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Friday, October 28, 2005

Politics

Libby Indicted in CIA Leak Case, Resigns

October 28, 2005 I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, chief of staff to Vice President Dick Cheney, resigns after he is indicted on five counts for obstruction of justice, perjury and making false statements in the CIA leak case. Karl Rove, President Bush's top adviser, remains under investigation.

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Thursday, October 27, 2005

Political Analysis

Q & A: Miers Withdraws; What's Next?

President Bush and Harriet Miers

October 27, 2005 From the outset, President Bush's nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court revealed a public rift with his conservative base. Mara Liasson looks at how Miers' withdrawal will affect the president politically and what qualifications he might seek in the next high court nominee

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Politics

Poll: Bush's Ratings Drop on Nearly All Fronts

Bush during a White House press conference, Oct. 4, 2005.

October 13, 2005 A new poll shows President Bush's approval ratings are at an all-time low. Only 38 percent of Americans think he is doing a good job; also, most think Bush will be seen by history as unsuccessful.

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Economy

Estimates Show Tax Revenues Lowering Deficit

The federal deficit has fluctuated in terms of both dollar totals and as a percentage of the economy

August 15, 2005 The federal budget deficit has declined somewhat, according to new numbers released by the Congressional Budget Office. An increase in tax revenues caused the latest 2005 budget projections to cut the estimated deficit by $88 billion.

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