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Michael Barone: Obama bows, but the world doesn't bow back...in principle, turned out to be no agreement. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the mullahs have proved no more moveable by Obama's emollient and respectful tones than by George W. Bush's Texas twang. Nor have we made any discernible progress on... In this article: Barack Obama, Michael Barone, Dmitri Medvedev, George W. Bush, Agreement in principle, Spartans, Global warming, and Dalai Lama |
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washingtonpost.com | 14 hours ago
Low profile distinguishes Robert A.M. Stern's design for Bush presidential library
...of governance. Architect Robert A.M. Stern's plans for the George W. Bush Presidential Center call for a low-slung building of brick and limestone, following traditional lines and hugging the Texas landscape with a calm reserve. It's almost as...
In this article: George W. Bush, Robert A.M. Stern, Freedom Hall, Washington, Democracies, Populism, Platinum, Nascar, and Polshek Partnership
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Kansas City Star | November 07, 2009
George W. Bush visits Fort Hood, wounded soldiers
...Bush visits Fort Hood, wounded soldiers FORT HOOD, Texas Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, have visited wounded soldiers and their families after the mass shooting at Fort Hood. </p><p>The Bushes made their private visit...
In this article: George W. Bush, Fort Hood, and E mail
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The Australian | November 10, 2009
Mentoring programs fail in aim for equity
...it is increased to 4 per cent. An additional and potentially far more effective policy is Texas's top 10 per cent admissions plan, signed into law by George W. Bush in 1997 when he was the state's governor. This guarantees every student in...
In this article: University of Texas at Austin, Britain, University of Melbourne, George W. Bush, Monash University, and John Allen Muhammad
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Who Runs Gov | 4 days ago
Profiles/Walter_B._Jones
...Congress, Jones teamed up with anti-war lawmakers like Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) and Ron Paul (R-Texas) to force a withdrawal of U.S. troops and he was one of only two Republicans to condemn the surge strategy. He also introduced...
In this article: George W. Bush, U.S., French fries, Iraq War, Christian College, U.S. attorneys, North Carolina State University, and Washington Post Company
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L.A. Times - National News | October 28, 2009
George Bush, motivational speaker, wins over Texas crowd
George Bush, motivational speaker, wins over Texas crowd At a seminar in Fort Worth, the former president reminisces about his White House years and says the prayers of others made every day in office 'joyous.' October 28, 2009 Reporting...
In this article: George W. Bush, Colin L. Powell, Barney, Dallas, White House, and Fort Worth
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New York Times | 2 days ago
Bush Library Design Chosen
...Center, to be located on a 23-acre site on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, will blend design elements evoking both Texas and Washington and complement the Georgian character of the rest of campus, Mr. Bush's office...
In this article: George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Washington, White House, Yale School of Architecture, Southern Methodist University, and Robert A.M. Stern
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The Corner on National Review Online | November 07, 2009
Former President George W. Bush -- By: Kathryn Jean Lopez
...Jean Lopez] FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) - Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, visited wounded soldiers and their families near the site of the worst mass shooting on an Army post in the United States. The Bushes made...
In this article: George W. Bush, Kathryn Jean Lopez, Fort Hood, E mail, and United States
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Naples Daily News | 7 days ago
Letters to the editor: Nov. 14, 2009
...in chief of the armed forces. Why is it that Texas Gov. Rick Perry and former President George W. and Laura Bush were on the scene within a day of the shootings to meet with the commanders and troops? There're absolutely no excuses for...
In this article: Washington, Connie Mack III, Newt Gingrich, Daily News, Tax, Inflation, USS Hawkins, Diarrhea, and U.S. Navy
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NBC | November 05, 2009
GOP Learns From Costly Infighting
But even before Bush became president, the party structure was taking sides: In 2000, the Republican Governors Association endorsed one of their own -- then Gov. George W. Bush of Texas -- in the presidential primary race over John McCain.
In this article: Republican Party, George W. Bush, Steve Laffey, Conservative Party, Pat Toomey, Arlen Specter, Dede Scozzafava, and Charlie Crist
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Description from Wikipedia:
Texas (/ˈtɛksəs/) is the second-largest U.S. state in both area and population, and the largest state in the contiguous United States.
The name had wide usage among native Americans, meaning "friends" or "allies". Located in the South Central United States, Texas is bordered by Mexico to the south, New Mexico to the west, Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast, and Louisiana to the east. Texas has an area of 268820 sqmi, and a growing population of 24.6 million residents. Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States, while Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston are the 4th and 6th largest United States metropolitan areas.
Other major cities include San Antonio, El Paso, and Austin—the state capital. Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State to signify Texas as an independent republic and as a reminder of the state's struggle for independence from Mexico. The "Lone Star" can be found on the Texas State Flag and on the Texas State Seal today.
In the early 1900s, oil discoveries initiated an economic boom in the state. Texas has since economically diversified. Today it has more Fortune 500 companies than any other U.S. state. With a growing base of industry, the state is a leader in many, including agriculture, petrochemicals, energy, computers and electronics, aerospace, and biomedical sciences. It leads the nation in export revenue and has the second-highest gross state product.
- Name:
- Texas
- Also Known As:
- The Lone Star State
- Capital:
- Austin
- Motto:
- Friendship
- Largest City:
- Houston
- Governor:
- Rick Perry (R)
- Lieutenant Governor:
- David Dewhurst (R)
- Total Area:
- 696,241
- Area of Land:
- 678,051
- Area of Inland Water:
- 6,784
- Latitude:
- 25° 50′ N to 36° 30′ N
- Longitude:
- 93° 31′ W to 106° 39′ W
- Elevation Lowest Point:
- 0
- Lowest Point:
- Gulf of Mexico coast
- Elevation highest point:
- 8,751
- Highest Point:
- Guadalupe Peak
- GDP (per capita PPP) Rank:
- 16th
- Borders:
- New Mexico, Oklahoma
- Admittance Date:
- December 29, 1845
- Time Zone:
- Central: UTC-6/-5
- Demonym:
- Texian (archaic)
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