05-18-2007, 12:12 PM
Couple of days old news:
http://au.news.yahoo.com/070515/2/13h4h.html
Similar news covered at http://www.smh.com.au/news/World/Cheney-ec...8995196965.html
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<b>Cheney eclipses President Bush's wealth</b>
US President George W Bush held assets worth $US7.5 million to $US20 million ($A9 million to $A24 million) last year, but was eclipsed by his vice president, according to financial records.
Bush's assets included his 650 hectare ranch in Texas, valued at $US1 million to $US5 million ($A1.2 million to $A6 million), where he usually spends his vacations.
He also reported assets of $US775,689 ($A933,721) from a limited liability company organised in 2003 to produce trees for commercial sales, which were expected in 2007.
Among his holdings were certificates of deposit, Treasury notes, a qualified diversified trust, and $US116,000 ($A140,000) assets of the GWB Rangers Corp, which is wholly owned by Bush from when he was co-owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team.
Cheney reported assets valued at $US21 million to around $US100 million ($A25 million to $A120 million). Cheney gained much of his wealth from his former role heading oil service firm Halliburton Co.
Cheney's largest holdings included investments in an American Century Investments International Bond Fund and a Vanguard short-term tax-exempt fund. He has 100,000 Halliburton stock options that are unexercised and designated for charity.
The financial disclosure statements only give the value of assets in ranges.
Bush reported gifts totalling $US12,364 ($A14,882) last year, including three separate sets of fishing equipment.
White House staff gave Bush two benches made of wood taken from the president's ranch, valued at $US1,600 ($A1,925), and a pair of $US185 ($A222) cuff links.
The vice president reported receiving $US121,674 ($A146,462) in gifts, including three fishing rods, a pair of $US615 ($A740) leather hunting boots and a $US399 ($A480) cowboy hat.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
http://au.news.yahoo.com/070515/2/13h4h.html
Similar news covered at http://www.smh.com.au/news/World/Cheney-ec...8995196965.html
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Wednesday May 16, 09:17 AM
<b>Cheney eclipses President Bush's wealth</b>
US President George W Bush held assets worth $US7.5 million to $US20 million ($A9 million to $A24 million) last year, but was eclipsed by his vice president, according to financial records.
Bush's assets included his 650 hectare ranch in Texas, valued at $US1 million to $US5 million ($A1.2 million to $A6 million), where he usually spends his vacations.
He also reported assets of $US775,689 ($A933,721) from a limited liability company organised in 2003 to produce trees for commercial sales, which were expected in 2007.
Among his holdings were certificates of deposit, Treasury notes, a qualified diversified trust, and $US116,000 ($A140,000) assets of the GWB Rangers Corp, which is wholly owned by Bush from when he was co-owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team.
Cheney reported assets valued at $US21 million to around $US100 million ($A25 million to $A120 million). Cheney gained much of his wealth from his former role heading oil service firm Halliburton Co.
Cheney's largest holdings included investments in an American Century Investments International Bond Fund and a Vanguard short-term tax-exempt fund. He has 100,000 Halliburton stock options that are unexercised and designated for charity.
The financial disclosure statements only give the value of assets in ranges.
Bush reported gifts totalling $US12,364 ($A14,882) last year, including three separate sets of fishing equipment.
White House staff gave Bush two benches made of wood taken from the president's ranch, valued at $US1,600 ($A1,925), and a pair of $US185 ($A222) cuff links.
The vice president reported receiving $US121,674 ($A146,462) in gifts, including three fishing rods, a pair of $US615 ($A740) leather hunting boots and a $US399 ($A480) cowboy hat.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->