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Bush Calls Putin in Attempt to Pave Way on Missile Plan
By DAVID E. SANGER
President Bush called Russian president Vladimir V. Putin today as part of his effort to pave the diplomatic path for the administration's missile defense system.

Republicans Strike Tentative Tax Deal
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
House and Senate Republicans tentatively agreed today to push for an 11-year, $1.35 trillion tax cut, G.O.P. aides and lawmakers said.

Bush, Senate Wrangle Over Schools
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Senate voted today to take up President Bush's education plan, cutting off a potentially lengthy debate.

Cheney Promotes Increasing Supply as Energy Policy
By JOSEPH KAHN
Vice President Dick Cheney said the administration would seek to increase oil, natural gas and coal supplies rather than try to limit demand.

Marc Rich Said to Have Pledged Donations to Ex-Wife's Charity
By ALISON LEIGH COWAN
Shortly before they received pardons from President Bill Clinton, Marc Rich and his business partner reportedly promised to donate $1 million a year to a charity run by Denise Rich.

Lunch at the White House Proves No Big Draw
By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE
President Bush marked his first 100 days in office with a White House luncheon to which all 535 members of Congress were invited, but only about a third of them showed up.

Washington Talk: Democrats Readying for Judicial Fight
By NEIL A. LEWIS
Senate Democrats and Republicans are engaged in close-quarters combat over how to deal with the eventual judicial nominees from the Bush White House.


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BREAKING WASHINGTON NEWS FROM A.P.

Bush Commits U.S. to a Missile Defense System 3:06 p.m. ET

Transportation Site Knocked Offline 2:52 p.m. ET

Bush Presses For Missile System 2:47 p.m. ET

Federal Agencies Behind in Debts 2:08 p.m. ET

Bush, Senate Wrangle Over Schools 2:08 p.m. ET

Researchers Seek Key To Long Life 1:55 p.m. ET

Chicago Congressman Released 1:49 p.m. ET

Powell Backs Macedonia Government 1:47 p.m. ET

FBI Chief Leaving Next Month 1:18 p.m. ET

Republicans Strike Tentative Tax Deal 1:06 p.m. ET

Bush May Extend Immigrant Deadline 12:54 p.m. ET

3.4 Million Baby Car Seats Recalled 12:30 p.m. ET

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