Bush Equals Robin Hood on Social Security
President Bush held his first prime time press conference in his second term and only the fourth in his presidency to discuss new changes to his social security overhaul system as he proposed to take money from the rich and give to the poor.
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Date: 2005-04-29
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Police Still Search for Georgia Bride
Police took computers today to look for clues in the disappearance of Jennifer Wilbanks, 32. The woman failed to return after leaving for her evening jog on Tuesday. Her fiancé reported her missing on Tuesday evening and said all she took with her was her radio and the gray sweats she was wearing. The couple plans to be married on Saturday.
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Date: 2005-04-29
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Senate Continues to Look Into Bolton
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee broadened their investigation of U.N. ambassador nominee John Bolton. Continued accusations of a fiery temper and mistreatment of subordinates as well as generating bad or misleading information with regard to various areas of his job as undersecretary of arm control in the State Department have plagued Bolton from the outset of his hearings.
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Date: 2005-04-27
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Bush’s New Energy Plan Adds Steam
President Bush will show off five new points of his ongoing energy policy today. These include several measure including burning cleaner, more efficient coal and turning defunct military bases into oil refineries.
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Date: 2005-04-27
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Republican Backtrack on Ethics Rules
In a surprising move, House Republicans have begun to back off ethics rules changes they've made in recent months. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, (R-Ill) even suggested reinstating older rules Republicans voted to do a way with earlier this year.
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Date: 2005-04-27
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Saudis Promise More Oil for Bush
Oil fell today after assurances from Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah that they would continue to provide petroleum at high levels during his meeting with President Bush today. The prince said he felt oil supplies were adequate but that Saudi would produce the oil levels countries want.
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Date: 2005-04-25
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Moussauoi Plans to Plead Guilty
Zacarias Moussaoui plans to plead guilty to terrorist charges today even though it could mean his life. Moussaoui was charged with conspiracy involvement in the 9/11 attacks.
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Date: 2005-04-22
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Energy Bill Goes To Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives approved President Bush's comprehensive energy policy bill. The bill addresses many issues with energy today but it's rampant with controversy as well.
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Date: 2005-04-22
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UN Wants Inspectors In Iraq
The United Nations wants inspectors to go back to Iraq and verify that 37 sites which were once monitored for potential nuclear arms materials are dismantled.
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Date: 2005-04-16
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