House moves to pass vast Homeland Security bill
The Republican led House pushes a bill to create a single Homeland Security Department by merging 22 federal entities into a 170000 worker agency with a 38 billion budget. President Bush argues strong labor protections are needed and veto threats loom over Senate contrasts.
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Wildfires strain resources at Boise coordinating center
Boise Idaho workers at the National Interagency Coordination Center manage calls for crews helicopters radios showers and caterers amid a drought fueled fire season. The center, part of the National Interagency Fire Center, faces dwindling supplies and growing demand as fire directors decide where to deploy limited pumps sleeping bags and radios.
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Break in drill slows rescue at Quecreek Mine
Rescuers working to reach nine coal miners trapped 240 feet underground faced a nine hour halt after a drill bit broke. Gov. Schweiker said crews must pull and replace the bit then resume. A second shaft was begun 75 feet away as hopes remained for survivors ages 30 to 55.
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Bush uses Congress to push key economic bills
The Bush administration pressed Republicans and courted Democrats to break stalemates on corporate fraud, trade, and bankruptcy laws amid criticism of neglecting domestic policy. An August economic forum at Bush ranch in Waco was announced as major reforms, including a sweeping overhaul of accounting practices, moved toward final passage with House and Senate leadership pushing concessions.
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Last World Youth Day Tops Toronto as Pope Faces Aging Health
In Toronto thousands of young Catholics gather for World Youth Day as Pope John Paul II arrives to open the 17th celebration. Many pilgrims, including Jessie Barriers of Port Angeles, fear this may be the last time they see the ailing pontiff, whose age and frailty loom over the event.
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Pope John Paul II at World Youth Day crowds in Sydney
The pope addressed a diverse audience including young nuns seminarians and youths as Australia hosted World Youth Day in Sydney. He spoke on Sept 11 attacks and warned against hatred sin and death while noting the church sex abuse crisis abroad did not affect this event.
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