New pollution rules target trucks and buses
The Clinton administration approved strict truck and bus emission standards and near zero sulfur diesel fuel to cut heavy vehicle pollution by about 90 percent over a decade. Rules cover new engines from 2006 with full fleet rollout by 2010, aiming for major reductions in nitrogen oxide and diesel soot.
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Bush to resign Texas governorship before presidential start
George W. Bush will step down as Texas governor in a Capitol ceremony, to be succeeded by Lt. Gov. Rick Perry as he moves toward leading a new federal administration. He outlined education plans, named nominees, and pursued broader outreach including Hispanics and faith groups while preparing the White House transition.
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Economic growth slows to weakest pace in four years
The Commerce Department reports third quarter 2001 GDP at 2.2 percent, down from 2.4 earlier, reflecting a sharp slowdown from 5.6 percent in Q2. Weakness spreads to employment claims and consumer sales, fueling concerns of a looming recession.
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