Washington Watch Articles From 2001
U.S. ATTITUDES AND THE CURRENT CRISIS
One month after the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, President George Bush retains the strong support of a significant percentage of American voters.
I AM ANGRY
I am angry, very angry. The terrorists who struck on September 11 violated the openness and freedom of my country.
THE JEFFORDS’ SWITCH
Taking advantage of the last few days of Republican control of both houses of Congress, President George W. Bush passed a reduced version of his tax cut proposal last week.
NEW QUESTIONS ABOUT FEITH
Just one month ago, I wrote about President Bush’s nomination of Douglas Feith to the position of Undersecretary of Policy at the Department of Defense (DOD/Pentagon).
A TOUGH WEEK FOR A NEW PRESIDENT
This was a difficult week for President George W. Bush. On the domestic front the President lost two important votes in the U.S. Senate, while confronting his first major foreign policy challenge with China.
THE BUSH-CLINTON TRANSITION CONTINUES
Washington is experiencing an unusual drama. While a new president is attempting to find his footing and present his agenda before the American people, an ex-president remains in the spotlight, relentlessly attacked by his former foes.
ISRAELI VOTERS AND PEACE
Unless Ehud Barak can perform a miracle, Ariel Sharon will be elected the Prime Minister of Israel on February 6, 2001. According to a February 1st Zogby International poll, Sharon was leading Barak by a margin of 60% to 34%.
CLINTON’S LEGACY
I say, give the man his due. In recent weeks, Arab disappointment with President Clinton’s last ditch peace making effort has prompted a loud chorus of bitter attacks.
ABRAHAMAND DANIELS:TWO ARAB AMERICANSIN THE BUSH CABINET
If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, E. Spencer Abraham and Mitchell E. Daniels will become members of the Cabinet of the incoming Bush Administration.