Republicans to hear from first lady
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First lady Laura Bush will tout her husband as a leader &quot;of strength and conviction&quot; as Republicans devote the second night of their convention Tuesday to an emphasis on compassion and the concerns of families.
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(CBS/AP) Republicans will kick off their convention to nominate President Bush for another four years in power with speeches Monday from two of the most popular politicians in the party.
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A top Republican lawmaker on Wednesday called on Merck &amp; Co. Inc. to answer questions about its withdrawn drug Vioxx at the first congressional hearing on Nov.
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In an election-year battle over  immigration, congressional Republicans said on Tuesday they  plan to take the issue directly to voters with hearings across  the country on whether millions of illegal immigrants should  have a path to citizenship.
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Following are brief profiles of the main speakers at the Republican National Convention here from Aug. 30-Sept. 2, where President Bush will accept his party's nomination to run for re-election:
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Republicans hope to show voters a  softer side on the second day of their convention on Tuesday,  with first lady Laura Bush and movie star turned California  Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger taking center stage.
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Laura Bush will try to soften some of her husband's rougher edges and Arnold Schwarzenegger will tell his immigrant story.
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The GOP is hoping to capitalize on President Bush's swearing-in ceremony next month, offering donors special inaugural packages that include access to lawmakers, a parade and galas.
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A Kennedy at a Republican convention? It's almost heresy, but Maria Shriver &#151; niece of Ted, Bobby and John F. Kennedy, and needless to say a Democrat &#151; will be a spectator at the GOP convention this week.
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Republicans opened their national convention on Monday to nominate President Bush for a second term with plans for four days of tributes to his wartime leadership and his response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
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NEW YORK  - Republicans began taking a  bite at the Big Apple on Monday as they launched their  political convention by hyping President Bush's leadership  qualities and approving the party's platform.
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Former President George H.W. Bush called on Republicans to unite behind Senator John McCainâs presidential bid.
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NEW YORK - Since Monday, dozens of the nation&#39;s top Republicans have stepped to the podium at the party convention and explained why they feel their presidential nominee should continue to lead the nation.
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After a weekend full of protests and demonstrations, Republicans prepared to seize the spotlight Monday for their party&#39;s first convention in the Big Apple.
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Nervous Republicans are urging President Bush to unveil a robust second-term agenda at his convention next week to shift voters&#39; focus from the unpopular war in Iraq and other issues that are a distraction to his re-election drive.
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Following are brief profiles of the main speakers at the Republican National Convention beginning on Monday:
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NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Turning from national security issues and the attacks on Democratic rival John Kerry on their opening night of the convention, Republicans plan to focus on domestic issues and the economy on Tuesday, the first night of programming