Pelosi becomes first woman to top U.S. House leadership
Editorial notes Pelosi elected House minority whip, ranking just below Gephardt in the Democratic leadership. It marks a historic milestone as the top female in Congress, though overall female representation remains far below parity in the House and national politics.
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Nancy Pelosi
D-Calif
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Dick Gephardt
D-Mo
Congress
Kim Gandy
National Organization For Women
United States
Pakistan
Benazir Bhutto
Indonesia
Megawati Sukarnoputri
U.S. Senate
Condoleezza Rice
No. 2
House of Representatives
Bush as Himself: A Portrait of Leadership Post 9 11
Analysis argues that George Bush's steady, low key leadership defines his response to terrorism. Columnist Cal Thomas notes Bush’s inborn traits, his unforced demeanor, and effectiveness in speeches from September 20 to October 11, contrasting press misreads with the president’s consistent persona.
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Cal Thomas
Bush
Popeye
George Bush
Congress
John Wayne
Khan
India
Tax settlement sting as big government drains funds
Sally Sayeh Daee argues the 206 billion tobacco settlement mostly funds government programs, not tax relief for Americans. She warns 46.2 percent goes to non health uses, with 20.2 percent left for future use, while taxpayers face potential tax increases and reduced relief.
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Sally Sayed Daee
Big Tobacco
Mississippi
Mike Moore
U.S. General Accounting Office
Connecticut
Illinois
South Carolina
Memo on Muslim hypocrisy and global responsibility sparks debate
A column discusses Muqtedar Khan's essay on Muslim hypocrisy toward Israeli and Arab state actions and the United States role. It argues Osama bin Laden is revered by some Muslims and contrasts Western and Islamic world criticisms, urging self‑reflection across communities and leaders.
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Mugtedar Khan
India
Adrian College
Michigan
Israel
America
Khan
Persian
Gulf
United States
Jordan
Saddam
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