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President Bush Welcomes Afghan President Karzai to the White House, they appear together in front of the press and sign a joint declaration that commits both the United States and Afghanistan to closely working together to enhance Afghanistan's long-term democracy, prosperity and security The President also Honors and Congratulates EPA Administrator Steve Johnson at the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. The First Lady continues her visit in the Middle East Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld began his briefing Friday by talking about "mood swings" in the media. The White House reportedly is frustrated at some reports questioning U.S. military strategy. Some in the media are equally frustrated with what they see as a lack of hard information in Pentagon and Central Command briefings. And there is contention over who was responsible for raising public expectations for a quick war: the media or the military and the administration. As the Iraq conflict presses on, the battle to control and shape the news back home is heating up. With the invasion's initial jolt...