Presidency of George W. Bush

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
Military history by country, Man-made disasters, Military, Iraq–United States relations, Presidency of George W. Bush, Iraq War, Bush family, George W. Bush, Skull and Bones Society, Invasion of Iraq

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?

Key Points: 
  • 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."

On Memorial Day, Tunnel to Towers Announces Series of Events to Honor America's Fallen Heroes

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Anti-Americanism, International terrorism, Islamic terrorism in the United States, Presidency of George W. Bush, September 11 attacks, The United States, History of New York City, Crimes

"Through the Never Forget Walk we'll unite communities from Washington, D.C. to New York City and everywhere in between in honor of the heroes we lost on 9/11.

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  • "Through the Never Forget Walk we'll unite communities from Washington, D.C. to New York City and everywhere in between in honor of the heroes we lost on 9/11.
  • At Tunnel to Towers, we're committed to ensuring that America never forgets the service and sacrifice of our first responders on that day and every day since."
  • Tunnel to Towers is also announcing two first-of-their-kind ceremonies to honor heroes who have lost their lives since the September 11th attacks.
  • For more about the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and its commitment to DO GOOD, please visit tunnel2towers.org .

International relations experts approve of Biden's first 100 days

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Military history by country, Man-made disasters, Military, Presidency of Donald Trump, Presidency of Joe Biden, Presidency of George W. Bush, War in Afghanistan, Snap election

He secured high marks for his handling of Russian sanctions and the planned withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.

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  • He secured high marks for his handling of Russian sanctions and the planned withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.
  • Still, nearly half of poll respondents disapproved of his initial approach to immigration.\nScholar opinions split, too, over the U.S. role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic internationally.
  • Snap polls are conducted several times a year to provide real-time information on expert views of emerging foreign policy issues.
  • This TRIP Snap Poll was open from April 28 to May 3, 2021, capturing the opinions of 812 professors.

Realtor.com® Housing Report: Homes Sell Faster Than Ever as Sellers Return to the Market in April

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Economic bubbles, Great Recession, Presidency of Barack Obama, Presidency of George W. Bush, Contemporary history, Economic history, Late modern period

"That lack of activity is causing this year\'s more normal trends to look like a huge improvement, and it is.

Key Points: 
  • "That lack of activity is causing this year\'s more normal trends to look like a huge improvement, and it is.
  • Home prices are continuing to surge and sales are occurring nearly three weeks faster than a normal spring home-buying season.
  • "\nHale said she expects more homeowners to put their homes on the market in the coming months.
  • Five of the top 50 largest markets are seeing homes sell in less than three weeks on average.

Cathay Bank/UCLA Anderson Forecast Release Annual U.S.-China Economic Report

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Presidency of George W. Bush, Economic forecasting, UCLA Anderson School of Management, Anderson School of Management, Forecasting, Anderson School, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Early 2000s recession, Government, Federal government of the United States, Late modern period

FDIC insurance coverage is limited to deposit accounts at Cathay Bank's U.S. domestic branch locations.

Key Points: 
  • FDIC insurance coverage is limited to deposit accounts at Cathay Bank's U.S. domestic branch locations.
  • UCLA Anderson Forecast is one of the most widely watched and often-cited economic outlooks for California and the nation and was unique in predicting both the seriousness of the early-1990s downturn in California and the strength of the state's rebound since 1993.
  • The Forecast was credited as the first major U.S. economic forecasting group to call the recession of 2001 and, in March 2020, it was the first to declare that the recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic had already begun.Visit UCLA Anderson Forecast at uclaforecast.com .
  • UCLA Anderson School of Management is among the leading business schools in the world, with faculty members globally renowned for their teaching excellence and research in advancing management thinking.

Worldwide Sports Industry to 2030 - Featuring Dallas Cowboys, Manchester United and Real Madrid Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Sports, General Sports, Economic development, Economic growth, Gross domestic product, Economy, Presidency of George W. Bush

Outperform competitors using forecast data and the drivers and trends shaping the market.

Key Points: 
  • Outperform competitors using forecast data and the drivers and trends shaping the market.
  • North America was the largest region in the global sports market, accounting for 35% of the market in 2020.
  • Recovering commodity prices, after a decline in 2014 and 2015, are further expected to be a significant factor driving economic growth.
  • For instance, India's GDP is expected to grow at 7.3%, whereas China is forecasted to register GDP growth of 6.2% in 2019.

Former Leader of the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Joins ProgenyHealth Board

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Federal assistance in the United States, Healthcare reform in the United States, Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson, Pharmaceuticals policy, Health, Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, Presidency of George W. Bush, Medicare, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicaid, Thomas A. Scully, Zone Program Integrity Contractor

Ms. Norwalk, strategic counsel to Epstein Becker Green, EBG Advisors and National Health Advisors, is a recognized leader in Medicare and Medicaid strategy and public policy.

Key Points: 
  • Ms. Norwalk, strategic counsel to Epstein Becker Green, EBG Advisors and National Health Advisors, is a recognized leader in Medicare and Medicaid strategy and public policy.
  • As Acting Administrator for the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Bush administration, Ms. Norwalk managed the day-to-day operations of Medicare, Medicaid, State Child Health Insurance Programs, survey and certification of health care facilities, and other federal health care initiatives.
  • She previously served as the agency's deputy administrator, responsible for the implementation of the hundreds of changes made under the Medicare Modernization Act, including the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit.
  • "The health of babies and new moms is at the foundation of a country's health care," said Ms. Norwalk.

U.S. Median Home Asking Prices Hit a New High, Up 10% From Last Year

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Friday, February 5, 2021
In economics, Units of time, Economic bubbles, Great Recession, Presidency of Barack Obama, Presidency of George W. Bush

In a typical year asking prices do not pass the previous year's peak until March.

Key Points: 
  • In a typical year asking prices do not pass the previous year's peak until March.
  • This early spike in asking prices suggests that this coming spring will see stronger price growth than is typical this time of year.
  • Below are other key housing market takeaways for more than 400 U.S. metro areas during the 4-week period ending January 31.
  • New listings of homes for sale were down 12% from a year earlierthe largest decline since May.

Housing Market Can Thrive in a Rising-Rate Era, According to First American Real House Price Index

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Professional services, Residential Building & Real Estate, Insurance, Finance, Construction & Property, Banking, Units of time, Economic bubbles, Great Recession, Presidency of Barack Obama, Presidency of George W. Bush, Economic history

Real house prices declined by 6.2 percent relative to one year ago, thanks to the benefit of increased buying power.

Key Points: 
  • Real house prices declined by 6.2 percent relative to one year ago, thanks to the benefit of increased buying power.
  • The uptick in rates sparked questions about how the housing market will react as rates rise.
  • While unadjusted house prices are now 19.4 percent above the housing boom peak in 2006, real, house-buying power-adjusted house prices remain 48.0 percent below their 2006 housing boom peak.
  • The next release of the First American Real House Price Index will take place the week of February 22, 2021 for December 2020 data.

Global Crude Steel Market (2020 to 2025) - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Steel, Manufacturing, Energy economics, Energy crisis, Energy, Primary sector of the economy, Great Recession, Peak oil, Presidency of George W. Bush

The global spending on construction sector is expected to reach USD 14 trillion by 2025 which is further going to enhance the demand of crude steel.

Key Points: 
  • The global spending on construction sector is expected to reach USD 14 trillion by 2025 which is further going to enhance the demand of crude steel.
  • Owing to the aforementioned factors, the crude steel market is projected to grow at a moderate rate during the forecast period.
  • Japan crude steel market growth is driven by civil engineering activities such as building of schools, residential and commercial constructions, railroads etc.
  • The aforementioned factors along with government support are contributing to the increasing demand of crude steel market.