CIA taps veteran inspector to lead Iraq weapons search
Charles Duelfer, previously UN weapons inspector in Iraq, is named to head the CIA led Iraq Survey Group. He aims to uncover the truth about Saddam Hussein's weapons programs as the Bush administration seeks convincing evidence.
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Shiite leader calls U.S. plan for Iraq unacceptable
Abdul Aziz at Hakim says the U.S. blueprint for powering Iraq by elections, not regional caucus selection, is unacceptable as is, while noting shifts toward voting. Meanwhile, U.S. forces report helicopter crashes in northern Iraq, 507 American deaths overall, and a captured insurgent leader linked to al Qaida.
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Seasons day tribute note to cherished friend
Fragmented message memorializes a departed friend with phrases of love and memory. It mentions years passed, precious moments, and enduring admiration, closing with heartfelt farewell and timeless grace in the sender’s thoughts.
Halliburton repays 6.3 million for possible overcharges
Halliburton says it will pay the Pentagon 6.3 million to cover any overcharges by a subcontractor tied to kickback accusations involving U.S. troops in Iraq. The company fired involved employees and notified Defense Department investigators as it awaits the federal inquiry.
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Texas jobless rate ticks up to 6.4 percent in December
Texas unemployment rose to 6.4 percent in December with 3,900 more unemployed, totaling 702,900, as professional and business services cut 5,400 jobs and total employment fell 3,100 to 10.33 million. Education and health services grew for the third month, up 4,600, while government and construction showed small gains and losses across the year.
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Kerry accuses Bush on veterans care amid campaign push
In Concord John Kerry attacked the Bush administration for shortchanging veterans and delaying health care while rivals eyed momentum shifts. He noted veterans with worn uniforms deserve full support as Dean urged Greenspan replacement and Cornyn joined a Senate persuasion team to win votes for the party.
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Grace United Methodist Church Dinner Supports Foreign Missions
Grace United Methodist Church in Baytown hosted its Foreign Foods Dinner evolving under a new name this year. The Women’s Society organized 73 women from the church who prepared 67 sewing kits for relief agencies, with kits distributed across Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana.
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Oil prices finish week near 35 dollars a barrel
New Yorks oil market closed with tiny gains as inventories remained on the soft side and cold weather persisted. March crude settled at 34.94 a barrel while Brent dipped to 30.96. Gasoline and heating oil futures fell, erasing some Thursday gains.
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Stocks mixed as investors lock in gains
New York stocks closed choppy with the Nasdaq rising while the Dow slipped 54.89 points and the S&P 500 edged lower. Analysts noted a surge in earnings expectations and solid fundamentals despite fears of overvaluation ahead of a busy earnings week.
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