PRESS DIGEST - Washington Post - June 8
Source: Reuters
WASHINGTON, June 7 (Reuters) - The Washington Post included the following items on its front page on June 8. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. --- A tenuous compromise to overhaul U.S. immigration laws collapsed when senators refused to cut off debate and move to a final vote, handing President Bush a setback on a major domestic priority. --- ROSTOCK, Germany - Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise offer to President Bush, proposing that Russia join with the United States and some of its European allies to operate a shield intended against missile threats from Iran. --- President Bush's nominee to be war czar said conditions in Iraq have not improved significantly despite the influx of U.S. troops in recent months and predicted that, absent major political reform, violence will continue to rage over the next year. --- As former Sen. Fred Thompson builds his team of major campaign fundraisers, the challenge for Sen. John McCain will be to collect the millions of dollars necessary to maintain a nationwide campaign and convince Republicans that he is their best bet to retain the White House. ---
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