In other words: A discussion of The Bush Administration
I don't know why Michael is so cynical (see his posts below).
Its not like Bush's presidency has basically been about pillaging the treasury of the government and creating a climate of greed for his wealthy oligarchy.
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CEOs have banner year for salary increases
The median pay for a chief executive officer in the United States rose 15 percent in 2003 and was up 22 percent among top executives at larger companies, according to a survey released Wednesday.I know, I know: "a rising tide lifts all ships"
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Despite some calls for restraint in pay, it was a better year for the executives than 2002, when the median total compensation rose 9.5 percent.
I.R.S. Says Americans' Income Shrank for 2 Consecutive Years
The total adjusted gross income on tax returns fell 5.1 percent, to just over $6 trillion in 2002, the most recent year for which data is available, from $6.35 trillion in 2000. Because of population growth, average incomes declined even more, by 5.7 percent.
Adjusted for inflation, the income of all Americans fell 9.2 percent from 2000 to 2002, according to the new I.R.S. data.
It's not as if The White House is spending money like it was going out of style knowing they'll be dead when the bill comes due.
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White House set to predict deficit
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House will project soon that this year?s federal deficit will exceed $420 billion, congressional aides said yesterday, a record figure certain to ignite partisan warfare over President George W. Bush?s handling of the economy.
It's not like the Bush White House is hiding legally required data that would be embarrassing until after the democratic convention.
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The annual summertime analysis is expected out Friday, said several congressional aides speaking on condition of anonymity. That would be well after the frequently ignored legal deadline of July 15.Note the Friday release, another example of Bush's first law of governing: Bad news comes out on Friday.
It's not as if Bush would try to fudge election results via his brother again.
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Florida Again Faces Disputes Over Elections
Recounts, Missing Records DebatedVoting rights lawyers are in Tallahassee, one of the epicenters of the 2000 presidential election convulsions, arguing about recounts. Florida civil rights advocates are seething about restoring the voting rights of felons. And, in Miami, elections officials now find themselves in the uncomfortable position of having to explain why they've lost much of their audit records from the last big statewide election.The only way in Florida you can believe your vote matters is if you "trust" Jeb Bush. That is reassuring.
Well at least Bush and Cheney's friends are doing good jobs with our money.
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Millions in U.S. property lost in Iraq, report says
Halliburton claims figures only 'projections'Halliburton Co. has lost $18.6 million of government property in Iraq, about a third of the items it was given to manage, including trucks, computers and office furniture, government auditors claim.
The auditors couldn't account for 6,975 of 20,531 items on the ledgers of Halliburton's KBR unit, according to a report by Stuart Bowen, auditor for the coalition provisional authority inspector general.
Halliburton is providing services to U.S. troops under a contract that has generated $3.2 billion in revenue so far.
"This occurred because KBR did not effectively manage government property," Bowen wrote. "As a result, we projected that KBR could not account for 6,975 property items from an inventory of 20,531 valued at $61.1 million."
Ahh... never mind.
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