Bush Says He Remains Relevant Amid Democratic Congress Critique
President Bush, facing record-low polls, asserted continued relevance at a news conference while scolding Democrats for stalled spending bills and stalled education housing and other legislation. He vowed to veto further bills, arguing Congress has failed to move key measures as his final 15 months unfold.
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Lawmakers push to curb paid line-standers at hearings
Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill proposals would require lobbyists to certify twice yearly that they have not paid for seats. At a Commerce Committee hearing on wireless tech, dozens of paid line-standers waited since 3 a.m. as lobbyists and staffers arrived with stand-ins earning up to 60 dollars an hour. The practice, used by bike messengers, students and retirees, underscores access buying concerns in Congress.
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Plame memoir portrays Bush era leak and fallout
Valerie Plame documents the 2003 leak of her CIA identity and the ensuing scandal, detailing the perjury trial of Scooter Libby, criticism of President Bush, and the Swift Boat controversy. She reflects on public exposure, her husband Joseph Wilson, and the media circus surrounding the case.
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Pelosi says genocide vote now in doubt
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the chance of a vote on labeling the Armenian killings as genocide is uncertain as several Democrats withdraw support over fears of harming U.S. Turkey relations. The debate, tied to a NATO ally, has seen Turkey recall its ambassador and influence positions in Congress.
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