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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 2002
Page
7
The Senate voted 58 to 36 to reject a measure blocking the 3.1 percent pay raise set to raise salaries from 150000 to 154700 next year. The move comes amid a weak economy, layoffs, and deficits, with the automatic raise under a 1989 inflation linkage.
Retail sales were unchanged in October as shoppers cut back on cars and dining out while spending on clothing rose. The October flat reading beat analyst expectations for a 0.2 percent decline, following a 1.3 percent drop in September. Consumer spending remains the economy’s main driver, making up about two thirds of activity.
The House approved a major reorganization plan creating a Homeland Security Department by a 299 to 121 vote. The bill, backed by President Bush, aims to unify agencies to monitor, track, and prevent terrorist acts following the Sept. 11 attacks, with Senate momentum noted.
The homeland security bill nears final approval in Congress allowing pilots to carry weapons in cockpits and granting airports a one year delay to screen all checked baggage. Passenger advocates credit the extension to avoid delays from installing bomb detectors, citing insufficient time and crowding concerns. Air Travelers Association President David Stempler calls the delay a big deal as airport officials warn most airports may miss the deadline. The House passed the compromise and the Senate is expected to approve next week.
Abdulmakim Edris, alleged head of Abu Sayyaf explosives unit and linked to deadly bombings and kidnappings, was captured Tuesday in Pasay. Army officials warned the group planned a truck bombing targeting government sites, embassies, and malls around Manila. Edris appeared before President Arroyo and faces murder and kidnapping charges.
Human Rights Watch says Afghan police beat tortured and detained Kabul University students after a protest over squalid living conditions that left four dead. Injured students remain incommunicado at a local hospital as officials restrict access. Karzai sends condolences and calls for calm.
Experts argue over authenticity of an audio tape possibly featuring Osama bin Laden. Linguist George Michael cites archaic terms and stylistic ties to early Islamic wars as evidence, while some scholars and Senator Lugar caution that an impostor could imitate such references and timing.
The United States and Iraq moved toward a showdown after Baghdad accepted UN demands to disarm. President Bush warned of consequences if Iraq fails to comply as UN inspectors prepare to resume searches by December 23, with reports to the Security Council 60 days later.
President Bush ends oil assistance to North Korea after Pyongyang admitted secret uranium based weapon program. The decision followed a security meeting with aides and ahead of a New York allies gathering. A vessel already bound for North Korea would be allowed to deliver the final shipment if Pyongyang dismantles its program.
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