Editorial calls Bush to back UN Population Fund aid
The Gazette urges President Bush in his second term to support the UN Population Fund with U.S. funding and leadership. It notes Congress approved 34 million dollars while Bush balked, cites global support and concerns over access to contraception, and argues that funding prevents abortions, maternal deaths, and infant mortality.
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Bush
United States
U.N. Population Fund
Clinton
Congress
China
Population Fund
U.S
Ruth Genner
Inter-European Parliamentary Forum On Population and Development
Switzer
Obaid
Bush second term faces narrow path for bipartisan progress
Sam J. Shea analyzes President Bush's likely approach after re election. He argues bipartisan cooperation should be limited to margins, preserving Bush's agenda with Republicans in Congress while resisting broad concessions to Democrats. The piece notes Bush's leadership style, electoral mandate, and upcoming battles over Social Security tax reform and judiciary choices.
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League of Women Voters
Washington
Bush
Capitol Hill
John Kerry
Kerry
Congress
U.S
Senate
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Alaska
Why Bush Won the Popular Vote in 2004
Bill Strilich reflects on why George W. Bush secured the 2004 popular vote amid war, security concerns, and Democratic critique. He cites voters’ faith in Bush as protector, perceived Democratic divides, and a list of factors from media and campaign dynamics shaping the outcome.
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George Bush
Democratic Party
Bush
John Kerry
Ted Kennedy
Kerry
Supreme Court
America
France
Germany
Russia
U.N
Vietnam
Jane Fonda
North Vietnam
Hollywood
9Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Swift Boat
Post-Election Message Reflects Divisions and Policy Stance
Post election remarks reveal a partisan stance favoring George W. Bush and tax cuts for the wealthy while signaling callsous attitudes toward disabled people, the elderly, workers, and the gay community. The piece frames debates over stem cell research medical costs and veteran support amid public discourse.
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George W. Bush
Iraq
Respect the anthem at sporting events
A reader urges high school winter sports fans and athletes to honor the national anthem and its performers. The letter recalls past behavior at girls' basketball district games and emphasizes allowing full performances, praising students and the community’s support for school athletics.
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