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Political Warfare between the White House and Congress
Senate Democrats today demanded a special counsel to investigate whether Attorney General John Ashcroft lied under oath. They also subpoenaed Karl Rove. Also, Iraq's refugee crisis, and the world's most important bicycle race is in trouble.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenSenate Democrats today demanded a special counsel to investigate whether Attorney General John Ashcroft lied under oath. They also subpoenaed Karl Rove. We update the escalating confrontation between the White House and Congress. Also, Iraq's refugee crisis and, on Reporter's Notebook, the world's most important bicycle race is in trouble with a national newspaper mourning the "Death of the Tour de France."
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3 storiesConference on Iraq Refugees Warns of Humanitarian Crisis
Before the Iraq invasion, there were predictions of a refugee crisis. Now, 50,000 people a month are streaming into Jordan and Syria amid warnings of instability in the region. Craig Johnstone is the UN's Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees.
Read the story6 minConflict Between Congress and the Administration Escalates
On Tuesday, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales underwent four hours of battering before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Even Republican Arlen Specter called Gonzales' credibility "breached to the point of being actionable." Today, Senate Democrats today called for a special counsel to investigate whether the Attorney General lied under oath.
Read the story35 minDoping Disgrace at the Tour de France
The 17th stage of the Tour de France began this morning with no rider wearing the yellow jersey. Leader Michael Rasmussen was fired for lying to his team. Two other teams have already been excluded over doping accusations. The Tour is the world's most important cycling event, and its nation's greatest sporting institution. Today, …
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