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Bush's Top Priority Items scuttled by Republican Leadership Bluebay Mediavannrox 11-17-2004 Bush's Top Priority Items scuttled by Republican Leadership. Less than two weeks after the decisive 2004 election, senior republican senate leaders have openly opposed key policy agenda of the Bush Administration. Questions have arisen concerning whether or not this president has a "Popular Mandidate" to implement his programs. His greatest hurtle is within his own party. Key to the 2004 - 2008 policy programs unveiled by the President include Tax Reform, Judicial Nominations, The War on Terror, and Social Security Reform. At every step in these key policy...

Specter Recants 'Warning'; Critics Question His Loyalty to BushBush's Endorsement of PA Senator May Come Back to Haunt HimBy Jody Brown, Chad Groening, and Rusty PughNovember 5, 2004(AgapePress) - A powerful Republican leader in the U.S. Senate has stirred controversy by bluntly warning President Bush against nominating pro-life and conservative judges for federal judicial positions. Arlen Specter, who himself just won re-election in Pennsylvania, has since denied he was issuing a warning to the president -- but numerous pro-life advocates across the country are taking the liberal senator to task for essentially turning his back on President Bush.On Tuesday,...

Felon voting rejected The Senate voted 63-31 to reject an amendment by Sens. Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Arlen Specter, R-Pa., to make it easier for convicted felons to regain their voting rights. Nine states impose lifetime voting bans on convicted felons. In 32 states, felons are allowed to vote after serving their sentence and completing parole. The Reid-Specter amendment would have allowed convicted felons to vote in federal elections only. After paying their debt to society, felons should be allowed to vote again, Reid said. Critics argued felons are not the type of people who should participate in elections. Reid...

<p>Except for the presidential election, the most important election this year will take place on April 27 in Pennsylvania. No, it's not the "American Idol" finals. It's even more important than that. That's the day of the Republican primary pitting a great Republican, Pat Toomey, against the 74-year-old, Ira Einhorn-defending alleged "Republican," Arlen Specter.</p>