501 Transcript: White House Daily Briefing, May 7
(President's schedule, Rumsfeld/congressional hearings, economy, Rice to meet with Palestinian Prime Minister May 17, campaign events, Bush/interviews, Iraq/prisoner abuse, week ahead) (2340)
502 Transcript: State Department Noon Briefing, May 7
(Powell's travel to Jordan/World Economic Forum, Armitage meeting/Greek minister of public order, Middle East, Iraq, Israel/Palestinians, Syria, North Korea, status of detainees in Guantanamo/Geneva Convention, Cyprus, Greece) (5150)
503 White House Report, May 7: Rice, Nominations, Week Ahead
(Rice to meet with Palestinian prime minister, three ambassadorial nominations) (620)
504 Text: Rumsfeld Apologizes to Iraqis Abused by U.S. Soldiers
(Tells senators abuses were "un-American" and "despicable") (3390)
505 Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Apologizes to Iraqi Abuse Victims
(Says investigation will bring out the facts of the case) (1300)
506 Transcript: Powell Says Abuses in Iraq Damage Foreign Policy Goals
(Tells AFP it is important to remember goal of building a democratic Iraq) (4420)
507 Transcript: Armitage Sees "Backlash" Overseas from Abuse Allegations
(In TV interview, notes steps taken to improve U.S. public image) (1840)
508 Byliner: Natsios Lists Accomplishments in Rebuilding Iraq
(Op-ed column by USAID administrator) (790)
509 Transcript: Wolfowitz Says "Stakes Are Enormous" in Iraq
(Deputy defense chief stresses Iraq's importance in terrorism war) (7830)
510 Text: Pentagon Official Feith Says "Iraq Has Been Transformed"
(But warns of more violence as sovereignty transfer approaches) (3670)
511 Export Tax Repeal Bill Stalls Again in Wrangle over Amendments
(WTO-approved sanctions mount as Republicans plan another effort to end debate) (780)
512 Market Access Still Seen as Obstacle to WTO Agriculture Reform
(USTR's Johnson says U.S. willing to consider special treatment for sensitive products) (460)
513 Transcript: New MCC Aid Chief says Development Aid to Support Policy Reforms
(Millennium Challenge Corporation names first eligible countries) (6060)
514 Text: Bush Congratulates Millennium Challenge Account Selectees
(Looks forward to "genuine partnership" with the 16 countries) (420)