Person: Trent Lott

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US spending debate could set date for Iraq pullout

A war spending bill is to be debated by the US Senate today that could set a non-binding goal of March 31 next year for the removal of combat troops from Iraq.

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Bush begins three-day consultation on Iraq

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Iran nuclear row could detonate oil price increases

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US politicians support penalties against Iran

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US Senate approves $29bn hurricane relief bill

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Brown made ‘chief scapegoat’ for government’s hurricane failures

Lott resigns as US Senate majority leader

Bowing to pressure from his fellow senators and the White House, Republican Trent Lott resigned his position as US Senate majority leader today.

Fri, 20 Dec, 2002

Bush gets mandate for change

George Bush’s popularity helped the Republicans to an historic victory in the mid-term elections today and provided a major boost to his hopes of re-election in 2004.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2002

Bush wins Democrats' support for Iraq strike

US president George Bush gained important new Democratic support for his war resolution, bolstering his expected margin of victory in Congress for broad authority to use force against Iraq.

Thu, 10 Oct, 2002

Bush seeks Russian support

President George Bush today pressed a campaign to swing Russia behind the tough American stance against Saddam Hussein as Congress promised a quick vote on using military force against Iraq.

Fri, 20 Sep, 2002