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An addition $42.3 billion requested for Iraq war, Senate unhappy

The strain on the US armed forces on account of the war fought in Afghanistan and Iraq is visible. With Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates requesting for another $42.3 billion to keep the military pressure up in Iraq and Afghanistan, … Continue reading

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‘Bush war’ over Iraq continues: Democrats use money as tool

The tussle between Bush and Democrats in Congress continues. Democrat legislators see a chance to rein in Bush administration on the question of money for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Pentagon has asked for $180 billion to keep the … Continue reading

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Money makes the mare (US presidential nomination) go

One cannot argue that money plays a major role in determining the US President. As high funds a contender raises within his/her party, more is the possibility to win the presidential nomination and thus the chance to rule not only … Continue reading

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President George W Bush angry over Congress’s delay

The Republicans no longer control the Congress and US President George W Bush is already emanating signs of displeasure and discontent. Now that he no longer controls the reins of the Congress and has to discuss every step with the … Continue reading

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Does high fundraising decide the Presidential race in the US?

Hard to conjecture but in the face of recent reports, this certainly seems to be the case. Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, should you want to race ahead of your rivals to become the candidate for the … Continue reading

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US shedding off duality, reducing its nuclear stockpile

The US has long been accused of hypocrisy. On one side it keeps on piling its arsenal with advanced nuclear technology, on the other side it gets enraged when any other nation attempts to do the same. It is this … Continue reading

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Democrats hatch new plan to force troops withdrawal from Iraq

The Democrats have never been in favour of the war in Iraq. Time and again they have been deciphered cropping up with new plans and reports that have lambasted the Bush administration. And now the Democrats have once more hatched … Continue reading

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President Bush vetoes a critical children insurance bill

He knows that he is in the wan months of his Presidency and knows better than anyone else that he has to increase his attention to the domestic issues. Since the 9/11 attacks, US President George W Bush has been … Continue reading

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Anti-war block sets troops’ withdrawal deadline for Bush

Just two months and not a day more. Talks of pulling out of American troops from Iraq have been gaining momentum since last year and now the anti-war bandwagon has run out of patience. US President George W Bush has … Continue reading

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A Republican, A Democrat and a target: New wine in new bottle

How often do you find a Republican and a Democrat in the US openly exhibiting their friendship, let alone campaigning for an election? The question is of course a rhetorical one and the answer is pretty much obvious. It would … Continue reading

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