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The dollar experienced a significant appreciation on Monday, reaching its strongest level since early November, after the Bush administration's pledge to restrain spending and reduce the deficit was met with enthusiasm from investors. The dollar's appreciation to $1.2780 per euro, and its 3% gain against
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Despite President Bush's claims to be committed to eliminating unneeded or wasteful federal programs, the administration has struggled to cut spending in recent years. In each of the past three years, the President has proposed axing the Advanced Technology Program, but Congress has restored the funding. The program,
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As President Bush unveiled his ambitious plan to overhaul the Social Security system, Democrats vowed to aggressively challenge the proposal, casting it as a risky gamble that would swell the national deficit and imperil the retirement of millions of Americans. Republicans, struggling to rally behind the President's plan,
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Democratic members of Congress reacted cautiously to President Bush's State of the Union address, criticizing his plans for Social Security and national security. Bush's proposal for reforming Social Security was met with skepticism, with several Democrats warning that the plan could lead to benefit cuts and
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As the United States prepares for elections in Iraq, parallels between the American involvement in Vietnam and the ongoing war in Iraq are being drawn by military experts, historians, and politicians. The Johnson administration's goal of holding national elections in South Vietnam in 1967 was seen as a
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The US invasion of Iraq nearly two years ago has been marked by its bloodiest day, with 37 US soldiers killed in a helicopter crash and hostile fire, while President George W. Bush remains optimistic about Sunday's Iraqi election, declaring it a "grand moment for those who
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Exit polls, a staple of election night reporting, failed to predict the outcome of the 2004 presidential election, missing George W. Bush's win by a wide margin. The polls, commissioned by news organizations and leaked to bloggers, suggested John Kerry was ahead, sparking turmoil in newsrooms and the
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As the presidential inauguration marks a new era, corporate America sees an opportunity to cement its influence and build relationships with policymakers through hefty donations and exclusive social events. The inaugural organizing committee has received $25.5 million so far, with contributions ranging from six-figure chunks to a record-breaking $1
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President George W. Bush's selection of Michael Chertoff as the new Secretary of Homeland Security is expected to bring significant changes to the department, given Chertoff's background as a Justice Department official and his role in devising the administration's legal response to fighting terrorism.
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President Bush on Tuesday nominated Michael Chertoff, a federal appeals judge and former prosecutor, to succeed Tom Ridge as homeland security secretary. Chertoff's nomination comes a month after the withdrawal of Bush's original choice, Bernard B. Kerik, amid legal and ethical questions. As a seasoned veteran
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President George W. Bush is expected to name Robert Zoellick, a seasoned diplomat and economist, as deputy secretary of state to Condoleezza Rice, according to news reports. Zoellick's appointment will likely occur after Rice's confirmation hearing on January 18-19. The choice of Zoellick, a pragmatic internationalist
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In the run-up to President Bush's scheduled February 22-25 visit to Europe, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is set to embark on a diplomatic mission to 10 countries across the continent and the Middle East. Rice's trip, which will cover over two weeks, aims to
