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President Bush vetoes an expansion of the popular State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The measure has bipartisan support and Congressional backers may secure a veto-proof supermajority.Washington Post
The New York Times reports on secret Justice Department memos endorsing the use of "enhanced interrogation techniques" widely regarded as torture. Previous memos indicated the opposite.NPR
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigns after numerous controversies. President Bush nominates Michael B. Mukasey (pictured) to fill his post.Washington Post
Commander David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker deliver a report on Iraq that recommends troop drawdowns by summer, 2008. The Economist
Republican Senator Larry Craig rescinds his earlier promise to resign from the Senate amid ongoing scandal.CNN
José Padilla is convicted of various terrorism-related conspiracy crimes.PBS

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