Bush boosts military death benefit to 100000 dollars
President Bush signed an 82 billion emergency bill increasing the military death gratuity from 12000 to 100000 for next of kin of service members killed in combat zones since October 7 2001. The package also raises military life insurance from 250000 to 400000 as part of funding for Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
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Democrats Debate Election Calendar Reforms For Nominee Race
Michigan Senator Carl Levin backs a rotating six regional primaries plan while Iowa and New Hampshire would retain early leadoff status under two alternative proposals. The Chicago meeting focused on regional primary models to overhaul the presidential nominating calendar.
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Training urged to improve exit poll accuracy after 2004 results
Exit pollsters call for better interviewer training to obtain representative samples after the 2004 election. Experts say selection rate failures skewed support toward Kerry in many states, obscuring the Bush victory.
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U S forces encircle Iraqi village in major offensive
U S Marines press an offensive near the Syrian border around Obeidi in Anbar Province. In ongoing clashes across Iraq insurgents killed at least nine. four Marines died in the week. Officials say over 100 insurgents and foreign fighters have been killed. A cordon search targets insurgents and weapons.
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Robin Williams lookalike dupes reporters in lawsuit
In Minneapolis a lookalike named Michael Clayton allegedly duped reporters and a Missouri charity organizer into believing he was Robin Williams. The 52 year old comedian sued, claiming agent Michael Pool staged airport interviews and a Mrs Doubtfire impersonation to back the ruse.
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Hilton stars in Carl's Jr burger ad with Bentley stunt
Paris Hilton fronts a Carl's Jr. television spot showing her biting into a spicy burger beside a Bentley in a skimpy bathing suit. The 30 second commercial debuts May 17 on Entertain ment Tonight and expands to Western states, then Midwest with Hardee's rollout. A longer 60 second version is planned for the Web.
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Eski Bar in Singapore targets relief from heat with ice cold drinks
Eski Bar opens near Chinatown Singapore offering 28 F to near 0 C temperatures with staff in coats, 10 percent winter wear discounts, and drinks like vodka coolers. Plans for a larger outlet next month as decor mimics melting ice and a Sleeping Polar Bear cocktail draws crowds.
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