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October 2, 2006
NEWSWEEK COVER: The Price of Denial
Newsweek Presents Excerpt of Bob Woodward's Newest Book 'State of Denial'.
The October 9 issue of Newsweek (on newsstands Monday, October 2) "Bob Woodward: The Price of Denial" presents an extensive excerpt of Woodward's new book, "State of Denial," and looks at the Bush administration's reaction to criticism of its handling of the Iraq War. Plus, Congressman Mark Foley's resignation, a candid interview with Turkey's foreign minister, new obstacles to YouTube's success, why the fall TV season is full of cliffhanger series and how to ask your boss for a raise.
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The publication of Bob Woodward's new book, "State of Denial: Bush at War, Part III," will most likely renew calls from Democrats and Republicans for Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to resign. And a senior White House official, operating under the usual cover of anonymity, gave Newsweek a less than airtight guarantee of Rumsfeld's job security. The president, normally one to rely on his inner circle, has been consulting outsiders. The official did not say which ones, but it is known that Bush speaks on occasion to Henry Kissinger and to his father's former secretary of state, James A. Baker. The counsel of the outsiders, says this official, "so far has been that Rumsfeld should stay. But I can't predict the future."
In its October 9 cover story "The Price of Denial", Newsweek presents a special excerpt of Woodward's book. Assistant Managing Editor Evan Thomas and Senior White House Correspondent Richard Wolffe report on the potential fallout for President Bush and Rumsfeld and analyze the administration's response.
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Entire cover story and excerpt can be read at http://www.newsweek.com
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15081915/site/newsweek/
Excerpt: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15075326/site/newsweek/
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Marriott International Unveils European Prototype for Its Courtyard Brand
Plans Call for Aggressive Roll-Out Throughout Europe.
Up to 50 New Courtyard Hotels Planned to Open in Next Five Years.
PARIS -- Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) today unveiled the prototype of its new Courtyard by Marriott hotels in Europe, with the official opening of the 150-room Paris Courtyard by Marriott Colombes. It is the first of approximately 50 Courtyard hotels that Marriott plans to open in Europe over the next five years, more than twice the number currently in operation there.
As configured at the Paris Courtyard by Marriott Colombes, the new European Courtyard hotel will have about 150 rooms. Each will boast a contemporary signature open lobby which couples an informal ambience with comfortable seating, a lobby lounge, a colorful three-meal restaurant called Oleo Pazzo Mediterranean Bistro, and a 24-hour mini market/pantry. Meeting space will average 262 square meters in flexible configurations.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with nearly 2,800 lodging properties in the United States and 67 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers and golf courses. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
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