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Bush won't give Congress papers in CIA leak probe

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush, asserting executive privilege, has rejected Congress' request for documents on FBI interviews with Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney from a probe to find who leaked the identity of CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson.

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House passes CIA contractor ban over veto vow

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers defied a White House veto threat on Wednesday and voted to bar CIA contractors from interrogating suspected terrorists, in the latest clash over detainee treatment in the U.S.-declared war on terrorism.

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Democrats, Paulson fight to keep housing bill moving

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats and the Bush administration were scrambling on Wednesday to shore up support for a major housing market rescue bill, as Republican backing for it faltered on doubts about adding on a plan to bolster Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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U.S. sees participation in Iran talks as "smart step"

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said on Wednesday it was sending an envoy to join nuclear talks with Iran to signal to Tehran and others that Washington wanted a diplomatic solution to the impasse.

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Lawmakers seek to ban 401(k) debit cards

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Debit cards linked to retirement savings accounts would be banned under a bill set to be introduced in the U.S. Senate.

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U.S. sees participation in Iran talks a "smart step"

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said on Wednesday it had decided to send an envoy to join nuclear talks with Iran as a signal to Tehran and others that Washington wanted to find a diplomatic solution to the impasse.

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Bush says wants peaceful end to Zimbabwe crisis

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush said on Wednesday he wanted a peaceful end to political turmoil in Zimbabwe and was examining more U.S. sanctions after a U.N. resolution was blocked by Russia and China.

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McCain praises rival Obama at NAACP convention

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
CINCINNATI (Reuters) - Republican presidential hopeful John McCain praised Democrat Barack Obama on Wednesday in a speech to black leaders and outlined what he called honest differences with Obama over taxes, spending and education.

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Senate oil speculator bill drops higher margins

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a big win for the U.S. futures industry, new Senate legislation unveiled on Wednesday would not impose higher margins on oil traders but would still aim to rein in excessive speculation in energy markets.

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U.S. loses appeals in WTO shrimp cases

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Trade Organisation's top court upheld on Wednesday the bulk of previous rulings against the United States in two cases brought by India and Thailand over shrimp imports.

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Congress could pass housing aid by next week: White House

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congress should be able to approve legislation aimed at shoring up mortgage lending giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by next week and has an existing housing bill as a vehicle, the White House said on Wednesday.

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Bush concerned about impact of high prices-W.House

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush is concerned about the impact of high prices on Americans, the White House said on Wednesday after the government reported the biggest jump in consumer prices since September 2005.

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Obama has 7-point edge on McCain: Reuters poll

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama has a 7-point lead on Republican John McCain in the U.S. presidential race, and holds a small edge on the crucial question of who would best manage the economy, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wednesday.

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Obama not closing racial divide: poll

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Americans are sharply divided by race ahead of the first presidential election in which a black candidate will represent a major party, a New York Times/CBS News poll showed on Tuesday,

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U.S. to send envoy to Iran talks

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a shift in policy, the United States will send an envoy to talks this weekend between Iran and major powers over Tehran's nuclear program, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday.

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U.S. aid bill seeks to boost Pakistan civilian ties

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two senior U.S. senators on Tuesday unveiled a $7.5 billion, 5-year aid bill for Pakistan aimed at boosting civilian ties in an alliance heavily skewed toward a military fight against Islamic militants.

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Congress overrides Bush's Medicare veto

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In what likely is the last big showdown between President George W. Bush and congressional Democrats over the popular Medicare health care program, the U.S. Congress on Tuesday voted to override his veto of a bill to keep doctors' payments from being slashed.

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Congress dissects Treasury's GSE plan, no vote set

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional leaders on Tuesday agreed swift action is needed to bolster housing finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , but they raised basic questions about the Treasury Department's plan, leaving the timing of final action in doubt.

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War faring better in Iraq than Afghanistan: Bush

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S.-led operations are having more success in Iraq than in Afghanistan, where a porous border with Pakistan has allowed Islamist extremists to cross into the war zone, President George W. Bush said on Tuesday.

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Bush vetoes Medicare bill, House override expected

Wed, 2024-11-27 02:38
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush on Tuesday vetoed legislation that would have cut Medicare reimbursements to insurers and blocked a scheduled pay cut for doctors who treat patients under the government's health program for the elderly.

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