Bush presses line item veto amid Senate resistance
President Bush seeks a limited line item veto to strike wasteful spending in appropriations bills. The House backs the plan, but Senate Republicans and Democrats resist, warning it could erode congressional control and enable presidential politicking. Debate centers on reviving a weaker version after the Clinton era Supreme Court ruling.
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Pentagon launches Baghdad deployments as violence rises
The Pentagon proceeds with scheduled Iraq troop deployments next month despite intensifying Baghdad violence. The move follows weeks of internal debate on delaying or canceling units and signals a focus on maintaining amid sectarian fighting. Military leaders warn of a dangerous climate as Prime Minister Maliki visits Washington and Congress eyes war impacts.
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Bridgestone Firestone to notify recalled tire owners
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire said it will contact owners to retrieve about 200000 tires potentially still in use six years after a 2000-01 recall. The firm noted its recall has replaced roughly 95 percent of 6.5 million tires.
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Package sent to golf legend Byron Nelson detonated by bomb squad
Roanoke police and his wife Peggy flagged a suspicious parcel addressed to Byron Nelson. The Roanoke Fire Department reported the package contained Masters banners and a letter. No injuries were reported.
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Bombers' Own Action Fatal in Kandahar Incidents
In Kandahar two coalition soldiers and six Afghan civilians were killed in two near-simultaneous incidents as a passing by own action bomber crashed into a civilian area. Eight more soldiers were wounded when a hazardous materials laden car rammed a coalition vehicle.
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Contractor killed at BP Texas City plant
A 54 year old JV Piping contractor was killed at the Texas City BP plant Friday after being pinned against a pipe while working from an industrial lift basket around 5 30 p m. He died about an hour later at Mainland Medical Center Texas City.
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