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President and Mrs. Bush are spending Labor Day weekend at their ranch in Crawford, Texas.* *This is based only on the information I could find. I could be wrong. On Tuesday, September 5, the president will resume his series of speeches which remind us all of the true nature of our enemy (the Islamic fascists), while criticizing the critics of the WOT (the leftist appeasers). With no other news available, today’s Dose will recap the best photos of the week. Enjoy your Saturday visit to Sanity Island

Today In New Orleans, President Bush Discussed The Lessons Our Nation Has Learned Since Katrina, The Work That Has Been Done, And The Many Challenges That Still Lie Ahead. One year ago today, Southeast Louisiana was struck by a cruel hurricane and flooding on a massive scale. The President has returned to New Orleans to reiterate his commitment and to report what the Federal government is doing to make good on its promises. However, the one-year anniversary is not the finish line, and many challenges still remain. Source: WhiteHouse.gov Enjoy your Tuesday visit to Sanity Island

Nokia Corp., the world's largest cellphone maker, unveiled its first handset with a built-in hard drive, taking aim at the market for iPods and other stand-alone digital-music players. Nokia, of Espoo, Finland, said the cellphone, earmarked to go on sale world-wide in the fourth quarter, will be able to store 3,000 songs and have a built-in Wi-Fi radio and camera. Dubbed the Nokia N91, the device will have a retail price of about €700, or about $908, before any subsidies by cellphone-service providers, Nokia officials said. That price compares with about $200 for an iPod mini with a similar storage...

The President met with members of his Security Council and others, at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. After the meeting, he held a press opportunity, and then provided lunch for the press and cameramen attending.

The President spoke at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention at the Dr. Albert B. Sabin Cincinnati Cinergy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. While in Ohio, he visited the museum to the Underground Highway. The President flew to Michigan where he appeared at a campaign rally in Traverse City, Michigan. The crowd here was wildly supportive of the President, yelling out positive statements throughout his speech. (clip shown at end of Brit Hume's news hour.)

President Bush took part in an 'Ask President Bush' campaign rally, Monday, Aug. 9, 2004, at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Va. He met with with the President's Management Council and the lead members of the President's Management Agenda, to hear about their accomplishments and to express his commitment to the group's efforts, in Washington August 9, 2004 in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. President George W. Bush met with new Prime Minister of Poland Marek Belka in the Oval Office of the White House and answered questions from the White House Press. Meanwhile, the First Lady Laura Bush...

Today, President Bush met with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon at the White House. They discussed Middle east Peace and the hurdles that are ahead. After they met they held a joint Press Conference where they answered a few questions from the ever faithful negative press.President Bush also met with Saudi Officials at the White House who were requesting that the 28 pages of the 9/11 report that were classified and reported to be about Saudi Arabia's support of Terrorism and the terrorist who carried out the 9/11 attacks. The request was denied :-) Enjoy your Daily Dose of Dubya!

President Bush Spoke about jobs and growth today in Michigan and Philadelphia, Pa. He also attended a fund raiser for the 2004 Bush/Cheny campaign. Enjoy your Daily Dose of Dubya

The stumping continued today as President Bush headed to Illinois and Minnesota to campaign for Republican candidates. First Lady Laura Bush also jumped on the campaign trail and visited South Dakota. With the election just two days away, last minute visits by the President and First Lady are being seen as critical to give an added push to Republicans in tight races around the country. Enjoy your daily dose of Dubya!

Today, President Bush announced a proposal to expedite Senate confirmation of his judicial nominees. Of Bush's 131 nominees, the Senate has only voted on 80. The Judiciary Committee has rejected two nominees, Charles Pickering of Mississippi and Priscilla Owen of Texas. Of course, Patrick Leahy used the Democratic buzzword of this election year by stating the President was 'politicizing' the judicial selection process to create a partisan campaign issue. In brighter news, the White House hosted a 'Radio Days' today where national radio talk shows were given access to Bush administration. Once again, the Democrats cried that the White House...

President Bush headed to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico today to join the prime ministers, presidents and representatives of the 21 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation nations during the APEC summit. Bush spoke to the media while he visited with Mexican President Vicente Fox, and reiterated that the US is prepared to strike Iraq on its own if the UN does not decide on a resolution. The President also addressed immigration issues by stating, "The long-term answer for the migration issue is to work in a way that encourages commerce on both sides of the border so people can find jobs here...

President Bush made a swing through Dixie today as he stumped for candidates in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama. Bush also took time to call Montgomery County Police Chief Charles Moose to thank him for his hard work in the Beltway Sniper case. Bush heads to his Crawford, Texas ranch tonight for a meeting with Chinese President Jiang Zemin tomorrow. Enjoy your daily dose of Dubya!

President Bush signed a $355 billion military spending bill in the White House Rose Garden this morning, which gives the Pentagon a nearly $40 billion boost as it prepares for possible war with Iraq. Bush also hosted a private forum on the sexual solicitation and exploitation of children over the Internet and urged the Senate to approve a bill banning computer simulations of child pornography. The President also used the forum as an opportunity to express his concern over the Beltway Sniper killings. The President also spoke with the President of Turkey today. Enjoy your daily dose of Dubya!

President Bush began the day by campaigning in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, to support state Senator Jim Gerlach's congressional campaign; Attorney General Mike Fisher's gubernatorial campaign; and the rest of the Pennsylvania Republican ticket. Bush then traveled to Maine, 2nd District, where he will campaign on behalf of Kevin Raye's campaign, Senator Susan Collins reelection campaign, Peter Cianchette's gubernatorial campaign, Steven Joyce's 1st congressional district campaign, and the rest of the Maine Republican candidates. The President returned to DC later in the day. Enjoy your daily dose of Dubya!

President Bush began the day with remarks bringing generic drugs to the market more swiftly by blocking pharmaceutical companies from filing multiple patent-protection lawsuits that can stall the cheaper products for years. Surrounded by visitors from Sudan, Bush signed a bill that formally condemns human rights violations, alleges the Sudanese government uses food as a weapon and directs the president to impose sanctions against Sudan if he determines its government isn't negotiating in good faith. The President also met with NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson to discuss foreign policy matters. Enjoy your daily dose of Dubya!

President Bush returned to the White House today after a weekend at Camp David. On Monday, the President is expected to announce President new regulations aimed at speeding consumer access to lower-cost generic drugs by limiting the ability of drug companies to prolong patent protections. The President is also pushing the Senate to approve the last three items of his proposed 401k protection package. Enjoy your daily dose of Dubya!

President Bush hit the campaign trail once again today and traveled to Missouri and Minnesota. Bush stopped at Southwest Missouri State University and stumped for Republican candidate for Senate, Jim Talent. The President then headed to Rochster Community and Technical College Field House in Rochester, Minn, and spoke to a crowd regarding tax relief. Republican Senate nominee Norm Coleman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Pawlenty were also in attendance. Enjoy your daily dose of Dubya!

President Bush headed on the campaign trail once again today as he took a day trip to Georgia and Florida. While in Georgia, Bush stumped for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Sonny Perdue and senatorial candidate Saxby Chambless at a Republican fund-raiser in Atlanta. The President then headed to Florida, and was greeted by his brother, Jeb. President Bush promoted reading at Read-Patillo Elementary School in New Smyrna Beach and later spoke via satellite to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy your daily dose of Dubya!

The big news of the day: Iraq. In a White House East Room ceremony, flanked by nearly 100 members of Congress,* President Bush signed Congress’ resolution authorizing the use of force against Iraq, if needed. In today's speech, Bush pressed the UN to adopt a new resolution compelling Iraq to submit to unconditional weapons inspections. Israel’s Prime Minister Ariel Sharon arrived yesterday in Washington, DC, yesterday for talks with President Bush, which are expected to focus on setting ground rules for Israel before and during a possible U.S. war on Iraq. Enjoy your daily dose of W! Note: D/DDJR1 (Disclaimer/Daily...

President Bush hosted a conference on minority homeownership at George Washington University today, where he discussed public and private sector efforts to address the homeownership gap and increase the number of minority homeowners in America. Bush began his day with an FBI briefing and later met with his National Security Council. Enjoy your daily dose of Dubya!