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Ann Veneman’s background is discussed in Molly Ivins, “The Early Days of Bushdom are Not a Pretty Sight,” Molly Ivins, January 29, 2001; and the New York Times, “Transition in Washington: Agriculture Department,” Elizabeth Becker, January 19, 2001. Veneman’s net worth is detailed in The Guardian, “History’s Richest Cabinet Takes the Gilt off Bush’s Tax Cut,” Julian Borger, February 7, 2001.
Rumsfeld’s background is described in The Nation, “Rumsfeld: Star Warrior Returns,” Michael T. Mare, January 29, 2001; and In These Times, “The Rummy,” Jason Vest, February 19, 2001.
Spencer Abraham’s environmental record and history with the department of energy are from The Nation, “The Three Horsemen of the Environmental Apocalypse,” David Helvarg, January 16, 2001; the Environmental News Network, “Energy Secretary Nominee Tried To Abolish The Energy Department,” January 8,2001; and www.alternet.org, “Who’s Who in the Bush Cabinet,” Geov Parrish, January 16, 2 00 1.
Tommy Thompson’s abortion record as governor can be found in www.altemet.org “Who’s Who in the Bush Cabinet,” Geov Parrish, January 16, 2 00 1; and his links to Philip Morris are described in another AlterNet article, “Bush’s War on Children,” Jonathan Rowe and Gary Ruskin, July 3, 2001.
Gale Norton’s background is detailed in the New York Times, “Far, Far From the Center,” Bob Herbert, January 8, 2001; and the New York Times, “Norton Record Often at Odds With Laws She Would Enforce,” Douglas Jehl, January 13, 2001. C.R. Bard’s court troubles are detailed in PR Newswire, “C.R. Bard, Inc. Executives Sentenced to Eighteen Month Federal Prison Terms,” August 8, 1996.
Colin Powell’s relationship with AOL/Time Warner is discussed in the Associated Press, “Stocks, Speeches Add to Powell Wealth,” Greg Toppo, January 17, 2001; and The Financial Times, “The Americas: All the U.S. President’s Very Rich Men,” Peter Spiegel, March 8, 2001; Paul O’Neill’s Stock Holdings Are Detailed, The Nation, “The Man from Alcoa,” William Greider, July 16, 2001; and the Houston Chronicle, “Alcoa Strikes Curious Water Deal with San Antonio,” Nate Blakeslee, September 3, 1999.
Karl Rove’s industry connections are reported in the New York Times, “Bush Aide With Intel Stock Met with Executives Pushing Merger,” June 14, 2001; and Abilene Reporter-News, “Mauro Raises Questions About Bush’s Aides Link to Tobacco Industry,” August 31, 1997.
The information about Kenneth Lay comes from the New York Times, “Power Trader Tied to Bush Finds Washington All Ears,” Lowell Bergman and Jeff Gerth, May 2 5, 2001.
Additional information about the members of the coup comes from the Center for Responsible Politics and www.issues.org.
Chapter 2—Dear George
For information on the Bush Family fortune and its ties to Nazi Germany, check out the Boston Globe, “An American Dynasty” (Part 2), Michael Kranish, April 23, 2001; Sarasota Herald-Tribune, “Author Links Bush Family to Nazis,” November 12, 2000; the Jewish Advocate, “The Bush Family—Third Reich Connection: Fact or Fiction?,” Susie Davidson, April 19, 2 00 1.
Information on the individual contributions to the GOP during election cycle 2000 can be found at the New York Times, “The Republicans: The Few, the Rich, the Rewarded Donate the Bulk of GOP Gifts,” Don Van Natta Jr. and John M. Broder, August 2, 2000; and The Center for Responsive Politics, www.opensecrets.org
You can keep track of what Bush did and does during his administration by reading Molly Ivins’s column syndicated by Creators Syndicate (an archive can be found at www.sacbee.com/voices/national/ivin or by checking out the following Web sites: www.smirkingchimp.com and www.bushwatch.com.
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