October 4, 2006 | Last Updated 4:39 p.m. (EDT)
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Energy Efficiency Discussed
Stephen L. Johnson, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, discussed energy efficiency and how ENERGY STAR's "Change a Light, Change the World" campaign is brightening America's future one light at a time, on "Ask the White House" Wednesday.
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President Bush Signs Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act President Bush on Wednesday said, "The legislation I sign today provides about $33.8 billion in funding to help secure the homeland. This is a good bill. It will help us deploy nuclear detection equipment at our ports of entry, raise security standards at the nation's chemical plants, safeguard American cities against weapons of mass destruction, and stop terrorists seeking to enter our country."
In Focus: Homeland Security
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President Discusses California Fire Containment Upon Arrival in Los Angeles
President Bush on Tuesday said, "We had a briefing on the fires that have been ravaging country here in California. ... And that fire has been contained, which is good news for the people of California. I congratulate the Forest Service for their planning and operational planning on fighting this fire. I really want to thank the brave firefighters who risk their lives on a daily basis to contain the fires."
In Focus: Environment
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President's Remarks During School Visit in California
President Bush on Tuesday said, "When I pulled in the parking lot and I saw George W. Bush Elementary, I couldn't think of a higher tribute to a person and I thank you all and the citizens of this community for this honor and tribute."
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President George W. Bush is joined by Arizona legislators as he signs H.R. 5441, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2007, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, against a backdrop of Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale. From left are: Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, Rep. J.D. Hayworth, Rep. Rick Renzi, Sen. John Kyl, R-Ariz., and Rep. Trent Franks. White House photo by Eric Draper
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Energy Security
America's prosperity depends on reliable, affordable and secure sources of energy. President Bush believes the power of technology and the innovative spirit of America will reduce our reliance on foreign sources of energy, which will help ensure a growing and prosperous America in the 21st Century. Click here to learn more.
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Global War on Terror
On Friday, President Bush spoke about the struggle between moderation and extremism that is unfolding across the broader Middle East. Moderate leaders in the broader Middle East are standing against these extremists, working to secure a future of peace and freedom for their region and the world.
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On Monday, President Bush welcomed Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the White House to discuss increased cooperation in the War on Terror, including on countering the PKK; and in advancing freedom in Lebanon, Iraq, and the Broader Middle East. |
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