Thurmond Turns 100. Capitol Party Toasts Century in Washington
Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina marks his one hundredth birthday as the oldest and longest-serving U.S. senator. A Washington celebration features cake and ice cream while memories of his early segregationist stance linger amid a complex legacy.
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Budget chief targets cutting waste in federal benefits
Senate Budget Chair Nominee Don Nickles urges examining Social Security Medicare and Medicaid to curb deficits. He says entitlements consume over half of the $2.1 trillion federal budget and warns growth could strain future retirees. Bipartisan reform is needed, though skepticism runs high.
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Security drill highlights port security shortfalls
A government and private sector exercise at the Port of Washington revealed poor crisis coordination and communication. Scenarios included a dirty bomb in Los Angeles and a shipment threat in Minneapolis, with ports and borders closing for eight days and a $58 billion economic impact projected.
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