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Bush Opens Up About History of Addiction

Prez talks up 'higher power,' praises faith-based initiatives

By Sam Gale Rosen, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 29, 2008 4:46 PM CST

(Newser) – President Bush recalled his battles with alcoholism during a visit to a faith-based social services organization today in Baltimore. "I drank too much at one time in my life," said the president, adding that his experiences showed him that people "can find... Read full story »

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