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> Subject: Weekly Review for February 13, 2004
> Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2004 18:53:14 -0500
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> W H I T E H O U S E E M A I L U P D A T E S
> WEEKLY REVIEW
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>
> February 13, 2004
>
> In this Issue
> - AT THE TOP
> > WMD Proliferation
> > Jobs & Education
> - PRESIDENTIAL & ADMINISTRATION NEWS
> ^1 Economic Growth
> ^2 School Choice
> ^3 Government Spending
> ^4 Ask the White House
>
> __________________________________________________________________
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~AT THE TOP~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
>
> WMD Proliferation
> PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES NEW MEASURES TO COUNTER THE THREAT OF WMD
>
> In an address at the National Defense University on Wednesday
> President Bush said, "There is a consensus among nations that
> proliferation cannot be tolerated. Yet this consensus means
> little unless it is translated into action. Every civilized
> nation has a stake in preventing the spread of weapons of
> mass destruction."
>
> The proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) poses
> the most serious danger to the peace of the world. Chemical,
> biological, and nuclear weapons in the hands of terrorists or
> outlaw regimes could bring catastrophic harm to America and
> the international community.
>
> In his remarks the President welcomed key accomplishments in
> our determined efforts to prevent and protect against the
> proliferation of WMD. Efforts that include penetrating and
> ultimately shutting down the A.Q. Khan nuclear proliferation
> network, as well as the historic decision by Libya to end
> it's WMD programs. These recent developments demonstrate
> the new, complex, and challenging threats to the
> international community from WMD.
>
> Fast Facts
> President Bush proposed seven steps to combat the threat of
> WMD. The policies will:
>
> - Improve and modernize nonproliferation laws to address new
> and changing threats;
>
> - Restrict the sale and transport of nuclear technologies
> and equipment;
>
> - Close a loophole in the nuclear nonproliferation system
> that allow states to pursue WMD under the false cloak of
> legitimacy; and
>
> - Expand efforts to secure and destroy nuclear weapons and
> materials.
>
> Full Fact Sheet:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040211-5.html
>
> President's Remarks:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040211-4.html
>
> Ask the White House - Combating WMD:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/ask/20040211.html
>
>
>
> Jobs & Education
> PRESIDENT DISCUSSES EDUCATION & THE CHANGING JOB MARKET
>
> On Thursday President Bush discussed his plan, called Jobs
> for the 21st Century, to better prepare workers for the
> changing job market. He wants to help current workers get
> the training and skills they need to secure jobs in
> high-growth industries. The President also wants to help
> better prepare high school students to enter higher education
> or the workforce.
>
> Speaking of his Jobs for the 21st Century plan in the State
> of the Union, President Bush said, "By all these actions,
> we'll help more and more Americans to join in the growing
> prosperity of our country. Job training is important, and
> so is job creation."
>
> Fast Facts
> The President's Jobs for the 21st Century plan will:
>
> - Increase support for America's community colleges to train
> workers for industries creating the most new jobs
>
> - Provide larger Pell grants for students who prepare for
> college with demanding courses in high school
>
> - Expand advanced placement programs in low-income schools
>
> - Invite math and science professionals from the private
> sector to teach part-time in our high schools
>
> - Provide extra help to middle and high school students who
> fall behind in reading and math
>
> Full Fact Sheet:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/01/20040120-6.html
>
> President's Remarks:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040212-5.html
>
> Ask the White House - Education:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/ask/20040212.html
>
> __________________________________________________________________
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~PRESIDENTIAL & ADMINISTRATION NEWS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
>
> ^1 Economic Growth
> TAX RELIEF IS STRENGTHENING OUR ECONOMY
>
> President Bush visited SRC Automotive in Springfield, MO to
> meet with workers and small business owners and discuss the
> state of America's economy -- and the need to continue to
> provide tax relief to America's families and small
> businesses.
>
> New job figures released last week and other recent
> indicators show that America's economy is strong and getting
> stronger, and that the President's Jobs and Growth plan is
> working. President Bush will not will not be satisfied until
> every American looking for work has found a job.
>
> Fast Facts
> In 3 years, President Bush signed 3 bills cutting taxes on
> American families and small businesses to spur savings,
> investment, and job creation.
>
> - Repealing these laws would result in an immediate tax
> increase on American families and businesses.
>
> - The cumulative benefit of these three laws for family
> budgets and business investment is significant.
>
> - The cumulative effect on the economy is just as strong,
> laying the groundwork for increased economic growth and
> job creation.
>
> - Failure to permanently extend these tax cuts would
> dramatically increase the burden on American taxpayers in
> future years.
>
> Full Fact Sheet:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040209-2.html
>
> President's Remarks:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040209-6.html
>
> Policy in Focus - Jobs & Economic Growth:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/economy/
>
>
>
> ^2 School Choice
> PRESIDENT DISCUSSES EDUCATION & CHANGING JOB MARKET
>
> President Bush on Friday discussed parental options, school
> choice and new initiatives to improve high school education
> and his Jobs for the 21st Century plan.
>
> President's Remarks:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040213-6.html
>
> Policy in Focus - Education:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/education/index.html
>
> Ask the White House - Education:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/ask/20040212.html
>
>
>
> ^3 Government Spending
> STATEMENT ON HIGHWAY BILL
>
> In a statement on Thursday the White House Press Secretary
> said, "The President's budget proposes a responsible $256
> billion in highway and transit spending, which represents
> a 21 percent increase over the previous six-year period and
> a responsible approach to improve highway safety and curb
> congestion. With passage of an excessive $318 billion
> highway funding bill, the Senate today missed an important
> opportunity to rein in spending.
>
> Press Secretary's Statement:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040212-10.html
>
>
>
> ^4 Ask the White House
> THIS WEEKS CHATS @ WHITEHOUSE.GOV
>
> Ask the White House is an online interactive forum where
> you can submit questions to Bush Administration officials,
> including Cabinet Secretaries, Senior White House Officials
> and behind-the-scenes professionals at the White House.
>
> This Weeks Sessions
> > High Tech - Richard Russell:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/ask/20040209-2.html
>
> > Economy - Gregory Mankiw:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/ask/20040209.html
>
> > The First Lady - Gordon Johndroe
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/ask/20040210.html
>
> > Education - Margaret Spellings
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/ask/20040212.html
>
> > Combating WMD - Jim Wilkinson
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/ask/20040211.html
>
>
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