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    Full Agenda Awaits Bush in Asia (AP)

AP - President Bush embarks Monday on an eight-day Asian trip with a
 full plate: Preparing for a possible bird flu pandemic. Boosting global
 free-trade talks and tackling sticky trade issues with China. Promoting
 democracy. Keeping U.S. partners on track in ridding North Korea of its
 nuclear weapons programs.

    Schwarzenegger Kicks Off Far East Tour (AP)

AP - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, bruised last week in a special election
 at home, began a six-day trade mission in the Far East on Monday,
 trying to tap into the burgeoning Chinese market by promoting
 California products and urging protections for Hollywood from the
 piracy of copyrighted movies.

    McCain: Torture Ban Protects U.S. Image (AP)

AP - Sen. John McCain said Sunday that America's image abroad could be
 ruined if Congress doesn't ban the torture of prisoners in U.S.
 custody.

    Bush Didn't Mislead on War, Adviser Says (AP)

AP - While admitting "we were wrong" about Iraq's weapons of mass
 destruction, President Bush's national security adviser on Sunday
 rejected assertions that the president manipulated intelligence and
 misled the American people.

    Rift appears in GOP over cutting taxes and spending (USATODAY.com)

USATODAY.com - Republican leaders return to the Capitol this week
 determined to cut both taxes and spending, a combination that is
 fraying party unity as the GOP prepares for next year's elections.

    Analysis: Bush Slump May Hobble World Role (AP)

AP - President Bush's slumping popularity at home may be taking a toll
 on his ability to exert influence overseas.

    Democrats urged to keep option of blocking Alito (Reuters)

Reuters - Despite early signals to the contrary, U.S. Senate Democrats
 must keep open the option of blocking a confirmation vote on U.S.
 Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito, Democratic Party leader Howard Dean
 said on Sunday.

    Bill Would Add Therapists to Medicare (AP)

AP - In rural states, older residents often have a hard time finding
 care for mental health problems. Wyoming, for instance, has 200 square
 miles for every Medicare provider eligible to treat mental illness.

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