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Bush, DeLay Share Stage in Galveston

President Bush lends support to House Majority Leader Tom DeLay during a visit to their home state of Texas. DeLay, in political hot water over allegations of ethics violations, joined the president in Galveston at a roundtable discussion of Social Security. Bush praised an alternative to Social Security used by county employees in Galveston.

Bush, DeLay Share Stage in Galveston

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Bush Meets with Crown Prince Abdullah

President Bush meets Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Abdullah at Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas. The White House wants Saudi Arabia to step up oil production to ease prices. A Saudi spokesman said the country is willing to put out more oil, but warned it may not have the desired effect.

Bush Meets with Crown Prince Abdullah

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Environment

On Earth Day, Bush Plugs Environmental Policies

President Bush marks Earth Day with a visit to the Great Smoky Mountains -- America's most-visited national park and one of its most polluted. The president will use the park as a backdrop for promoting policies he says will result in cleaner air and water. Environmentalists say he is actually weakening regulations.

On Earth Day, Bush Plugs Environmental Policies

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Pope John Paul II: A Tribute

Pope Sometimes Criticized Bush Policies

President Bush is in Rome in advance of Friday's papal funeral. The president met with the pope three times, most recently last June. Bush frequently praised the pope's promotion of freedom and his stance on abortion. But the two also had disagreements.

Pope Sometimes Criticized Bush Policies

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The Schiavo Case

Will Schiavo Case Leave Imprint on Government?

The saga of Terri Schiavo led to extraordinary measures by Congress and the White House to keep the brain-damaged woman alive. Will the case have lasting consequences for U.S. government?

Will Schiavo Case Leave Imprint on Government?

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Bush Addresses Social Security, Iraq in News Conference

President Bush holds a news conference at the White House, opening with a call to action on Social Security and touting progress in Iraq. He also announced the nomination of Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz as president of the World Bank.

Bush Addresses Social Security, Iraq in News Conference

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Social Security Debate

Bush Presses on with Social Security Proposals

President Bush says he will continue to press for changes to Social Security, despite signs that many Americans are opposed to it. At a White House news conference, Bush says he is committed to private accounts but admits they will not fix the financial problems that loom ahead for Social Security.

Bush Presses on with Social Security Proposals

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Social Security Debate

Bush Continues Tour to Promote Private Accounts

President Bush is aggressively touring the country to promote his call for private Social Security accounts. Yet polls show support for the president on this issue has declined in recent weeks. Even backing from some Republicans is in doubt on an issue the president acknowledges is politically risky.

Bush Continues Tour to Promote Private Accounts

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Bush Winds Up Europe Visit, Meets Russian President

President Bush concludes his three-nation trip to Europe, meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bratislava, Slovakia. Most of their joint news conference was focused on American concerns about Putin's commitment to democratic reform in Russia.

Bush Winds Up Europe Visit, Meets Russian President

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World

Bush Makes Slovakia Final Stop on European Trip

President Bush meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bratislava, the capital of the Slovak Republic. It's the final stop on a five-day European tour where the president has worked to sooth relations with allies who opposed the Iraq war.

Bush Makes Slovakia Final Stop on European Trip

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Bush, Schroeder Emphasize Common Ground

President Bush and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder put aside their differences over Iraq Wednesday and pledged to focus instead on areas of agreement. Thousands protested as Bush visited the German city of Mainz, but the two leaders promised to work together to build democracy in Iraq.

Bush, Schroeder Emphasize Common Ground

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Bush Addresses Iran's Nuclear Aspirations

President Bush is in Germany for discussions with German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder on NATO's future and Iran's nuclear program. The president Tuesday denied the United States is planning military action against Iran, but then added that "all options are on the table." Wednesday, the president emphasized that "diplomacy is just beginning."

Bush Addresses Iran's Nuclear Aspirations

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Bush Stresses Importance of European Ties

President Bush meets with European Union officials and members of the NATO alliance, offering the message that America values its European allies and considers NATO critical to America's security.

Bush Stresses Importance of European Ties

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