Government report praises IRS performance
The GAO says the Internal Revenue Service handled tax returns and refunds well despite tax law changes and terrorist and anthrax attacks. It processed about 131 million returns and 99 million refunds for 2002, with improved phone, online, and walk-in support. The report notes fewer errors, quicker refunds, and the impact of last year’s rebate checks, while criticizing slow internal reporting on call wait times.
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Sun Wins Ruling For Updated Java In Windows
U S District Judge J Frederick Motz signed a temporary injunction directing Microsoft to include an updated Java in Windows arguing the current version is outdated and harms fair competition. Sun Microsystems sought to curb Microsofts dominance and said urgent action was needed to prevent antitrust scale effects on software developers and users.
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FBI warns terrorists still eye shoe bomb attacks a year on
FBI advisory sent to law enforcement warns terrorists remain interested in shoe bombs and could use winter clothing to conceal explosives. No specific threats, but vigilance urged as Richard Reid nears sentencing after the 2001 shoe bomb plot. French arrests linked to possible ties to Reid noted.
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