Republican enthusiasm for states' rights on back burner

Saturday, January 3, 2004

WASHINGTON -- Traditionally the champions of small government and states' rights, President Bush and his allies in Congress have aggressively pursued policies that expand the powers of Washington in the schoolroom, the courthouse, the home and the doctor's office.

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