Car Bomb Explodes in Jerusalem Injuring One
A car bomb exploded in the Beit Yisrael area of Jerusalem injuring one person and sending debris into the air. The Popular Palestinian Resistance Forces claimed responsibility in a fax to the AP. Prime Minister-elect Ariel Sharon urged Palestinians to halt violence before resuming peace talks.
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Former Justice official favored pardon for Rich
Former Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder testified he leaned favorably toward a pardon for Marc Rich while Rich was a fugitive in the largest tax evasion case in U.S. history. The hearing explored ties among Jack Quinn, Denise Rich, and Clinton officials amid debate over political influence and self interest.
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Davis orders fast track for approval of power plants
Gov Gray Davis announced an executive order to speed permitting for new power plants to avert summer blackouts. The plan includes bonuses for small peak hour plants and aims to have plants running by July, with federal permit help from President Bush. California faces a potential 5 000 megawatts shortfall in peak heat.
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