Bush admits war decision was his responsibility
President Bush said the 2003 Iraq invasion relied partly on faulty intelligence and that as president he bears responsibility for going to war. He defended the outcome, cited Saddam Hussein as a threat, and described intelligence errors while signaling changes to the U.S. intelligence apparatus. Democrats challenged the justification and urged accountability.
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Iraq Election Nears as Troops Prepare to Withdraw
Iraqi voters prepare for parliamentary elections as troops secure borders and ballots ready. Shiite parties expected to win most seats but require alliances, with Sunnis gaining ground under new district rules. Bush seeks broader Sunni backing to enable troop drawdown, amid security concerns and protests.
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House Extends Patriot Act Amid Social Spending Cuts
The Republican House approved renewing expiring Patriot Act provisions and cutting social program spending. White House support exists, but Senate Democrats oppose. Speaker Hastert argued the act keeps law enforcement tools in place to combat terrorism as 251-174 vote passed amid some bipartisanship.
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Texas Evacuees Remain in About 13000 Hotel Rooms
FEMA officials say roughly 13 000 Texas hotel rooms still house hurricane evacuees as efforts push for long term housing in New Orleans rebuilds. Some evacuees relocate from relatives or friends while others move from state to state to dodge officials and seek hotel stays. The hotel funding deadline has been extended from December 1 to January 7 and then to February 7 by a federal judge.
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Iranian president calls Holocaust myth amid nuclear talks
Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad described the Nazi Holocaust as a myth used to justify a Jewish state. Reactions from Israel, the United States, and Europe condemned the statement, warning it harms talks on Tehran's nuclear program. Europe and the United States press for restraint ahead of resumed negotiations expected in late December.
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