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From His 'Great Goals' of 2000, President's Achievements Mixed

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses some of the achievements, or lack thereof, of President Bush after his first term of office. These achievements are based on his promises during the 2000 campaign. The article tends to focus on taxes, Social...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Panama and Nafta

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of Panama and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiated by President George Bush and ratified during the Clinton administration.
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President Bush With Condoleezza Rice and Other Advisers

For Students 9th - 10th
This profile is from September of 2001 and provides a European view of Condoleeza Rice early in her tenure as National Security Advisor to George W. Bush.
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Cnn: Bush Welcomes Probe of Cia Leak

For Students 9th - 10th
February, 2004: CNN reports on the reaction to President George W. Bush to the announcement that the Justice Department would investigate the revealing of Valerie Plame's identity as a CIA operative. There is also some history of the...
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Cnn: Bush: 'I Take Responsibility'

For Students 9th - 10th
As criticism of the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina mounted, President George W. Bush took responsibility for the government's failures. Report from September, 2005.
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BBC

Bbc News: Profile: Condoleeza Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News: Profile: Condoleezza Rice
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Sarbanes Oxley Act

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wikipedia provides background and an informative list of the major provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Written in common language so it is easy to understand.
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CBS

Cbs World News

For Students 9th - 10th
CBS News provides the latest international headline news, as well as various features, interactive news, and more.
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Actor Keith Carradine as President George W. Bush in the Play 'Stuff Happens.'

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio provides highlights of both the top national and international news, as well as various editorials, commentaries, and reviews. The majority of the content is available in audio format.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Washington Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides the top news in U.S. Politics in brief. Content includes a focus on the president, senate, house, state governors, legislatures, and initiatives.
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Childhood

For Students 9th - 10th
The Washington Post offers a comprehensive photo gallery of George W. Bush, from his childhood years through his presidency.
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Family Album

For Students 9th - 10th
The Washington Post offers a comprehensive photo gallery of George W. Bush, from his childhood years through his presidency.
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School Days

For Students 9th - 10th
The Washington Post offers a comprehensive photo gallery of George W. Bush, from his childhood years through his presidency.
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Public Life

For Students 9th - 10th
The Washington Post offers a comprehensive photo gallery of George W. Bush, from his childhood years through his presidency.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Election 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of audio and text clips of the 2000 presidential election are given at this site from PBS. Most of the clips pertain to the events from the Florida recount.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Clean Air Act of 1963, 1970 and 1990

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the three sets of federal programs to establish air quality goals and to impose pollution control.
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Other

Center for Responsive Politics: Open Secrets

For Students 9th - 10th
Opensecrets.org is a non-partisan, non-profit research group based in Washington, D.C. that tracks money in politics, and its effect on elections and public policy.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Enron Scandal

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides interesting facts and an overview of the Enron Scandal that led to the bankruptcy of the Enron Corporation, an American energy company in 2001.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Hurricane Katrina

For Students 9th - 10th
Features 36 interesting facts and information on Hurricane Katrina with details on its environmental, social, and economic impact.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Hurricane Katrina Causes

For Students 9th - 10th
This article contains facts and information about hurricanes and the cause of Hurricane Katrina and its path.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Usa Patriot Act

For Students 9th - 10th
The USA Patriot Act is an anti-terrorism law allowing federal officials greater authority in tracking and intercepting communications. The acronym 'U.S.A. P.A.T.R.I.O.T.' stands for "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Department of Homeland Security

For Students 9th - 10th
Read interesting facts and information about the Department of Homeland Security that was formed November 25, 2002, in response to the September 11 attacks to "prevent terrorism and enhance security, secure and manage US borders, enforce...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: 2001 Anthrax Attacks

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting facts and a summary of the 2001 Anthrax Attacks when anonymous letters, laced with lethal anthrax spores, began arriving at news media companies and the offices of two Democratic U.S. Senators.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: 2002 No Child Left Behind Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed facts and an overview of the No Child Left Behind Act passed January 8, 2002, requiring standardized math and reading tests.