Bush visits King's grave in Atlanta protest clash marked King birthday
President Bush laid a wreath at Martin Luther King Jr.’s tomb as hundreds protested nearby, two arrests reported. He spoke at Union Bethel AME Church about faith based programs and federal funding, then hosted fundraisers in New Orleans and Atlanta to boost campaign coffers. He argued for federal support of faith based services amid opposition in Congress.
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Hundreds protest Bush visit at King's tomb in Atlanta
About 500 demonstrators pressed past barricades to confront President Bush as he paid respects at Reverend Martin Luther King Jr's tomb. They booed and chanted while protesting Iraq policy, affirmative action, and social funding, then noted the event was timed with a King Center wreath and a fundraising dinner. Some protesters were arrested after stepping into the street. Officials defended the visit as honoring Dr. King's legacy.
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Clark's words draw scrutiny from rivals and Republicans
Democrat Wesley Clark draws criticism as his past remarks on abortion the Iraq war and preemption receive new attention. Republican critics cite testimony to the House Armed Services Committee and emphasize shifts in Clark's stance, while rivals question consistency ahead of the primaries.
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Republicans With Cash Advantage In 2002 Elections
The Republican National Committee reports a large cash edge over the Democratic National Committee as soft money bans bite. The RNC raised about $105.5 million last year, while the DNC raised $42 million. Both groups spent heavily to mobilize donors and voters, with the RNC able to outspend the DNC in pursuit of general and presidential outreach.
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