Bush shifts Iraq threat message amid broader war on terror
Rep. Charles Rangel and Senate leader Daschle critique the president as talks on Iraq diverge from diplomacy with North Korea. The piece notes ongoing Afghan conflict, Bin Laden and Omar at large, anti American warlords active, and new extremist camps forming in Pakistan.
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State of the Union outlines dual war risk and Iraq issue
President Bush used the State of the Union to frame domestic priorities while warning that fighting in Afghanistan and potential conflict with Iraq could stretch U S resources. He labeled Saddam Hussein an outlaw with weapons of mass destruction and urged unity despite sagging polls and UN debates.
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Bush urges domestic agenda amid Iraq war talk
The 9 pm address to Congress and a global audience framed Iraq's weapons threat as unresolved despite U.N. inspections. Bush focused first on domestic policy, pushing a $674 billion plan to revive the economy and other reforms. Washington Gov. Gary Locke rebutted with calls for more federal help. Senator Barbara Boxer urged more time and information from weapons inspectors.
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