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Bush Campaigns for Indiana Congressman

October 28, 2006 • During the midterm election cycle President Bush has made relatively few public appearances with congressional hopefuls. But Saturday he took to the stump in southern Indiana for Rep. Mike Sodrel -- an incumbent in a tight race.

Bush Campaigns for Indiana Congressman

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President Campaigns to Keep the GOP on Top

October 27, 2006 • President Bush campaigned in Iowa and Michigan on Thursday as part of the fight to hold Republican majorities in both houses of Congress. The president is acknowledging Democratic strength, but says the GOP will prevail.

President Campaigns to Keep the GOP on Top

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Politics

Bush: Hold Me Accountable for Outcome in Iraq

October 25, 2006 • President Bush speaks to reporters about Iraq at a White House news conference. The president is responding to events in Iraq and to polls showing support for the war deteriorating in the United States.

Bush: Hold Me Accountable for Outcome in Iraq

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The Immigration Debate

GOP Pressures Bush on Border Bill Ceremony

October 25, 2006 • President Bush is scheduled Thursday to sign legislation authorizing the construction of a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border to help curb the flow of illegal immigrants. The signing was originally planned without a ceremony, but congressional Republicans demanded a public signing.

GOP Pressures Bush on Border Bill Ceremony

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National

Bush Vows 'Evolving' Strategy for Success in Iraq

October 25, 2006 • President Bush faces the press once again to discuss the state of the continued U.S.-led occupation of Iraq. The White House is ditching the "stay the course" rhetoric it has used in the past amid increasingly strident calls -- some from within his own political party -- to change strategy as sectarian violence explodes.

Bush Vows 'Evolving' Strategy for Success in Iraq

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White House Downplays 'Staying the Course'

October 23, 2006 • The White House has denied having plans to adjust its strategy in Iraq after the November elections -- but there are signs that a shift in approach may be on the way. Aside from new planning at the Pentagon, there have been notable changes in the language President Bush and his staff use to describe the Iraq war.

White House Downplays 'Staying the Course'

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Politics

Ever Hopeful at the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner

October 15, 2006 • Every Democratic state party holds an annual Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner, but Iowa's is particularly special. The importance of the Iowa Caucuses attracts potential presidential candidates.

Ever Hopeful at the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner

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The Race for Iowa's 1st

Iowa House Race Wins National Attention

October 13, 2006 • The list of political figures passing through eastern Iowa's 1st Congressional District includes the first lady of the United States and Sen. Barak Obama (D-IL). They're visiting Iowa in hopes of helping their parties win a single open House seat.

Iowa House Race Wins National Attention

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Politics

North Korea is Latest Foreign Policy Test for Bush

October 10, 2006 • North Korea's apparent atomic weapon test is only the latest foreign policy challenge for President Bush. He is also trying to manage Iran and Iraq, against the backdrop of upcoming midterm elections. Has the president's hard line on North Korea failed, or does the latest incident give him a chance to improve his image as a statesman?

North Korea is Latest Foreign Policy Test for Bush

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North Korea's Nuclear Push

Bush Denounces N. Korea Test as 'Provocative Act'

October 9, 2006 • President Bush calls North Korea's nuclear test a "provocative act" that demands an immediate response from the U.N. Security Council. At the White House Monday, the president also issued a stern warning to North Korea against transferring nuclear technology.

Bush Denounces N. Korea Test as 'Provocative Act'

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Bush Focuses on Economy, Jobs and the Deficit

October 6, 2006 • President Bush spent another low-key day in Washington, talking about the economy and job creation. He also got some good news on the federal budget deficit, which is narrowing as corporate profits generate more tax revenue.

Bush Focuses on Economy, Jobs and the Deficit

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White House Distracted by Foley Scandal

October 5, 2006 • The White House backed House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) this week as he suffers criticism from the Mark Foley scandal. The week has also seen the administration addressing school violence and the proposed U.S.-Mexico border fence.

White House Distracted by Foley Scandal

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The Race for Iowa's 1st

Reporter's Notebook: 'Regular Joes' Campaign

September 30, 2006 • NPR's David Greene has been covering a Congressional race in Iowa, where both candidates are going out of their way to prove that they're just "regular guys."

Reporter's Notebook: 'Regular Joes' Campaign

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The Race for Iowa's 1st

Economy, Iraq Key in Iowa Congressional Race

September 27, 2006 • The war in Iraq and the economy take center stage in the race for the open House seat in Iowa's 1st District. The Republican candidate is shying away from President Bush's record while his Democratic opponent struggles to find the right message on the war.

Economy, Iraq Key in Iowa Congressional Race

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National

Bush Defends Policy on Detainees, Iraq Strategy

September 15, 2006 • President Bush defends the rules he wants to use in handling terror suspects in a news conference held in the White House Rose Garden. In addition, the president defended his administration's handling of the war in Iraq. But he also said he would be glad to have this November's mid-term elections decided on the performance of the U.S. economy.

Bush Defends Policy on Detainees, Iraq Strategy

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