Bush urges Senate to act on homeland security and economy
President Bush used the weekly radio address to press a Democratic Senate to pass homeland security, defense, and economic legislation before summer recess. He praised House passage of a broad trade bill and urged swift action on a proposed Homeland Security Department and pension protections, citing national security and job creation aims. The Senate plans to take up the pension bill in early September.
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Rescue workers near trapped Miners in Quecreek shaft drill
Pennsylvania rescue teams pushed a rescue shaft to 227 feet as nine miners remained trapped after a wall breach. Gov. Schweiker said a possible rescue could begin by midnight with air pockets and a capsule system ready. Families waited as drilling paused to fix seals and monitor safety.
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