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 ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Fabrice Florin - Jan 4, 2009 - 4:37 PM PST
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Edited by: Fabrice Florin - Jan 5, 2009 - 11:35 AM PST
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 by Marsha Iverson - Jan. 5, 2009

Straightforward report of the details, interesting look at the continuing costs.

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