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Paulson-Snow Swap Signals New Emphasis

President Bush nominates Goldman Sachs Chairman Henry Paulson to be the new Treasury Secretary. He is to replace John Snow, whose resignation from the Cabinet will become official in June. Snow's departure had been widely expected.

Paulson-Snow Swap Signals New Emphasis

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Politics

White House Nominates Paulson for Treasury

President Bush nominates the head of one of Wall Street's top financial firms to lead the Treasury Department. Henry Paulson Jr. -- chairman of Goldman Sachs -- is slated to replace resigning Secretary John Snow. The White House hopes Paulson will do a better job than Snow selling the president's economic record.

White House Nominates Paulson for Treasury

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Politics

Bush and Blair Field Questions on Iraq

The ongoing conflict in Iraq dominates a discussion with the press held by President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair at the White House. The leaders held a joint press conference at the White House.

Bush and Blair Field Questions on Iraq

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Middle East

Bush and Olmert Discuss Hamas, Iran in Visit

President Bush meets with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert at the White House to discuss the new leader's plan to withdraw from much of the West Bank. Progress toward a Palestinian state has been clouded by the election of Hamas to run the Palestinian Authority.

Bush and Olmert Discuss Hamas, Iran in Visit

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From the Start, Bush White House Kept Secrets

The secrecy that has become such a hallmark of the Bush administration did not begin with Sept. 11, as the White House often suggests. It began in the earliest days of January 2001, as the administration was taking shape.

From the Start, Bush White House Kept Secrets

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The Immigration Debate

Bush Calls for Border Troops, Guest Workers

President Bush tells the nation in televised Oval Office speech on illegal immigration that "America can be a lawful society, and a welcoming society." The president plans to send 6,000 troops to help tighten the U.S.-Mexico border. But he also called again for a guest-worker program.

Bush Calls for Border Troops, Guest Workers

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The Immigration Debate

Bush Calls for Troops, Funds to Secure Border

President Bush proposes adding up to 6,000 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexican border to curb illegal immigration, as well as creating a temporary or "guest" worker program. The president delivered a speech on immigration in a live address Monday.

Bush Calls for Troops, Funds to Secure Border

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Politics

Policy Issues Swirl Around Bush Address to Nation

President Bush will speak Monday night on immigration, a topic for debate that returns to the Senate next week. But other issues swirl around the White House, including a report that the National Security Agency has been tracking the phone calls of tens of millions of Americans.

Policy Issues Swirl Around Bush Address to Nation

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Hayden a Controversial Pick to Head CIA

Gen. Michael Hayden's nomination comes following the resignation of CIA Director Porter Goss on Friday. President Bush called Hayden "supremely qualified" to run the CIA, but the appointment of a military officer to lead the civilian agency could be contentious.

Hayden a Controversial Pick to Head CIA

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Goss Is Latest to Leave Bush Administration

The sudden resignation of CIA Director Porter Goss comes as changes in the Bush administration have included the resignation of Press Secretary Scott McClellan and a new job for advisor Karl Rove. President Bush said he accepted Goss's resignation with regret.

Goss Is Latest to Leave Bush Administration

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Paying at the Pump

Hoping for a Price Break, Bush Eases Gas Rules

President Bush temporarily suspends environmental rules on gasoline that have been blamed for a recent spike in gas prices. The change may make it easier for refiners to meet demand -- and possibly lower prices.

Hoping for a Price Break, Bush Eases Gas Rules

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Paying at the Pump

Bush Touts Solutions to Rising Gas Prices

In a speech Tuesday morning, President Bush forwards a plan to control the rising price of gasoline. Alex Chadwick talks with White House correspondent Don Gonyea about how his administration plans to address the soaring cost of filling the tank.

Bush Touts Solutions to Rising Gas Prices

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Paying at the Pump

Bush Halts Oil Deliveries to U.S. Strategic Reserves

President Bush stops the purchase of crude oil this summer for the government's emergency reserve, making more available for public consumption. He is also suspending and easing some environmental rules in hope of increasing refining capacity.

Bush Halts Oil Deliveries to U.S. Strategic Reserves

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National

Ceremony Trumps Substance at Meeting of Presidents

China's President Hu Jintao visits with President Bush. The two presidents discussed a wide range of issues, but made no major announcements. Hu wraps up his trip to the U.S. with a visit to Yale University in Connecticut.

Ceremony Trumps Substance at Meeting of Presidents

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As Bush and Hu Discuss Issues, a Protest Erupts

President Bush and Chinese President Hu Jintao hold talks on nuclear proliferation and energy policy as they work for closer U.S.-China ties. Outside the White House, activists protested human rights abuses by Hu's government. At east one managed to get inside to disrupt the day's ceremony.

As Bush and Hu Discuss Issues, a Protest Erupts

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