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GOP's role in Schiavo case worries some party members
Los Angeles TimesWASHINGTON - The extraordinary steps taken to save the life of Terri Schiavo have won plaudits from evangelical Christians and other conservative activists, but some Republicans worry about a potential backlash among others who view the intervention as an...Tags: Cato Corporation, Washington (U.S. state), Justice System, Mel Martinez, Politics
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GOP effort unlikely to hold up in court
Sun National StaffAn extraordinary eleventh-hour maneuver by Republicans in Congress to intervene in the Terri Schiavo saga had no legal precedent and was unlikely to withstand a court challenge, congressional analysts said yesterday. In harsher words, an attorney for...Tags: Laws, Lawyers, Justice System, Henry A Waxman, Science and Technology
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As Schiavo saga winds down, leaders pursue broader debate
Sun National StaffEfforts by lawmakers in Washington to prolong the life of Terri Schiavo failed in the courts and tanked in opinion polls, but intense interest in the Florida woman's saga is expected to force a broader debate in Congress and state legislatures about...Tags: Punishment, Washington (U.S. state), White House, Lawyers, Justice System
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Race is a dead heat as parties brace for a prolonged battle
Sun National StaffWASHINGTON - President Bush and Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts were locked in a nail-biting race early this morning as Ohio emerged as the key battleground in the election. After winning the hotly contested state of Florida, Bush was inching toward a...Tags: Parties and Movements, Ronald Reagan, New Hampshire, Arizona, Politics
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Democrat leaders soften tone
Washington BureauAs President Bush addressed the nation and the U.S. moved closer to armed conflict, key Democratic leaders, who for months have challenged Bush's policy toward Iraq in sometimes strong language, adopted a conciliatory tone Monday. After Bush's speech,...Tags: National Security, Defense, United Nations, Texas, Washington (U.S. state)
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2 parties return to fractious ways
Washington BureauIn the weeks since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill have tried to avoid airing their differences and quickly forged agreements on a host of issues. But almost a month later, Congress has started to return to its...Tags: Richard A. Gephardt, Washington (U.S. state), White House, Justice System, Labor Legislation
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Nation stands still to hear of war
Staff And Wire ReportsAs President Bush told the nation that the United States had launched a strike on Iraq, the Brentwood Hills Church of Christ in Nashville opened its doors to the community to watch on two big screens -- and to pray. About 15 people were on hand during...Tags: Howard Dean, Wars and Interventions, Politics, Nazi Party, Christianity
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U.S. confirms commandos in northern Iraq
Chicago Tribune staff reporterAs the Bush administration entered its "final phase" of building a case for war against Saddam Hussein, military officials confirmed Wednesday that U.S. Special Forces soldiers and CIA agents already are operating in northern Iraq. The small numbers of...Tags: National Security, Washington (U.S. state), White House, Baghdad (Iraq), Wars and Interventions
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Bush apologizes for abuse
Sun National StaffWASHINGTON - President Bush apologized yesterday for the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at the hands of U.S. soldiers and said he had scolded Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld for his handling of the scandal. But the president rejected calls to oust...Tags: John P Murtha, Justice System, Armed Forces, Politics, Iowa
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Congress OKs Bush's use of force
Sun National StaffWASHINGTON -- Edging America closer to possible war, Congress voted decisively to give President Bush the broad authority he wants to use military force against Iraq. The Senate passed the measure early this morning by a vote of 77-23, after the House...Tags: Richard A. Gephardt, National Security, Rhode Island, History, Justice System
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For Congress, a quiet retreat from Schiavo
Sun National StaffWASHINGTON - After rushing headlong into the emotional fray over the life of a brain-damaged Florida woman just a week ago, political leaders reacted to the apparent end of the wrenching saga with another near-unanimous position - silence. For...Tags: Adults, Florida International University, Brain, Same-Sex Marriage, Washington (U.S. state)
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Lawmakers seek details of Bush war-fund request
Sun National StaffWASHINGTON - Racing to provide nearly $75 billion President Bush says is needed quickly to pay for the war in Iraq, lawmakers in Congress are demanding more details from the administration about precisely how the money will be spent. As the House and...Tags: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David R. Obey, National Security, Justice System, Richard L Armitage
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