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Bush Puts Finishing Touches on State of the Union Address

President Bush goes before the U.S. Congress and the American people Monday evening to lay out his priorities for his last year in office. VOA White House Correspondent Paula Wolfson previews the president's annual State of the Union address.

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US not about to attack Iran: White House

The United States is not about to attack Iran, the White House said on Tuesday, amid spiralling international tensions over the Islamic Republic's suspect nuclear programme

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US: Report Says Al-Qaeda Planning New US Attacks

The White House has released portions of a classified intelligence report that says Al-Qaeda is regrouping and planning to increase its efforts to attack the United States.

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White House Rejects Appeal for New Iraq Plan

The White House has rejected an appeal from two prominent Senate Republicans for a new approach to the Iraq war. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports the senators want the president to draft a revised war plan.

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White House Budget Chief Portman Resigns

Budget Director Rob Portman is resigning and President Bush intends to name former Iowa Rep. Jim Nussle as his replacement, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday.

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Document Release Implicates Sara Taylor

Think Progress is reporting that the Department of Justice has released new documents connecting former White House political chief (and top aid to Karl Rove) Sara Taylor and her deputy Scott Jennings to the U.S. Attorney scandal. Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy has released the following statement.

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Scooter Libby Sentenced to Prison in CIA Leak Case

Scooter Libby (lewis libby) - a former high-ranking White House staffer has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after being convicted of lying to investigators probing the high-profile case of a CIA agent whose identity was leaked to the news media. Michael Bowman reports from Washington.

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White House Says It Will Quickly Nominate New World Bank President

White House spokesman Tony Fratto says Washington wants to move swiftly to nominate a new president of the World Bank.

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Compromise on US Bill Funding Iraq War Remains Elusive

Closed door negotiations between the White House and congressional leaders on a bill to continue funding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan ended Friday without agreement. Both sides still hope to reach a deal by the end of the month, as VOA's Deborah Tate reports from Capitol Hill.

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US Senators Reach Bipartisan Deal on Immigration Reform

A group of U.S. senators from both major political parties has reached agreement with the White House on comprehensive immigration reform legislation. President Bush is urging lawmakers to approve the measure as soon as possible.

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Tony Blair makes final White House visit

Prime Minister Tony Blair is making the final White House visit of his tenure to mark a friendship with U.S. President George W. Bush that many believe tarnished the legacy of the once popular British leader.

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Queen Elizabeth II Arrives in Washington

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip have arrived in Washington in advance of a day of ceremony at the White House. The royal couple landed Sunday evening local time at Andrews Air Force base near Washington.

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