Administration Plans Defense Of Terror Law
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Att. Gen. John Ashcroft is launching a cross-country campaign to advance the cause of the 2001 Patriot Act that was passed to prevent terrorism in the United States. Defenders of civil liberties succeeded in getting Congress? to reject a provision of the law that allowed extensive surveillance of ordinary citizens. The Bush administration wants to sustain the intensity of its efforts to uncover terrorist activities, and it believes that most Americans understand its strategy to insure continued national security.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2003
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Bush Signs Law To Cover Drugs For the Elderly
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Pres. Bush used the occasion of signing the expanded Medical legislation into law as a reflection of his administration's concern about the elderly and their need for prescription drug coverage. He held the signing ceremony in D.A.R. Constitution Hall and invited 2,200 guests, including campaign donors , Republican legislators and elderly supporters of the new bill. Democratic legislators, led by Sen. Edward Kennedy, continued their criticism of the legislation and held a rally on Capitol Hill.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2003
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For G.O.P., It's a Moment
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Pres. Bush's well-staged signing of the law that prohibits partial birth abortions reflects the step-by-step effort to end abortion rights in the US. The ultimate goal of pro-life legislators and supporters is the eradication of Roe vs. Wade so that all abortions will become illegal. Republicans have been grinding out this political strategy ever since they took control of Congress in 1994.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2003
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