One of five Americans was either born abroad or has parents that were. GOP ready to do anything to defeat next week's vote on campaign finance reform. GOP, fearful of finance reform, funnels layabout dollars to state candidates where laws are loose. Today: Sharon looks for Bush to
U.S. changes direction, seeks legal pact with Russia to reduce nuclear arsenals. Cluster bombs, used by U.S. forces in Afghanistan, injure indiscriminately after fighting's stopped. Bush shuts down east side of Manhattan to fund-raise. Congressman restores use of "donnybrook;" Judge fears implications of
Bush submits $2.1T budget, emphasis on deficit spending: increased military, more tax cuts, weakened domestic programs. A full review of budget changes in Federal departments. Bloomberg grapples with Giuliani's 11th-hour, unnoticed law to close bookstores with "ongoing focus on sexually explicit material." A heart-
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Bush proposes bill to diversify employee pension plans, still misses Enron problem of holdings concentrated in employer's stock. White House declares embryos eligible for health care, establishing legal basis to repeal Roe v. Wade. Elizabeth Dole gets whacked for Enron allegiance; Jeb Bush targeted for $325M loss from
Ari Fleischer says Bush's "Axis of Evil" not meant to allude to WWII's Axis Powers, widely seen as evil. General Accounting Office to sue White House over energy papers. Tears, resolve, and weaponry in Japanese politics. Wynton Marsalis's cousin--principal trumpet player
In state of union address, President calls Iran, Iraq, and North Korea "axis of evil." Full text of state of the union address. Art dealer charged with stealing antiques from Egypt; British Museum thankful its acquisitions took place before 1983. Horrific health scandal shakes Poland's faith
Ashcroft spends $8,000 to cover nude statues displayed behind him in press conferences. EU complains to Israel, protesting damages to Euro-funded aid projects in Palestine. Bush reconsiders status of war captives, perhaps to grant protections of the Geneva Convention. Bloomberg, already well-heeled in Washington politics, increases city
Ashcroft spends $8,000 to cover nude statues displayed behind him in press conferences. EU complains to Israel, protesting damages to Euro-funded aid projects in Palestine. Bush reconsiders status of war captives, perhaps to grant protections of the Geneva Convention. Bloomberg, already well-heeled in Washington politics, increases city
Bush plans to pay his way through a recession and a war, with a total spending increase of nine percent. Cheney refuses to hand over energy policy documents for investigation into White House energy proposals. Presidential speeches composed in Starbucks, says speechwriter. Hillary Clinton spends 90 percent of her day
