Bush plans short-term troop increase in Iraq policy
President Bush to order a brief rise in U.S. forces in Iraq after talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki. White House says both leaders agree on needed military power to calm violence in Baghdad as Bush prepares a broader strategy with economic, political and diplomatic elements.
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Signing statement may widen mail opening powers
President Bush added a signing statement to the postal reform act suggesting the administration would interpret the warrant requirement for first class letters to allow opening mail in exigent circumstances. The White House denies policy change, while critics from the ACLU warn it could enable constitutionally dubious mail searches and plan to seek information on its use.
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Former spy named to second national intelligence director
President Bush named retired Vice Admiral Michael McConnell a 25 year intelligence veteran to be the United States second national intelligence director. Current director John Negroponte will become deputy to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Nomination expected today.
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Democrats take the reins as Pelosi becomes speaker
Nancy Pelosi became the first female House speaker marking Democratic control of Congress for Bush's final term. Senate Majority Leader Reid urged bipartisanship while signaling a new order by challenging the war in Iraq. Bush to outline a revised strategy next week as Cheney swore in 33 senators and Hillary Clinton started a second term.
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Head of nuclear agency leaves under pressure over lapses
Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman dismissed Linton Brooks, head of the National Nuclear Security Administration, over security breakdowns at Los Alamos and other facilities. Brooks will depart in two to three weeks after being reprimanded for failing to report a computer breach exposing 1500 Social Security numbers.
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