Tuesday, March 28, 2006

andy card's replacement

Under Bolten’s Leadership, Federal Debt Ballooned By $1.8 Trillion In 34 Months
$6.592 trillion: Federal debt on June 26, 2003, the day Josh Bolten became director of the Office of Management and Budget.
$8.364 trillion: Federal debt today.

In the Bush administration, this is grounds for a promotion.


(Think Progress)

Andy Card resigns.
White House Chief of Staff Andy Card has resigned, MSNBC reports.
UPDATE: Card will be replaced by Josh Bolten, current budget director and former deputy White House chief of staff.

(Also, Think Progress)

First Draft reminds us of Card's place in history