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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 2007
Page
9
Authorities shut highways bridges and a river section as more than ten blinking LED devices were found in Boston in a television promotion for Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Governor Patrick called it a hoax and vowed action while Turner Broadcasting denied any danger.
The Commerce Department reports a 3.5 percent pace for October to December, led by higher consumer spending despite a housing downturn and weak auto sector. The result topped forecasts and signals resilient growth amid mixed conditions. The same day the House passed a 463.5 billion spending bill funding education veterans health research and local law enforcement, while cutting NASA foreign aid and military base transition funds.
President Bush challenged chief executive salaries and bonuses in a Wall Street speech. He urged boards to link pay to shareholder value and governance, while noting public discontent and recent high profiles like Home Depot’s Bob Nardelli, who faced criticism over compensation.
In Caracas Chavez won unanimous approval for an enabling law granting him power to legislate by decree over 18 months. Supporters hailed the move as democracy while critics warned of authoritarian drift under his new six year term.
In Baghdad the government suspends all flights to Syria and closes the Iran border as MPs and officials announce a major security push against violence in the capital and surrounding areas. Flights to Syria are halted for at least two weeks amid fighter activity and guard protocols.
Ramon, 56, was found guilty of sexual misconduct for kissing a 21 year old female soldier at a Defense Ministry party during Israel's Lebanon war. The verdict may enable a cabinet shake up by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert amid ongoing leadership scandals.
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