George W. Bush

Concordia's 2021 Leadership Award goes to Former U.S. First Lady Laura Bush, the LEGO Group CEO Niels B. Christiansen, and Justice for Migrant Women Founder & President Mónica Ramírez

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

I am honored to chair this committee and I'm delighted to announce three distinguished individuals as this year's recipients.

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  • I am honored to chair this committee and I'm delighted to announce three distinguished individuals as this year's recipients.
  • For the public sector, the recipient of the 2021 Leadership Award is Laura Bush, Former First Lady of the United States.
  • For the nonprofit sector, the recipient of the 2021 Leadership Award is Mnica Ramrez, Founder & President of Justice for Migrant Women.
  • Leadership Award recipients are nominated anonymously by Concordia 's Board of Directors, Advisors and Senior Advisors, Leadership Council, and staff.

Admiral William H. McRaven Joins TriNet PeopleForce Roster of Distinguished Speakers

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Monday, July 12, 2021

"We are honored to welcome Admiral McRaven to our esteemed roster of speakers at PeopleForce 2021," said TriNet Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Communications Officer, Michael Mendenhall .

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  • "We are honored to welcome Admiral McRaven to our esteemed roster of speakers at PeopleForce 2021," said TriNet Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Communications Officer, Michael Mendenhall .
  • Admiral McRaven's notable Naval career included combat during Desert Storm and both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
  • Admiral McRaven has received many leadership accolades over the course of his career including first runner-up for TIME magazine's 2011 "Person of the Year."
  • McRaven is a recognized national authority on U.S. foreign policy and has advised Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

MoneyLion Names Financial Regulatory and Industry Veterans, Annette Nazareth and Ambassador Dwight Bush Sr., to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

"We are honored to welcome Annette and Dwight to the MoneyLion team," said Dee Choubey, MoneyLion co-founder and CEO.

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  • "We are honored to welcome Annette and Dwight to the MoneyLion team," said Dee Choubey, MoneyLion co-founder and CEO.
  • Ms. Nazareth brings deep knowledge of the dynamics of financial markets to MoneyLion, having been a key player in U.S. financial services regulatory reform and policymaking for much of her 40-year career.
  • Ambassador Bush served as U.S. ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco under President Barack Obama from 2014 to 2017, following decades as an executive in the financial services industry.
  • Ambassador Bush founded DL Bush & Associates, a Washington, DC-based strategy and business advisory firm, and currently serves as its chief executive officer.

New Book "The Case Against George W. Bush" Prosecutes Moral, Legal Transgressions of 43rd President of The United States

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

More than a decade after George W. Bush left Washington D.C., many critical questions of ethical and legal import linger: did the Administration take America to war in Iraq under false pretenses?

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  • More than a decade after George W. Bush left Washington D.C., many critical questions of ethical and legal import linger: did the Administration take America to war in Iraq under false pretenses?
  • What was the cost in blood and treasure for these decisions?
  • How did the Administration justify the methods used to extract intelligence from prisoners?
  • I wrote my book to document Bush's crimes for the public and those in government."

Bush's® partners with singer, songwriter Josh Groban to give beans their rightful musical due with 'Bean Song'

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

The song drops at the same time that Bush's brand evolution, complete with a new look and feel, rolls out nationwide.

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  • The song drops at the same time that Bush's brand evolution, complete with a new look and feel, rolls out nationwide.
  • "When Bush's approached me with the idea to do something fun and musical, my first thought was how wonderfully weird it was.
  • In tandem with the launch of That Beautiful Bean Co. and "Bean Song," Bush's has unveiled a new look, website and logo.
  • That's why, from mouthwatering Baked Beans to Chili Beans to our newest Sidekicks, you're cooking up the best with Bush's.

Texan by Nature Announces 2021 Conservation Wranglers

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

Texan by Nature (TxN), a Texas-led conservation non-profit, today announces the selection of the 2021 Conservation Wranglers.

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  • Texan by Nature (TxN), a Texas-led conservation non-profit, today announces the selection of the 2021 Conservation Wranglers.
  • Each year, Texan by Nature selects innovative projects that demonstrate replicable conservation efforts in our state, shared the former First Lady and Founder of Texan by Nature, Mrs. Laura Bush.
  • Congratulations to the 2021 Conservation Wranglers, and thank you for the terrific example youve set for all Texans.
  • Texan by Nature will recognize the 2021 Conservation Wranglers on November 3, 2021, in Dallas, TX at the George W. Bush Presidential Center at the annual Conservation Summit.

President George W. Bush to Shine a Light on Leadership at Carson Excell 2021

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Friday, March 19, 2021

Founder and CEO Ron Carson said, "We're honored to host President George W. Bush at Excellwhich has grown into a renowned financial services conference unlike any other.

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  • Founder and CEO Ron Carson said, "We're honored to host President George W. Bush at Excellwhich has grown into a renowned financial services conference unlike any other.
  • After the Presidency, President Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush founded the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas.
  • The Bush Center is home to the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a nonpartisan public policy and leadership development.
  • Carson Group serves financial advisors and investors through its businesses including Carson Wealth, Carson Coaching, and Carson Partners.

Houston Rockets and Reliant Join Forces to Benefit the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation Through Revamped Virtual Book Drive

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Throughout the month of March, the Houston Rockets and the Rockets Womens Organization are partnering with Reliant for the fifth annual HTX Reads Book Drive benefiting the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation this year with a virtual twist.

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  • Throughout the month of March, the Houston Rockets and the Rockets Womens Organization are partnering with Reliant for the fifth annual HTX Reads Book Drive benefiting the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation this year with a virtual twist.
  • Amid the ongoing pandemic, Houstonians are asked to support childhood literacy virtually by texting Book Drive to 91999 or visiting bushhoustonliteracy.org/bookdrive .
  • The Coronavirus pandemic has continued to have a devastating impact on our education system and the academic progress of schoolchildren, said Dr. Julie Baker Finck, president of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation.
  • The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, co-chaired by Neil and Maria Bush, was established as a charitable organization focused on improving the quality of life for Houston residents through the power of literacy.

FAIR: Mass Illegal Alien Amnesty Meets Einstein's Definition of Insanity

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

By that definition, President Joe Biden's approach to solving America's long-standing problem of illegal immigrationgranting amnesty to some 14.5 million illegal aliensqualifies as insanity on the grandest possible scale.

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  • By that definition, President Joe Biden's approach to solving America's long-standing problem of illegal immigrationgranting amnesty to some 14.5 million illegal aliensqualifies as insanity on the grandest possible scale.
  • IRCA was riddled with fraud, so an amnesty five times larger would inevitably result in fraud on an even grander scale.
  • The Biden proposal (unlike amnesty proposals made under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama) does not even promise future enforcement.
  • Some 40 million new immigrants are expected to eventually enter the country through chain migration stemming from this amnesty.

Barbara Bush Foundation Celebrates Black History Month with the Release of New Anti-Racist and Anti-Bias Teaching Resources

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Monday, February 1, 2021

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to celebrate Black History Month with the release of new educational resources, available free of charge for use in classrooms nationwide.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to celebrate Black History Month with the release of new educational resources, available free of charge for use in classrooms nationwide.
  • Today, many educators are re-examining their everyday teaching practices to ensure that all learners are taught from an anti-racist/anti-bias perspective.
  • In support of these efforts, the Barbara Bush Foundation has created and curated a collection of educational resources to help teachersparticularly in adult education and high school settingsengage students in these timely topics.
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy: The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.