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George W. Bush's presidency since 2007

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George W. Bush's presidency from 2005-06

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George W. Bush's presidency, 2000-04

Who Is Bob Gates?
The secret world of Defense Secretary Gates

2004 Campaign
Bush Bests Kerry

Behind Colin Powell's Legend
Gauging Powell's reputation.

The 2000 Campaign
Recounting the controversial campaign.

Media Crisis
Is the national media a danger to democracy?

The Clinton Scandals
Behind President Clinton's impeachment.

Nazi Echo
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The Dark Side of Rev. Moon
Rev. Sun Myung Moon and American politics.

Contra Crack
Contra drug stories uncovered

Lost History
America's tainted historical record

The October Surprise "X-Files"
The 1980 election scandal exposed.

International
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Within his record $3.6 trillion budget, President Barack Obama has included a slight increase in funding for the Pentagon when compared with George W. Bush's budget of 2009.

Though the specific details won't be released until April, Obama has promised to increase troop recruitment while cutting "Cold War" weapons programs. But as the White House undergoes a reassessment of military priorities, there is little discussion about the future of the country's vast network of foreign military bases.

(The story summary continues below.)

Military expert Miriam Pemberton says the base network includes roughly 1,000 bases at a cost of $100 billion per year.

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