House approves 275 billion highway bill clears House
The House passed a 275 billion highway and transit bill by 357 to 65, sending it to Senate negotiations. White House officials call the plan fiscally irresponsible and threaten a veto. The measure funds highways 217.4 billion and mass transit 51.5 billion with about 6 billion for safety and research.
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Unemployment office manager shot. suspect arrested near Wal-Mart
In Hendersonville North Carolina a state unemployment office manager was killed and another worker wounded when a man upset about his benefits opened fire. William Franklin Case, 30, was arrested behind a Wal-Mart about an hour later and charged with homicide and attempted murder.
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Lawyers to view files on Jackson accuser
In Santa Maria California the judge allowed Michael Jacksons lawyers access to school and psychiatric reports on the boy and his family. The documents were part of an unrelated suit and are among about one hundred items the defense seeks as clearly exculpatory material for the grand jury probe.
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Kerry names Sasso to Democratic position
John Kerry named Michael Dukakis 1988 campaign manager John Sasso as general election manager of the Democratic National Committee. Sasso, 56, was tapped to represent Kerry’s interests at the DNC.
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DNC
Sharon outlines plan to quit Gaza and four West Bank outposts
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Israel will withdraw from all of Gaza and dismantle four West Bank settlements within a year. Violence erupted as a Palestinian gunman killed an Israeli in Avnei Hefets and clashes spanned Gaza and the West Bank with Israeli forces killing two Palestinians. In Jerusalem the Old City saw riot police clear Palestinians from the Al Aqsa compound as clashes echoed the long conflict.
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Allies refuse NATO Iraq mission as Afghan strain bites
Western allies told U S officials they cannot join an Iraq mission now due to heavy forces in Afghanistan. Washington expects a role for NATO later, with decision likely near the Istanbul summit. Seventeen of 26 members are already contributing to Iraq operations.
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Maryland student film targets tuition increases
Tim Daly, 22, University of Maryland student body president, chases Governor Ehrlich in a half hour documentary "Bob & Me" about tuition hikes. The film urges caps on future increases and higher state funding, premiering after a legislative hearing with proceeds aiding Student Citizens Action Network.
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