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Tony Snow to Replace McClellan in Press Job

April 26, 2006 • President Bush announces that Tony Snow will be his new White House press secretary. Snow, a Fox Radio and TV News host, takes over from Scott McClellan as part of a shake-up of senior staff at the White House.

Tony Snow to Replace McClellan in Press Job

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Politics

Fox News Host Named White House Press Secretary

April 26, 2006 • President Bush picks Fox News Radio host Tony Snow as his new White House press secretary. Snow replaces Scott McClellan, who announced his resignation last week as part of a staff shake-up engineered by new White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten.

Fox News Host Named White House Press Secretary

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National

Bush Welcomes New Compromise in Iraq

April 24, 2006 • President Bush wraps up a four-day tour of California with a wide-ranging speech and question-and-answer session in Irvine. Although announced as an address on immigration, Bush's remarks returned often to the war on terror and the war in Iraq, where the president said he sees cause for optimism.

Bush Welcomes New Compromise in Iraq

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Iraq

Bush Welcomes New Iraqi Leadership

April 22, 2006 • President Bush says developments in Iraq give the United States a chance to rethink war priorities. He expects the new Iraqi government to "assume growing responsibility" for national security, adding: "As more Iraqi forces stand up, more American forces will stand down."

McClellan Leaving the White House Hot Seat

April 20, 2006 • White House press secretary Scott McClellan announces his resignation. Being the presidential spokesman has meant household-name fame in the TV age. But it is also a position that can draw a lot of fire from the media.

McClellan Leaving the White House Hot Seat

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Politics

President Takes Medicare Plan on Midwest Tour

April 12, 2006 • President Bush is touring the Midwest. He is promoting his new Medicare drug plan among seniors. Some say the system is too complicated to use easily.

President Takes Medicare Plan on Midwest Tour

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Pressed on Leaks, White House Restates Policy

April 7, 2006 • The White House is besieged with questions regarding President Bush's role in leaking sensitive data related to Iraq. Former vice presidential aide Lewis Libby has stated that Bush authorized leaks. Press secretary Scott McClellan defended leaking information "in the public interest."

Pressed on Leaks, White House Restates Policy

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White House Authorized Leaks, Libby Says

April 6, 2006 • Former vice presidential aide Lewis Libby, indicted for leaking a CIA agent's identity, has testified that any classified information he may have leaked to a reporter was authorized for release by President Bush through the vice president. The claim is included in court documents released Thursday.

White House Authorized Leaks, Libby Says

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Washington Waits for White House Staff Changes

April 6, 2006 • There is talk of more staff changes in the Bush administration. Last week, Andrew Card announced that he was stepping down as chief of staff. Steve Inskeep talks to White House Correspondent David Greene about the prospects for a shakeup of the president's staff.

Washington Waits for White House Staff Changes

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World

North American Leaders Talk Immigration, Trade

March 31, 2006 • President Bush is in Cancun wrapping up a summit with the leaders of Mexico and Canada. Immigration with Mexico and trade with Canada were the two issues that took up most of the president's time. Steve Inskeep talks with David Greene.

North American Leaders Talk Immigration, Trade

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Border Talks on Tap as 'NAFTA' Leaders Meet in Mexico

March 30, 2006 • President Bush meets with Mexican President Vicente Fox and new Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Cancun, Mexico, for talks. Immigration and border security -- and the balance between the two -- are expected to dominate the two days of meetings.

Border Talks on Tap as 'NAFTA' Leaders Meet in Mexico

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Politics

Bolten Replaces Card as White House Chief of Staff

March 28, 2006 • Amid growing calls for a White House shakeup and concerns about low poll ratings, President Bush announces that Joshua Bolten will replace Andrew Card as White House Chief of Staff. Bolten is the current Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

Bolten Replaces Card as White House Chief of Staff

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Politics

Long-Serving Bush Chief of Staff Resigns

March 28, 2006 • White House Chief of Staff Andy Card resigns and will be replaced by Budget Director Joshua Bolten. The move comes amid growing calls for a White House shakeup. Bolten, an administration insider, may not represent the change Republican observers sought.

Long-Serving Bush Chief of Staff Resigns

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Immigration Reform Tops Agenda in Washington

March 27, 2006 • President Bush and the U.S. Senate turn their attention to immigration as the president helps to swear in new citizens while a Senate committee writes a bill to control the flow of undocumented workers. The full Senate is expected to debate the issue for the next two weeks.

Immigration Reform Tops Agenda in Washington

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Bush Bids to Shore Up War Support

March 25, 2006 • President Bush spoke this week in Ohio and West Virginia, continuing his effort to answer the public's concerns about the war in Iraq. Did he reach those who had questions? Many say they remain unconvinced.

Bush Bids to Shore Up War Support

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