Bush Budget Reveals Wide Spending Cuts and Tax Plan
President Bush released a 1.96 trillion dollar budget sketch detailing deep cuts to agriculture transportation and environment programs while funding a 1.6 trillion dollar tax cut and 2 trillion payoff plan. Defense education and health programs rise, but 10 federal agencies face reductions. The plan trims 3200 budget items including pork laden projects.
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Harkin accuses Lockheed of Pentagon scam over sale funds
Senator Tom Harkin alleges Lockheed Martin used an accounting trick to take up to 100 million dollars from the Pentagon. He cites audits and a sale of Silicon Valley facilities, while Lockheed argues the figures are an honest dispute and that buyers prefer land over the buildings.
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NIH launches nationwide study to improve alcoholism treatment
The NIH leads a 1375 volunteer study across 11 universities to test standard drugs, experimental pills, and psychotherapy combinations for alcohol abuse. Researchers seek tailored treatments, aiming to increase abstinence and sobriety amid about 8 million alcoholics and 6 million non dependent drinkers.
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Feds warn 15 passenger vans risk rollover when full
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a consumer advisory warning that 15 passenger vans are three times more likely to roll over when carrying 10 or more people. The study cites college sports and other group use, with multiple fatal and serious injuries from college teams last year.
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University of Iowa studies 15 passenger vans rollover risk
Iowa City reports 103 15 passenger vans owned by the university may roll over in certain cases. Fleet manager Mike Wilson says the Monday report will be considered. DaimlerChrysler Ford and others note driver caution and safety measures.
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Auto makers address rollover risk amid abrupt maneuvers
Officials from General Motors Corp and Ford Motor Co discuss vehicle stability as gravity shifts during sharp driver maneuvers raise rollover risk. The briefing covers engineering responses and safety considerations for braking and steering under panic conditions.
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