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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University stories: 6 news summaries

 Bush Warns 
 of 'Too Much' 
 Government 

But he doesn't mention Obama by name

Nov 13, 09 8:05 AM CST
(Newser) - George Bush has promised to steer clear of criticizing his successor's policies, but he seemed to come awfully close yesterday during a speech at SMU. "As the world recovers, we will face a temptation to replace the risk-and-reward model of the private sector with the blunt instruments of government... More »

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free markets • Southern Methodist University • George W. Bush • former presidents • Wall Street bailout

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

Dubya raises funds faster than predecessors

May 4, 09 3:48 PM CDT
(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,... More »

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donation • Harry Truman • Southern Methodist University • presidential library • George W. Bush • fundraising

 They Weren't
 Such 'Neanderthals'

Early man brighter than suspected, researchers find

Aug 26, 08 2:05 AM CDT
(Newser) - Neanderthals were just as smart as their stone-age rivals, the latest research into the roots of mankind concludes. Scientific teams who learned how to make and use Neanderthal tools found their technology just as efficient as that used by Homo sapiens, reports the Independent. The study runs counter to... More »

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extinction • homo sapiens • Neanderthals • Southern Methodist University • Exeter University • tools • Stone Age • Texas State University

OPINION

Who's Funding Bush's Library?

Money coming in during presidency raises concerns over quid pro quo

Mar 4, 08 2:40 PM CST
(Newser) - President Bush's coy refusal to name the mystery donors helping to erect his $200 million presidential library is problematic, writes David Corn in Mother Jones' MoJo blog. Though the law doesn't require him to reveal names, his actions raise serious ethical questions. "What's problematic is the prospect of a... More »

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Saudi Arabia • Bill Clinton • George HW Bush • Clinton Presidential Library • foreign donors • Southern Methodist University • presidential library • private donors • George W. Bush

George W. Bush Library Finds a Home in Texas

SMU will host presidential library, think-tank

Feb 23, 08 5:46 AM CST
(Newser) - George W. Bush's presidential library will be built at Southern Methodist University, the Dallas Morning News reports. The First Lady's alma mater has had its eyes on that prize since just after Bush took office. "It took us 71 days to find a football coach, so we don't like... More »

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Texas • think tank • libraries • Clinton Presidential Library • academics • Southern Methodist University • presidential library • George W. Bush

$500M Bush Library Deal Expected Today

Southern Methodist University trustees voting on controversial project

Feb 22, 08 2:58 AM CST
(Newser) - Southern Methodist University's trustees are expected to vote today to bring George W. Bush's presidential library to the Texas institution, reports the Dallas Morning News.  The agreement will be "a great day for SMU," said the university's president. But the road to a final agreement at Laura... More »

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Texas • Laura Bush • libraries • clergy • Southern Methodist University • presidential library • George W. Bush

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