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Bush raises record $100 million President Bush has been raising money for Republican candidates more aggressively than any of his predecessors and has topped the $100 million mark, by far the highest amount for any president after 19 months in office.

“In 2003, 91 million taxpayers will receive, on average, a tax cut of $1,126 under the Jobs and Growth Act of 2003.” – President Bush

Membership 435 Members Party Divisions 229 Republicans 205 Democrats 1 Independent Membership 100 Senators Party Divisions 51 Republicans 48 Democrats 1 Independent