Congress voices shift toward citizens over party lines
House lawmakers reflect on a year of budget reform and debt reduction while facing an election fight to keep the Republican majority. They cite a balanced budget, tax relief, education funding gains, and unity after Sept 11 as a wartime backdrop. Budget battles loom with drug and rural health care reimbursements at risk.
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Legislature Focuses on Medicaid Shortfall and Tight Budgets
Iowa lawmakers face a near $50 million Medicaid shortfall as they plan for fiscal 2003. House Speaker Brent Siegrist warns of limited funds and tough choices while Gov. Vilsack and leaders push to preserve progress in education, jobs, and the state’s financial reserves.
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Afghanistan wields new pressure as warlords surrender arms
The interim government in Helmand prompts local warlords to surrender hundreds of tons of arms amid efforts against Taliban and al Qaida. Pakistan hands Abdul Salam Zaeef to U S forces and Ibn Al Shaykh al Libi is captured, both aiding inquiries into bin Laden and other leaders. Civilian casualties from a U S airstrike near Qalaye Niazi in Paktia are under review.
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Foreign Ministry
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