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Americans Fear Personal Investments Hit by Credit Crunch
A record decline in U.S. markets Monday spread panic to average Americans worried about their investments. Finance writers Jane Bryant Quinn of Newsweek and Brett Arends of the Wall Street Journal assess how the credit crisis will impact personal finances.
   
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In Fla., Parties Push to Register Voters, Get Them to Polls
In the second segment in a series about Florida's continued status as a political battleground, Judy Woodruff examines efforts to register new voters in the Sunshine State and what both parties' plans are to get out the vote come November.
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House Defeats Wall Street Rescue Plan
A controversial $700 billion Wall Street rescue bill backed by Congressional leaders and the Bush administration failed to pass in the House of Representatives Monday. Kwame Holman reports on the dramatic day on Capitol Hill.
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Rescue Bill Failure Shocks Wall Street
The House defeated a $700 billion rescue package Monday, causing serious turmoil on Wall Street. A panel of reporters discuss the implications of the rescue rejection.
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Florida's Economy Impacts Voters' Election Day Decisions
With the housing market in turmoil and the markets reeling from the credit crisis, voters in the battleground state of Florida are scrutinizing what each of the candidates may be able to do to tackle the situation. Judy Woodruff reports on what voters are saying.
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Report Prompts Inquiry Into U.S. Attorneys' Dismissal
After the Justice Department issued a report to investigate the dismissal of nine U.S. attorneys, Attorney General Michael Mukasey appointed a criminal prosecutor. NPR's justice correspondent Ari Shapiro explains.
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Candidates Convene to Debate, Finally
For all the historic footers already added to this first presidential debate between Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama, the debate itself almost didn't happen following Senator McCain's decision two days prior the event, to suspend his campaign.
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Shields, Brooks Weigh in on the Week's Dramatic Bailout Debate
It was a devastating week on Wall Street and a contentious one in Congress as politicians battled over bailout proposals. With the presidential candidates heading to the first debate, political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks reflect on the developments.
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Congress, the White House Stall Over Market Rescue Plan
Resistance to the government's $700 billion bailout plan from lawmakers continued Thursday, adding pressure to finish a compromise deal that could bring certainty to the crisis. Kwame Holman reports on the obstacles to passing a final agreement between Congress and the Bush administration.
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Congressional Leaders in Standoff Amid Financial Crisis
Congressional leaders worked on a rescue plan for Wall Street as Sens. McCain and Obama came to Washington to participate in bailout talks. Two political reporters and a business reporter discuss the political impasse and how a rescue plan might work.
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Obama Meets Setbacks With Mix of Resilience, Caution
In the final report in a series focusing on the presidential candidates' governing styles, advisers and colleagues of Sen. Barack Obama detail how he has managed to overcome adversity during his life and career.
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Bailout Plan Dominates Campaign Trail and Capitol Hill
Sens. John McCain suggested delaying Friday's presidential debate amid concerns over the nation's financial crisis as lawmakers sought to reach a compromise on a $700 billion government bailout plan. Kwame Holman reports on the latest news from the campaign trail and Capitol Hill.
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Wall Street Woes Ripple Through Local Economies
The collapse of financial institutions on Wall Street has sent ripples of fear through local economies across the U.S. Four business journalists from across the nation assess the regional impacts of the financial upheaval.
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Lawmakers Pose Tough Questions on Bailout Proposal
Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson faced tough questions from skeptical members of Congress Tuesday over a $700 billion financial bailout plan. Kwame Holman reports on the hearings and other developments in the financial crisis.
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Firms' Soaring Credit Debt Prompted Federal Rescue
Unmanageable loans and debt of firms like Lehman Brothers, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and AIG led to declines in their credibility and the end of growth based on credit. Paul Solman explains how these giants lost control of their finances and why credit plays a central role.
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Confidence, Openness Mark Obama's Decision Making Style
In the second of a series of reports examining the presidential candidates' leadership styles, Margaret Warner talks to colleagues and advisers of Sen. Barack Obama about how his decision making style would translate to the White House.
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Goldman, Morgan Shift Operations as Wall Street Reels
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley's conversion into bank holding companies signaled the end of the investment bank model synonymous with Wall Street. Andrew Ross Sorkin of The New York Times details the changes on Wall Street and the impact of government bailouts on the marketplace.
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Candidates Voice Concerns for Taxpayers Amid Bailouts
As the government seeks to shore up the stability of U.S. financial markets, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama expressed concern over the consequences of the massive bailouts for average taxpayers. Political reporters recap the latest news from the campaign trail.
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McCain Blends Instinct With Political Calculation
In the first of a series of reports on the leadership qualities of the presidential candidates, Judy Woodruff talks to colleagues of Sen. John McCain about how the GOP hopeful makes decisions and how his governing style would translate in the White House.
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Government Eyes Sweeping Wall Street Rescue Plan
After Ray Suarez recaps Friday's updates on government efforts to rescue the a financial system teetering on bad mortgage bets, Margaret Warner speaks with a financial columinst and a business reporter about the government's intervention and the impact of the Wall Street shakeup.
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Candidates Differ on Terms of Financial Sector Rescue
Presidential contenders Barack Obama and John McCain offered differing views Friday on proposals for a sweeping government bailout of the weakened financial sector. Judy Woodruff reports on their latest reactions to the Wall Street crisis.
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Wall Street Upheaveal Puts McCain, Obama to the Test
Wall Street's woes put the economy at the top of the campaign agendas of John McCain and Barack Obama this week as the two sought to shape their views on government regulation and other issues. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks examine reactions to the crisis.
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Restoring Power to Ike Victims Proves Tough Task
When Hurricane Ike slammed into the Texas coast, the storm inflicted major damage to the electrical grid, leaving hundeds of thousands of people without power. Tom Bearden reports on the electrical grids in Southeast Texas and why restoring power has proved so difficult.
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Central Banks Add Liquidity to Wobbly Markets
President Bush addressed recent shifts in the financial sector, central banks flooded currency markets with cash in an attempt to spur banks to begin lending again and the presidential candidates offered fresh reactions to the crisis. Kwame Holman and Judy Woodruff recap the economic news of the day.
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D.C. School Chancellor Targets Teachers, Angering Union
Chancellor Michelle Rhee's mission to reform D.C.'s troubled schools -- by firing ineffective teachers and offering a new pay system for those who increase students' results -- has met resistance from the teachers' union. Special correspondent John Merrow reports on the growing tension.
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Government Decides to Offer $85B Lifeline to AIG
Insurer American International Group, Inc. faced possible collapse until the federal government decided to offer it an $85 billion lifeline Wednesday. After a look at the latest troubles on Wall Street, financial reporters detail the government bailout.
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Candidates React to AIG Bailout, Tout Reform Plans
Troubles on Wall Street and concerns over the U.S. economy took center stage on the campaign trail again Wednesday. Judy Woodruff reports on the latest remarks from Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama on financial sector shifts.
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Presidential Contenders Call for Financial Industry Regulation
Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama promised tighter government regulation of Wall Street Tuesday as they struggled to address the country's economic woes from the campaign trail. Campaign advisers debate the candidates' proposals to regulate the investment industry.
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With Iraq Surge Behind Him, Petraeus Takes Larger Command
Twenty months after taking charge of a new troop surge in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus passed on some hard-earned and still fragile security gains to his replacement, Gen. Ray Odierno, Tuesday. Specialists assess the challenges both generals now face in the region.
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Wall Street Turmoil Forces Change to Banking Landscape
After a frantic weekend on Wall Street, Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy and Bank of America moved to buy Merill Lynch -- all of which sent the Dow Jones industrial average plunging on Monday. Reporters from the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal detail the shockwaves rattling the financial sector.
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Obama, McCain React to Wall Street's Turmoil
Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama pushed their proposals to reform Wall Street Monday as the financial sector reeled from the demise of Lehman Brothers and the selling of Merrill Lynch. Political reporters discuss the latest campaign news.
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Texas Coast Reels From Hurricane Ike's Destruction
Days after Hurricane Ike made heavy landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast Friday, thousands of residents remain without power and water, and many evacuees are still unable to return to their homes because of flooding. Tom Bearden reports from Texas on the aftermath.
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New Ads, Palin Interview Top Campaign Headlines
The past week on the campaign trail featured new television ads released by Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain and the first network news interview of Republican vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin. Judy Woodruff recaps the developments.
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Candidates Sharpen Attacks as Campaigns Pick Up Speed
As the presidential hopefuls race toward Election Day, the campaigns are taking an increasingly sharper tone both on the campaign trail and in television ads. Political reporters discuss the impact of the latest developments.
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Nation Marks Seventh Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
Seven years after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, commemoration ceremonies took place across the country to mark the anniversary. Kwame Holman reports on the observances in Washington, D.C., New York City and Shanksville, Pa.
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Thousands of Texans Flee Oncoming Hurricane Ike
Federal and state authorities have organized an evacuation and communication program to prepare for Hurricane Ike, which is expected to hit the Texas Gulf Coast late Friday. Houston Mayor Bill White explains the extensive measures being taken before winds and rain sweep the city.
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Military Chaplains Undergo Unique Boot Camp
For chaplains to become effective ministers to troops in the field, they undergo specific training about the rules and customs of Army life. Saul Gonzalez reports on how Army chaplains are pepraed to provide religious guidance in war zones and the guidlines of their ministries.
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McCain, Obama Advisers Spar on Education Reform
Among the issues being debated among the campaigns of Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama is education, with each candidate seeking to define positions on school spending and the No Child Left Behind initiative. Education advisers for McCain and Obama detail the candidates' plans.
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Scientists Track Source of Salmonella Outbreak Mystery
A salmonella outbreak in May sparked a lengthy investigation that first called tomato crops the culprits, causing farmers to lose $100 million, and later found the true source to be Mexican peppers. Tom Bearden reports on the salmonella probe.
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Scientists Celebrate Breakthrough With Particle Collider
In an effort to understand some of the basic tenets of physics, scientists and engineers fired a beam of protons around a 17-mile tunnel Wednesday -- a successful first run for the world's most powerful particle accelerator. Brian Greene, host of the PBS series "Elegant Universe," explains the feat.
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Candidates Tout Views on Iraq, Afghan Troop Levels
Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama campaigned Tuesday in the critical swing state of Ohio and addressed plans for troop levels in Iraq. Judy Woodruff reports on the latest developments from the campaign trail.
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Senators React to Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae Rescue Plan
After the U.S. Treasury's decision to take over mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Senate Banking Committee members Chris Dodd, D-Conn., and Richard Shelby, R.-Ala., provide Congressional perspective on the rescue plan and assess the road ahead.
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United Airlines Tallies Damage From False Stock Report
A 2002 news article about United Airlines filing for bankruptcy protection resurfaced erroneously on trading screens Monday -- and the company's shares quickly plummeted as a result. Business reporter Frank Ahrens of the Washington Post examines the mishap.
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Questions Remain After Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Takeover
Most U.S. stocks rose following the federal government takeover of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but questions lingered over the impact on the housing market and the credit crisis. Business reporters and analysts mull the implications of the deal.
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Candidates Pitch Messages of Change in Battlegrounds
The presidential candidates began their first full week of campaigning following their official nominations by visiting key battleground states Monday. Political reporters discuss the status of the campaigns and what lies ahead.
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'Debating Our Destiny' Takes Unique Look at Debates
As the candidates prepare for this year's presidential debates, a PBS special called "Debating Our Destiny" looks back at the debates of the past and talks to most of those who participated in them. This excerpt focuses on the 2000 debates between Al Gore and George W. Bush.
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Candidates Spar Over Economy as Campaigns Resume
After the close of both conventions, GOP Sen. John Mccain and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, and their Democratic rivals, Sen. Barack Obama and Joe Biden, hit the ground running with campaign stops in key states while exchanging jabs on economic policy.
 
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Presidential Tickets Offer Women Voters More Choices
Although female voters had been leaning Democratic so far in this presidential campaign, Gov. Sarah Palin has brought new appeal to the Republican ticket for socially conservative women. Two analysts examine issues that concern women and how these will influence their vote, especially for Hillary Clinton's former supporters.
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McCain, Palin Speeches Shift Tone of Election
More than 42 million people tuned in Thursday to see John McCain's acceptance speech, matching the number who watched Barack Obama's speech last week. A panel of editors and columnists weigh how the GOP event was received across the country.
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Shields and Brooks Assess New Dynamics of '08 Race
With both national party conventions now complete, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama hit the ground running as the race begins to Election Day. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the road ahead.
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Cindy McCain Stresses Service, Details Personal Story
Cindy McCain sought to highlight Sen. John McCain's character and record of service as well as her family's personal story in a speech to the Republican National Convention on its closing night. Following is the text of her address.
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Pawlenty: 'McCain Has Always Put Our Country First'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty often says the GOP should be more economically populist, saying it should be the party of Sam's Club, not just the country club. He referred to the "Sam's Club Republicans" in his Thursday night address to the RNC in his home state. Following are his remarks, as prepared for delivery.
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McCain Details Captivity, Says He'll Bring Change in RNC Acceptance Speech
Sen. John McCain reached out to independents and disaffected Democrats in his acceptance speech Thursday at the Republican convention in St. Paul, Minn. McCain also detailed his experience as a prisoner of war and criticized Russia for its role in the recent Georgian conflict. Following are his words as prepared for delivery.
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Mitt Romney Urges End to 'Liberal' Government in Washington
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, a former GOP presidential hopeful, addressed the Republican Party in St. Paul, urging listeners to usher in 'change' in Washington by voting for Sen. John McCain. Following is the text of his speech.
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Alaska Delegation Voices Support for Palin
As debates continue around Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's readiness to fulfill the vice presidential role, delegates from her state express their belief in Palin's capacity and their unity with the party. The NewsHour's Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on their stance.
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GOP Confronts Obstacles to Uniting Party for McCain
During the GOP convention, the Republican party has worked to shore up its party unity and combat a fragmented image along conservative lines. Gary Bauer, a former Regan administration official and head of the "American Values" group, and former Massachusetts Gov. Jane Swift measure the effectiveness of the party's efforts.
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GOP Faces Challenges on Economic Policy, Party Unity
As the GOP gears up for general election, the party faces challenges on economic policy and uniting its base around John McCain's White House bid. Analysts Andy Kohut and Amy Walter examine the challenges ahead for the Republicans.
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Rudy Giuliani Lauds McCain's Leadership, Criticizes Obama
On the third night of the Republican convention, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani praised Sen. John McCain's ability to lead America, criticized his Democratic opponent and lauded the GOP running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Following is the text of his speech.
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Huckabee Says McCain Offers Specific Goals for U.S.
Speaking to the Republican delegation, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee stressed the qualifications of Senator McCain, his longtime service to the country and his ability to reform Washington. Following is the text of his speech.
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Palin Makes Case to Voters, Slams Democratic Rivals
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made her case to voters in a critical speech to the Republican convention Wednesday during which she fired back at critics and offered a strong critique of Democratic rivals Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Following is the text of her address.
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GOP Women Defend Palin, Object to Questions About Her Family
The choice of Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate has sparked a flurry of debate over balancing career and family and whether even raising such questions is gender bias. GOP Congress Heather Wilson and Mary Fallin give their insights on parenting and politics.
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'McCain-onomics' Put to the Test in Northern Virginia
With the Republican convention underway in St. Paul, the NewsHour's economics correspondent Paul Solman speaks with Nancy Pfotenhauer, an adviser to Sen. John McCain's campaign, about the GOP presidential hopeful's economic policies and how they could impact everyday Americans.
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GOP Delegates Bring Strong Convictions to Convention
At the Republican convention in St. Paul, GOP delegates have been discussing the economic downturn and their support for Sen. John McCain's policies. The NewsHour speaks with delegates from Michigan about their viewpoints and with political experts about the delegates' differences, similarities to voters.
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Shields and Brooks on RNC Lineup and the Bush Factor
As the Republican National Convention resumes with its first full night of prime-time speakers, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks assess the Sen. John McCain's vice presidential pick, the speeches ahead and the issues at play within the Republican party.
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McCain Spokesman Defends Palin Pick and her Privacy
Amid growing controversy surrounding the personal and professional life of Sarah Palin, Tucker Bounds, a spokesman for the GOP campaign, asserts her strengths as a running mate, her appeal on the ticket and her family's right to privacy.
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President Bush Lauds McCain's Readiness for Office
President Bush hailed GOP Sen. John McCain Tuesday night as a man "ready to lead this nation" in remarks to the Republican convention delivered from the White House. Following is the text of his speech.
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Shields, Brooks and Historians Offer Insight on RNC's Day Two
At the close of the Republican convention's second day, political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks and historians Michael Beschloss and Richard Norton Smith examine the strengths of the night's speeches and the rally for the GOP party in St. Paul.
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Thompson Praises McCain's Judgment in RNC Speech
Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson delivered a speech to the Republican convention Tuesday in which he sought to outline Sen. John McCain's case for the presidency while praising his character and judgment. Following is text of his speech.
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Joe Lieberman Says McCain Can Bridge Partisan Divide
Independent Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, a long-time backer of Sen. John McCain, made the case for McCain's ability to work across partisan lines as a potential president at the GOP convention. Following is text of his speech to the RNC.
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New Orleans Takes Measures Against Hurricane Gustav
Three years after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast, particularly New Orleans, the city's residents have once again evacuated as Hurricane Gustav hit the coast Monday. NewsHour correspondent Tom Bearden reports from New Orleans.
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Laura Bush, Cindy McCain Urge Hurricane Aid at RNC
Amid a scaled-back opening day at the Republican convention, First Lady Laura Bush spoke to Texas delegates in St. Paul and Cindy McCain focused the party's attention on Hurricane Gustav relief efforts.
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Handling of Hurricane Katrina Still Lingers for GOP
Political analysts examine how the Bush administration's response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 is playing a role in the decision to alter the GOP convention as Hurricane Gustav threatens the Gulf Coast and how memories of the disaster could impact the general election.
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La. Delegates React to Delay of GOP Convention
Some Louisiana RNC delegates flew home on a chartered plane Sunday to help family with evacuation efforts. The NewsHour talks to Louisiana delegates about attending the convention as Gustav threatens.
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