In an important passage, Mr. Bush paid tribute to the economic boom of the 1980's.

They are the ones beseeching Mr. Bush to pay attention to schools, the environment, health care and other vital issues.

Mr. Bush pleaded guilty, paid a $150 fine and had his license suspended briefly.

It has been striking how little Mr. Bush and his party have paid for the recession.

Mr. Bush, who was so happy today that he seemed almost giddy, paid no attention, staring blithely into space.

Mr. Bush would pay this bill for the next 10 years by tapping the projected budget surplus.

What personal price has Mr. Bush paid for running so slashing a campaign?

Mr. Bush will also propose cuts in programs that help poor people weatherize their homes and pay heating bills.

But Democrats said Mr. Bush paid for the increases by cutting other education programs.

But now, 61 percent say Mr. Bush should be paying more attention to the economy than he is.