Bush and Putin pledge deep cuts in nuclear arsenals
Washington talks push toward cutting long range warheads by about one third. Bush proposes a ceiling of 1700 to 2200 weapons while Putin suggests a formal treaty backed by Russia. Missile defense accord remains unsettled as talks move to Texas.
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Congress weighs restoring food stamps for immigrants
Senate debates expanding the food stamp program as part of farm and nutrition policy. Proposals would cost about 6.2 billion over 10 years and aim to restore benefits to thousands of legal immigrants cut off in 1996. The discussion follows concerns that ten percent of U.S. households with children may lack adequate food.
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Food Stamp Rules Shift for Immigrant Workers Proposal
The House and Senate consider changing food stamp rules for immigrants with at least four years in the U S to qualify for benefits, replacing the current ten year requirement. Both bills let families exiting welfare receive food stamps for up to six months to ease workforce entry. The Agriculture Department estimates about one in ten American households face hunger or inconsistent access to food.
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Feds prepare to sift three weeks of mail for anthrax
The State Department plans to inspect three weeks of unopened mail suspected of containing anthrax after a mailroom worker contracted inhalation anthrax. Officials say a contaminated letter likely passed through the Sterling Virginia facility. FBI and CDC cautions cited as investigations continue. Leroy Richmond, a postal worker, returned home after 25 days in treatment.
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