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President and Mrs. Bush did not make any public appearances today as the prepare for this week's 2nd Inaugural. The President proclaimed Sunday as National Sanctity of Human Life Day and Religious Freedom Day. Today's Presidential Radio Address dealt with the issue of Social Security. For those interseted in reading the entire transcript (it's not long), click here: whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/01/20050115.html QUOTE OF THE DAY: When President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act in 1935, the average life expectancy was about 60 years, which meant that most Americans would not live to become eligible for benefits, then set at age 65. Today,...

Former President Bush, twins stump for 'W' By Melissa Trujillo, Associated Press October 28, 2004 Former President George H.W. Bush recalled his own time in office today as he accused Democrat John Kerry of refusing to back the first Gulf War even though the United States sought international support. "You can't say you want to do something and then, when you're faced with a vote to get something done that's as clear as that, refusing to stand up," Bush said during his first Colorado appearance on behalf of his son during the 2004 campaign. The Democratic presidential candidate has criticized...