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Cnn: E Mail Shows Bush Glad Fema Took Katrina Flak

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN discusses an e-mail that might have come from the Executive Office of the President stating that they were glad former FEMA chief Michael Brown took the heat for the federal government's handling of Hurricane Katrina. Article is from...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Intervention in Iraq?

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page from March, 2003, as the U.S. prepares for war with Iraq.
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CNN

Cnn: White House Chief of Staff Resigns

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN article informing of the surprise resignation of President Bush's White House chief of Staff, Andrew Card. Includes text of Bush's 3/28/06 speech and brief biographical data on Josh Bolten, his successor.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Sarbanes Oxley Act

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wikipedia provides background and an informative list of the major provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Written in common language so it is easy to understand.
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CBS

Cbs World News

For Students 9th - 10th
CBS News provides the latest international headline news, as well as various features, interactive news, and more.
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Actor Keith Carradine as President George W. Bush in the Play 'Stuff Happens.'

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio provides highlights of both the top national and international news, as well as various editorials, commentaries, and reviews. The majority of the content is available in audio format.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: The Presidency of George Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a summary of George Bush's presidency from 1989-1992.
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President Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines some of Laura Bush's efforts in her husband's presidential campaign of 2004.
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Cnn: Bush Welcomes Probe of Cia Leak

For Students 9th - 10th
February, 2004: CNN reports on the reaction to President George W. Bush to the announcement that the Justice Department would investigate the revealing of Valerie Plame's identity as a CIA operative. There is also some history of the...
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Cnn: Bush: 'I Take Responsibility'

For Students 9th - 10th
As criticism of the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina mounted, President George W. Bush took responsibility for the government's failures. Report from September, 2005.
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NBC

Nbc News: Libby Lawyers Oppose Cheney Notes

For Students 9th - 10th
In this May, 2006 article, NBC reports that Scooter Libby is trying to prevent prosecutors from submitting notes from Vice-President Dick Cheney in his trial. The notes were written on an article from Valerie Plame's husband, Joseph...
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BBC

Bbc: Cheney Sued in Cia Identity Case

For Students 9th - 10th
Valerie Plame and her husband announce they are suing Vice-President Dick Cheney and two other White House officials for the disclosure of her name as a CIA operative in 2006. A video report and other resources accompany this article.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Condoleezza Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of the first African-American woman to serve as Secretary of State.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Republican Party History

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides a history of the Republican party and details on the eighteen Presidents who have belonged to the Republican Party through George W. Bush.
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PBS

News Hour: Afghans' Rising Fury (2005)

For Students 9th - 10th
Protests against the United States increased in Afghanistan in May, 2005. Read about Guantanamo Bay, the protest marches, and excerpts from U.S. government officials. Video, audio, and a transcript of this report are available.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: u.s. Casualties in Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
January, 2006, update on the military personnel who have given their lives in the war with Afghanistan.
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University of California

Roho: 1990 1992 Early 1990s Recession

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the recession at the end of George H.W. Bush's presidency, its causes, and results.
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Richard B. Cheney, 17th Secretary of Defense

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed account of Cheney's term as Secretary of Defense under President George H. W. Bush.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Iraq War

For Students 9th - 10th
Features interesting facts and detailed information on the Iraq War Iraq War (2003 - 2011) and Saddam Hussein the dictator and president of Iraq.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1992 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1992 won by William J. Clinton who defeated incumbent President George H.W. Bush by a wide Electoral College margin.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1988 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1988 won by George H.W. Bush becoming the first incumbent Vice President of the United States to win a presidential election in 152 years.
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Other

Center for Responsive Politics: Open Secrets

For Students 9th - 10th
Opensecrets.org is a non-partisan, non-profit research group based in Washington, D.C. that tracks money in politics, and its effect on elections and public policy.
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From His 'Great Goals' of 2000, President's Achievements Mixed

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses some of the achievements, or lack thereof, of President Bush after his first term of office. These achievements are based on his promises during the 2000 campaign. The article tends to focus on taxes, Social...
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President Bush With Condoleezza Rice and Other Advisers

For Students 9th - 10th
This profile is from September of 2001 and provides a European view of Condoleeza Rice early in her tenure as National Security Advisor to George W. Bush.