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The New York Times’ Elisabeth Bumiller has the scoop on what songs US President George W. Bush has on his iPod. “Mr. Bush’s iPod is heavy on traditional country singers like George Jones, Alan Jackson and Kenny Chesney. He has selections by Van Morrison, whose ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ is a Bush favorite, and by John Fogerty, most predictably ‘Centerfield,’ which was played at Texas Rangers games when Mr. Bush was an owner and is still played at ballparks all over America.

U.S. president George W. Bush last Friday proposed the year 2007 as the goal for universal availability of high-speed Internet access. “We ought to have universal, affordable access to broadband technology by the year 2007,” Bush said. “And then we ought to make sure as soon as possible thereafter consumers have plenty of choices.

US President George W. Bush isn’t the most tech savvy executive the country has ever seen. AP reports that Bush has shown little interest in handheld gadgets, digital music, or other tech gear. “He’s no Al Gore,” said one Bush aide, comparing his boss to the former vice president and current Apple board member known for his love of high-tech gadgetry.