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Iraq

Maliki Assures Bush on Iraqi Force's Readiness

Iraq's prime minister says he thinks his country's forces will be ready to take full control of Iraq's security by next June. Nouri al-Maliki and President Bush discussed the issue at their meeting earlier today in Jordan.

Maliki Assures Bush on Iraqi Force's Readiness

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Iraq

Bush Pushes Transfer of Security Duties to Iraqis

President Bush returns to Washington after meeting in Amman, Jordan, with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The president says the United States will step up the pace of handing over security duties to Iraqi forces. But he also insisted that U.S. troops will stay until the job is done.

Bush Pushes Transfer of Security Duties to Iraqis

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World

Bush Arrives to a Warm Welcome in the Baltics

President Bush was warmly welcomed Tuesday at the presidential palace in Estonia. He became the first sitting U.S. president to visit the small Baltic nation, before reaching his primary destination: the NATO summit in Latvia.

Bush Arrives to a Warm Welcome in the Baltics

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Politics

Looking for Clues to Bush's Future

With two years left in his presidency, there is no way to know how history will judge George W. Bush. Perhaps it's worth a look back at other chief executives: Truman, Reagan and Clinton. They also faced a critical point six years into their presidencies.

Looking for Clues to Bush's Future

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Iraq

Bush Preps for Summits on Iraq, Afghanistan

President Bush travels this week to enlist the help of allies in Afghanistan and Iraq. He'll meet with NATO leaders in Latvia to press for increased defense spending in Afghanistan, then head to Jordan for a summit with Iraqi Premier Nouri al-Maliki.

Bush Preps for Summits on Iraq, Afghanistan

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The Race for Iowa's 1st

GOP Candidate for Iowa House Reflects on Defeat

Republican Mike Whalen lost his bid for a House seat from Iowa that had previously been held by the GOP. The candidate is sanguine about his loss, but says too much national-party involvement and strong antiwar sentiment hurt his campaign.

GOP Candidate for Iowa House Reflects on Defeat

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Politics

Bush Gets Preview of Iraq Group's Message

President Bush welcomes the 10 members of the Iraq Study Group to the Roosevelt Room in the White House, where he received a preview of the recommendations they will offer for U.S. policy in rebuilding Iraq.

Bush Gets Preview of Iraq Group's Message

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Bush, Pelosi Pledge to Work Together

House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi lodged insults at President Bush during the build-up to the midterm elections. Now Bush has hosted Pelosi at a White House lunch meeting, and the two made public statements about working together amicably.

Bush, Pelosi Pledge to Work Together

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President Changes Tune After Democratic Gains

President Bush spent his first day in a new political landscape, insisting he can work with a new, and hostile, Congress to get things done during his two remaining years in office. His first order of business was to announce the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.

President Changes Tune After Democratic Gains

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Saddam Hussein: Crimes and Punishment

On Campaign Trail, Bush Praises Saddam Verdict

President Bush hailed Saddam Hussein's death sentence Sunday, saying it's a milestone in Iraq's effort to stabilize the country. Mr. Bush spoke about Iraq's former leader as he made several campaign stops.

On Campaign Trail, Bush Praises Saddam Verdict

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Saddam Hussein: Crimes and Punishment

Bush, Democrats Weigh In on Saddam Sentence

President Bush hailed the death sentence against Saddam Hussein as he campaigned ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections. Leading Democrats were cautious about what the verdict will mean for Iraq.

Bush, Democrats Weigh In on Saddam Sentence

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