Widow and caretaker die in apparent pact in California
In San Francisco a 106 year old widow Helen Godet and her 30 year old caretaker David Lund were found dead with notes indicating a joint suicide plan. Lund allegedly strangled Godet and then took antifreeze, with notes dated December 27. In Washington six states move to aid low income seniors with Medicare drug benefits as issues surface with coverage. New Hampshire lawmakers authorize up to 500000 for 10 day drug supplies to seniors facing shortages.
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Budget to push tight spending controls to halve deficit
President Bush plans a tight budget with sacrifices to cut the deficit in half by 2009. Snow said every federal agency will curb growth and the budget for the year starting Oct. 1 will feature strong controls as Bush submits the plan in February.
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Alito Answers Abortion and War Powers Questions
Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito said he would approach abortion with an open mind if confirmed and defended his 1991 vote requiring spousal notice. He pressed limits on presidential and court power during war and faced inquiries about wiretaps, past writings, and a college group opposing women and minorities. Alito cited precedent but urged flexibility and said his 1985 memo outlined a strategy to limit abortion rights.
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Iraqi Shiites and Sunnis call for unity during Eid al Adha
In Baghdad and across Iraq Shiite and Sunni Arabs marked Eid al Adha with festive visits and aid for the poor while urging an end to sectarian bloodshed. Prime Minister Ibrahim al Jaafari urged unity amid recent bombings and violence linked to al Qaeda in Iraq. He noted high turnout in Dec 15 elections despite fraud complaints from some Sunni groups.
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Sharon shows signs of recovery after stroke in Jerusalem
AP reports Ariel Sharon moved his left hand and appeared to respond to his sons voices as doctors said there was improvement but warned the full extent of brain damage remained unclear. Dr Yoram Weiss cautioned a long recovery lay ahead.
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Death toll climbs in Pakistan tribal clashes near Afghan border
MIRAN SHAH Pakistan AP a battle between Pakistani security forces and suspected Islamic militants firing rockets and assault rifles left 21 dead Tuesday in a tribal region near the Afghan border. In four clashes since Saturday a total of 42 people have died.
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