Bush Iraq aid bill faces Senate scrutiny today
The Senate plans formal review of President Bush's 87 billion dollar request for Iraq costs. Republicans split on whether Iraq should repay part of the 20 billion for rebuilding infrastructure while administration opposes the repayment. Detroit business and political leaders urge continued US Arab trade despite Middle East tensions and uncertain peace prospects.
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Pentagon probes inflated budget claims at major command
The Pentagon inspector general opened a preliminary inquiry into allegations that a major command headquarters inflated budget proposals at the Pentagon's request to hide 20 million dollars from Congress. Officials said the audit will determine if a full investigation is warranted.
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Pentagon
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States fail to aid women smokers in Medicaid efforts
A National Women's Law Center study shows only seven state Medicaid programs offer comprehensive smoking cessation, with Florida Indiana Kansas Maine Minnesota Oregon and West Virginia among them. The review notes Medicaid spends about 12 billion annually on smoking related diseases two years after a surgeon general warning.
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Surgeon General
National
Women’s Law Center
Muslim activist arrested for Libyan link in financing probe
Abdul Rahman al Amoudi, a Virginia based activist who heads the American Muslim Foundation, is charged with illegal Libya relations. A federal complaint alleges he accepted 10 700 from the Libyan mission to the UN and failed to disclose trips to Libya on his passport.
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Virginia
Libya
Abdul Rahman al-Amoudi
U.S
United Nations
Gazette Wire Services
Uninsured rate rises as 24 million lose coverage
The Census Bureau reports 24 million more Americans uninsured last year, bringing the total to 43.6 million and the rate to 15.2 percent. Losses stem from job cuts and higher premiums, with rises across whites blacks and ages 18 to 64, while children’s coverage held steady.
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Census Bureau
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Iowa
Kaiser Family Foundation
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RIAA Settles 52 Music Download Suits with Offenders
The Recording Industry Association of America announced settlements with 52 of 261 internet users accused of unlawfully letting others download music. Payments reportedly ranged from 2500 to 7500 dollars, with one as high as 10000. Users destroy copies and avoid public statements contradicting the pact.
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Recording Industry Association of America
RIAA
Fred von Lohmann
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Senators press renewal fuel mandate for utilities in energy bill
Fifty three senators including eight Republicans urged that a compromise energy bill require electric utilities to derive a minimum share of power from renewable sources such as solar and wind. They cited benefits like reduced natural gas dependence, price stability, and market growth for renewables.
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House
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Insurgents Attack U S Convoys In Eight Hour Battle
Iraqi insurgents ambushed U S convoys with bombs and rockets in Habaniyah and Khaldiyah, triggering an eight hour firefight. One U S soldier was killed and three wounded as jets helicopters and tanks were used. In Tikrit raids arrested 92 people and seized weapons in the largest joint Iraqi police operation yet.
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