The Bush retirement plan: Build library, enjoy perks

McClatchy - by Maria Recio - Jan. 4, 2009 (News Report)
President George W. Bush's "after-life," as Laura Bush calls the post-presidency, is shaping up to be pretty comfortable, with a Dallas office, staffers, Secret Service protection, a travel budget, medical coverage and a $196,700 annual pension, all at taxpayers' expense.

The Bushes will move to their new $2 million, 8,500-square-foot Dallas home - not paid for by taxpayers - on Jan. 20, where Bush will be close to his future presidential library ... More »