Debates Grow Over Dubai Port and Defense Deals
Washington lawmakers pressed new hearings on Dubai owned companies plans to buy a British firm running six US ports amid security fears. The second U S review signals broader scrutiny of foreign investments after 2001. Also eyed is Check Point’s bid for Sourcefire raising alarms over sensitive defense networks.
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Democrats press independent Katrina probe after Bush video
Lawmakers from both parties react to a newly released videotape of a pre Katrina briefing with President Bush and top officials. They say the tape shows the disaster was predictable and highlight perceived failures at local, state, and federal levels. House and Senate Democrats renew calls for an independent commission to examine the federal response.
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Senate OKs Patriot Act renewal with added protections
The Senate approved the renewal of the USA Patriot Act with new privacy safeguards aimed at balancing civil liberties and terrorism powers. The 89 to 10 vote signaled bipartisan support in a difficult term for President Bush as the House prepared to pass the two-bill package before 16 provisions expire March 10.
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Fort Bend County mother confesses to burning newborn
A 20 year old woman confessed to burning and burying her newborn son on her rural Fort Bend County property. Investigators say the infant, born January 26, was found February 14 after a neighbor or witness reported a decomposed body and animal disturbance.
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World U S and India agree on landmark nuclear deal
New Delhi reports President Bush announced a historic accord that ends India's nuclear isolation by joining the global safeguards regime. India will separate 14 civilian reactors for commercial use and eight military facilities, opening the civilian program to international inspections in exchange for access to U S reactor technology fuel and expertise.
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Study Finds Violence in Children's TV Too High
New York, AP. The Parents Television Council says 444 hours of daytime kids programs analyzed last summer contained 2,794 violent incidents, surpassing levels found in adult prime time in a 2002 study.
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