Bush Hosts First South Lawn T Ball Debut
President Bush cheered as about 300 youngsters ages 5 to 8 played on a kid sized diamond on the White House South Lawn. Dozens of reporters photographed, NBC’s Bob Costas called play by play, and Bush autographed balls.
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Western Virginia bankruptcies surge in first quarter
Staunton area notes no local spike but statewide filings rise 26 percent to 3187, the sharpest quarterly gain in the Western District of Virginia since 1995. Roanoke up 34.4 percent, Lynchburg 23.5 percent, Harrisonburg 14.2 percent. Chapter 7 dominates at 86 percent. 13 about 13 percent. 11 under 1. Stanton attorney cites pending reform as motive.
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Plan to fund religious groups faces broad support and limits
Bush administration officials say funding programs for all faiths is constitutional and necessary for equal treatment. Critics warn over non mainstream groups like Nation of Islam Scientologists and Wiccans, while Pew Forum polls show cautious public support.
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Rumsfeld eyes possibility of flying damaged U S plane from China
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said it may be possible to repair the EP-3E surveillance plane damaged in an April collision with a Chinese fighter and fly it out. He stressed final decision rests with President Bush and noted repairs' extent is still uncertain. The incident involved China’s coast and a 24 crew aboard the U S aircraft.
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