DOSE!

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sept. 20, 2004: President Bush reacts to a question during an 'Ask the President' event at the Sports Zone in Derry, N.H.

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Happy Day here too. Just checked FR and here it is!!!

Thank you thank you

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Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue looks on as former President George H.W. Bush tries to silence a standing ovation following his remarks during the dedication of the Paul D. Coverdell Center for Biomedical and Health Sciences at the University of Georgia, Friday, April 7, 2006 in Athens, Ga.

'41' makes a few remarks during the dedication yesterday.

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March 25, 2004: President Bush greets Kareen Wilkinson, an Americorps member with City Year Boston, after arriving at Logan Airport. She gave the president a yellow City Year fleece sweater.

Blake Gottesman, personal assistant to the president, helps him pick up a fallen hat that GWB had received as a gift.

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Aug. 7, 2004: President Bush, wearing his '43' cap, holds a fish caught by his daughter Jenna during an outing off Kennebunkport.

Aug. 8, 2004: President Bush and Mrs. Bush wave as they depart St. Ann's Episcopal Church in Kennebunkport following Sunday morning services.

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Oct. 1, 2004: GWB waves to the crowd as he leaves a rally at the McIntyre ski area in New Hampshire.

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2004: First Lady Laura Bush, along with Gov. Mitt Romney, promotes her Reading First program at George F. Kelly Elementary School in Chelsea, MA. Kindergartener Katherine Mejia sits between them.

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The President kicks off the Little League World Series with a 'thank you' to all the parents, coaches and volunteers who donate their time to childrens' sports. The President was inducted into Little League's Hall of Excellence in Williamsport, Pa. "You prioritize your family and that's crucial for a healthy world, to make sure our families remain strong," said the President. "I equate Little League baseball with good families."

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June 22, 2002: President Bush after a run with his staff and invited guests. Presidential Fitness Challenge 3-Mile Run at Fort McNair.

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President Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, and members of the Red Sox exchanged jokes at a White House ceremony honoring baseball's world champions. The players later visited the wounded at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

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All in a short paragraph, this is smart parody from sportspickle.com skewers venal Congressional politicians, relentless negative media reporting, and the con game known as 'presidential approval polls.'

Bush Defends Fantasy Football Strategy

President Bush responded to mounting criticism about his fantasy football strategy today, stressing that patience is required in order to realize the benefits of the administration’s plan.

Criticism has come from both sides of the aisle –- and has coincided with a drop in the president’s approval rating – after Bush took the injured Michael Vick with his first pick and then followed with a defensive player, Tampa Bay linebacker Derrick Brooks, in the second round.

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Nice photo of the President and Vice President walking through the colonnade toward the Rose Garden at the White House.

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August 14, 2005: President Bush visits the Boy Scouts Jamboree.

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From the 2000 campaign. The years have been hard on him.

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Here's just one small reason why...

The Library of Congress released this photo of a personal printed copy of Thomas Jefferson's, 'A Manual of Parlimentary Practice,' with Jefferson's handwritten notes. Vermont Democrats met today in response to resolutions passed by several county committees calling on the Legislature to use a little-known parliamentary rule in the U.S. House to send a pro-impeachment message to Congress against President Bush. Those urging the Legislature to weigh in cite a little-known provision in Jefferson's manual. Section 603 of the manual allows a state legislature to ask the U.S. House to begin impeachment procedings.

Update: RANDOLPH, Vt. -- The Democratic State Committee on Saturday voted to urge the U.S. Congress to begin impeachment proceedings against President Bush, but decided against asking the Vermont Legislature to join that call.

Wolfstar's comment: Democrat is just another word for hate.

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U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts smiles as he is applauded after President Bush acknowledged him at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, Friday, April 7, 2006.