Bush drops veto to housing bill

Bush lifts offshore drilling ban
President George W Bush lifts an executive ban on oil drilling in most US coastal waters, and urges Congress to follow suit.

Bush pushes Colombia trade deal
US President George W Bush again urges the US Congress to approve a free trade deal with Colombia.

Bush signs economic plan into law
President George W Bush signs off the two-year bipartisan $167bn (£86bn) US economic stimulus plan.

Bush presents $3 trillion budget
President George W Bush urges Congress to pass his budget to boost the economy and keep the US safe.

Bush signs energy bill into law
President George W. Bush signs into law a bill designed to improve fuel economy and reduce US demand for oil.