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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 2003
Page
3
In a weekly address President Bush argues Iraq is stabilizing with bustling markets, full shelves, oil flowing and new businesses after liberation. He cites progress under a clear strategy while Democrats say planners failed on peace and rebuilding. An independent central bank and new infrastructure efforts are noted.
President Bush urged passage of an 87 billion dollar request for military operations and rebuilding Iraq and Afghanistan. Democrats demanded detailed spending accountability before next week’s vote. The week saw deadly violence including US and Iraqi casualties and a car bombing in Sadr City.
Lawmakers prepare a multi billion dollar package to discourage insurers from dropping retiree drug coverage as a new federal program begins. Proposals include subsidies or tax breaks beyond existing House Senate bill provisions. An anonymity quoted aide notes likely regulatory tweaks for firms maintaining current coverage amid U.N. concerns.
Secretary of State Colin Powell held discussions by phone with U N Secretary General Kofi Annan and Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov as the United States seeks support for a proposed Iraq resolution. The aim is to urge more nations to contribute troops and aid to Iraq.
Delegates at the Islamic Conference summit in Putrajaya urge eviction of U S troops from Iraq amid fears the Israeli strike on Syria could widen the Middle East conflict. The Iraqi Governing Council seeks to block Turkish peacekeepers and warns against further tensions inside Iraq.
An all Baytown battle at Stallworth Stadium drew about 12,000 fans under heavy security. Ganders quarterback Brian Johnson threw for 359 yards and three TDs plus 77 rushing, while receiver Michael Reed had 163 yards on 10 catches. Rangers coach Danny Long praised the crowd and noted penalties, but Baytown's dominance and the district win kept the rivalry lively.
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