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Bush, Iraqi Prime Minister Say Elections Set for January 2005
(President warns that violence may escalate as elections draw nearer)
NATO Agrees to Expand Training Mission in Iraq
(United States praises alliance's decision)
Bush, Musharraf Discuss War on Terror, U.S. Aid to Pakistan
(Leaders meet on sidelines of U.N. General Assembly)
Senate Approves Representative Goss to Head CIA
(Congressional Report, September 23: Intelligence Reform Approved)
Poland, Romania Receive U.S. Grants to Aid Plant Modernization
(Studies to be conducted on upgrades of chemical and electric plants)
Extent, Impact of "Offshoring" U.S. Jobs Unclear, Report Finds
(Outsourcing trend appears to be growing, but overall data limited, GAO says)
White House Report, September 22; Iraq, Terrorism
(White House urges resolve, extends condolences to family of slain American hostage)
Iraqi, Afghan Elections Will Proceed, Powell Says
(U.S. will work with Syria on Iraq, secretary adds)
Powell: Roadmap Only Way Forward to Mideast Peace
(Quartet backs President Bush's plan)
Terrorist Financing Increasingly Cash-Based, U.S. Official Says
(Counterfeiting operation in North Korea under investigation, Levey adds)
Migrants Contribute to Job Creation, Economic Growth, Says U.S.
(Tamar Jacoby at OSCE conference on combating discrimination Sept. 13)
Afghanistan, Iraq Success Will Strengthen U.S. Image, Powell Says
(Cites public diplomacy efforts to counter negative views)
Bush Lifts Trade and Transportation Sanctions on Libya
(Executive Order rescinds 18-year state of emergency)
Energy Secretary Abraham Urges Greater Security for Nuclear Materials
(U.S. gives $3 million to IAEA to implement threat reduction efforts)
Bush to Call for Expanding Prosperity, Freedom in U.N. Address
(In radio message, president cites AIDS, anti-poverty funding)
Powell Says Iraq Invasion Based on International Law
(Says Saddam Hussein did have intention to produce WMD)
Powell Says He Expects Iraq Security Situation to Improve
(Washington Times interview also addresses Iran, China and Russia)
U.S. Official Briefs Congress on U.S.-EU Counterterror Cooperation
(State's William Pope says EU a solid partner but U.S. has concerns)
Increased Screening for Explosives Begins at U.S Airports
(TSA announces additional passenger scrutiny procedures)
ATF Hosts Conference for U.S., International Bomb Squad Commanders
(Colombia, Brazil, Britain, Germany, Mexico and Spain participate)
U.S. Supports Fostering Democratic Change as Core OSCE Mission
(Jones speaks to Helsinki Commission on value of, debate over OSCE)
White House Report, September 16: Iraq
(CIA prognosis for Iraq shows need for continued U.S. involvement)
EU Rejecting U.S. Push to End Subsidies for Commercial Aircraft
(Transatlantic partners discuss replacing 1992 subsidy agreement)
Bill Would Authorize U.S. Challenges to Foreign Consumer Scams
(Provision in Federal Trade Commission reauthorization bill passes Senate)
NASA Develops Tool for Preventing Airline Accidents
(Software may help analysts identify accident precursors)
U.S. Releases 2004 International Religious Freedom Report
(Report cites Eritrea, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam as new "Countries of Particular Concern")
Religious Freedom "Moral Foundation of All Just Political Orders," Official Says
(Secretary Powell announces 2004 International Religious Freedom Report)
Report Shows U.S. Concern For Religious Freedom, Official Says
(Ambassador John Hanford addresses the 2004 designation of "Countries of Particular Concern")
U.S. Increases Spending in Iraq for Security, Election Preparations
(Decreases spending for water, sewerage, and electricity within $18 billion budget)
Armitage Interviewed by Slovak Television, Holds Media Roundtable
(Deputy secretary discusses Iraq, Russia, U.S. visas, China, terrorism)
U.S. Calls for More International Security Aid for Iraq
(U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. briefs Security Council on Iraq)
U.S. Urges World to Provide Security for Iraq's Elections
(Says U.N. effort to organize elections requires security support)
U.S. Confident in Six-Party Framework with N. Korea, Powell Says
(Secretary also discusses South Korea, Iran, Russia, Sudan, and Iraq)
U.S. Engaged in Extensive Outreach on New Visa Waiver Rules
(Visitors need machine-readable passport or U.S. visa beginning Oct. 26)
CIA Nominee Pledges Objective, Precise Intelligence
(Congressional Report, September 14: Goss Confirmation Hearing)
U.S. Has Five Priorities for U.N. General Assembly
(Promoting democracy, economic freedom, Middle East Road Map among them)
U.S. Sends Condolences Upon Death of His Beatitude Petros VII
(American thoughts, prayers go out to families of those who were lost)
U.S. "Pleased" Dalai Lama's Envoy, Chinese Officials to Meet
(U.S. hopes trip will encourage substantive dialogue between two sides)
President Bush, in Radio Address, Promises Victory Against Terror
(Says memories of 9/11 have not faded)
Homeland Security's Ridge Pledges Resolve at Sept. 11 Memorial Service
(Recalls bravery of Flight 93 passengers who thwarted hijackers)
Success in Iraq Lies Ahead, But Timing Uncertain, Rumsfeld Says
(Worldwide war on terror is worth the costs, defense secretary says)
Defense Dept. Report, September 13: Prison Abuse Investigations
(Forty-five individuals referred for courts-martial; Cruz found guilty)
President Bush Visits Russian Embassy to Honor Terror Victims
(Says U.S. stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Russia against terrorism)
Powell Says Iran Nuclear Issue May Be Headed for U.N. Soon
(Secretary also discusses homeland security, terrorism, Iraq)
Powell Says Strong National Intelligence Director "Essential"
(Intelligence director would need "real budget authority," he says)
Bush Proclaims Three National Days of Prayer and Remembrance
(Days commemorate third anniversary of 9/11 attacks)
No Religious, Political Justification for Terrorism, Powell Says
(Secretary discusses Beslan, South Korea, Arab-Israeli peace in AP interview)
Terrorism Aimed at All Civilization, Powell Says
(Terrorists threaten the sanctity of human life)
Rumsfeld: Terrorists Should Not Underestimate Power of Freedom
(Wolfowitz says freedom is the glue of strong alliances)
Armitage Highlights Progress in Afghanistan and Iraq
(Speaks to Egyptian television about Israel, Syria and Sudan)
Romanian President Writes President Bush on September 11
(President Iliescu pays tribute to victims, expresses solidarity against terrorism)
Byliner: Bolton on an All-Out War on Proliferation
(Op-ed by Under Secretary of State)
U.S. Trade Deficit Drops in July as Exports Rise, Imports Fall
(Energy imports decrease in both quantity and price)
U.S. Ambassador to OSCE Expresses "Deepest Condolences" to Russia
(Minikes says "much work needs to be done to combat terrorism")
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