Israeli tank attack escalates Gaza violence
Israeli tanks rolled into Palestinian farmland and shelled police posts killing six Palestinians in Gaza amid a collapse of a week-old cease-fire. Israel cited Palestinian militant violence as undermining talks while the Palestinian Authority condemned the raid and vowed to pursue those responsible.
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Senate approves trade pact normalizing Vietnam relations
The Senate voted 88 to 12 to approve a trade agreement with Vietnam, a move toward normal relations. President Bush supports the deal which grants Vietnam access to low US tariffs in return for tariff cuts, fewer barriers, stronger IP protection, and open markets for American services and investment.
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Ethanol provision defeated in House by full vote
The House rejected Rep. Leonard Boswell’s $650 million ten year plan to create a government owned four month ethanol and bio diesel reserve as part of a $167 billion farm bill. Iowa reps Nussle Latham and Ganske opposed the measure praising balance and timing. Leach supported a similar idea from a decade ago.
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