State legislatures face budget cuts and terror threats in new year
Two major concerns dominate openings as lawmakers return to capitals to tackle belt tightening and security amid recession led deficits. Governors and legislatures face multibillion gaps in California Indiana Kentucky and others while weighing tax increases and program cuts.
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Virginia
John H. Chichester
Senate Finance Committee
Kentucky
Indiana
California
Washington State
Tennessee
North Carolina
Alabama
R Stafford
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State Dept suspends funds for Iraqi opposition group
The United States halted funding to the Iraqi National Congress citing poor bookkeeping and weak financial controls. The suspension remains until the group meets adequate financial controls, though the department still views the group as a key opposition player. Sharif Ali Bin Al Hussein criticized the move as premature.
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U.S. State Department
Washington
United States
State Department
Saddam Hussein
Iraqi National Congress
Hussein
Gregg Sullivan
Near Eastern Affairs Bureau
Sharif Ali bin al Hussein
Iraq
Genera
Sullivan
al Hussein
Salvation Army struggles to pay Sept 11 victims' bills
New York Salvation Army advances 60 million to cover 30 000 household bills for Sept 11 victims but faces widespread delays with overdue notices. Alfred J Peck Jr NYC director says system upgrades and volunteers aim to catch up in weeks, while advocates warn of eviction and canceled insurance amid the turmoil.
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New York
Salvation Army
New York Times
Alfred J. Peck, Jr
Carie Lemack
Fiery tanker crash at Birmingham interchange kills at least one
A tanker and car collided on I-65 near the I-20/I-59 interchange in downtown Birmingham, causing an explosion and a partial overpass collapse. One person in the truck is feared dead, three car occupants escaped unharmed, and authorities warned the sagging structure could fail further. Police and fire officials provided details on timing and location.
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Birmingham
Ala
Henry Irby
Irby
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