Senate opens 30 hour debate on Bush nominees for judges
The Senate launches 30 hours of uninterrupted debate over three judicial nominees amid GOP unity and humor. Republicans and Democrats clash on filibuster reform as Bill Frist leads with a call to debate the merits and constitutional duties of advice and consent.
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Guard Soldiers Face Pay Delays and Errors in Iraq
National Guard soldiers activated for service in Iraq and Afghanistan faced long pay delays and widespread errors. Auditors report some received pay late by up to three months while others were overpaid by an average of 48000 dollars and told to repay. The Defense Department pledged fixes and a broader systems review.
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Hate crimes fall in 2002 after spike in 2001
FBI data show 7,462 hate crime incidents in 2002, down about 25 percent from 9,730 in 2001 and below 8,053 in 2000. Anti Islamic incidents numbered 155 in 2002, a sharp decline from 481 in 2004 amid heightened post Sept 11 sentiment.
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Public opinion on Bush economy rises in NBC poll
Public approval of President Bush's handling of the economy rose to 56 percent in a NBC-Wall Street Journal poll, up from 43 percent two months earlier. Overall job approval stood at 51 percent with 44 percent disapproving, a change little from the prior poll.
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Alabama chief justice on trial for ethics
Prosecutors urged Alabama Court of the Judiciary to oust suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore for disobeying a federal order to move the Ten Commandments monument from the state courthouse rotunda. Moore says his actions were moral and lawful, upholding his oath and voters’ promises. The six charges allege violations of judicial ethics. The court could remove him with a unanimous vote. Decision expected today.
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Florida man arrested in clinic bombing plot
Stephen John Jordi, 35, was arrested in Miami on suspicion of plotting to bomb abortion clinics. FBI and court documents say he studied bombmaking, bought materials, and came close to acting. He fled from a boat during a meeting and was rescued by the Coast Guard.
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Lee family memories reveal wartime letters and global travels
Excerpts from a letter dated August 20, 1945 reflect a serviceman’s pride in the USA after World War II, his wish to spare his parents and wife distress, and a sense of duty mixed with adventure. He recounts talking to his sister and her husband and notes later working worldwide for an oil tools company.
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