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109th Congress
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Virtual Reference Desk
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Executive Office of the President |
Welcome to the Virtual Reference Desk!
If you are seeking general information on the Senate, the legislative
branch and process, or on the federal government, this is a good place
to begin. Links are arranged broadly by subject and may take you to PDF
documents, useful sources on the Web, or other Senate Web pages. You may
also wish to contact your Senator's office if you have additional
questions.
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President Bush discussed America's leadership in the world and shared his vision to lead America forward. To seize opportunities here at home, the President outlined the policies needed for the American people to continue to compete in the global economy. Click here to learn more. |
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Gulf Coast
Rebuilding and RecoveryPresident Bush is committed to providing disaster assistance to help residents of the Gulf Coast rebuild their lives in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Click here to learn more about rebuilding and recovery efforts.
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| Strong Economic GrowthEconomic Growth continues as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.7%. Job gains have occured for the past 29 months and over 2 million jobs have been created over the past 12 months, nearly 4.8 million since August 2003. Click here to learn more. |
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On Friday, the President traveled to Dallas, Texas, and highlighted a critical component of his Competitiveness Initiative – providing American children with a strong foundation in math and science. Click here to learn more. |
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FUN FACT:
The cranberry gets its name from Dutch and German settlers, who
called it "crane berry." When the vines bloom in the late spring
and the flowers' light pink petals twist back, they have a
resemblance to the head and bill of a crane. Over time, the name
was shortened to cranberry.
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