Chertoff poised for Senate confirmation amid Patriot Act scrutiny
Washington AP confirms Michael Chertoff, Bush nominee for Homeland Security, faces pointed questions over his role in the Patriot Act and post 9 11 security measures. Lieberman says his stance on the act may not disqualify him despite civil liberties concerns.
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Chertoff Seen As Tough, Hands-On Homeland Security Pick
House lawmakers express confidence in Michael Chertoff as a strong, hands-on choice to run Homeland Security. He would replace Tom Ridge and faces overseeing about 80 committees, with praise from Rep. Chris Cox and others who note his experience, blunt style, and history leading the criminal division amid post 9/11 efforts and the Moussaoui case.
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Bush pushes high school tests under No Child Left Behind
President Bush outlines proposals to require high school seniors to take the math and reading tests now used for younger students under the No Child Left Behind law. He spoke at J E B Stuart High School Falls Church Virginia highlighting education priorities for his second term and noting federal funding growth and plan to add 250 million for two additional years of testing.
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