Bush Visit AR & Is Optimistic on Housing

Today's THV 11: President George Bush made a stop in Little Rock Tuesday to talk housing and raise money for the Republican Party of Arkansas. He took part in a meeting with credit counselors and homeowners in North Little Rock, offering a bright outlook on America's housing future as the Senate considers a $300 billion plan to help those faced with losing their homes.

The President started with the presentation of the Volunteer Service Award and a friendly fist-bump with 12-year-old Robbie Powell, a Conway boy who raised more than $2,000 in memory of a friend who died of a rare neurological disease. "I was surprised at how long he talked to me," Powell said. "But he just congratulated me and gave me the medal."

From there, the topic turned to housing as President Bush's motorcade pulled into the Family Service Agency. The President took part in a roundtable discussion where he offered some encouragement on working with legislators on a new housing plan to help Americans at risk of losing their homes. . . .

Before leaving Arkansas, the President attended a fundraiser for the Republican Party of Arkansas. . . [Read More]

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