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Bush Renews Call for US Immigration Reform

Washington D.C (VOA News) - President Bush is making a renewed push for big changes in U.S. immigration laws. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports it is one major issue where Mr. Bush believes he can work well with the new Democratic Party majority in Congress.

Fifth 'Space Tourist' Begins Flight to International Space Station

Houston, TX (VOA News) - A Russian spacecraft carrying an American space tourist, and a two-man Russian replacement crew has reached orbit, ahead of a rendezvous with the International Space Station.

Bush Discusses Emergency Funding For War

WASHINGTON, D.C. – There are no shortcuts in Iraq, President Bush told members of the American Legion here today.

During remarks, Bush said he is urging Congress to approve the defense budget request he submitted Feb. 5, which includes a $93.4 billion emergency supplemental measure to cover the cost of operations in the war on terror for fiscal 2007.

Lawmakers Probe Possible Political Motivations Behind Firing of US Attorneys

Washington D.C (VOANews) - Congress is stepping up investigations into suggestions that political motivations were behind the Bush administration's dismissal of eight U.S. attorneys. VOA's Dan Robinson reports, the controversy over the firings could have significant repercussions.

Tulsa PAC Marches Into Fourth Decade With Full House

Tulsa, OK - The Tulsa Performing Arts Center celebrates its 30th anniversary this month by truly living up to its original slogan:

Everyones Place. Almost all of the PAC s regular presenters as well as several other groups will stage events in March. In addition, a special month-long exhibit in the Gallery recalls the extraordinary efforts of city leaders to fund and build this ongoing gift to Tulsa.

Gov. Henry Vows to Appeal Federal Denial of Individual Assistance to Storm-Ravag

Oklahoma City, OK - Gov. Brad Henry said today he is disappointed and frustrated that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied individual assistance to eastern Oklahoma counties hit hard by January ice storms.

Prominent US Historian, Former Kennedy Aide Arthur Shclesinger Jr. Dies

New York, NY (VOANews) - Award-winning U.S. historian and presidential aide Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., has died at the age of 89. Schlesinger died at a New York City hospital Wednesday after suffering a heart attack at a Manhattan restaurant.

Bush Administration Urges Congress to Act on Immigration Reform

Washington D.C. (VOANews) - The Bush administration is stepping up its campaign to get the Democratic-led Congress to approve its immigration reform plan, which failed to get approval from the Republican-dominated Congress last year. Two top officials made appeals to a Senate panel Wednesday, as VOA's Deborah Tate reports from Capitol Hill.

Terror, Iran, North Korea Top List of Threats

WASHINGTON D.C. – Terror remains the No. 1 threat to the United States and its interests, the new U.S. director of national intelligence said in congressional testimony yesterday.

In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Retired Navy Vice Adm. John M. “Mike” McConnell gave a tour of the world from a threat level.
Al Qaeda remains the terrorist network that poses the greatest threat to the United States, he said. “While many of al Qaeda's senior leadership have been killed or captured, its core elements are resilient,” he said. “They continue to plot attacks against the homeland and other targets with the aim of inflicting mass casualties.”