Katrina Disaster Prep Lapses Cited in House Report
A Republican chaired House inquiry finds U S officials from White House to local parishes showed indifference to disaster prep after 9 11 warnings, leaving Gulf Coast vulnerable to Hurricane Katrina. The 520 page report says passivity caused deaths and extended suffering, challenging national readiness.
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United States defends tariffs in softwood lumber dispute
The Bush administration defended ongoing tariffs on Canadian softwood imports at a Senate hearing while signaling commitment to a negotiated settlement. Officials cited unfair subsidies by Canadian provinces as harming U S. lumber businesses and noted NAFTA dispute actions and tariff adjustments.
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IRS cites 345 billion tax gap from 2001 noncompliance
The IRS reports that 345 billion dollars were unpaid in 2001 due to underreporting. Sole proprietors and self employed workers led with 109 billion missing taxes and farm income underreporting reached 6 billion. Everson notes the noncompliance is high and unclear how much is willful.
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Mark Everson
Everson
June Hicks’s Screening Reveals Breast Cancer Opportunity
June Hicks used a Mobile Mammography Unit for a convenient screening and learned she has breast cancer. The experience provided her more than a routine test, offering a fighting chance.
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