Policies and Initiatives

Protecting the Homeland
America is safer today because of the President's policies to strengthen the security of our Nation's infrastructure and our borders.

Hurricane Recovery
President Bush signed the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005, a step forward in fulfilling the country's commitment to help rebuild those areas along the Gulf Coast affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma.

Jobs & Economic Growth
The U.S. economy has added nearly 4.8 million new jobs in the last two-and-a-half years and unemployment rate is 5 percent, lower than the average for the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

Judicial Nominations
Judge Samuel Alito was confirmed and sworn-in as the 110th Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Fighting a Global War on Terror
President Bush is committed winning the War on Terror by defeating our enemies abroad so we do not have to confront them here at home.

Renewal in Iraq
The President's National Strategy for Victory in Iraq is helping the Iraqi people defeat the terrorists and build an inclusive constitutional democracy at the heart of the Middle East.

Strengthening Social Security
The President is committed to keeping the promise of Social Security for today's retirees and those nearing retirement and strengthening Social Security for our children and grandchildren.