BUSH SIGNS POSTAL BILL
U.S. President George W. Bush signs the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, on December 20, 2006, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House. Looking on (from left) are Rep. Tom Davis, R-VA, Sen. Susan Collins, R-ME, Rep. Danny Davis, D-IL and Rep. John McHugh, R-NY. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)
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