Thousands rally for Jena Six in Louisiana protest
Thousands marched through Jena La to back six black teens charged after a high school beating tied to nooses displayed by white students. Activists including Rev. Al Sharpton, Rep. Waters, Jackson Lee and Jefferson demanded federal scrutiny of a justice system seen as biased, while Bush commented on the case.
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Democrats press antiwar vote as GOP backs Bush
Senate Democrats push legislation to bring troops home from Iraq claiming Republicans own the war while Bush stays aligned with the war effort. Reid accuses GOP of prioritizing the president over soldiers as Republicans block Webb plan on troop time at home and Feingold Webb funding cut proposals fail 28-70.
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Johanns to resign as agriculture secretary for Senate bid
President Bush announced Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns will resign to pursue Nebraska Senate seat. Acting secretary Charles Conner takes over. Johanns, a former Nebraska governor, may run for the Hagel seat as farm bill negotiations continue. Responses from critics and lawmakers frame the move during pivotal farm legislation.
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