  george w. bush's second term as president of the united states began at noon on january 20, 2005 and expired with the swearing-in of the 44th president barack obama at noon, on january 20, 2009. ==stated goals==  bush's stated goals for his second term: # major changes to the federal tax code # limits on medical malpractice lawsuits (tort reform and non-economic damages caps) # reform of social security # immigration reform # continuation of the war in iraq # continue to fight the war on terror # strengthen public education, particularly through the continuation of the no child left behind act # expand college affordability programs ==inauguration==   some $40 million was raised by private sponsors such as exxonmobil, chevron, cinergy, occidental petroleum and the nuclear energy institute. the money was to be spent on parties, parades, and other celebrations before and after the actual inauguration. donors received special tick
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