Free trips yield hidden bonus for lawmakers
Congress members gain a fringe benefit from frequent flier miles earned on trips funded by special interests or taxpayers. Rep. Ray LaHood notes upgrades and personal trips as a sought after perk, including travel to charity events. Tourism nationwide remains strong, with tourism spending at a $571.3 billion annual rate in Q1 2005.
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Lyons speaks to Rudolph at sentencing in Birmingham
Emily Lyons, paralyzed by the 1998 Birmingham clinic bombing, tells convicted bomber Eric Rudolph that the crimes did not stop her. Rudolph, 38, pleaded guilty earlier this year to setting the remote controlled bomb that injured Lyons and killed officer Robert Sanderson.
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Sandra Bullock Marries Jesse James at Santa Ynez Ranch
Actress Sandra Bullock and mechanic Jesse James wed at Folded Hills Ranch in Santa Ynez Valley. guests included William Shatner Jamie Lee Curtis Regina King and James Hetfield. The couple met in 2003 and mark Bullock first marriage while James has three children from prior marriages.
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Libby Linked to CIA Leak in Time Magazine Report
The Time story identifies Lewis Libby and the president's chief political adviser as sources for Valerie Plame's CIA identity. The White House and Republicans dispute the scope of who learned of the leak while Fitzgerald's investigation continues.
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Lewis Libby
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Clinton
Fatwa condemns London attacks while Leeds arrests unfold
Britain's main Sunni group issues a fatwa denouncing the July 7 bombings as the work of a perverted ideology. In Leeds six men are arrested under anti terror laws though authorities say they are not believed linked to the attacks. Prime Minister Sharon warns of an invasion as Israel masss troops near Gaza amid renewed rocket fire and a fragile truce.
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Gaza
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Ex inspectors urge release of Iraqi scientists
Former U.S. arms inspectors call for release of the last Iraqi weapons scientists imprisoned at Baghdad’s high security detention center. One scientist’s death remains unsolved after 18 months, as a declassified document recounts beatings and abuse at the Baghdad airport detention complex.
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Baghdad
Gilbert whorehouse festival shuts down after council rejection
Stripper themed event in Gilbert Minnesota titled Whorehouse Days is canceled as the City Council blocks use of public buildings. Organizers led by Bob Cap faced petitions and protests from residents and businesses over plans marketed for shock value.
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Gilbert
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