Posted on 08/05/2006 2:18:44 PM PDT by Wolfstar
PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: President and Mrs. Bush, and the dogs, are vacationing at their Crawford, TX, ranch for the next couple of week. However, no president is ever truly on vacation. Today, through White House Press Secretary Tony Snow, who is at the ranch, President Bush issued a statement saying he is pleased with the draft UN resolution regarding the war in the Middle East. Here is an excerpt from the widely circulated AP story:
Bush Happy With Draft U.N. Resolution
By NEDRA PICKLER, The Associated Press
Aug 5, 2006 12:11 PM (46 mins ago)CRAWFORD, Texas - President Bush has signed off on a draft U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at ending fighting in the Mideast and is "happy with the progress being made," his spokesman said Saturday.
But the president knows there could be a long road before violence stops, White House press secretary Tony Snow said.
"I don't think he has any delusions about what lies ahead," said Snow, accompanying Bush on his vacation to his private ranch.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley arrived at the ranch Saturday to consult with Bush as the full Security Council began discussions on the agreement reached by France and the United States.
The draft calls for Hezbollah to stop all attacks and for Israel to stop "offensive military operations." But it would allow Israel to defend itself if attacked.
Israel, backed by the U.S., has insisted it must have the right to respond if Hezbollah launches missiles against it.
In an important, but largely overlooked domestic story, Congress sent a major pension overhaul bill to President Bush yesterday for his signature. Here's an excerpt from the story on ABC News:
Congress Sends Major Pension Overhaul Legislation to President Bush
By JIM ABRAMSWASHINGTON Aug 4, 2006 (AP)— Congress passed major pension legislation designed to assure American workers, including millions of baby boomers nearing the end of their working careers, that the pensions they have been promised will be there when they retire.
The Senate, in its last vote before adjourning for a four-week summer break, approved the 900-page bill that compels employers with defined-benefit pension plans to meet their funding obligations and seeks to prevent companies from terminating plans and shifting the financial burden to the taxpayer. The House passed the bill last week.
PRESIDENTIAL VACATION SCHEDULE: From the White House press gaggle by Tony Snow.
The President's day today: he got up early, received his national security briefing, recorded the radio address -- which is about border security and immigration. Then he went out and did some brush-cutting and trail-clearing, followed by a bike ride, and will be doing other vacation relaxation sort of things for the rest of the day.The week ahead has more of the same, through Wednesday. On Thursday, the President will participate in a tour of Fox Valley Metal-Tech, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he will make a statement on the economy. While in Wisconsin, the President will attend a 'Gard for Congress' reception in Oneida, before returning to Crawford for the rest of the vacation, such as it is.
On the 11th, he'll attend a Republican National Committee reception and barbecue at Broken Spoke Ranch in Crawford. Then he'll spend Saturday in Crawford and return to the White House at a time to be determined on Sunday, the 13th.
The president plans to return to his ranch near the end of the month for a few days. But that trip is scheduled to be interrupted with other travel away from Texas, including a visit to the Gulf Coast to mark the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Oh, my!
Thank you for your 100% sweet post S Jonny!
I Save As'd this text pairing for a keepsake rememberance
and also will tell/show my Fam of it and my off line
friends too!(Of your kindness & sweet gesture...)
This post brags on me... so tis the only reason I'd feel
funny putting this on my P P otherwise you know I would.
;OD
Awesome! tis you who got a Toaster today!
Hi Wolfstar!
Thanks for Sunday Dose pics
& yesterday's merit more thanks as well!!
& HUGS to boot!
The pic adds in yor #224 are really cute ones!
I had not heard that story before. What a totally outrageous thing to do? If I were one of the people on the staff I wouldn't have let my kids get anywhere near her.
Now Dubya is another story. I would let him hold my nephew any day. 
And I think we were right about where Dubya got his baby charming skills. 
Awww,I remember this one ...
I think that is the best & most touching
& meaning filled pics of Jenna
I've ever seen.
This weekend has been so much fun! The coolest part-by far-was going to church with THE PRESIDENT Sunday morning. Yes. We went to his church, St. John's Episcopal, and actually worshipped less than 10 feet away from him. We were on the same row with one of his secret service agents. It. Was. Incredible. It was sooo worth attending the 7:45 AM service. In case you were wondering, the President wore a suit and a blue tie, and Laura wore a baby blue pant suit. Classy. And they were so cute! They were both playing with an 18-month-old that was sitting in the row in front of them. He was enraptured with them both as they winked and patted him. I am all the more proud to be an American. And you know what else was so surprising to me? He seemed so relaxed. The most powerful man in the world. All the craziness in Israel. Pressure of leading America. And yet, he was so peaceful and happy to be at church. All I have to say is, Long live G-Dub.
VERY nice post about Dubya and church. Thanks.
Wonderful excerpt/theme contribution!
Thanks for posting/sharing your friend's journaled
church glimpses & obsevations /
between Pres. B. & 1st Lady Laura & the baby!
Those are also great pix. I think W likes the tee-ball games at the WH even more than the kids do. Those are great events.
And I've always liked that baby pic of him with his dad. Such a happy baby - and clearly adored by his daddy.
Yes Spotty is my favourite one as well.
You brought a tear to my eye when you mentioned Annabelle somehow she and my Gizzy passing made the miles across the sea between us seem nearer.
I should have that photo among my collection I will look it out for you this week and post a link to you.
I am here but about to go over the singles thread for about 30 mins but then I will be back
I think I should go to church at St. John's this fall ;) After all, I AM Episcopalian...
My Tommy has grown I did not realise he was this old now.
Yes it is he is holding Grace and Kate is in front of him.
That in my opinion as well is the best photo of Jenna
Yes it was Grace and kate
Notice the hat though it is the Union Jack
You read the sentance wrong I actually said
To me the Gazebo over the lake is Japanese plus they also have a bit near the house which is a bit Japanese looking
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