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Bush pushes Congress on economic issues
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President George W. Bush on Saturday assured the US public that he shared their economic worries and urged lawmakers to respond by approving his trade, energy, and tax-cut agenda.
Nations:Colombia South Korea People:George W. Bush Activities:110th Congress Bush Admin. Source:(AFP)
2008-08-30
Bush steps up fight over congressional authority
WASHINGTON - The Bush administration is raising the stakes in a court fight that could change the balance of power between the White House and Congress.
People:George W. Bush Activities:110th Congress Bush Admin. Source:(AP)
2008-08-27
Pelosi says case needed for U.S. offshore drilling
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Sunday that expanded oil drilling in federal waters could be included in a broader energy bill if advocates can prove its viability as a solution to America's energy problems.
Nations:U.S. People:Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama John McCain George W. Bush Activities:2007-8 Oil Crisis 110th Congress Source:(Reuters)
2008-08-24
Democrats open to more offshore drilling
WASHINGTON - Democrats' stance against offshore drilling shifted more on Saturday, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signaling she was willing to consider opening up more areas off the nation's coastlines to oil and gas exploration.
Nations:Mexico U.S. People:John Boehner Nancy Pelosi Activities:2007-8 Oil Crisis 110th Congress Source:(AP)
2008-08-16
Key US lawmaker threatens to hold up India nuclear deal
WASHINGTON (AFP) - A key US lawmaker threatened to hold up a landmark US-India nuclear agreement unless nuclear supplier states adopt a provision terminating the deal if India conducted a nuclear test explosion.
Nations:India People:Condoleezza Rice George W. Bush Activities:110th Congress India-U.S. Source:(AFP)
2008-08-06
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