Soaring designs named finalists to rebuild World Trade Center
Finalists chosen Tuesday include two tall structures planned above the WTC footprints. One option features 1,665-foot lattice towers and a transportation hub with eight office buildings and a hotel. Another concept, Gardens in the sky, centers on a 1,776-foot spire and five geometric towers with memorial spaces and public gardens.
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Panel picks 2 designs as finalists for redeveloping trade center site
New York AP report notes two finalists for Ground Zero redevelopment. Libeskind proposes glassy angular towers around the former foundations, while THINK offers latticework twin towers echoing the original complex. Each design exceeds the current tallest global height. Final choice due in September after review by LMDC and Port Authority.
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GOP lawmaker outlines timetable for tax cut bill
Rep. Bill Thomas R Calif chairman of the Ways and Means Committee proposed moving tax relief legislation through the House by end of March to test President Bush's call for 1.3 trillion dollars in cuts over ten years. He stressed acting soon to spur consumer spending and jobs amid slow growth. Speaker Snow and Budget Director Daniels defended deficits while prioritizing national security and homeland defense alongside tax cuts.
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Official says U S will hold talks with North Korea
Deputy Secretary Richard Armitage told senators the Bush administration will pursue direct talks with North Korea on its nuclear programs and indicated potential US military backing in the Pacific. He contrasted North Korea with Iraq, noting Pyongyang's program aids its economic needs and stressing the talks would involve other nations to avoid a North Korea‑only framing.
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