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AP exclusive: Son of late officer and others question memos attributed to his dad

The Associated Press September 9, 2004, Thursday, BC cycle Son of late officer and others question memos attributed to his dad BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 479 words DATELINE: DALLAS The authenticity of newly unearthed memos stating that George W. Bush failed to meet standards of the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam War was questioned Thursday … Continue reading AP exclusive: Son of late officer and others question memos attributed to his dad

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Barnes says he’s ashamed for getting Bush into Texas Guard

The Associated Press State & Local Wire August 28, 2004, Saturday, BC cycle Barnes says he’s ashamed for getting Bush into Texas Guard BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 795 words DATELINE: DALLAS In a video posted on the Internet, former Texas House Speaker Ben Barnes said he is “more ashamed at myself than I’ve ever been” because … Continue reading Barnes says he’s ashamed for getting Bush into Texas Guard

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People of faith ask: How would Jesus vote?

People of faith ask: How would Jesus vote? BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., AP Religion Writer SECTION: Political News LENGTH: 715 words DATELINE: AUSTIN, Texas Just a few miles from George W. Bush’s former office at the state Capitol, a panel of religious experts Tuesday weighed a question with relevance to many people of faith: How would Jesus vote? It’s a complex question that can’t … Continue reading People of faith ask: How would Jesus vote?

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Dallas visit offers Bush chance to appeal to Catholics

August 2, 2004, Monday, BC cycle Dallas visit offers Bush chance to appeal to Catholics BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., AP Religion Writer SECTION: Political News LENGTH: 770 words DATELINE: DALLAS President Bush on Tuesday will appeal to a key segment of voters who could help him in crucial swing states: Roman Catholics. Bush is scheduled to address the annual international convention of the Knights … Continue reading Dallas visit offers Bush chance to appeal to Catholics

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A rarity in Bush Country: Voters split on presidential race

The Associated Press State & Local Wire March 6, 2004, Saturday, BC cycle A rarity in Bush Country: Voters split on presidential race BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Political News LENGTH: 889 words DATELINE: DAINGERFIELD, Texas From the regulars at the Hawkins Family Restaurant to the union members who work at Lone Star Steel, folks in this East Texas town tend … Continue reading A rarity in Bush Country: Voters split on presidential race

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Bush touts health, wellness programs in visit to Dallas YMCA

The Associated Press State & Local Wire July 18, 2003, Friday, BC cycle Bush touts health, wellness programs in visit to Dallas YMCA BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 737 words DATELINE: DALLAS In town to fatten his campaign war chest, President Bush stopped at a Dallas YMCA on Friday to call attention to a different kind of … Continue reading Bush touts health, wellness programs in visit to Dallas YMCA

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Fallen Marine from Tennessee ‘laid down his life for his friend’

The Associated Press State & Local Wire April 15, 2003, Tuesday, BC cycle Fallen Marine from Tennessee ‘laid down his life for his friend’ BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 688 words DATELINE: GALLATIN, Tenn. Before David Nixon sent his son off to war, he admonished him: “Don’t try to be a hero.” But when duty required a … Continue reading Fallen Marine from Tennessee ‘laid down his life for his friend’

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War opponents hold rallies across Tennessee

March 20, 2003, Thursday, BC cycle War opponents hold rallies across Tennessee BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 960 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. Peter Fossel, a 57-year-old former Marine, wore a Purple Heart he won in the Vietnam War as he joined more than 300 anti-war protesters outside the Nashville federal building Thursday. He carried a sign that read: “Why War? Wage Peace.” “This … Continue reading War opponents hold rallies across Tennessee

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Americans React to Strike Against Iraq

March 20, 2003 Americans React to Strike Against Iraq BYLINE: BOBBY ROSS JR.; Associated Press Writer SECTION: DOMESTIC NEWS LENGTH: 526 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. As President Bush told the nation that the United States had launched a strike on Iraq, the Brentwood Hills Church of Christ in Nashville opened its doors to the community to watch on two big screens – and to pray. About 15 people were … Continue reading Americans React to Strike Against Iraq

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