House cuts funding for SDI system in defense bill
The House reduced funding for the Strategic Defense Initiative to 2.3 billion for the coming fiscal year, lowest since the program began, amid bipartisan skepticism about missile defense post Cold War. The measure passed 225 to 189 and preserves no revival for the B 2 Stealth bomber.
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United States
Iraq
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R-Ariz
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Wall collapses in Philadelphia kills three on Market Street
A two story brick storefront collapsed onto a busy downtown sidewalk in Philadelphia injuring eight and killing three. Four police officers were among those caught in the debris as signs and security gates weighed down the facade. The collapse occurred near 9th and 10th streets just before 2 30 p m. People described the sudden wall tumbling down and responders raced to the scene and hospitals. Authorities said all dead and many injured were on the sidewalk with no injuries inside the adjacent buildings. Names and roles of victims not released.
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Nine Firms Agree to Cut Emissions at 27 Plants
EPA Administrator William Reilly announced nine major companies will cut emissions from 40 plants over 27 months, targeting 9.5 million pounds, about 83 percent of emissions. The pact aims to reduce cancer risk for populations downwind of these facilities and follows a broader regulatory push for hazardous air pollutants.
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Washington Post
Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
William Reilly
EPA
Congress
Reilly
Basf Corp
Dow Chemical USA
Exxon Chemical Co
General Electric Plastics America
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Occidental Chemical Corp
Reichhold Chemicals Inc
Texaco Chemical Co
Texas Olefins Co
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Senate
Senate approves 4 billion DC budget with abortion debate
The Senate passed a 4 billion spending bill for the District of Columbia using locally raised taxes to fund Medicaid abortions and allow federal reimbursement in rape incest or life threat cases. The measure faces House-Senate talks over abortion language and a gay rights mentor policy for private volunteer groups like Big Brothers.
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Bush
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Americans Grow More Cynical About Political System
Times Mirror survey of political loyalties shows near parity between Democrats and Republicans with a large share identifying as none of the above. Voter distrust rises as 30 percent agree officials in Washington lose touch. economy fears, wage gaps, and perceived lack of influence fuel cynicism nationwide.
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New Times
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Israel
West Bank
Ten Dollar Off Reebok Shoes Sale
Reebok offers ten dollars off on men’s and women’s joggers aerobic court or walking shoe styles in white gray or black. Men’s sizes 7 1/2 through 11 and 12 medium. Women’s sizes 5 1/2 through 9 and 10 medium. Man-made leather.
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