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White House Views on Past 8 Years Diverge

WASHINGTON — President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney have been unusually talkative in recent weeks, sharing candid thoughts in a string of exit interviews. But after eight years of a tight partnership that gave Mr. Cheney powerful... 
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White House Philosophy Stoked Mortgage Bonfire

“We can put light where there’s darkness, and hope where there’s despondency in this country. And part of it is working together as a nation to encourage folks to own their own home.” — President Bush, Oct. 15, 2002 THE BLUEPRINTS... 
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Bush Aids Detroit, but Hard Choices Await Obama

The president’s plan gives carmakers until March 31 to restructure. WASHINGTON — The emergency bailout of General Motors and Chrysler announced by President Bush on Friday gives the companies a few months to get their businesses in... 
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Iraqi Throws Shoes At Bush During Press Conference in Baghdad (Video)

President Bush, left, ducks a thrown shoe as Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki tries to protect him Sunday. BAGHDAD — Arriving here on Sunday for a surprise farewell visit, President Bush staunchly defended a war that has taken far... 
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