Conservatives unhappy with Bush and Congress
AP Ipsos poll shows 33 percent approve of Bush and 25 percent approve of Congress, with 65 percent of conservatives disapproving of Congress. A 51 to 34 per cent Democrat preference for control signals a pledged GOP setback. Conservatives demand progress on Iraq immigration reform lobbying and tax cuts to change the trend.
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Pessimism rises as Bush and Congress face disapproval
An AP Ipsos poll shows growing public pessimism with disapproval rising for President Bush and Congress. Voters weigh direction of the country, approval of Bush, and which party should control Congress if elections were held today.
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Coroner cites guards suffocated teen at boot camp
The medical examiner said 14 year old Martin Anderson died from suffocation caused by guards at a juvenile boot camp. Ammonia fumes and hands blocking the mouth were cited as causes. Gov. Bush condemned the actions and ordered a probe amid protests and camp closures.
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Youth shooter convicted in 2005 school bus death
In Dover Tennessee AP report, 14 year old Jason Clinard was convicted of murder in the 2005 shooting of Joyce Gregory, the school bus driver who had reported him for smokeless tobacco use, and given life in prison.
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Cheney speech sparks talk of new Cold War in Russia
Russian media on Friday framed Vice President Cheney’s harsh critique of Putin and Russia as the start of a new Cold War. Cheney accused Moscow of using energy as a tool of intimidation and of cracking down on rights, while Kommersant called it the beginning of a second Cold War.
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Foreign exchange host families face background checks
The State Department requires criminal background checks for all host families of the about 30 000 foreign exchange students yearly. Programs must advise students on identifying and reporting abuse and notify authorities of any reports. Advocates note abuse cases, while hosts worry tighter rules may deter hosting. The rules took effect Thursday, with officials stressing participant safety.
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