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Senator Patrick Leahy

Senate Judiciary Committee ranking Democrat Patrick Leahy of Vermont expressed concern over lost documents from John Roberts' Reagan years and discussed his views of the candidate.

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Greenspan Warns of Growing Risks to U.S. Economy

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday that trends toward trade protectionism and larger budget deficits pose risks to the flexibility and vitality of the U.S. economy.

Iraqi Parliament Fails to Meet; Constitution Still in Limbo

By PBS News Hour

The fate of the draft Iraqi constitution remained unclear on Thursday after the Iraqi National Assembly announced it had no plans to meet to consider the charter, signaling a lack of agreement ahead of a self-imposed midnight deadline.

Iraq’s Constitution Struggle

The Iraqi National Assembly failed to meet a self-imposed midnight deadline to present a draft constitution. Talks reached an impasse after Shiite and Sunni leaders could not resolve differences, particularly over the issue of federalism. A New York Times reporter…

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Tension Over Oil in Nigeria

Following his recent trip to Africa, NPR's Steve Inskeep discusses the tensions and violence rising in Nigeria as Shell Oil seeks the rights to drill there.

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BRAC Commission Overules Pentagon on Several Key Bases

By PBS News Hour

The commission charged with making military base closing recommendations to President Bush overruled the Pentagon Wednesday by voting to keep open several large Army and Navy facilities.

Senator Arlen Specter

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter, R-Pa., says he will ask Supreme Court justice nominee John Roberts dignified, appropriate and probing questions about such topics as the role of precedent, the separation of governmental powers and the abortion issue.

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Israel Completes Pullout From Gaza, West Bank Settlements

By PBS News Hour

Israel's historic pullout from 25 West Bank and Gaza Strip settlements wrapped up Tuesday after soldiers stormed the last two communities to be evacuated in the West Bank and dragged away hundreds of defiant settlers.

Connecticut Becomes First State to Sue U.S. Over No Child Left Behind Law

By PBS News Hour

Connecticut on Monday became the first state to sue the U.S. government over the No Child Left Behind law, saying the Department of Education has not supplied the necessary funds to implement the testing required by the federal education initiative.

Iraqi Assembly Postpones Vote on Draft Charter

By PBS News Hour

Iraqi leaders submitted a draft constitution on Monday, only to put off a parliamentary vote on the charter in hopes of winning over members of the Sunni Arab minority whose support is seen as key to ending the insurgency.