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Bush Heads South of the Border, Rhetoric Turns Left
President Bush is visiting Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Guatemala and Mexico this week, carrying with him a complicated economic and trade agenda. But after keeping Latin American issues on the backburner for six years, can he effectively compete with rising radical leaders like Hugo Chávez? Plus, House Democrats unveil their plan for a withdrawal from Iraq. On Reporter's Notebook, will President Bush grant Lewis Libby a pardon? Marc Cooper guest hosts.
By Marc Cooper • • 1h 0m ListenPresident Bush is visiting Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Guatemala and Mexico this week, carrying with him a complicated economic and trade agenda. But after keeping Latin American issues on the backburner for six years, can he effectively compete with rising radical leaders like Hugo Chavez? Plus, House Democrats unveil their plan for a withdrawal from Iraq. On Reporter's Notebook, will President Bush grant Lewis Libby a pardon? Marc Cooper guest hosts.
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3 storiesDemocrats Propose Iraq Withdrawal Plans on Capitol Hill
House Democrats today unveiled two plans that would put direct, binding pressure on the White House to withdraw US troops from Iraq by the end of this year or, at the latest, by August, 2008. Speaker Nancy Pelosi presented her proposal at a Capitol Hill press conference, one that comes after weeks of internal Democratic wrangling. Meantime, a…
Read the story6 minToo Late for Bush to Mend Fences with Latin America?
When George Bush came into office six years ago he vowed the Southern Hemisphere would be his top foreign policy priority--but that was before September 11 and Iraq. Now, midway through his second term, the President has begun a week-long visit to the region , to try to woo back Latin America and boost American influence.
Read the story34 minA Presidential Pardon for Lewis Libby?
While President Bush says he will respect the conviction of Lewis "Scooter" Libby on four felony counts of perjury and obstructing justice earlier this week, conservative allies already have begin a campaign to secure him a presidential pardon . Vice President Cheney's former chief-of-staff has been one of the most trusted members of the White…
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