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 The Government Accountability Office has determined that a series of faux "new reports" on the dangers and effects of drugs on young users produced and distributed by The Bush Administration was unethical and amounted to governmental "covert propaganda."
The New York Times, January 7, 2004
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Peter Wehner, Karl Rove's deputy political director, has revealed the administration's plan to use scare tactics to convince Americans of the need for Social Security reform. In an email memo, Wehner states that they must “establish an important premise: the current system is heading toward an iceberg" for their plan to succeed. The Bush Administration continues to push for reform despite the fact that their plan for private investment accounts "would not shore up the future finances and would make the financial picture worse" for Social Security.
The Associated Press courtesy of MSNBC, January 5, 2004
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George W. Bush is proposing an additional Social Security reform plan that would cut future retiree benefits by some 6%.
The Boston Globe, December 12, 2004
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To pay for his proposed new tax cuts, George W. Bush is proposing to eliminate the deduction for state and local taxes, and the business tax deduction for employer-sponsored health insurance.
The Washington Post, November 17, 2004
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A pharmaceutical researcher has been barred by the FDA from participating in an advisory panel studying drugs used to treat arthritis and pain. The agency refused him inclusion due to his public comments on the dangers of this class of drugs.
The New York Times, November 13, 2004
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The Selective Service System and the Department of Education will be conducting a computer matching program that compares records from both agencies. The program will run for 18 months, and is designed to insure individuals receiving federal financial aid are registered for selective service.
The Monitor, November 15, 2004
Federal Register: November 4, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 213)
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The Department of Education destroyed 300,000 copies of their "Helping Your Child Learn History" educational manual after complaints about content by Lynn Cheney, wife of Vice President Dick Cheney. Mrs. Cheney holds no position with the US government.
The Los Angeles Times courtesy of Common Dreams, October 8, 2004
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George W. Bush signed into law the "most sweeping rewrite of corporate tax law in nearly two decades." The bill contained $135 billion in new tax cuts for corporations and special interest groups.
The Associated Press courtesy of MSNBC, October 22, 2004
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George W. Bush appointed anti-choice physician W. David Hager to the Food and Drug Administration's Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health Drugs, the body responsible for evaluating and making recommendations on the safety of reproduction-related medications. In his private practice, Hager was known to deny contraceptives to unmarried women and advocate prayer and scripture reading for gynecological illnesses.
TIME Magazine, October 5, 2002
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If reelected, George W. Bush has stated that one of his first priorities will be the privatization of Social Security.
The New York Times courtesy of Bartcop.com, October 17, 2004
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It is being alleged that the Bush Administration silenced warnings about safety concerns about the drug Vioxx by an FDA drug safety assistant director.
The Associated Press courtesy of MSNBC, October 8, 2004
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Under George W. Bush, top US corporations paid less taxes during a time of increased profits, including 82 companies that paid none at all.
The New York Times, September 23, 2004
The Wall Street Journal, September 23, 2004
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George W. Bush has formed the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health, which is proposing mandatory mental heath testing for every American citizen.
Presidents New Freedom Commission
Intervention Magazine, August 8, 2004
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The Bush Administration is proposing a 12.6 percent cut in the Fedal Aviation Administration's 2005 budget funding for buying new air traffic control equipment. This cut would come at a time when that agency is forecasting a 24 percent increase in plane traffic in the next ten years.
The Associated Press courtesy of The Sacramento Bee, September 16, 2004
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The Bush Administration is proposing a new funding formula for Section 8 housing vouchers that could force thousands of poor, urban families to pay more more their housing or face relocation.
The New York Times, September 22, 2004
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36 eminent child experts have come forward to say that "the Bush administration's policies are moving us away from effective and longstanding federal commitments that improved the health of children."
Reuters courtesy of Capitol Hill Blue, September 30, 2004
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The long-term spending plan George W. Bush called for in his Republican convention speech -- including making his tax cuts permanent and creating social security "savings accounts" -- will cost over $3 trillion over a ten year period. This spending plan does not include the $4 billion per month needed for the Iraq war.
The Washington Post, September 13, 2004
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Seniors covered under Medicare will be seeing a record 17 percent increase in their Medicare premiums in 2005.
The Associated Press courtesy of MSNBC, September 3, 1004
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Independent analysis by groups, including the Congressional Budget Office and the Treasury Department, show George W. Bush's health care plan would provide health care coverage to a fraction of the 10 million uninsured Americans his campaign claims will be covered.
The Washington Post, August 21, 2004
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The US Census Bureau reports that the number of American living in poverty grew in 2003 by 1.3 million, while the number of uninsured Americans grew by 1.4 million.
The Associated Press courtesy of ABC News, August 26, 2004
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The Congressional Budget Office reports that George W. Bush's tax cuts have shifted the tax burden from the wealthiest Americans to middle-class families.
The Washington Post, August 12, 2004
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After lobbying from the Frozen Potato Products Institute, the Bush Administratio altered the definition of "fresh" produce to include frozen French fries.
The Los Angeles Times courtesy of Common Dreams, June 15, 2004
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Under George W. Bush, the Department of Health and Human Services has altered information covered in the Center for Disease Control's fact sheet on any potential link between abortion and breast cancer. The information previously stated that women who've terminated a pregnancy faced the same risk of breast cancer as any other women. It was changed to state that "studies are inconsistent".
Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report courtesy of the Oregon Department of Human Services, December 19, 2002
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Under George W. Bush, the Department of Health and Human Services has altered and eliminated information covered in the Center for Disease Control's fact sheet on condom use. Information effected includes condom effectiveness, proper use of condoms, and studies on condom use and sexual activity. HIV/AIDS prevention organizations who receive federal funds face the loss of those funds if they deviate from the new guidelines.
Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report courtesy of the Oregon Department of Human Services, December 19, 2002
LA Weekly, June 25, 2004
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Under George W. Bush, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, has begun interjecting a political agenda in the creation of program content. Four of the CPB's board members were appointed by Bush.
The New Yorker, June 7, 2004 (unavailable online)
On the Media, June 4, 2005
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A Bush Administration memo titled "Planning Guidance for the FY 2006 Budget" has revealed a plan that may include spending cuts for domestic programs he has supported during his current presidential campaign, including cuts to education, homeland security, veterans, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
The Washington Post, May 26, 2004
The Associated Press courtesy of The San Luis Obispo Tribune, May 27, 2004
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It has been revealed that Medicare drug card companies who have won approval by the Department of Health and Human Services to provide cards to seniors have held fundraising events for the George W. Bush election campaign and raised or donated hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The Associated Press courtesy of The St. Petersburg Times, May 11, 2004
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Funding for an international health conference was withheld by the Bush Administration after lobbying from the right-wing Traditional Values Coalition, which claimed the conference advocated abortion. The US had been funding the Global Health Council for thirty years.
The Washington Post, April 26, 2004
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The Bush Administration is refusing to hand over documentation of their original Medicare bill estimates for Congressional review. It has been alleged that the administration had hidden the true cost of the bill from legislators and the public before approval.
The Associated Press courtesy of the San Francisco Chronicle, April 23, 2004
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George W. Bush has spent over 40% of his term in the White House -- or 500 days -- on retreat at either Camp David in Maryland, his ranch in Crawford, Texas, or near his family's home in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Guardian, April 12, 2004
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Scientific findings that showed a possible link between antidepressants and an increase of suicide in children were held back by the Bush Administration.
Los Angeles Times courtesy of the Suicide Reference Library, April 9, 2004
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Douglas Badger, a health-policy assistant, has been prohibited by the White House from testifying in front of the House Ways and Means Committee regarding the initial estimate of the Medicare drug bill costs that was significantly higher that what George W. Bush claimed.
Knight Ridder courtesy of The Mercury News, 3/31/04
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The Bush Administration is proposing that federal highways and roads be subject to tolls as a means to pay for their building and repair.
Council of State Governments, April 16, 2004
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It's been revealed that The Bush Administration produced media pieces for distribution as "news reports" that used fake journalists enthusiastically publicizing the benefits of the new Medicare drug bill. The General Accounting Office has determined the Bush Administration "violated a prohibition against using public money for propaganda" when creating these ads.
The Washington Post, May 20, 2004
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The chief actuary for the government's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services was threatened with firing if he revealed to lawmakers the full cost of George W. Bush's Medicare drug bill.
Knight Ridder, March 11, 2004
The Washington Post, March 12, 2004
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In a private meeting with Governors from around the country, Education Secretary Rod Paige referred to the National Education Association -- a union claiming some 2.7 million teachers as members -- a "terrorist organization".
CNN, February 23, 2004
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After lobbying from the gun industry, the Bush Administration has stopped the release of information related to the source of firearms that have been used in crimes.
The Associated Press courtesy of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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George W. Bush continues to advocate and fund abstinence-only programs, even though there are no studies showing it's effectiveness. These programs prohibit any discussion of birth control, AIDS, or STD prevention.
Washington Post courtesy of AEGiS, July 30, 2001
The Associated Press courtesy of the New York Times, February 13, 2004
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George W. Bush has proposed cutting $1.4 billion and 38 programs from the Department of Education, including school programs that deal with the arts, alcohol abuse, dropout prevention, school counselors, smaller learning communities, school reform, and school leadership.
The Associated Press courtesy of The Mercury News, February 2, 2004
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Popular programs George W. Bush is touting as administration successes during recent campaign appearances -- such as WIC, Pell Grants, jobs training, special education, and Low Income Home Energy Assistance -- are set to experience deep cuts under his proposed long-range spending plan.
Philidelphia Inquirer, February 6, 2004
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The Bush Administration knew the new Medicare prescription coverage bill would cost far more than the $400 billion claimed during the negotiation of that bill.
Washington Post, January 31, 2004
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The projected cost for the new Bush Administration's Medicare drug benefit plan -- which prohibits negotiating with pharmaceutical companies for lower drug costs -- has risen more that 35%, from $396 billion to $540 billion over 10 years.
The Boston Globe, January 30, 2004
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George W. Bush has proposed spending $1.5 billion dollars on a "healthy marriage" initiative, designed to promote marriage among heterosexual youth, unmarried couples, and low income couples.
New York Times, courtesy of Common Dreams, January 14, 2004
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After lobbying by the Grocery Manufacturers of America -- which represents such companies as PepsiCo Inc. and Hershey Foods Corp. -- the Bush Administration has raised objections to a World Health Organization report that suggested countries could reduce the levels of obesity in their citizens by urging them to reduce their fat and sugar intakes.
Associated Press courtesy of Philly.com, January 16, 2004
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After putting in new overtime rules that affect millions of Americans, the Bush Administration is instructing employers on how to limit overtime pay for 1.3 million low-income workers.
Associated Press courtesy of MSNBC, January 6, 2004
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The Bush Administration dropped from the 2003 budget a low-income child tax credit provision that could have benefited close to 12 million child across the country, while retaining tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans.
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, May 30, 2003
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George W. Bush signed into law a Medicare reform bill that senior advocates and consumer groups say will result in higher out of pocket expenses, creates a "gap" in drug coverage, and does nothing to stop the rising prices of prescription drugs.
CNN, December 8, 2003
Consumers Union Report
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Overturning a Clinton-era ban on cash bonuses to political appointees, George W. Bush handed out $1.44 million to 470 appointees at the same time he was trying to limit federal employees' pay raises.
Washington Post, July 10, 2004
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Despite being rebuffed by Congress, George W. Bush continues to push for changes to overtime rules in place since 1938 which could lead to the elimination of overtime pay for up to 8 million Americans.
Cincinnati Post, September 17, 2003
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The 2004 Bush budget would eliminate the Housing and Urban Development's HOPE VI program which funds the revitalization of substandard public housing across the country.
Office of Management and Budget, FY 2004
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The budget for the Community Oriented Policing Services program -- the federal program that has put over 100,000 police officers on the streets and supplied new technologies to help in crime fighting -- was cut by the Bush Administration by 80%.
Great Falls Tribune, February 8, 2003
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George W. Bush is exploring ways to overhaul Social Security that would include the partial privatization of funds, which advocates fear could lead to financial losses for seniors.
Los Angeles Times, November 30, 2003
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The Bush Administration has reversed an earlier OSHA plan to require new healthcare safeguards against tuberculosis which could also have been used in the fight against SARS.
OMB Watch, June 6, 2003
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Plans by the Bush Administration to eliminate federal matching funds for Medicaid to states could spell disaster for state economies and jeopardize health care for the working poor, the disabled, and low-income seniors.
Coalition of Human Needs, March 2003
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Due to new Pell Grant eligibility requirements put in place by George W. Bush, 84,000 students stand to completely lose higher education funding, while another 1.5 million face reductions in their funding.
Lansing State Journal, October 6, 2003
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A Bush proposal to overhaul the Head Start program by moving responsibility for it from the federal level to the State could bring with it fewer children served and local programs of substandard quality.
The Hill, April 30, 2003
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New eligibility restrictions proposed by the Bush Administration for the National School Lunch Program -- which provides free or low-cost lunches to low-income school children -- could lead to some children losing access to the program.
The News Journal, December 12, 2003
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The 2 million low-income Americans whose housing costs are underwritten by the federal Section 8 program are at risk due to a Bush Administration plan to provide housing block grants to states, with few federal requirements or additional funding should the grants run out.
McLatchy Newspapers, April 29, 2003
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