Bush and Blair firm up relationship at Camp David
President Bush and British Prime Minister Blair meet at Camp David to align on Iraq missile defense and NATO. They discuss forming a European defense force, Russia's role, and Turkey's currency crisis. Condoleezza Rice stresses the enduring special relationship and shared goals.
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White House
Ari Fleischer
ABC
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U.S
Britain
Labor Party
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Reagan
Margaret Thatcher
Thatcher
Europe
United States
Rice
Jean Chretien
Bush seeks nearly eight billion boost for health research
President Bush told reporters in the Roosevelt Room he will ask Congress to raise health research funding by about 8 billion dollars for the next fiscal year. The plan would increase the National Institutes of Health budget by 2.8 billion, the largest rise in NIH history, and frame the budget ahead of a State of the Union style address to Congress. The White House noted the current NIH budget stands at 20.4 billion.
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White House
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Mitch Daniels
Camp David
Tony Blair
Gangs Tactics Highlight Local Police Efforts and Signs
Deputy Martinez described how most gang crimes are by a few. He noted pawn shops help identify stolen items and officers gather tips from members who reveal affiliations. He warned about gang initiation practices and signs like graffiti and 13 apparel, and noted parents often learn their child is in a gang.
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Finnup Park
Garden City
Sever
al Gang
Bill could put carnivals out of business in Kansas
The Kansas House tentatively backed a bill requiring amusement rides to carry insurance and undergo annual inspections, a plan opponents say could crush small independent carnivals. Supporters argue it protects riders and targets unsafe operators. The measure moves to the Senate for action.
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Clay Aurand
Kansas
Courtland Republican
County studies codes in meeting on inspection needs
At a January meeting Commissioner Roman Halbur urged a county led inspection department to address cleanliness near town. He noted trailer courts near the city should be cleaned as county and city codes evolve. Officials stressed no immediate push to change current agreements or adopt housing standards.
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Cliff Mayo
Fankhauser
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Finney County
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