Bush to tour scene of bridge collapse

Last update: November 27, 2007 - 3:52 PM

President George W. Bush will visit Minneapolis on Saturday to inspect bridge collapse damage and confer with local and federal officials, according to White House spokesman Alex Conant. No details of Bush's schedule were immediately available Thursday afternoon.

The presidential visit will come a day after First Lady Laura Bush tours the collapse site as part of previously scheduled trip to the city. After touring the disaster site, Mrs. Bush will address a youth conference at the University of Minnesota.

D.J. TICE

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