Lott exit opens GOP healing path in Senate
Washington AP reports Trent Lott’s resignation as majority leader clears space for Republicans to repair their image and rally behind Bush priorities. Frist emerged as front-runner, potentially reshaping votes on Medicare drug benefits and a sweeping tax plan, while divisions over race and ideology persist.
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Rutgers University
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Tennessee
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White House
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Congress
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U.N. Security Council
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Iraq
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South Africa
Lott stepping aside cited as Bush victory in race debate
Analysts debate Trent Lott's exit and its political impact. Kathleen Hall Jamieson questions broad GOP blame, while Sam Brownback and Merle Black weigh immediate effects and race relations messaging for President Bush's administration.
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Annenberg School For Communication
University of Pennsylvania
Lott
Bush
Sam Brownback
R-Kan
Merle Black
Emory University
Atlanta
Bush postpones Africa trip amid Iraq standoff
The White House canceled President Bush's planned Africa visit next month, citing domestic and international priorities and the Iraq crisis. The trip may be rescheduled later in the year as Bush plans to visit Africa in 2003 to bolster partnership and address terrorism and economic development.
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Iraq
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Justice Dept Opposes Unsealing Campaign Finance Docs
The Justice Department and the Federal Election Commission urge a Washington federal court to keep sealed thousands of pages from lawsuits challenging the campaign finance law. They warn public release could hinder defense and force hostile subpoena battles, despite news groups urging full disclosure.
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