Number of police killed increases in 2000
In 2000 more than 150 police officers died in the line of duty, an 11 percent rise from 1999. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and the Concerns of Police Survivors cited 151 fatalities so far, with Texas leading at 14 deaths, and shootings rising to 51.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
California
Georgia
Tennessee
Craig W. Floyd
Memorial Fund
Floyd
Seven Die in Philadelphia Shootings at Drug House
Seven people were fatally shot Thursday at a run down Philadelphia home known for drug activity. Four masked assailants opened fire. three others were wounded, with one in critical condition. Police said no suspects or weapon were yet recovered. Six died at the scene and one died later at a hospital. authorities consider drugs as a possible factor. A neighbor labeled the house a drug house near Martha Washington Elementary School.
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James Brady
University of Pennsylvania
Martha Washington
Consumer confidence falls to two year low in December
The Conference Board reports the Consumer Confidence Index dropped to 128.3 in December, the lowest in two years, with declines for three straight months. Analysts warn a continued downtrend could curb spending, as job growth concerns and oil prices weigh on outlooks. Federal rate cuts are hoped to follow.
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Corgumer Research Center
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Tucker Anthony Sutro
Franco
Federal Reserve
Aristide pledges reform to Haiti in talks with Clinton
Haitian president-elect Jean-Bertrand Aristide promises President Clinton a long reform agenda spanning politics economics and administration. The pledges were made during meetings with U S special envoy Anthony Lake and include a plan to restart dialogue with international financial institutions and negotiate a US agreement on returning illegal Haitian emigrants.
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