Documents tagged "Bush"
Found 30 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028529.txt
The document discusses a survey conducted by YouGov for The Times that asked people around the world who they admire most. Bill Gates was revealed as the most admired person in the world, followed by Pope Francis and Barack Obama. In Western nations, the Queen and Angelina Jolie were also highly regarded. The survey showed that women are strikingly underrepresented on the list of admired individuals.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026851.txt
This document compares the honesty of various politicians through data provided by PolitiFact, an independent fact-checking website. The chart shows how many times each politician has been rated as "Pants On Fire" (completely false) to completely true. Key people listed include Trump, Bachmann, Cruz, Gingrich, Pali, Santorum, Walker, Perry, Ryan, McCain, Rubio, Romney, Rand Paul, Christie, Rider, Kasich, Sanders, J Bush, H Clinton, and Obama. The data indicates the level of honesty of each politician during their political careers, with some politicians being rated as more honest than others.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025797.txt
The document discusses US policy on Arab revolutions and features opinions from various experts, including Indyk, Feaver, Dannzinger, Kahl, Flornoy, Zelikow, Froman, Hadley, and Maghan O. The experts debate the effectiveness of past administrations' strategies in dealing with conflicts in Syria, Iraq, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, as well as the challenges faced by current US leadership in addressing these issues. They highlight the importance of prioritizing national interests and effectively leveraging resources and alliances to manage complex situations in the Middle East.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022344.txt
The document discusses a global survey conducted by YouGov for The Times that revealed Bill Gates as the most admired person in the world. In his home country of America, he ranked only fifth behind Pope Francis, President Obama, Billy Graham, and George W. Bush. The Queen came highest in Britain and second in Australia but did not make the Indian top ten. Hillary Clinton was rated 15% in a recent Gallup poll as the most admired woman in separate questions.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019476.txt
David Blaine is a magician who has performed internationally, including for political figures such as Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. He met Ms. through mutual friends and was impressed with her abilities as both a fashion model and public relations expert. In his letter, David highlights Ms.'s exceptional talent in organizing high-end charitable events and recruiting A-list funders, as well as the significant impact she has made on children's lives through her fundraising efforts.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019474.txt
David Blaine is a magician who has written a letter on behalf of Ms. in connection with her O-1 visa application. He met Ms. through mutual friends and was impressed by her talent for public relations and fundraising, as well as her passion for children and education. Ms. has organized numerous high-end charitable events and organizations, and found A-list funders for her causes. David Blaine shares a similar passion for helping children and believes that Ms. would be an excellent candidate for the O-1 visa program.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019086.txt
The letter discusses a magician's recommendation of a woman named Svet for an O-1 visa application. The magician mentions her intelligence, education, passion for children and education, and her talent as a public relations and fundraising expert in charitable events. He also highlights her success in organizing events and finding A-list funders for various causes.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_017524.txt
The document discusses key global events that took place in the first years of this century and their impact on demographics and the economy. It mentions a gradual change in population growth where two-child families are now the norm for 80% of mankind, as well as the G20 meeting in Washington 2008. The document also discusses upcoming tectonic shifts in demographics, innovations, and frontline medical research at the Swedish-American Life Science Summit in Stockholm, Sweden.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013482.txt
This document discusses stem cell therapy in the United States and Europe. In the US, President Obama overturned an executive order prohibiting federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research, leading to increased momentum in this field. The first regulatory approval of a manufactured stem cell product has also been achieved. However, there are still challenges, such as a tough regulatory climate for biopharmaceuticals and legal challenges to the relaxing of rules on hESCs. In Europe, experts debate what must be done to maintain its lead in regenerative medicine and stem cell research.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012718.txt
The document discusses regulatory issues and the burden they place on businesses, highlighting the need for regulatory relief to stimulate job creation and economic growth. The author mentions President Obama's Executive order "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review" as a positive step but emphasizes the need for more action from the administration and individual agencies to provide real regulatory relief for job creators. One proposed solution is to strengthen the Unfunded Mandates Relief Act, which requires federal regulators to evaluate the cost of rules and consider alternatives with less cost. The document also mentions that while the current administration has said some of the right things regarding regulations, it has moved in the wrong direction, resulting in a sharp increase in economically significant rules.