National Bush Bill Hits 286 Billion Porting Cash Packed
President Bush signs a 286.4 billion transportation bill loaded with roughly 6 000 pet projects for home districts. Lawmakers backed the measure despite concerns over cost and pork barrel spending.
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Bush to sign highway bill in Aurora Newfoundland
President Bush travels from Texas to Aurora to sign six-year highway and mass transit legislation. Congress passed the measure after lengthy negotiations, promising new highway, bridge, rail and bus projects, trails and bike routes for states and districts.
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After Discovery lands shuttle future under question
Edwards AFB officials report the Discovery crew reunites with families after a triumphant test flight. NASA weighs when another shuttle will fly again amid foam insulation concerns and lessons from the Columbia disaster, with leaders urging continued flights toward the 2010 ISS completion.
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New nutrition pyramid aims for simple, motivational symbol
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department unveiled a rainbow colored pyramid with vertical bands and a stick figure on steps to symbolize healthy eating. The design emphasizes recognition over detailed portions, with updates to guidance via mypyramid.gov and future child and Spanish versions planned this year.
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Fed delivers 10th interest rate hike
The Federal Reserve boosted the key short term rate by a quarter point to 3.5 percent marking the 10th hike in 14 months and signaling more increases to follow. Banks lifted their prime rate by a quarter point to 6.5 percent, the highest in nearly four years, signaling higher borrowing costs for mortgages loans and credit.
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Jonesboro shooter Mitchell Johnson to be released
Mitchell Johnson, 21, who took part in the 1998 Jonesboro schoolyard ambush with Andrew Golden, is set for release from a federal detention center on Thursday. The town remains unsettled as questions about the legal loophole and Johnson’s birthday release linger. Shannon Wright and Whitney Irving are among survivors attached to the tragedy.
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Nuclear program standoff and EU proposals rejected
A Middle Eastern nation resumed work on its nuclear program despite international warnings and called the EU proposal package unacceptable. The country denies aiming to build nuclear weapons.
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