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Bush Signs Patriot Act Renewal

WASHINGTON – After a long battle with Congress that went down to the wire, President Bush signed a renewal of the USA Patriot Act on Thursday, a day before 16 major provisions of the old law expire. Bush said the Patriot Act is vital to win the war on terror …

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Bush Urges Congress to Have a 'Civil Debate' on Immigration Policy

WASHINGTON – As Congress prepares for a showdown over immigration policy, President Bush urged lawmakers Thursday to have a “civil debate” that respects people of all backgrounds. “Ours is a nation of law and ours is a nation of immigrants, and we believe that we can have rational, important immigration …

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Ex-Bush Aide with Legal Troubles Close to Church, Family

WASHINGTON – During President Bush’s State of the Union address, Claude Allen had a coveted box seat as a guest of the first lady. He sat there with an embarrassing secret. For weeks as he worked side-by-side with Bush on policy that would be included in that Jan. 31 address, …

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