Acting President of the United States underwent colon cancer surgery while under anesthesia. Vice President George H. W. Bush discharged the powers and duties of the presidency during his incapacity, serving as acting president until later that day, when Reagan reclaimed his authority. The next to do so was George W. Bush, who underwent a colonoscopy procedure on June 29, 2002, and again on July 21, 2007. Vice President Dick Cheney temporarily became acting president on both occassions. Acting President of the United States An Acting President of the United States is an individual who legitimately exercises the powers and duties of the office of President
Miss USA 1996 time since 1989 that there were 10 semifinalists, instead of the usual 12. Also, this was the first year since 1991 in which the delegates wore one-piece bathing suits for the preliminary and final swimsuit competitions. The following is the contestants average scores in the preliminary competition. The Miss USA 1996 delegates were: Ten delegates had previously competed in either the Miss Teen USA or Miss America pageants. Delegates who had previously held a Miss Teen USA state title were: Delegate who had previously held a Miss America state title: Delegate who previously held a Miss USA state title: Miss