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Thread ID: 19397 | Posts: 8 | Started: 2005-08-03
2005-08-03 00:08 | User Profile
BETHESDA, Maryland (AP) -- President Bush was pronounced "fit for duty" after an annual checkup Saturday that showed that the 59-year-old commander in chief, an avid mountain bike rider, has lost 8 pounds since his last physical exam in December.
"I'm feeling pretty good," Bush said as he left the National Naval Medical Center in suburban Washington.
In December, Bush weighed 199.6 pounds, six pounds more than in the summer of 2003. He attributed the weight gain to munching too many doughnuts during his re-election campaign.
On Saturday, the scale showed the nearly 6-foot Bush at 191.6 pounds.
A four-page medical summary issued by the White House said Bush remains in the "superior" fitness category for a man of his age.
A separate statement signed by nine doctors who conducted the physical said there is "every reasonable expectation that he will remain fit for duty for the duration of his presidency."
Skin growth frozen Doctors prodded and probed the president for a little more than three hours, checking his heart, lungs, eyes, muscles and skin.
Doctors used liquid nitrogen to freeze a noncancerous skin growth on his neck. The medical summary indicated the president has skin lesions consistent with sun damage and recommended that he use sun screen and wear a hat.
Bush scored above average on a wide range of tests.
Bush's overall cholesterol count remains at a healthy level, despite a slight rise to 178 from 170 seven months ago. There was a small drop in his high-density lipoprotein (HDL) count, or "good" cholesterol, and a small rise in his low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol. Still, both levels were within healthy ranges.
Doctors said cholesterol-lowering drugs were not necessary. The president was advised to continue healthy eating and exercise habits.
"He's in superior health," White House spokesman Dana Perino told reporters after Bush returned to the White House. "I think you all know he's got a terrific fitness routine. It's a good example for Americans."
The president's medical profile shows a low to very low risk of coronary artery disease. His resting pulse rate dropped to 47 beats per minute from 52. Well-trained athletes typically have resting pulse rate of between 40 and 60 beats per minute.
Doctors made Bush run on a treadmill for more than 26 minutes as part of a test that evaluates the performance of his heart. His heart beat reached 183 beats per minute; no signs or symptoms of cardiovascular problems were noted.
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2005-08-03 00:12 | User Profile
Doctors used liquid nitrogen to freeze a noncancerous skin growth on his neck.
Did Karl Rove bite him?
2005-08-03 01:00 | User Profile
Bush is still a weakling.
I can bench more than the Prez...... :punk:
2005-08-03 08:55 | User Profile
Bush is still a weakling.
If Bush is in such fine shape, why does he keep falling off his bicycle and hurting himself? I don't think he's in such fine shape. There is a physical problem between his ears.
Remeber President Woodrow Wilson? The White House staff kept his true condition from the public.
2005-08-03 12:51 | User Profile
Gabrielle,
En Español Tuesday, August 02, 2005 RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of Voting Rights Act Of 1965 Contact: Tara Wall 202-863-8614
WASHINGTON ââ¬âRNC Chairman Ken Mehlman today issued the following statement on the 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965:
ââ¬ÅAs America marks the 40 years of progress since the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, we are not only recognizing a law that helped expand the circle of freedom and opportunity to every citizen, but we are also saluting the efforts of the courageous leaders in both parties who united to enable the enfranchisement of millions of Americans. Nothing is more critical to our democracy than ensuring that every eligible voter is able to vote, and that every legally cast vote is fairly counted.
ââ¬ÅThis is why Attorney General Alberto Gonzales was correct in noting today, ââ¬ËThe Voting Rights Act has been enormously successful, but our work is never complete. Thatââ¬â¢s why this Administration looks forward to working with Congress on the reauthorization of this important legislation.ââ¬â¢
ââ¬ÅIn 1964, there were just 300 black elected officials nationwide. Today, there are thousandsââ¬âincluding Republicans like Ken Blackwell, Jennette Bradley, Michael Steele and Michael Williams. The next step in civil rights is to build on equal treatment under the law to ensure equal opportunity to pursue the American Dream -- equal opportunity in education, equal opportunity in where you live, equal opportunity in making a living, equal opportunity for a secure retirement. America has moved forward an incredible amount in the forty years since the Voting Rights Act of 1965 solidified the power of the ballot for millions, and we will not relent until our nation fulfills its promise to all Americans.ââ¬Â
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This is just the thing that makes me love the Stupid Party. Yaaa!!! Go GOP!!!
2005-08-03 13:12 | User Profile
Bush fit for duty? Not when he was in the Air National Guard, obviously.
The schmuk is now taking a 5 week vacation, the longest presidential vacation in 36 years! 20% of Bush's presidency has been vacation time. Meanwhile, American soldiers are being blown to bits in Iraq every single day. Bush is a national disgrace.
2005-08-03 13:34 | User Profile
and yet by our gubments standards he's overweight... [url="http://www.bmiscale.com/"]http://www.bmiscale.com/ [/url] :biggrin:
2005-08-03 13:35 | User Profile
XM,
Good point. As far as I'm concerned, he can take the rest of his term off. Cheney too.