House OKs Homeland Security Bill Unites 22 Agencies
The House approved creating a 170 thousand strong Homeland Security Department by a 299 to 121 vote. The measure would merge agencies including the Coast Guard INS and Customs into a single department as Senate votes to end delays. All of Iowa's House members supported the measure.
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Tape purportedly from bin Laden sparks hunt for plans
U.S. counterterrorism officials analyze an audio tape believed to be from Osama bin Laden. CIA and NSA authenticate the recording as a possible message urging followers and mentioning Britain France Italy Germany Canada and Australia. The tape also names Cheney Rumsfeld and Powell.
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Bush seeks to end North Korea oil shipments
President Bush wants to halt U S oil shipments to North Korea over its nuclear weapons program. The move aims to pressure Pyongyang while keeping KEDO unity and may allow one shipment already en route. North Korea also plans to keep the captured USS Pueblo.
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