Divisions deepen as 2003 tests US social issues and war
A year marked by battles over abortion gay marriage and the right to die alongside rising partisan rancor. Polls show Republicans and Democrats split on terrorism policy taxes and Iraq policy while landmark rulings and high-profile cases frame debates across courts and streets.
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War year brings quiet Christmas at Fort Campbell base
At Fort Campbell Kentucky Tennessee border a sparse crowd gathered under drizzle for a Christmas ceremony by the 101st Airborne Division HQ. Troops remain deployed to Iraq with 20,000 soldiers away. Families cope with long separations as 55 have died or been injured and nearly 800 evacuated. Father now far from home, Jazmyne Vaughn asks Santa to bring him home safely, marking the year with hope amid hardship.
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Bull market returns in 2003 new york to warn for 2004
Investors welcomed the 2003 bull market gains as stocks rise on hopes of recovery but warn 2004 may bring modest returns. Analysts cite rising rates, mutual fund probes, and investor overconfidence as key risks while predictions range from flat to 15 percent gains.
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