Mideast talks and aid, terrorism, and science notes mix in brief
Washington reports show Israel proposing West Bank Gaza elections and hospital management in new peace round, while U S food stamp use hits 25.4 million in February. State sponsors of terror list unchanged. CFC eating bacteria found. Key West man charged after two month dead roommate discovery.
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Car hits crowd of schoolkids at O'Hare injuring many
A car jumped the curb at O'Hare International Airport striking a field trip group of third graders from Southeast Elementary School in Sycamore. One 9-year-old girl died and 88 people were hurt, seven critically, as the driver was questioned by police.
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White House travel costs put at 63 million a year
A House subcommittee chairman cited GAO findings that White House travel costs reach at least 63 million annually, with 42 percent of Andrews Air Force Base 89th Air Wing trips linked to the president and top aides. The estimate excludes many related expenses and aircraft.
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Campaign reform bill advances but veto expected
The Senate sent to President Bush a campaign reform bill to limit spending curb special interest contributions and provide public financing for congressionals. House support was narrow and advocates acknowledged the veto likely as Bush and Republicans oppose the measure. Only three Republicans backed it, with two Democrats opposing it.
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House votes to overturn abortion counseling gag rule
The House approved a measure 268 to 150 to overturn the Bush administration rule bars family planning clinics from counseling women on abortion. The vote fell short of the two thirds needed to override a veto, sending the bill to the Senate where it faces a veto threat and split Iowa delegation votes are noted.
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States Cities Gain Higher Share From Sale of Public Facilities
President Bush issued an executive order giving states and localities broader rights to sell public facilities built with federal funds. The change allows them to keep larger profits from assets such as roads bridges airports electric plants and mass transit. Governors and mayors expressed skepticism about the move amid concerns it could shift public control and reduce federal leverage.
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