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US News Archive for August 2004:
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Domestic issues to dominate GOP
Republicans are expected to shift their focus from the war on terror to domestic issues on their convention's second day. Under the theme "people of compassion," California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and first lady Laura Bush are to be the key speakers. Also on the program is Education Secretary Rod Paige and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist...
CNN - August 31, 2004
Turning to domestic issues
Republicans shift their focus from the war on terror to domestic issues Tuesday, the second day of their convention. On tap to speak: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Laura Bush...
CNN - August 31, 2004
For G.O.P., Another Night of Moderation Lies Ahead
Laura Bush will try to soften some of her husband's rougher edges and Arnold Schwarzenegger will tell his immigrant story...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
Protesters Heed Calls for Widespread Civil Disobedience
Some anti-war demonstrators prepared to symbolically "die" as near as possible to the site of the Republican National Convention...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
Panel Says Conrad Black Ran a 'Corporate Kleptocracy'
Conrad Black and other controlling shareholders of Hollinger used $400 million for personal perks, a new report says...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
Apple Unveils New iMac at Paris Show
The new model, unveiled at the opening of the Apple Expo in Paris, upgrades the iMac line with the faster G5 processors already used in Apple's top-end Power Macs...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
Judge Rules $60 Million Can't Be Withheld From Ex-Freddie Mac Chief
The ruling was a setback for regulators seeking to strip the compensation of a former Freddie Mac chief executive for his alleged role in the company's accounting scandal...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
Protests at IMF Argentina talks
Protesters clash with police as International Monetary Fund chief Rodrigo Rato visits Buenos Aires...
BBC News - August 31, 2004
Militants kill 12 Nepalese hostages
Iraqi militants have killed 12 Nepalis they captured just over a week ago, the militants and a Nepalese official said. It was the largest mass killing of captives in the insurgency following the toppling of Saddam Hussein...
CNN - August 31, 2004
Gaston floods Richmond
An area of about 20 blocks of downtown Richmond was roped off and was being condemned Tuesday after the remnants of Tropical Storm Gaston flooded the city and other parts of central Virginia with a foot or more of rain. At least three people were killed...
CNN - August 31, 2004
After Citing Doubt, Bush Declares 'We Will Win' Terror War
The president today declared that the U.S. will win the war on terrorism, despite his comments suggesting otherwise on Monday...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
First Night, Single Theme for Double Term: Sept. 11
Speaker after speaker at the Republican convention summoned Sept. 11 in service of an overriding theme: the nation will be safer under President Bush...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
Panel Says Hollinger Owners Took Over $400 Million
Conrad Black and other controlling shareholders used corporate funds for personal perks, a new report says...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
Consumer Confidence Plummets in August
Consumer confidence, which had been on the rise since April, declined unexpectedly sharply in August, a private research group said today...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
W.T.O. Authorizes Anti-Dumping Sanctions on U.S.
The W.T.O. decided today to authorize sanctions against the United States in response to illegal antidumping rules...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
Albertson's Second-Quarter Profits Drop
The fall in earnings was due to the continuing impact of the company's California labor dispute and increased payments to health and welfare plans to fund deficits...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
Republicans reach out
The Republican convention is hoping to convince voters that the party has a liberal wing, says the BBC's Justin Webb...
BBC News - August 31, 2004
IMF director in Argentina visit
IMF chief Rodrigo Rato heads to Buenos Aires to build bridges with the Argentine government...
BBC News - August 31, 2004
Bush lauded as bold, decisive
Speaker after speaker Monday evening at the Republican National Convention said President Bush's resolve in defeating terrorism demonstrates the need to re-elect him. Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, in office at the time of the September 11 attacks, said Bush "sees world terrorism for the evil that it is," while Democratic opponent John Kerry "has no such clear, precise and consistent vision."...
CNN - August 31, 2004
GOP lauds Bush 'courage'
Speaker after speaker Monday evening at the Republican National Convention praised President Bush's resolve in defeating terrorism. Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani said Bush "sees world terrorism for the evil that it is," while Democratic opponent John Kerry "has no such clear, precise and consistent vision."...
CNN - August 31, 2004
Long Stifled, Iraqis Make Most of Chance to Vent on Talk Radio
Iraq's first talk radio station, Radio Dijla, has been putting Iraqis' opinions on everything from politics to romance directly on the air...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
Braves edge out Giants
A game-winning single by Andruw Jones helps Atlanta Braves beat San Francisco Giants...
BBC News - August 31, 2004
Bush battles for votes in Missouri
George Bush narrowly won the key swing state of Missouri in 2000, and the BBC's Rob Watson visited this must-win state to see where he stands in 2004...
BBC News - August 31, 2004
GOP applauds Bush 'courage'
The Republican convention buzzword was "courage," and every speaker Monday night lauded President Bush's steps to wage offensive battles in the war on terror as the paramount reason for his re-election. "President Bush sees world terrorism for the evil that it is," said former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, the night's final speaker. Referring to the president's Democratic opponent, he said: "John Kerry has no such clear, precise and consistent vision."...
CNN - August 31, 2004
GOP speakers laud Bush's 'courage'
The Republican convention buzzword du jour was "courage," and every speaker Monday night lauded President Bush's steps to wage offensive battles in the war on terror as the paramount reason for his re-election...
CNN - August 31, 2004
GOP praises Bush 'courage'
Leading Republican speakers at the party's national convention concentrated on 9/11 and the subsequent war on terror to illustrate why they believe George W. Bush should win a second term in office. Rudy Giuliani -- New York Mayor at the time of 9/11 -- said Bush's policies had seen results in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya...
CNN - August 31, 2004
Procession of Speakers Invoke Bush's Leadership After 9/11
The Republican Party opened its convention by evoking the Sept. 11 attacks, as former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani asserted that John Kerry could not lead a war on terror...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
Social Conservatives Wield Influence on Platform
Republicans approved a platform against legalized abortion and gay marriage, reflecting the clout of social conservatives...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
Bush Cites Doubt America Can Win War on Terror
President Bush's statement was a departure from his previous optimistic statements that the U.S. would eventually prevail...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
Homeowners Come Up Short on Insurance
Millions of homeowners are underinsured, fed largely by a shift in the way property insurance has been sold in recent years...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
Report Shows More Spending by Consumers
Consumer spending emerged from a slump and rebounded in July as households dipped aggressively into their pocketbooks after an unexpected spell of restraint in June...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
Tyson Went on the Atkins Diet, but Its Profit Slimmed Down
Tyson Foods, the world’s largest meat processor, said that its earnings would probably be less than expected...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
US Air Locked in Down-to-Wire Talks on Cuts With Its Pilots
US Airways was locked in tough bargaining on wage and benefit cuts with its pilots union, whose backing is critical for the struggling airline to avoid another bankruptcy filing...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
Money and Power Cross Paths, and a Good Time Is Had by All
The practice of currying favor is widespread at the Republican convention, where lobbyists and other groups are seeking out the people who already have the power...
New York Times - August 31, 2004
US soldier tried for 'betrayal'
A US soldier goes on trial accused of trying to supply Islamic militants with military information...
BBC News - August 31, 2004
Pinochet lawyer blasts case judge
A lawyer for ex-Chilean president Augusto Pinochet calls for the judge investigating him to be removed from the case...
BBC News - August 31, 2004
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