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Katrina & Beyond

Katrina Update: Bush's Friend in the Upper Ninth

February 23, 2007 • Ethel Williams lost her home on Pauline Street in the New Orleans' Upper Ninth Ward during Hurricane Katrina. After the storm, President Bush visited Williams and promised that the federal government would help her rebuild.

Katrina Update: Bush's Friend in the Upper Ninth

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Travels in Iowa with a Freshman Congressman

February 23, 2007 • Rep. Bruce Braley, a Democrat from Iowa, has made Iraq his main focus since taking office in January. As Braley visits small towns in his district, the war is much on the mind of his constituents, but other issues emerge as well.

Travels in Iowa with a Freshman Congressman

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Bush Meets Media, Holds Silence on Key Subjects

February 15, 2007 • President Bush held a news conference Wednesday for the first time in almost two months. He discussed a variety of issues, but refused to comment on some key topics — including the ongoing trial of former vice presidential aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby.

Bush Meets Media, Holds Silence on Key Subjects

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Bush Warns Congress Not to Interfere on Iraq

February 14, 2007 • President Bush warns Congress not to contest his authority to prosecute the war in Iraq as he sees fit. Speaking at an hourlong news conference at the White House, the president also touted the latest agreement with North Korea, meant to limit its nuclear weapons program.

Bush Warns Congress Not to Interfere on Iraq

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Speculating on President Bush's Lame-Duck Status

February 8, 2007 • The White House has been in a lot of headlines this week, from the "Scooter" Libby trial to the Senate debate over President Bush's Iraq policy. But Mr. Bush himself wasn't producing headlines. That has led to speculation that the president is adjusting to his status as a lame duck.

Speculating on President Bush's Lame-Duck Status

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President Bush Releases $2.9 Trillion Budget

February 5, 2007 • President Bush releases a $2.9 trillion budget plan for the fiscal year beginning in October, promising to balance the nation's annual books by 2012. The latest plan includes one-quarter of a trillion dollars for Iraq and Afghanistan over the next 20 months. But it seeks savings just about everywhere else.

President Bush Releases $2.9 Trillion Budget

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President Bush's Pronounced Efforts to Speak Well

February 3, 2007 • President Bush has a special way with the English language. Asked by Juan Williams about a recent misstep during the State of the Union, Mr. Bush said: "I'm not that good at pronouncing words anyway."

President Bush's Pronounced Efforts to Speak Well

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On Wall Street, Bush Declares Economy Healthy

January 31, 2007 • President Bush visits the Wall Street economic hub, where he shook hands on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The president said that healthy macro-economic numbers are a tribute to his tax-cutting programs.

On Wall Street, Bush Declares Economy Healthy

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Crossing the Divide

Is a Divided Government Good for Business?

January 26, 2007 • Restraint in federal spending is a top priority for many businesses. History suggests that the government is less likely to go on a spending spree when the White House and Congress are not controlled by the same party.

Is a Divided Government Good for Business?

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President Bush Visits Alternative-Fuel Plant

January 24, 2007 • On the morning after he asked Congress not to give up on his Iraq plan, President Bush made a quick tour of a biofuel plant in Delaware and spoke about energy, one of his domestic priorities.

President Bush Visits Alternative-Fuel Plant

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The State of the Union: 2007

Health Care, Energy to Top Bush's State Speech

January 23, 2007 • In his State of the Union address, President Bush is expected to seek support from Congress for his buildup of U.S. forces in Baghdad. So far, the plan has attracted resistance from Democrats and even some key Republicans. The president will also seek support for lowering the cost of health insurance and decreasing U.S. dependence on foreign oil.

Health Care, Energy to Top Bush's State Speech

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The State of the Union: 2007

Bush Asks Congress to Give Iraq Strategy a Chance

January 23, 2007 • President Bush attempted to put the focus on domestic issues during his State of the Union address. But his speech eventually turned to Iraq — which dominated the evening.

The State of the Union: 2007

Recurring Themes in the State of the Union

January 23, 2007 • From year to year, President Bush's State of the Union address has covered familiar territory: Iraq, education, health care and immigration. This year, we can expect more of the same story.

Recurring Themes in the State of the Union

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The State of the Union: 2007

Bush Faces Tougher Audience in This Year's Address

January 21, 2007 • President Bush will give the State of the Union address Tuesday. This year, Bush is facing a more dire situation in Iraq, as well as a Congress controlled by Democrats. His new health-care proposal has already run into opposition.

Bush Faces Tougher Audience in This Year's Address

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The State of the Union: 2007

Embattled Bush Preps State of the Union Speech

January 19, 2007 • President Bush has many critics on Iraq and a strained relationship with Iraq's prime minister. His political problems set a difficult tone as he prepares for Tuesday's State of the Union address.

Embattled Bush Preps State of the Union Speech

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