Clarke says terrorism not urgent before 9 11 hearings
Richard Clarke told a bipartisan 9 11 commission that the Clinton era treated terrorism as a priority while the Bush era did not. He noted ongoing debate over CIA authority to kill bin Laden and praised some administration efforts despite his book's criticisms.
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Bush team reveals Clarke as former defender of administration policies
The White House disclosed Richard Clarke as the anonymous official who defended Bush anti-terrorism strategy in 2002. Clarke, now criticizing the administration, said he aimed to present the best face of policies he helped shape. The disclosure followed Fox News and prompted broader media confirmation.
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Supreme Court weighs removing under God from pledge
The Supreme Court debates whether the Pledge of Allegiance's phrase under God violates the First Amendment. Michael Newdow argues the clause is government promotion of religion, while Theodore Olson defends the reference as part of America's religious heritage. The court could strike the phrase or deem it ceremonial. it may also limit Newdow's legal standing.
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