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Scandal-hit lawmaker won't seek re-election

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Rep. Vito Fossella of New York, under pressure from fellow Republicans to step aside after two headline-grabbing scandals, announced on Tuesday he will not seek re-election in November.

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Bush plans Europe trip in June

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush will visit Britain, France, Italy and Germany during a trip to Europe June 9-16 and attend the U.S.-European Union summit in Slovenia, the White House said on Tuesday.

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"Fight brewing" over affordable housing fund: Frank

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Rep. Barney Frank on Tuesday said "a fight is brewing" over a Senate agreement to finance a new federal mortgage insurance fund by taking money from a proposed trust fund for affordable housing.

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Gore says undecided on U.S. candidate endorsement

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore said on Tuesday he still had not decided whether to endorse a candidate in the Democratic presidential race.

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White House "pivotal" in Calif. climate case: memo

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats on Monday said White House pressure may have influenced the Environmental Protection Agency to reject a bid by California to impose strict limits on emissions from new cars and trucks.

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Obama to take big step in Democratic race

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Barack Obama will take a major step toward the Democratic presidential nomination when Oregon and Kentucky vote on Tuesday, but rival Hillary Clinton still hopes to spoil the party.

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In Miami, McCain attacks Obama on Cuba

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
MIAMI (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate John McCain criticized Democratic front-runner Barack Obama on Tuesday for saying he was willing to meet with Cuban President Raul Castro and accused him of wanting to weaken the U.S. embargo against Cuba.

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Senators say have deal on housing rescue bill

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Leaders of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee said on Monday they had reached a deal on legislation to create a multibillion-dollar mortgage rescue fund and a new regulator for housing finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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Obama joins American Indian tribe, eyes policy change

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
CROW AGENCY, Montana (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama became an honorary member of an American Indian tribe on Monday and promised a proactive policy to help tribal people if he wins the White House in November.

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Bush signs law halting oil shipments to reserve

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Despite President George W. Bush opposing a bill to temporarily halt adding oil to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, on Monday he signed into law the measure Congress passed in an effort to lower gasoline prices.

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McCain agrees with Bush on farm bill veto

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican candidate for president, on Monday said he agreed with President George W. Bush's decision to the $289 billion farm bill because it did not cut subsidies to wealthy farmers enough.

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U.S. senators say have deal on housing rescue bill

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Leaders of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee said on Monday they had reached a deal on legislation to create a multibillion dollar mortgage rescue fund and a new regulator for housing finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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N.Korea close to making nuclear declaration: Hill

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korea appears close to making a long-overdue declaration of its nuclear programs, the top U.S. negotiator with Pyongyang said on Monday in an upbeat assessment after months of difficult negotiations.

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U.S. welcomes U.N. investigator's racism probe

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.S. envoy to the United Nations on Monday welcomed the visit of a special U.N. human rights investigator to probe racism but said the Human Rights Council should focus on "real problems" elsewhere.

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White House "pivotal" in Calif. climate case: memo

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats on Monday said White House pressure may have influenced the Environmental Protection Agency to reject a bid by California to impose strict limits on emissions from new cars and trucks.

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Kentucky happy to be focus of Democratic politics

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
COVINGTON, Ky (Reuters) - The state of Kentucky, best known for thoroughbred horses and bourbon, is surprised and a little excited to find itself at the center of Democratic presidential politics.

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USDA head downplays calls to cut biofuel mandate

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer said ethanol is not having a "major" impact on food prices, and downplayed calls by lawmakers and industry groups to make changes to programs that promote increased use of biofuels.

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McCain says Obama "reckless" for wanting Iran talks

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. Republican presidential candidate John McCain accused Democratic front-runner Barack Obama on Monday of underestimating the threat posed by Iran and ridiculed his pledge to meet its leader if elected.

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Obama tells critics to leave his wife alone

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama said on Monday that Republican critics should stop picking on his wife Michelle.

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McCain vows to fight U.S. farm subsidies, tariffs

Tue, 2024-11-26 16:42
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate John McCain on Monday vowed to aid small farmers by targeting agricultural tariffs and subsidies doled out to agribusiness.

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