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Since Leaving Office, Bush Raises $1M a Day for Library

Dubya raises funds faster than predecessors

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(Newser) – George W. Bush has amassed over $100 million in donations for the construction of a presidential library at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Time reports, with most coming since he left office. Bush has tapped into his campaign donor network to hit the estimated $300 million cost for the project, which will hold all official documents from his presidency, and feature a museum and research facility.

Former President George W. Bush waves before throwing out the first pitch before the baseball opener between the Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, April 6, 2009.
Former President George W. Bush waves before throwing out the first pitch before the baseball opener between the Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, April 6, 2009.   (AP Photo)
President George W. Bush makes remarks at General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia, Jan. 8, 2009, during a visit to mark the anniversary of his No Child Left Behind law.
President George W. Bush makes remarks at General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia, Jan. 8, 2009, during a visit to mark the anniversary of his No Child Left Behind law.   (AP Photo)
President George W. Bush reflects on the crisis in Gaza during a meeting Jan. 5, 2009.
President George W. Bush reflects on the crisis in Gaza during a meeting Jan. 5, 2009.   (AP Photo)
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Doctor_Zaius
May 4, 09 8:05 PM CDT
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Doctor_Zaius
May 4, 09 3:52 PM CDT
100 million will buy a lot of "My Pet Goat" books. Reply
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May 4, 09 5:20 PM CDT
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Well, pop-up books are pricey... Reply
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paul123
May 4, 09 4:22 PM CDT
Not funded by the saudi's and chi-coms like the clinton library and massage parlor? Reply
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