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Reports on the reaction of the administration of U.S. president George W. Bush of criticisms of their record on terrorism by former counterterrorism czar Richard A. Clarke. Details of Clarke's testimony before the commission investigating the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; Details of charges made by Clarke against the Bush and Clinton administrations in his book, "Against All Enemies;" Report on the controversy surrounding national security advisor Condoleezza Rice's refusal to testify under oath before the commission; Speculation about whether Clarke's criticisms of Bush could raise doubts about his effectiveness as a wartime leader; Details of the media campaign by the White House to counter Clarke's charges and undermine his credibility; Response of Clarke and his supporters to the White House attacks; Potential impact of Clarke's assertions that the Bush administration failed to take seriously the threat posed by Al Qaeda prior to September 11; Potential impact of Clarke's sharp criticisms of Bush's decision to go to war Iraq; Details of the findings of the September 11 commission; Speculation about whether the CIA was serious about plans to assassinate Osama bin Laden prior to September 11; Details of testimony by CIA director George Tenet. INSET: THE TRAIL OF TERROR.

The article questions whether General Michael Hayden can reform the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the same way he did the National Security Agency (NSA) after the Cold War. As President George W. Bush's appointee for the position of CIA director, Hayden is set to undo the mistake of predecessor Porter Goss. His nomination is contentious, the main concern being his role in implementing the warrantless wiretaps and information mining that comprise the NSA's domestic surveillance program.

This article looks at the news that the U.S. government has been monitoring and eavesdropping on Americans without appropriate warrants. The National Security Agency and the FBI have been running counterterrorism investigations on animal rights, environmental, antiwar, and peace activist groups without warrants. President George W. Bush has authorized the warrantless searches on at least thirty occasions and plans to continue. He believes that Americans want him to err on the side of security. Civil liberties watchdogs believe that the security agencies have gone overboard. INSET: The Good Old Bad Old Days.

The article offers United States political news briefs. The price of evacuation flights for American citizens stranded in Lebanon after the start of war cost $67 million which will be payed for with money earmarked for the pending flu pandemic. Former Vermont Governor and presidential hopeful Howard Dean finally switched from dial-up internet service to DSL. United States President George W. Bush requests Altoids and bottles of room temperature water when speaking to an organization.

The article discusses national security issues which have been raised in the United States after the announcement that Dubai Ports World, owned by the United Arab Emirates, would purchase terminals at six U.S. seaports. While the story generated a lot of political dissent and media attention, the real security issues surround weaknesses that already exist.

This article discusses the upcoming release of the report of the congressional investigative committee looking into the government's response to Hurricane Katrina. The report reportedly includes scathing findings and the administration of George W. Bush is scrambling to blunt the criticism. Rep. Tom Davis' committee will try to answer questions about why President George W. Bush and other members of his staff remained on vacation. Frances Townsend plans to put out her own report of what went wrong before the committee's report.

Presents briefs related to U.S. politics. U.S. President George W. Bush's appreciation of the movie "Hotel Rwanda," and his meeting with Paul Rusesabagina, on whom the movie is based; Politics involved in the Academy Awards, and the involvement of strategists to help Hilary Swank and Annette Bening sink or swim; Influence of Senator Arlen Specter's Hodgkin's disease on Bush's tort reform.

Presents news briefs related to politics in the United States as of October 11, 2004. Estimated total cost of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks nears $1 trillion; Increasing secrecy surrounding CIA intelligence; President George W. Bush's criticism of Senator John Kerry's hairstyle; Success of political commentator Bill O'Reilly's Fox network television show "The O'Reilly Factor."

Comments on recent political developments in Washington, D.C. Importance of the Republican National Convention for George W. Bush's re-election campaign; Growing appeal of careers in the intelligence service; Similarity between Lynne Cheney and Nancy Reagan in their preference for wearing red; Others.

Discusses the testimony of David Kay, a former weapons inspector for the United Nations, on the failure of the U.S. to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Claims from Kay that U.S. intelligence agencies should be blamed for the mistake; Investigation of the role of the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush in using the plight to find weapons weapons as a reason for war in Iraq; Lack of reliability regarding the possibility of nuclear weapons programs in Iraq; Analyzation of the intelligence information taken from Iraqi scientists.

Presents political news briefs from the United States as of September 8, 2003. $110 million needed to pay for the 2004 Republican Convention in New York City raised by President George W. Bush; Gossip surrounding Hillary Rodham Clinton and the 2004 presidential race; Training of airline pilots in firearm use.

Presents news related to politics in the U.S. Speculation about U.S. President George W. Bush's reaction to Bob Woodward's account of the Bush administration's post-September 11, 2001 antiterror campaign; Forecasting for the 2004 U.S. Congressional elections; Possibility that Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman will run for president in 2004; Others.

Speculates the U.S. President George W. Bush will not be able to help weak Republican candidates win elections during the 2002 elections. Statement from Republican Party Chairman Marc Racicot that Bush has no coattails; Statements from Democrat Terry McAuliffe; Coattails of Ronald Reagan; Number of House seats that the Democrats picked up when U.S. President Bill Clinton faced impeachment.

Offers political news as of December 17, 2001. Suspicions that North Korea has samples of smallpox; Plans of United States officials to visit Great Britain to promote U.S. President George W. Bush's antiterrorism campaign; Weekly breakfasts held by Bush with Congressional Republican leaders; Other news.

Reports on news regarding politics and government in the United States. Revelations that likely members of George W. Bush's transition team are being identified in anticipation of a Bush presidential victory in the 2000 elections; Possible plans for Monica Lewinsky's legendary blue dress; Plans for President Bill Clinton to take an electronic-mail quiz on the www.stateline.org Web site.

Reports on various political and celebrity news stories. Campaign strategies being used by Steve Forbes; Fund-raising by George W. Bush and its effect on other campaigns; Al Gore's campaigning style in the light of charges of campaign finance abuse; Attempts by the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum to use the sensation surrounding Star Wars; Others.

Presents several brief news articles for March 22, 1999. Recipe for Lebanese tabbouleh from United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala; Primary campaign of Texas governor George W. Bush; New biography about Vice President Al Gore.

The article discusses several recent events in politics, including Democrats and Republicans urging President George W. Bush to push for a diplomatic solution to the war in Iraq. Arguments are made for the claim the that independent voters now hold the balance of power in American politics. The rapid increase in recruiting at the Central Intelligence Agency is also discussed.

The article presents a selection of news items. Democrats are planning to use the anniversaries of 2005 Hurricane Katrina and September 11, 2001 to argue that U.S. President George W. Bush is a failure. The new group Vets for Freedom has decided to back Senator Joe Lieberman in his presidential race. The foiling of the British terrorist plot in which liquids were to be used to blow up planes headed to the U.S. has not raised President Bush's job approval rating.

The article reports on the surprise resignation of CIA director Porter Goss, after two tumultuous years in the position. Goss was brought into an agency reeling from the intelligence failures surrounding 9/11 and the Iraq War. A number of valuable covert officers resigned rather than work with Goss's staff. In spite of assurances of progress in the agency from Goss and President George W. Bush as late as a week before his resignation, a panel has been considering replacements for months.

This article presents news briefs on U.S. politics. Republicans fret that President George W. Bush does not realize the depth of his problems with Congress. Activists in the Republican Party state that losing the 2006 elections would not be bad, as it will show voters the deficiencies of the Democrats. George W. Bush's interaction with autistic student Jason McElwain made the president seem warm and likeable. Treasury officials fighting terrorism are to attend a conference in Egypt on money-laundering.

The article presents news briefs related to current events and politics in the United States. President George W. Bush has launched a political campaign to improve his public image and raise public support. Vice President Dick Cheney is warning that there are big challenges ahead in Iraq. The two candidates for the role of House Majority Leader are Roy Blunt and John Boehner.

The article offers news briefs related to politics in the United States. A public opinion poll found that President George W. Bush's approval rating has risen with the public's confidence in the economy. Bush is planning to campaign for Republican candidates in 2006. A top al Qaeda terrorist, Abu Hamza Rabia, was killed.

Presents news briefs related to the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush. View of some administration officials that Bush does not have the political strength to pull off the variety of battles he's taken on, especially Social Security reform; Interest of U.S. President George W. Bush in North Korean political prisons believed to hold 200,000 prisoners, and his tendency to use more respectful language towards North Korean leader Kim Jong Il; More briefs.

Offers U.S. political news briefs. Expectation that U.S. President George W. Bush will veto the highway bill; Rumors that at least two U.S. Supreme Court justices will leave the court in 2005; Warnings of GOP pollster Frank Luntz that the White House needs to win the battle over John Bolton's nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations; Other news.

Discusses United States Vice President Dick Cheney's desire to keep a relatively low profile in President George W. Bush's second term. Role of being Bush's number one advisor in private; Use of Cheney in the promotion of Social Security restructuring; Appeal of Cheney to elderly voters; Significance of using Cheney as a sign of the trouble Bush's Social Security plan is in.

Focuses on U.S. President George W. Bush's appointment of John Negroponte to the director of national intelligence. Negroponte's most recent service, acting as the American envoy to Baghdad where he ran the U.S. State Department's largest diplomatic mission; Need for Negroponte to get the U.S.'s 15 intelligence agencies to work together and share secrets in order to avoid mishaps that lead to the September 11 attacks and the Iraq war; Details of Negroponte's history in the State Department, having served as ambassador to Honduras, Mexico and the Philippines, and representative to the United Nations.

Reports that Bush-Cheney campaign insiders have revealed that the performance of the twin daughters of George W. Bush at the Republican National Convention was a hit among young voters, woman, and even fathers of 20-somethings. Appeal of their language, clothes, and cultural references; Initial criticism by some of the political press.

Reports on an attempt to rate the effectiveness of campaign ads for presidential candidates John Kerry and George W. Bush. Report that, according to political ad expert Frank Luntz, focus groups preferred Kerry's sound bites and his ads overall; Speculation by Luntz that Bush may still have the advantage because he is nicking away at Kerry's credibility.

Focuses on the role of the United States national security advisor position in relation to the President. Way that the security advisor is allowed to tell the president that he his wrong; Personal relationship between U.S. President George W. Bush and his security advisor Condoleezza Rice.

Comments on the absence of President George W. Bush from the television program, "The Simpsons." Reasons for the easy inclusion of Bill Clinton; Difficulty in finding humor in a serious and clean-living president like Bush.

Reports on the connection between high gas prices and the upcoming presidential campaign. Accusation by John Kerry that George W. Bush is to blame; Accusation by Bush that Kerry wanted a 50 cent price e hike in the 1990's.

Presents quotes on U.S. politics drawn from the previous week's news. Comparison by President George W. Bush between baseball card collections and the Baseball Hall of Fame; Comment by Martin Kaplan of the Norman Lear Center on how Jennifer Aniston's endorsement could help Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry; Comparison by liberal talk show host Randi Rhodes of the Bush and Corleone families.

Reports that the producers of a new TV show, "D.H.S., the series," are getting advice from the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security. Comments by "D.H.S." star Alison Heruth-Waterbury on her meeting with the real DHS; Details of the show's subject matter; Report that CBS is considering the show for the fall; Report that President George W. Bush and DHS Secretary Tom Ridge are featured in the show's trailer.

Presents a profile of former U.S. counterterrorism czar Richard Clarke, who has generated controversy with his new book, "Against All Enemies." Criticisms of Clarke made by members of the Bush administration; Details of Clarke's political affiliations; Background on Clarke's childhood, education and career as an intelligence official in the State Department; Details of Clarke's service in the National Security Council; Observations about Clarke's working habits and personality.

Comments on the debate over U.S. President George W. Bush's May 1st landing and victory speech. Real purpose of the "mission accomplished" banner; Confusion over the speech and the banner; USS Abraham Lincoln crew which made the longest-ever carrier tour; Spinning of the story by Democrats.

Discusses how Democratic presidential candidate, Howard Dean, is ending the feud within the Democratic Party. Money Dean helped Terry McAuliffe raise for the National Committee Presidential Trust; End to the long-running feud between Dean and McAuliffe; Use of the money raised to help the nominee fight George W. Bush in the general election.

Discusses U.S. President George W. Bush's relationship with the White House press corps. Press conference in the Rose Garden; Encounter that was planned by Bush and his senior aides, including press secretary Scott McClellan; Team that decided in advance which journalists Bush would call on; Notice that journalists were given; Ploy to prevent journalists from preparing their questions too carefully.

Mentions that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter offered advice to U.S. President George W. Bush about fishing holes near Camp David, Maryland. Recommendations from Carter about Hunting Creek.

Mentions that the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush is considering appointing a civilian 'superboss' to oversee the rebuilding program in Iraq. Expectation that the post would be headquartered in Baghdad; Disagreement between the U.S. State Department and the Pentagon over who is in charge in the rebuilding program; Role of Lt. Gen. Jay Garner in the rebuilding.

Speculates whether U.S. President George W. Bush will go ahead with his plans to visit Russia and France in the spring of 2003. His continued pique toward the coalition of the unwilling, who undermined his effort to win a United Nations sanction for the Iraq war; Bush's feelings for French President Jacques Chirac and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Discusses the attitude of United States President George W. Bush, specifically his view on shouting and anger. Idea that shouting is not tolerated in the White House; Comparison of Bush to former presidents, including his father George Bush.

Discusses the politics of United States President George W. Bush. Popularity of Bush; Comparison of the policies of Bush to traditional Republican actions; Outlook for the Republican party.

Discusses the outlook for the journey of British Prime Minister Tony Blair to the Texas ranch of United States President George W. Bush. Topics to be discussed by the leaders, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; Mention of the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the ranch.

Focuses on the outlook for the legacy of United States President George W. Bush's presidency. Indication that his response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S. are his benchmark issue in American foreign policy; How the legacy will be used for domestic politicking.

Reports on salary figures for White House employees in the United States President George W. Bush administration. Comparison of annual pay to that of U.S. President Bill Clinton's administration; Details on Bush's salary, which is less than Clinton's; Pay hikes which were given to presidential aides.

Focuses on pet dogs in the White House under United States President George W. Bush. Description of the first family's dogs, including tastes and habits; Trading cards which picture the first family and their dogs.

Discusses the United States Secret Service. Observations of Director Brian Stafford on how agents are overworked; Number of people that need protection in the Bush administration.

Focuses on United States President George W. Bush and his speeches. Comments by speech writer Michael Gerson; Bush's habit of practicing speeches and correcting them; What Bush hopes to convey through the style of his speeches.

Reports that self-promotion is frowned upon by United States President-elect George W. Bush and vice president-elect Dick Cheney. Statement that cabinet and other nominees are expected to stay out of the press until their confirmation hearing; Perception that Bush prefers to keep secrets from leaking to the press.