Congress tightens pace on defense aid and Patriot Act
The House clears a defense spending bill authorizing 29 billion for Gulf Coast hurricane aid and 50 billion for Iraq and Afghanistan wars while extending the Patriot Act to Feb 3. Senate reconvenes to pass law amid GOP Democrat standoffs and a stalled deficit-reduction package.
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Rumsfeld hints at start of troop reductions
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld signaled cuts in Iraq to around 130,000 troops by canceling two brigade deployments, aiming for a spring reduction from about 138,000. He spoke amid pressure from Congress and public opinion, noting progress as Iraqi forces grow capable of leading combat roles.
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Saddam denies abuse while in captivity at trial recess
Investigative judge says Saddam Hussein and co defendants repeatedly denied beatings when asked by Iraqi officials. Judge Raid Juhi notes no medical complaints or visible marks. trial pauses as defense drama continues and arguments over abuse claims unfold.
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Ened
Barazan Ibrahim
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Transit union ends three day strike in New York
After an all night mediation the 33 000 member Transport Workers Union voted to return to work and begin negotiations on a new three year contract. Buses were to roll by evening and most subways by the Friday morning rush just before Christmas. Commuters expressed relief and frustration over the stoppage.
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Scientists Find Two More Rings Around Uranus
Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have detected two additional dusty rings around Uranus, extending the planet’s known ring system to 13. The new rings orbit outside the previously known rings but inside the orbits of Uranus’s major moons, reported by Mark Showalter of the SETI Institute. Details will be published in Science.
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BP workers warn safety not a priority at Texas City plant
Texas City BP workers told a panel investigating plant safety and management lapses that the refinery is old and under maintained. Machinist Lloyd Jewell compared the equipment to a rotten 1950 Edsel, saying BP touts modernization while neglecting upkeep after the March explosion that killed 15.
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