Bush aims to build on six months of talks with Congress
President Bush reflected on his first six months in office saying progress has been constructive and that dealings with Congress are a give and take process. He cited tax cuts and a defense boost, met lawmakers on patients rights and aid to religious charities, and warned of more budget battles ahead while defending his push for trade promotion authority.
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First Lady urges better teacher prep at education summit
Laura Bush recalls her early teaching struggles and urges colleges of education to improve teacher training. She notes many graduates enter classrooms underprepared, cites accreditation gaps, and backs longer, broader preparation with closer support for new teachers amid a push to hire over 200,000 teachers annually.
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Senators press Ashcroft on gun records purge
Senators Schumer and Kennedy demand all internal memos and documents on John Ashcroft’s decision to purge gun purchase files after one day. They threaten subpoenas if Ashcroft does not comply. The push seeks three years of reports and memos about keeping or destroying files and extending retention periods. The FBI and DOJ declined comment.
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Democrats Fear U S Becoming Isolationist Policy Debate
AP reports Democrats and European leaders warn the Bush administration pursues a new era of isolationism. Critics call it a la carte multilateralism as the United States resists Kyoto rules, missile defense, land mine bans, and nuclear test treaties while seeking allies only when convenient.
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