George W. Bush

NCUA Chairman Hood Will Speak at the AACUC's 21st Annual Conference

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Adrian S. Johnson, Senior Vice President/CFO of MECU Credit Union and Chairman of the Board for AACUC announced NCUA Chairman Rodney E. Hood will address the conference delegates on Friday, August 9, 2019.

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  • Adrian S. Johnson, Senior Vice President/CFO of MECU Credit Union and Chairman of the Board for AACUC announced NCUA Chairman Rodney E. Hood will address the conference delegates on Friday, August 9, 2019.
  • "We are excited to have Chairman Hood join us in Charlotte," said Johnson.
  • President Donald J. Trump nominated Rodney E. Hood for the NCUA Board on January 19, 2019.
  • Hood was previously nominated to the NCUA Board by former President George W. Bush and served from November 2005 until August 2009.

Dock Square Capital Invests in Protect My Car of St. Petersburg

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

In the first deal, Bush, who is managing partner and chairman of Dock Square Capital, will join Protect My Car as a member of its board of directors.

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  • In the first deal, Bush, who is managing partner and chairman of Dock Square Capital, will join Protect My Car as a member of its board of directors.
  • St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Protect My Car (PMC) provides extended warranty products for vehicles.
  • "Dock Square will add tremendous value as we accelerate our growth plans through strategic partnerships," Craig Rubino, CEO of Protect My Car, said in a statement.
  • Bush's son, Jeb Bush Jr., works as a founding managing partner of Dock Square Capital.

AHF Lauds Congress and the President for Boosting Global AIDS Funding

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Friday, February 15, 2019

The bill will appropriate $5.72 billion for PEPFAR and $1.35 billion for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

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  • The bill will appropriate $5.72 billion for PEPFAR and $1.35 billion for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
  • This proposal will give the first major budget increase for PEPFAR in ten years and shows that the HIV response still enjoys strong bipartisan support, said Michael Weinstein, AHF President.
  • Proposed by President George W. Bush, it was established in 2003 by an act of Congress and is the biggest single disease-specific global health initiative in history.
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest global AIDS organization, currently provides medical care and/or services to over one million clients in 43 countries worldwide in the U.S., Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region and Eastern Europe.

Bush Industries to Celebrate 60th Anniversary at Las Vegas Market. Kathy Ireland®, a longtime Bush Industries partner, to attend celebration.

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Friday, January 25, 2019

Bush Furniture's 60th Diamond Anniversary is not the only "60" that will be celebrated during the event.

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  • Bush Furniture's 60th Diamond Anniversary is not the only "60" that will be celebrated during the event.
  • The company is also celebrating a 60 percent sales growth of Office by kathy ireland and kathy ireland Home products.
  • The 60th anniversary celebration takes place Monday, January 28 from 3-5 p.m. at Las Vegas Market in Bush Furniture Showroom A-1036.
  • The company operates the Bush Furniture, Bush Business Furniture (BBF), Office by kathy ireland and kathy ireland Home by Bush Furniture brands, manufacturing desks, hutches, bookcases, cabinets, occasional tables, TV stands and more.

Alfred S. Iskander's New Book "From that Exceptional Balcony: Part II" Is a Gripping Opus That Reveals the World's Current Political Exploits

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Monday, December 31, 2018

See, when it comes to what takes place on the political stage, there is always room for translation.

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  • See, when it comes to what takes place on the political stage, there is always room for translation.
  • The rejection here was not meant for Jeb Bush as much as it was meant for George W. Bush's brother.
  • He definitely was fully aware that others among the individuals that surrounded him were far more qualified than her.
  • Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex and time-consuming issues, and focus on their passion: writing and creating.

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush

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Saturday, December 1, 2018

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin on the passing of President George H.W.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin on the passing of President George H.W.
  • Bush:
    "While we mourn the passing of President George H.W.
  • Bush, we celebrate and honor his extraordinary service to our country.
  • About The United States Conference of Mayors --The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the death of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush

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Saturday, December 1, 2018

OTTAWA, Dec. 1, 2018 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of former President George H. W. Bush:

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  • OTTAWA, Dec. 1, 2018 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of former President George H. W. Bush:
    "I am saddened to hear of the passing of President George H. W. Bush.
  • "George H. W. Bush's lifetime of service began when he enlisted during the Second World War and became one of the youngest pilots in the U.S. Navy.
  • "President Bush was a dedicated and thoughtful leader who stuck by his convictions and values.
  • "In his retirement from public life, President Bush remained unwavering in his service to others.

AJC Mourns Passing of President George H.W. Bush

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Saturday, December 1, 2018

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AJC mourns the passing of George H.W.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AJC mourns the passing of George H.W.
  • Bush served as president from 1989 to 1993, following eight years as vice president under President Ronald Reagan.
  • As president, Bush impressively mobilized a U.S.-led international coalition, including several Arab countries, to repel Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait.
  • Most recently, in 2005, Bush addressed the AJC Global Forum in Washington, together with President Bill Clinton, thanking AJC for our strong support of relief efforts following the devastating tsunami in Asia.

Statement by Fred Ryan, Chairman of the Board of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute on the Death of George Herbert Walker Bush

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Saturday, December 1, 2018

Today, we bid farewell to a true gentleman who embodied the nobility of public service.

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  • Today, we bid farewell to a true gentleman who embodied the nobility of public service.
  • During their eight years in office, President Reagan and Vice President Bush forged a remarkable partnership.
  • In all that the administration achieved, President Reagan once remarked, "no one has been closer to my side and has contributed more to our success than George Bush."
  • As president, George Bush built on this legacy, steering America through challenging times at home and abroad.

Mrs. Laura Bush Will Speak at Learning Forward Annual Conference

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Wednesday, October 3, 2018

DALLAS, Oct. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Forward is thrilled to announce that former first lady Mrs. Laura Bush will headline Learning Forward's Annual Conference in Dallas in December 2018.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Forward is thrilled to announce that former first lady Mrs. Laura Bush will headline Learning Forward's Annual Conference in Dallas in December 2018.
  • The conference gathers the world's foremost authorities on professional learning to create a learning experience focused on building educators' capacity to serve every student.
  • President and Mrs. Bush continue their commitment to educational improvement through the Education Reform Initiative at The George W. Bush Institute within the George W. Bush Presidential Center.
  • "It's such an honor to welcome Mrs. Laura Bush to our conference this year," said Stephanie Hirsh, executive director of Learning Forward.