Bush focuses on Northern Ireland peace efforts at St Patrick’s luncheon
President Bush offered to help implement the Good Friday accord and assigned State Department adviser Richard Haass to coordinate Northern Ireland policy during a Capitol Hill St Patrick’s Day luncheon with Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern. He and Ahern planned a formal meeting to reaffirm trade and ongoing disarmament talks.
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Senate Passes Bankruptcy Overhaul Bill In 83 15 Vote
The Senate advanced sweeping changes to bankruptcy law by an 83 to 15 vote, tightening debt relief rules and closing a loophole that shielded wealthier debtors’ assets in luxury homes. The bill, supported by 47 Republicans and 36 Democrats, seeks to curb personal bankruptcies amid a weak economy and stock market, with President Bush signaling intent to sign pending House alignment.
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Justice Thomas urges calm on culture wars at James Madison Univ
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas urged Americans to avoid a major food fight over issues like affirmative action and warned against viewing the court as driven by politics. He spoke at James Madison University, stressing the need to see the court function without hostility, citing the Bush v Gore era. He lamented the current partisan climate and asked for civility in constitutional decisions.
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Bush officials warn of Western blackouts this summer
Washingtons energy brief warns California and neighboring states face likely power blackouts as west wide shortages push prices higher. Officials oppose wholesale price caps arguing they won’t boost supply or curb demand while proposing limited cross border power imports to ease the crunch. Gasoline price spike concerns run parallel with uncertain early signals of $2-a-gallon fills.
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