White House backs Hayden amid NSA surveillance controversy
The White House remains committed to Gen. Michael Hayden as CIA director nominee despite new scrutiny of NSA programs he led. Hayden faces Senate questions after reports of secret phone record collection, with Bush aides and lawmakers pushing for full disclosure and civil liberties debate.
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Privacy gaps in phone records for terrorism probes
Colorado Senator Wayne Allard cites White House data showing phone records could aid tracking of terrorist activity. The report lists total lines in 2003 and total calls in 2004 from major carriers, noting Verizon 55.7 and BellSouth 123.0 million lines, with Qwest as a key provider.
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Nation Split Over NSA Records Data USA Today Report
A USA Today disclosure that the NSA is compiling telephone records of tens of millions of Americans sparked a national split mirrored by personal anecdotes. Protesters worry about civil liberties while supporters cite terrorism prevention, as Bush vows privacy protections.
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Tax cuts bill eyed as election boost for Republicans
Republicans push a 70 billion dollar election-year package to extend capital gains and dividend tax cuts and AMT relief, hoping to lift Bush and GOP standing amid low polls. Senate passage stood at 54-44 with several GOP defectors. critics say the plan mainly benefits the wealthy and delays visible gains until 2009.
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Fatigue eyed as factor in SAT score dip in 2006
Preliminary data show a small drop in SAT scores with math and reading down four to five points as the test length and new writing section draw scrutiny. Experts debate fatigue and testing schedule, while colleges note declines at UC system and La Salle.
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