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Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:28:00 GMT

Democrats hit GOP on support for Medicare cuts

WASHINGTON: Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat, accused Republicans of putting seniors and military families at risk by siding with President Bush against a measure to prevent Medicare cuts. Durbin, D-Ill., used a Saturday national radio address to
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:28:00 GMT

Challenges abound for Bush at he heads to Japan for his final Group of 8 economic summit

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Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:27:00 GMT

Democrats hit GOP on support for Medicare cuts

Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat, accused Republicans of putting seniors and military families at risk by siding with President Bush against a measure to prevent Medicare cuts. Durbin, D-Ill., used a Saturday national radio address to call on
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:23:00 GMT

Bush Heads to Japan for G8 Summit

President Bush gestures during remarks on upcoming G8 summit in the Rose Garden of the White House, 02 Jul 2008U.S. President George Bush is traveling to Japan Saturday for a summit of leaders from the world's eight leading industrialized nations, known
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:20:00 GMT

No Peace for Obama on Israel

In early June, the morning after he became the presumptive Democratic nominee, Barack Obama gave a speech focused squarely on the Middle East and Israel. While the timing was coincidental -- his appearance at the annual gathering of the American Israel
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:20:00 GMT

Bush 'Encouraged' After Olmert, Abbas Calls

US President George W. Bush came away from talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders on Wednesday 'encouraged' about prospects for Middle East peace, said White House spokseman Gordon Johndroe. Bush discussed efforts to reach a deal defining the
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:20:00 GMT

Mind and Spirit - Obama's God factor

LEFT: Senator Barack Obama Billy Perking photo RIGHT: United States religion reporter, Cathleen Falsani, reads excerpts from her book, 'The God Factor', on May 27, 2006, at the Calabash Literary Festival held in St Elizabeth. Mark Dawes, Religion Editor
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:18:00 GMT

Challenges abound for Bush at last economic summit

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The problems do not get any easier as President Bush attends his final summit with leaders of industrialized democracies. Disputes over global warming, worries about soaring oil prices and uncertainty about Iran and North Korea's
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:17:00 GMT

Obama cartoon changed into a racist slur on the Internet

A Halifax newspaper's editorial cartoon showing Barack Obama on the lawn of the White House thinking: 'Well first off, that (White House) sign's gonna have to go' has been hijacked on the Internet and turned into a racial slur against the U. S.
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:17:00 GMT

Bush honors troops, new Americans in radio address

WASHINGTON -- President Bush, serving almost seven years as a wartime president, marked the nation's 232nd birthday by honoring the U.S. armed forces and celebrating the citizenship of new Americans. Bush spent July 4 at Monticello, President Thomas
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:17:00 GMT

Democrats hit GOP on support for Medicare cuts

WASHINGTON -- Durbin, D-Ill., used a Saturday national radio address to call on Republicans to back the bill to stave off a 10.6 percent cut in Medicare payments to doctors. It passed the House overwhelmingly last week in defiance of Bush's threat to
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:16:00 GMT

Poll shows warning signs for Obama

New CNN/Opinion Research poll on Clinton supporters released Friday Poll: 43 percent of Dems still say they want Clinton as the party's nominee Number of Clinton supporters who plan to defect to McCain is down Bill Clinton's popularity has dropped from a
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:13:00 GMT

Obama spends Independence Day flipping burgers, wooing voters

The Independence Day trip to Montana marked the fourth time Mr Obama has visited the state. -- PHOTO: AP BUTTE (Montana) - BARACK Obama spent the US Independence Day holiday in the western state of Montana, continuing his attempt to woo moderate voters
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:07:00 GMT

ELECTION HQ: Obama Leaves Opening for GOP- Foreclosures Expected to Climb Despite Election

Barack Obama, appearing to seek flexibility with his Iraq withdrawal policy, may have finally given Republicans ammunition they can use. The Illinois senator has so far been impervious, at least in the polls, to the various labels John McCain and his
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:06:00 GMT

Bush: Thank U.S. troops for freedom

AM President George Bush Saturday said U.S. military forces make it possible for America to endure as a free society. In his weekly radio address, the president said U.S. troops are continuing a proud tradition of defending liberty. In the United
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:06:00 GMT

Bush honors troops, new Americans in radio address

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush, serving almost seven years as a wartime president, marked the nation's 232nd birthday by honoring the U.S. armed forces and celebrating the citizenship of new Americans. Bush spent July 4 at Monticello, President Thomas
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:04:00 GMT

Bush urges Americans to be proud of country

US President George W. Bush on Saturday urged Americans to be proud of their country and hailed the role played by the US military in various parts of the world. 'We live in a nation founded on the power of an idea, a nation where opportunity is limited
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:03:00 GMT

Challenges abound for Bush at last economic summit

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Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:03:00 GMT

Hostage Rescue: Bush Congratulates Colombian Pres.

President Bush Congratulates President Uribe of Colombia on Hostage Rescue THE PRESIDENT: Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak to President Uribe of Colombia, and he called to give me the good news that hostages had been rescued, including three
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:02:00 GMT

Bush Speech At Independence Day Celebration, 2008

President Bush Attends Monticello's 46th Annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, and happy Fourth of July. (Applause.) I am thrilled to be here at Monticello. I've never been here before. (Audience
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:02:00 GMT

Bush likely faces difficulties, little success at G8 summit

WASHINGTON - The problems do not get any easier as President Bush attends his final summit with leaders of industrialized democracies. Disputes over global warming, worries about soaring oil prices and uncertainty about Iran and North Korea's nuclear
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:01:00 GMT

PM, Bush to meet at G-8 July 9

July 4: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh can be expected to discuss the status of the civilian nuclear deal with United States President George W. Bush on July 9 on the sidelines of the Group of Eight (G-8) summit in Japan, foreign secretary Shivshankar
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Obama Plans to Visit Iraq, States Withdrawal Plan

FARGO, North Dakota (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama left open the possibility on Thursday of revising his 16-month timetable for withdrawing combat forces from Iraq, saying he could 'refine' his stance after he visits the
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 14:57:00 GMT

Obama Gets Into Controversy With Iraq War Comments

Campaign 2008:Get the latest news, video, and polls! FARGO, North Dakota (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama waded into controversy on Thursday over his plans to withdraw U.S. combat troops from Iraq, first saying he might 'refine'
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 14:57:00 GMT

'American Policy And Coups Don't Go Together,' Ambassador Says

PRINT (Fiji Live)Outgoing U.S. Ambassador Larry Dinger says American foreign policy and coups don't mix, and urged Fiji to return to parliamentary democracy soon, the on-line news service Fiji Live reports.Dinger told 500 guests at a U.S. Independence
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 14:55:00 GMT

Obama wades into controversy with Iraq comments

at 2155 hrs Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama waded into controversy on Thursday over his plans to withdraw U.S. combat troops from Iraq, first saying he might "refine" his views but later declaring his stance had remained unchanged for more
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 14:55:00 GMT

Analysis: McCain a GOP underdog in an election year in which trends favor Democrats

WASHINGTON: John McCain calls himself an underdog. That may be an understatement. The Republican presidential candidate trails Democrat Barack Obama in polls, organization and money while trying to succeed a deeply unpopular fellow Republican in a year
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 14:54:00 GMT

President Bush's war in Iraq

President Bush might be comparing the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with that of US involvement in the First and Second World Wars. However, that is not what most of the world thinks. The unpopular war in Iraq, in particular, has recently hit
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 14:54:00 GMT

Bush honors troops, new US citizens on July 4 holiday weekend radio address

WASHINGTON: President George W. Bush, after serving almost seven years as a wartime president, marked the 232nd birthday of the United States by honoring the armed forces and celebrating the citizenship of new Americans. Bush spent the July 4
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 14:53:00 GMT

Bush nominates Pakistani American on board of USIP

ISLAMABAD, Jul 4 (APP): A Pakistani American has been nominated by US President George W Bush as member of the Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) on March 3, last. According to a press release, President Bush nominated Dr.
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 14:53:00 GMT