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This analytical article is simply giving a list of the new agenda the re-elected president has. The war on terrorism, Iraq, Social Security, Tax code, medical malpractice, and guest worker program are the highlights. His inaugural speech was filled with ideas of “freedom” and “liberty”.
Bush sets out on 2nd term with ambitious plans
President Bush today set forth on an ambitious second-term agenda of reshaping Social Security and sparking democracy in the Middle East after wrapping up his inaugural today with moments of prayer and reflection.
His Republican allies said they were eager to begin, as well, while Democrats vowed to resume their fight against “extreme” GOP policies.
Four days of celebrations surrounding Bushs inauguration culminated with a National Prayer Service today, following a tradition set by the nations first chief executive, George Washington.
The hourlong service, Bushs second visit to the church in two days, brought together 3,200 invited family, Cabinet members, top White House aides and others in the majestic Gothic-style sanctuary of the National Cathedral.
Instrumental and choral music filled the church and an interfaith lineup of Christian and Jewish clergy helped celebrate through prayer the events of the day before — Bushs swearing-in at the Capitol. The president, who did not speak, was met with anti-war and anti-abortion protesters on his route to and from the cathedral.
Offering one prayer, the Rev. Billy Graham said he believed God had a hand in Bushs re-election.
“Their next four years are hidden from us, but they are not hidden from you,” said the 86-year-old evangelist, whom Bush credits with inspiring him to reaffirm his faith and give up drinking at age 40. “You know the challenges and opportunities they will face. Give them a clear mind, a warm heart, calmness in the midst of turmoil, reassurance in times of discouragement and your presence always.”
On Thursday, the president was on the go all day, from an early morning church appearance to the inaugural ceremony to watching the traditional parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to a late night dash through 10 black-tie inaugural balls. The only thing on the presidents public schedule for the first day of his second term was the prayer service.
But there will be little time for him to rest, with all the tasks he has named as priorities for himself and the nation:
–Win a war on terror against shadowy, deadly networks.
–Establish stability and democracy in Iraq, a deeply divided country where the U.S. casualty rate has even fellow Republicans urging Bush to say more about how he will get the United States out.
–Add private investment accounts to Social Security, through an as-yet-undefined plan that has many deeply skeptical.
–Simplify a tax code bloated by thousands of provisions that special-interest patrons will be loathe to relinquish.
–Limit medical malpractice and class-action jury awards.
–Push a “guest worker” immigration plan that conservatives in his own party oppose.
For the immediate future, Bushs list