Defense lawyers threaten boycott of Saddam trial
In Baghdad defense counsel refuse to attend the next session unless neutral international security guarantees are provided after the assassination of Adel al Zubeidi and an escalation of attacks. Khalil al Dulaimi blames U S led forces and Iraqi authorities for the volatile security climate. A U S Marine died from injuries after a roadside bombing in western Iraq.
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Voters Reject Most Ballot Measures in 2005 Elections
The 2005 off year vote saw 18 measures on ballots with only two approved. Across states voters rejected tax and expenditure limits and shifts of power, while California voters opposed several Schwarzenegger backed measures and a parental notice proposal. Maine approved a tax break for waterfront commercial fishing, and Texas favored a constitutional ban on same sex marriage.
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San Diego Mayor-Elect Vows City Hall Purge and Privatization
San Diego Mayor-elect Jerry Sanders pledges to clean house at City Hall by firing hundreds of mid-level bureaucrats and cutting 10 percent of rank-and-file staff if unions resist salary and pension concessions. He also seeks voter approval to hire private firms for city services. Sanders beat Donna Frye 54 to 46 in Tuesday’s election.
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Senators Press Oil Executives Over Soaring Profits
In Washington, oil executives defended profits as senators decried high energy costs. Lawmakers including Barbara Boxer and Pete Domenici pressed for accountability after major firms posted more than $32.8 billion in earnings for the July-September quarter.
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Oil majors defend profits at Senate hearings over energy costs
Executives from ExxonMobil Chevron ConocoPhillips BP America Shell Oil testified on third quarter gains amid rising home heating costs. They argued earnings reflect year to year variation and urged against punitive measures, noting hurricane impacts and market responses. Democratic pressure grows for windfall taxes. some propose federal price gouging laws.
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House committee backs bill to shield workers pensions
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill 23 to 17 to tighten funding rules for underfunded defined benefit plans, bolster the Pension Benefits Guaranty Corporation, and protect retirement promises for millions of workers.Chairman Rep. Bill Thomas warned underfunding risks up to 450 billion in employer plans, signaling swift action amid Democratic opposition.
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