Iraqis Sign Interim Constitution Amid mixed reactions
Iraqi leaders signed a landmark interim constitution with praise for the U.S. backed document but Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al Husseini al Sistani voiced reservations and urged adoption by an elected assembly. His call to amend parts of the charter echoed by Governing Council members, while President Bush hailed the 22 page document as a historic milestone.
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Finley previews Oscars and local screen chatter
Hollywood columnist Jim Finley recalls supporting actor moments in The Final Cut and praises Dr Dean Hutto. He notes reactions to The Passion of the Christ and questions on next year’s Oscar nominations while mentioning Mark Stafford of Second Baptist Church. Finley’s column appears Tuesday and Friday.
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Bush slams Kerry on intel cuts in Dallas fund-raiser
President Bush accused John Kerry of proposing deeply irresponsible intelligence cuts tied to a 1995 bill that would trim 1.5 billion over five years. Kerry and his aides defended the plan as a response to waste and a demand for changes in how intelligence funds are spent. Bush highlighted Kerry’s vote history while Kerry criticized Bush for rhetoric and raised his own fundraising haul ahead of Texas primaries.
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Gasoline Near Historic Highs As Prices Rise
The Energy Department reports the national average price at $1.74 a gallon, up 2 cents for the week ending February 27, inching toward the highest level since data collection began. Crude costs, demand, and tight inventories propel winter prices, with summer trends expected to keep prices firm. Gasoline inventories sit at 202 million barrels, down 1.8 million from last year and 9.9 million below the three year average.
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Heavy drinking and smoking rise in the military
A Pentagon health survey of 12,736 soldiers at 30 installations shows higher smoking and heavy drinking among younger troops and substantial stress. About one third feel a lot of work stress, with deployment and family separation top causes. many worry seeking mental health help could hurt careers.
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