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Congress overrides Bush veto of farm law--again

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congress on Wednesday overturned President George W. Bush's second veto of the $289 billion U.S. farm law, enacting 35 pages omitted from the original bill in the third veto override of Bush's tenure.

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Michelle Obama writes thank-you note to Laura Bush

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Michelle Obama wrote a thank-you note to Laura Bush after the first lady spoke up in defense of the wife of the Democratic presidential candidate, Obama said on Wednesday in an appearance on TV talk show, "The View."

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Lithuania open to U.S. shield talks if Poland refuses

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
VILNIUS (Reuters) - Lithuania has held no talks on hosting a U.S. missile shield, but would consider the idea if Washington's negotiations with Poland failed and the Americans suggested it, officials said on Wednesday.

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U.S. ambassador named head of migration agency

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
GENEVA (Reuters) - Career diplomat William Lacy Swing was chosen as head of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Wednesday after an unusually heated race.

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Bush urges Congress to end offshore oil drill ban

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush urged Congress on Wednesday to end a ban on offshore oil drilling, responding to consumer anxiety over soaring gasoline prices with a plan sure to anger environmentalists.

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Obama meets with national security advisers

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has named a panel of former U.S. officials to advise him on foreign policy, some of whom may be considered for Cabinet posts if he wins in November.

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Obama has narrow lead on McCain: Reuters poll

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama has a narrow 5-point lead on Republican John McCain in the U.S. presidential race, but holds a big early edge with the crucial swing voting blocs of independents and women, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wednesday.

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Congress panel votes to loosen Cuba travel rules

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People living in the United States could travel to Cuba more often and visit a broader list of family members under legislation approved by a congressional panel on Tuesday.

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Adviser denies Obama showed naiveté on Jerusalem

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama misused a "code word" in Middle East politics when he said Jerusalem should be Israel's "undivided" capital but that does not mean he is naive on foreign policy, a top adviser said on Tuesday.

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China says lessons learned from U.S. economic woes

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (Reuters) - U.S. and Chinese officials agreed on Tuesday that turbulence sweeping global markets holds lessons for Beijing, but the United States warned it should not cause China to block access to its markets.

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Bush to urge lifting of ban on offshore drilling

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush on Wednesday will call on Congress to pass legislation lifting a ban on offshore oil drilling as he seeks remedies to record-high energy prices, the White House said.

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Obama: Boosting economy best way to aid dollar

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House hopeful Barack Obama said on Tuesday the weakness in the U.S. dollar reflects the soft economy and large trade deficits, and the best way to strengthen the currency is to restore the economy's health.

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McCain, Obama battle on issue of handling terrorism

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican John McCain's camp accused Democratic presidential rival Barack Obama on Tuesday of being weak on terrorism, drawing a sharp rebuke from Obama on the politically charged issue of how to deal with Islamic extremists.

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McCain pushes energy conservation, oil exploration

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate John McCain called on Tuesday for energy conservation and an end to a ban on U.S. offshore oil and natural gas exploration to help curb the nation's "dangerous" dependence on foreign oil.

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Bush to urge lifting of ban on offshore drilling

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush will make an announcement on Wednesday about energy and call on Congress to pass legislation lifting a ban on offshore oil drilling, the White House said.

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Indicted congressman to run for re-election

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Democratic Rep. William Jefferson, who faces bribery charges over $90,000 found in his freezer, said on Tuesday that he plans to seek re-election.

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Senate leaders have housing rescue bill deal

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate leaders have agreed to a bipartisan bill to establish a $300 billion rescue fund for troubled mortgages and a new regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, lawmakers said on Tuesday.

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McCain, Obama battle on issue of handling terrorism

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican John McCain's camp accused Democratic presidential rival Barack Obama on Tuesday of being weak on terrorism, drawing a sharp rebuke from Obama on the politically charged issue of how to deal with Islamic extremists.

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Congress panel votes to loosen Cuba travel rules

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People living in the United States could travel to Cuba more often and visit a broader list of family members under legislation approved by a congressional panel on Tuesday.

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Adviser denies Obama showed naivete on Jerusalem

Wed, 2024-11-27 00:32
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama misused a "code word" in Middle East politics when he said Jerusalem should be Israel's "undivided" capital but that does not mean he is naive on foreign policy, a top adviser said on Tuesday.

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