"What's real is that quality of life is a decision-maker for the big players, " says Democratic Rep. Alice Hausman.

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In this White House, Mr Frum makes clear, there are no puppeteers, and only one decision-maker: Mr Bush's praise is what his underlings, including Mr Rove and Ms Hughes, spend their days pursuing, his anger what they try hard to avoid.

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