Romney declines bid for second term fueling 2008 speculation
Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney announced he will not seek a second term, saying he has accomplished his goals this term. He teased a possible presidential run but said the decision is far off. Analysts note his one term lets him pursue a future White House bid while preserving his record.
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Romney declines run for reelection and plots national bid
In remarks Romney cites a potential loss or win as reasons not to seek a second term as governor. He and Ann weighed unfinished goals while he travels to early voting states like Iowa and New Hampshire. He funds a leadership PAC, distances from Massachusetts liberal culture, vetoes an emergency contraception bill and opposes same sex marriage ruling.
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New York Faces First Subway Bus Strike in 25 Years
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Transport Workers Union negotiate over a contract for 33 000 members as a Friday deadline nears. A strike could shut subways and buses, disrupt Fifth Avenue retailers, and affect tax revenue and holiday travel. The union seeks 8 percent annual raises over three years and a share of a 1 billion surplus, plus more terrorism training. The MTA offers 6 percent raises over 27 months and argues the surplus won’t recur.
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Flu deaths among children hit 153 in 2003 04 season
Government researchers report 153 American children died of flu in 2003 04 with rapid progression often before medical care. Five percent died within a day, 31 percent before care, and 10 percent in emergency rooms. Most victims were under age five and many were previously healthy.
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