PRESIDENT AND MRS. BUSH RELEASE 2000 TAX RETURN

                 President and Mrs.George W. Bush have reported net taxable income of
                 $744,682 for the tax year 2000. This resulted in a total of $240,342 in federal
                 income taxes paid by President and Mrs. Bush.

                 The President's 2000 income includes his state salary as Governor and
                 investment income from the state and federal blind trusts in which their assets
                 are held.

                 President and Mrs. Bush contributed $143,300 to churches and charitable
                 organizations in 2000.  Of the total charitable contributions, $75,000 represents
                 royalties from the President's book, A Charge to Keep, which were donated
                 evenly to the following charities: the Boy Scouts of America, The Girl Scouts of
                 America, The Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and Girls Inc (formerly the
                 Girls Club of America).

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