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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: GerPol who wrote (122925)	1/21/2001 12:22:35 AM
From: GerPol	Respond to of 769667

That old apple again ! Look Out here comes more $hit! The largest oil spill in U.S. history occurred after the Exxon Valdez struck Bligh Reef in Alaska's Prince William Sound, Mar. 24. Initially estimated at 240,000 barrels, as of Mar. 29, the spill extended 45 miles. Former Natl. Security Council staff member Oliver North became the first person, May 4, convicted in a jury trial in connection with the Iran-contra scandal. North received, July 6, a 3-year suspended prison sentence, 2 years' probation, a $150,000 fine, and an order to perform 1,200 hours of community service. The U.S. Supreme Court announced, July 3, its 5-4 decision to put new restraints on a woman's right to have an abortion, although it did not overturn Roe v. Wade. Legislation passed by Congress to rescue the savings and loan industry was signed into law, Aug. 9, by Pres. George Bush. The bill provided $166 billion over 10 years to close or merge insolvent S&Ls. The total cost was put at $400 billion over 30 years, most to be paid by taxpayers. Army Gen. Colin Powell was nominated by Pres. Bush, Aug. 10, to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; he became the first black to hold the post. Be carefull for what you wish...you just might get it !