Lobbyists shrug at curbs after Abramoff scandal
Washington lobbyists say new limits will barely dent the billions spent to influence laws and regulations. They cite fundraising, charitable events and industry seminars as ways to reach lawmakers, arguing expertise remains essential despite proposed bans on meals and gifts.
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Tearful Serbs bid farewell to Milosevic
Tens of thousands attend late leader Slobodan Milosevic farewell in Pozarevac and Belgrade tributes. Supporters call him hero and defender of Serbia while questioning the Hague tribunal death in custody a week earlier.
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Libby Defense Hints at Infighting Over Iraq Intel
Lawyers for I Lewis Libby signal a trial focus on White House CIA and State Department battles over pre Iraq war intelligence. They argue the State Department leaked Valerie Plames identity and urge access to documents about Joseph Wilson Niger mission and Armitage and Rove testimony.
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Eviction Threat Over U S Base Expansion In South Korea
Amnesty International says hundreds of elderly Korean farmers face forcible eviction to clear land for a U S military base expansion near Seoul. Police clashed with protesters in Daechur village, Pyongtaek, and several activists were detained. Village chief Kim Ji tae vows to stay despite orders.
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Former Fed chief Miller dies at 81 in Washington
G William Miller former Federal Reserve chairman and later treasury secretary died at age 81 after a lung ailment. Carter appointed him to lead both the Fed and the Treasury to confront a painful inflation period. He led Chrysler bailout efforts but faced criticism for not curbing double digit inflation.
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