Bush pledges to consult Congress before Iraq action
President Bush argues for congressional approval before acting against Saddam Hussein and warns allies their credibility is at stake. He seeks UN support, weighs coercive inspections, and aims to win backing from Chirac, Jiang Zemin, and Putin while preparing a possible blank-check congressional resolution.
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GOP and Democrats clash on Homeland Security powers
In Washington Republicans push two amendments to the Democratic Homeland Security bill to grant Bush flexible staffing and union exemptions, risking a veto fight as Democrats oppose civil service and union changes. Senate leaders warned votes could come next week amid accusations of political maneuvering by both sides.
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Settlement considered in priest abuse case
In Boston, plaintiffs weigh a proposed 10 million dollar settlement with dozens of alleged victims of defrocked priest John Geoghan. The offer remains under discussion as Cardinal Bernard Law's archdiocese backs a tentative deal while Garabedian cautions there is no acceptance yet.
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Powell heckled at World Summit in Johannesburg
At the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg activists unfurled banners and shouted Shame on Bush as Secretary of State Colin Powell defended U S environmental aid. Thirteen protesters were dragged from the room while Powell spoke to about 1500 delegates. The United States and 190 other nations backed an action plan to aid the poor and combat planetary destruction amid accusations Washington shirked commitments.
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