Cabinet rifts surface over Bush war decisions in Woodward book
The article details sharp tensions within Bush's inner circle after the Sept. 11 attacks as Woodward's Bush at War portrays Powell, Rumsfeld, Cheney and Rice clashing over Iraq strategy. It notes Powell’s victory on the U.N. Iraq issue, debates on Afghanistan leadership, and Bush’s balancing act amid ongoing dissent.
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Condoleezza Rice
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Karl Rove
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North Korea
Stephen Hess
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U.N. Teams Inspect Balad Military Post Unannounced
A U N team conducted an unexpected five hour inspection at Balad military installation sending Iraqi officers to freeze the area. Inspectors examined crates of ordnance beyond the fence using detectors and checklists related to past chemical and biological weapons programs.
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New tools aid donors in choosing trusted charities
GuideStar offers free basic financial data on about 850000 nonprofits and paid reports comparing performance. Donors increasingly seek accountability after 9/11 amid questions about fund use, while charities caution that formulaic ratings can be unfair and insist transparency benefits long term support.
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GuideStar
Williamsburg
Suzanne Coffman
United Way
Bike-Athons
Pallotta TeamWorks
Coffman
Charity watchdogs expand with for profit evaluation firm
Internet sites evaluate charities include BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, and GuideStar. Wall Watchers, a 4 year old Christian charity analyst, notes natural pushback. A new Chicago entity, The Philanthropy Group, sells in depth reports for 1000 dollars to foundations and donors. Tim King foresees more firms as baby boomers seek bequest guidance. State officials publish charity data and disclosure on fund raisers. Washington state reports on fund raisers soliciting for charities, noting 90 percent plus to charities and 15 percent or less for 17 fund raisers.
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Charitywatch.org
GuideStar
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Charity Navigator
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Ministrywatch.com
Watchers
Philanthropy Group
Chicago
Tim King
Washington State
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