Pentagon Scrambles to Sell Mothball Plan for Bases
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says some bases could be mothballed or partially shuttered rather than closed to save billions and modernize the armed forces. He seeks Congress and local support, warns economy and security stakes shape the fight over reductions and bureaucracy.
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Dying Marine teaches life lesson on love and priorities
Dear Abby recounts Maj Brian Smallwood letter about Master Gunnery Sgt Michael Bussiere’s death from brain tumor. The Marine’s wife’s devotion moves a visitor to reconsider his own marriage, while Abby’s reply highlights practical limits of cell phones in 911 calls and stresses lasting lessons over tragedies.
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Bush pushes education reform amid stalled Congress
President Bush campaigns in Florida to spur action on his education plan as a shrinking budget surplus raises funding stakes. He unveils new reading initiatives while meeting Australian Prime Minister John Howard to mark the Canberra alliance, hoping for a trade pact commitment. Negotiations on a schools bill drag due to price tag and political hurdles.
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Pardoned entrepreneur linked to flawed health products faces probe
California businessman Almon Braswell, pardoned by President Clinton for a 1983 fraud case, is under federal money laundering and tax evasion scrutiny while selling dietary supplements alleged to fail promises. Former CFO Michael O Neil testifies that Braswell’s products are flawed and deceptive in Senate Aging hearing notes.
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