Scott McClellan
In his 341-page book, "What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington’s Culture of Deception", about his tenure at the White House, McClellan alleges that senior officials, including President Bush, passed him false information and intentionally misled him concerning the Valerie Plame-CIA leak scandal. During a discussion of his book in November of 2008, McClellan recalled a specific conversation with Bush in which the president admitted to authorizing the leak of Plame's name to the press.YouTube: McClellan: George W. Bush Outed CIA Agent Valerie Plame (Time: 10:07)
updated 2012-05-12 22:11:24
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Bin Laden September 2009 Tape
Osama bin Laden, the leader of the terrorist group Al Qaeda, released an audio tape in September of 2009 that criticized President Barack Obama and threatened the American people.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8253827.stm
The tape, posted on an Islamist website, was 11 minutes in length and called Obama "powerless" in the war in Afghanistan. He also stated that Obama is at fault for acting like George W. Bush, including keeping Robert Gates in office as Secretary of Defense.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8253827.stm
updated 2010-07-16 23:16:05
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Donald Rumsfeld
July 9, 1932: Born in Chicago, Illinois
1954: Joins the U.S. Navy
1970: Named Counselor to President Nixon
1977-1985: CEO and Chairman of G.D. Searle and Company
Jaunary 29, 1998: Co-signs historic PNAC letter sent to President Bill Clinton
January 1, 2001: Named as Defense Secretary for incoming president George W. Bush
November 8, 2006: Resigns as Defense Secretary
updated 2010-07-17 03:42:37
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Dick Cheney Abnormal Heart Rhythm
An abnormal heart rhythm reportedly forced Vice President Dick Cheney to cancel a campaign appearance in Illinois on October 15, 2008. A statement from Cheney's office said doctors "found a recurrence of atrial fibrillation" on the morning of the 15th. Cheney was expected to undergo an outpatient procedure to restore his normal heart rhythm later in the day.San Jose Mercury News: Cheney experiences abnormal heart rhythm (October 15, 2008) FOX News: Cheney Experiences Abnormal Heart Rhythm (October 15, 2008)
updated 2010-07-17 03:24:29
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Robert Zoellick
- "The terrorists deliberately chose the World Trade towers as their target. While their blow toppled the towers, it cannot and will not shake the foundation of world trade and freedom. Our response has to counter fear and panic, and counter it with free trade."
- "The United States seeks cooperation—or better—on foreign policy and security. Given that the United States has international interests beyond trade, why not try to urge people to support our overall policies? Negotiating a free trade agreement with the United States is not something one has a right to do—it's a privilege."
updated 2010-07-17 20:24:56
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Robert Gates
On November 25, 2008, it was reported that Gates would be serving as the defense secretary in the Obama Cabinet for at least the first year of Obama's term. The decision to keep the Bush appointee on in the important post was reportedly motivated by a desire to keep continuity in the position while the nation was embroiled in two major conflicts.FOX News: Defense Secretary Gates to Keep Job Under Obama (November 25, 2008)
updated 2010-07-17 20:22:43
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Scooter Libby Disbarred
- "When a member of the Bar is convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude, disbarment is mandatory."' - District of Columbia Court of Appeals opinion on Libby
updated 2010-07-17 21:16:00
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David Acheson
1998: Publishes Safe Eating: Protect Yourself and Your Family Against Deadly Bacteria
2004-2007: Director of the Food Safety and Security Staff
2007: Appointed Assistant Commissioner of Food Protection at the FDA
updated 2010-07-17 02:52:44
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Mike Johanns Senate Run
Johanns got his start in local politics in the Lincoln, Nebraska area, serving on the city council and being elected mayor. Johanns also served as Nebraska's 38th governor. The son of a dairy farmer, Johanns was appointed as secretary of the USDA on January 21, 2005. At the USDA, he debuted the MyPyramid.gov nutrition site, helped the U.S.-Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement pass and advocated for biofuels such as corn-based ethanol.USDA: Secretary Mike Johanns
