Congress moves to talks on spending taxes and border security
The House approved a budget blueprint but shifted focus to funding for Iraq war Katrina relief and border patrols. A $92 billion package and a $1.9 billion Bush plan were discussed with White House urging swift action.
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Hayden defends warrantless surveillance as legal tool
CIA nominee Michael Hayden faced Senate questions on the Bush administration no warrant eavesdropping program while insisting its actions were legal and needed to detect terrorism. He acknowledged privacy concerns and said some measures were taken without court approval, with a closed session planned to discuss the full scope.
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Bush backs selective border fencing plan for Mexico border
President Bush said fencing makes sense in parts of the U S Mexico border but not the entire 2000 miles. He cited the Yuma sector visit and support for a Senate proposal to fence 370 miles, while endorsing Border Patrol input to shape the program. He announced a $1.9 billion request to deploy up to 16 000 National Guard troops to assist at the border.
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FDA panel backs Merck Gardasil cervical cancer vaccine
A federal advisory committee voted 13 0 to endorse Merck and Co s Gardasil as safe and effective to block HPV types causing about 70 percent of cervical cancer and 90 percent of genital warts The vaccine would be given in three shots over six months with estimated costs ranging from 300 to 500 per person.
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Gaza Street Clash Highlights Hamas Abbas Power Struggle
In Gaza City security forces loyal to Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas militia clash as they parade and glare for control. Abbas resists force to avoid civil war, risking perception of weakness amid mounting threats. In Kandahar Afghanistan, militants attack police and foreign forces, killing many and triggering regional instability. A typhoon pummels southern China with deaths and missing fishermen.
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Peace treaty talks tied to North Korea nuclear progress
South Korea eyes progress on ending North Korea's nuclear program before peace treaty talks. New York Times reports advisers favor parallel track negotiations on disarmament and a peace accord. Separately in Indonesia thousands return home from Mount Merapi camps though danger remains, officials say.
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