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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 2001
Page
8
Washington reports four hours aboard the Navy EP-3E Aries II on Hainan Island to assess damage and plan a second day of work. Pentagon says China likely will not allow the aircraft to fly home and expects partial disassembly for removal.
Former White House aide Sidney Blumenthal drops a 30 million libel case against Matt Drudge and agrees to pay 2,500 for travel expenses. The 1997 suit followed a Drudge report alleging Blumenthal beat his wife. Drudge apologized and retracted. The case included AOL, which was severed from the suit as a publisher.
Senator John McCain sharply criticizes President Bush for scrapping the Kyoto climate treaty and its mandatory emission cuts. He says Kyoto could have been fixed and continued as a framework, despite not agreeing with every provision. The treaty sought to lower heat trapping emissions below 1990 levels by 2012.
In Washington Republicans push to pass a final 2002 budget this week after agreeing on an 11 year 1.35 trillion tax cut. The package includes 1.25 trillion in cuts from 2002 to 2011 and 100 billion more in 2001 2002. President Bush hailed the agreement as tax relief for Americans while Democrats paused opposing the plan citing education funding. Senate action and further tax measures are expected in the coming days.
President Bush offered few specifics on a national shield against ballistic missiles while stressing readiness to pursue a theater defense. Critics warned the plan may be risky and costly, with estimates up to a trillion dollars, and noted opposition from Russia and unresolved alliance concerns. Bush cited SDI as a cautionary legacy and argued the ABM treaty hinders U S defense.
Education took center stage as House and Senate lawmakers debated distinct versions of a major funding bill. Negotiators moved on national testing and student performance but split over funding levels. Bush framed voucher aims while acknowledging unlikely passage, with lawmakers predicting deep divisions on private school subsidies.
Washington AP report notes Pentagon orders recall of Chinese made berets and berets with Chinese content. Deputy Defense Secretary Wolfowitz says Army Chief Shinseki directed disposal of distributed stock. The change reverses plans for a universal black beret for most soldiers starting June 14.
The first South Korean runner to win Boston since 1950 gains historic triumph amid a tense moment. After a heated exchange with a San Diego Padres fan, Kevin Maes resigned as general manager of the team.
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