February 17, 1982: Bush appears with the governor in Birmingham, talking up the jobs and wealth that the Southern Line will bring. A Gallup poll finds his approval rating at 62%, a peacetime high for him.
February 21, 1982: The United States begins an embargo on Libyan oil, on grounds of terror sponsorship. [Earlier than OTL due to approval ratings and succees in Desert Storm]
February 24, 1982: To Bush's irritation, Director Inman informs the Congressional intelligence committees about planned operations in Nicaragua. These are approved - most of the Congressmen are fine with anti-communist operations - but Bush is worried this sets a precedent, and one he can't publicly talk against.