A Day in the Life of President Bush (many photos): 08-09-07

www.yahoo.com/news www.whitehouse.gov/news ^ | 9th August 2007 | Snugs

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The President held a press conference in the Press Briefing Room today then signed H.R. 2272, The America Competes Act Bill after which he departed to Maine where he will spend the week at the family home attending a wedding and meeting with the French President.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with Lebanon's Charge d'Affaires Antoine Chedi at the State Department.

Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

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QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Bush Discusses American Competitiveness Initiative During Press Conference
James S. Brady Briefing Room

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, thank you. When I came into office in 2001, our nation was headed into a recession. So we cut the taxes across the board. And hardworking Americans have used this tax relief to produce strong and lasting economic growth.

Since we began cutting taxes in 2001, our economy has expanded by more than $1.9 trillion. Since the tax cuts took full effect in 2003, our economy has added more than 8.3 million new jobs, and almost four years of uninterrupted growth. Inflation is low, unemployment is low, real after-tax income has grown by an average of more than $3,400 per person since I took office. The American economy is the envy of the world, and we need to keep it that way.

So in my 2006 State of the Union address, I announced the American Competitiveness Initiative, and I called on Republicans and Democrats in Congress to join me in this effort, to encourage innovation throughout our economy. As part of this initiative, I asked Congress to expand America's investment in basic research, so we can support our nation's most creative minds as they explore new frontiers in nano-technology or supercomputing or alternative energy sources. I asked Congress to strengthen math and science education, so our children have the skills they need to compete for the jobs of the future. I asked Congress to make permanent the research and development tax credit, so we can encourage bolder private-sector initiatives in technology.

Today I'm going to sign into law a bill that supports many of the key elements of the American Competitiveness Initiative. This legislation supports our efforts to double funding for basic research in physical sciences. This legislation authorizes most of the education programs I called for in the initiative I laid out at the State of the Union. These programs include Math Now proposals to improve instruction in mathematics, and the advanced placement program my administration proposed, to increase the number of teachers and students in AP and international baccalaureate classes.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

President George W. Bush holds a press conference Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room. White House photo by Eric Draper

[MamaB]

Hi.

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President Bush arrives for a news conference, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, in the White House Press Room at the White House in Washington.

President George W. Bush holds a press conference Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room.

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[Kaslin]

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[tsmith130]

Ya bet me Mama, by 5 seconds! Congrats!

[Kaslin]

Good evening MamaB

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Dose going up - sorry for late ping - please wait for the all clear before posting or reposting any photos or graphics

[MamaB]

Hi,
We have a family in church who are very active and are in the home schooling program. They were at the movies this past weekend when their 14 year old daughter said her back was hurting. By the time they left, she was in excruciating pain and was taken to the ER. Well, she has leukemia and is at St. Jude’s. They will be there for 6 weeks. Prayers are requested for the family.

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President Bush signs H.R. 2272, The America Competes Act, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Behind the President, from left are, John Marburger, director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., Rep. Bart Gordon, D-Tenn., and Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M.

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President Bush, right, walks with White House Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten, left, as the president left the White House in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, to spend the weekend in Kennebunkport, Maine

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President Bush, right, walks with Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, left, as the president left the White House in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, to spend the weekend in Kennebunkport, Maine.

President Bush, right, shakes hands with Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, left, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, as he left the White House in Washington to spend the weekend at Kennebunkport, Maine.

President George W. Bush waves as he walks towards the Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington before departing to Kennebunkport, Maine August 9, 2007

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President George W. Bush waves from the steps of Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington before departing to Kennebunkport, Maine, August 9, 2007.

The Marine One helicopter with U.S. President George W. Bush on board blows up a hair of an invited guest on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington upon Bush departure to Kennebunkport, Maine August 9, 2007.

President Bush waves after arriving at the Sanford Airport Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, in Sanford, Maine.

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President Bush, center, rides on a fishing boat, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, off Kennebunkport, Maine. The President and his father started a fishing trip aboard this boat which is owned by fishing guide Billy Busch, obscured at right. They later transferred onto former President George H. W. Bush's speedboat, Fidelity III.

President Bush, center, in orange shirt, assists his father, former President George H. W. Bush, in white, as they transfer from a Secret Service boat to Fidelity III, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, off Kennebunkport, Maine.

President Bush, front left, rides with his father, former President George H. W. Bush waving from his speedboat, Fidelity III, as they head back to Walker's Point after fishing Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, off Kennebunkport, Maine

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President Bush, left, waves, while his father, former President George H. W. Bush drives his speedboat, Fidelity III, as they head back to Walker's Point after fishing Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, off Kennebunkport, Maine

President George W. Bush, waving at left, with his father, former President George H.W. Bush at the helm, plow through waves as they head home after fishing off the family home in Kennebunkport, Maine, on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007

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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, meets with Lebanon's Charge d'Affaires Antoine Chedid, left, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, at the State Deptartment in Washington

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Prayers for the 14-year-old girl.

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Joint toaster winners - congratulations - please advise what photo you want and I will do them tomorrow as I only work in the morning on Friday.

[MEG33]

Thank you, snugs!

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Hi Kas

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Within my 10 second rule so you get a toaster as well

[Kaslin]

I am sorry to hear that. I will pray for the girl and the family

[bray]

Great shots in the boat, thanks snugs.

Pray for W and Our Troops

[pissant]

Good work snugs!!

[tsmith130]

Thanks snugs! I think I’ll have the last pic in post #20. The look on his face is exactly how I feel when I listen to the press.

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Sorry to hear that about the family from your church prayers for them and in particular the child.

Can I ask for prayers for a colleague at work, her partner Steve had an operation last week he was discharged from hospital on Sunday/Monday but last night developed breathing difficulties. His temperature went up to well over 40C and he was rushed into hospital, premliminary investigations suggested that he has a perforated bowel and septicemia.

Donna and Steve have 2 children aged 14 and 7

Donna is on the right in this photo leaning over the table

[MamaB]

He is so expressive. It is hard to chose one so how about the first one or one you like.

[maica]

Wonderful thread, snugs! It’s amazing how many photos get taken of one event. The photogs are waiting for the transitory unpleasant expression, I think.

[tsmith130]

How sad, Mama. Prayers for the whole family.

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Hi Bray good to see you.

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One wonders how many other photos there are that do not even make it to Yahoo. I suppose if photography is your work and career you just keep taking the photos hoping for one that is going to change your life getting that rare shot that no one else has.

[dmd25]

Just popped in for a second--will come back later to look at all the pictures. I love the POTD!

Thank you for your work, Snugs.

[Kaslin]

Great photos as usual. Thanks for hosting this evenings dose