Rumsfeld offered to resign but Bush refused
Former defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld disclosed he twice offered his resignation during the Abu Ghraib abuse scandal, saying he wanted the decision to rest with President Bush who urged him to stay. He defended his role and admitted some responsibility for the crisis.
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Oil for Food probe cites UN mismanagement and ethics concerns
A Volcker panel report accuses UN program chief Benon Sevan of unethical conduct and conflicts of interest in the Oil for Food program, with allegations of solicited allocations and possible personal gains. The inquiry also examines contractor selections and uses Iraqi-sourced evidence to challenge denials. Disciplinary steps for Sevan pending as officials promise early next week action.
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Bush plan faces GOP concerns over private Social Security accounts
President Bush’s proposal to allow workers to divert payroll taxes into private accounts drew worry among Republicans. Some lawmakers urged keeping funds in the trust while funding reform from general revenues, arguing private accounts risk undermining the system and the trust fund.
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Gonzales Confirmed as Attorney General by Senate
The Senate confirmed Alberto Gonzales as attorney general despite Democratic claims he helped shape White House policy. The vote followed debates over his involvement in Bush administration actions and his path from Bush White House counsel to the nation’s top law enforcement official.
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