Tire wear improvements since 2000 tire ratings update
Federal data show tires resist wear better than in 2000 when Firestone recalls prompted safety concerns. NHTSA reports little change in traction and heat resistance ratings since 2000. About 6 percent of tires rate 500 to 600 for wear resistance, lasting four to six times longer, with at least 25 tires at 700 or higher.
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Ashcroft defends privacy in subpoenas for abortion records
In New York groups protest demands for records linked to late term abortions in court challenges to the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act. Atty Gen John Ashcroft says doctor patient privacy remains protected as subpoenas target hospitals including sites in New York and Michigan amid bipartisan criticism. President Bush signed the act last year.
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Clark to endorse Kerry reshapes Wisconsin race
Sen John Kerry gains a key boost as Wesley Clark plans to endorse him in Milwaukee with plans for an official greeting in Madison. The endorsement underlines Kerry's front runner status as Edwards and Dean campaign in Wisconsin before the primary. Edwards emphasizes NAFTA and factory job losses as he presses voters to see him as the independent alternative.
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GOP official recalls Bush’s National Guard service
Alabama GOP leader Jean Sullivan recalls Bush discussing National Guard duty in 1972 campaign days. She says rumors came from Alabama Guard members resentful of his Texas origin, while Democrats question his commitment. White House cites dental records and guard service as proof.
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Groups top $100 million in first year under new law
In the law’s first year, tax exempt political groups raised over 100 million dollars from companies unions and wealthy donors. ACT MoveOn.org and the Republican State Leadership Committee are among top recipients led by Soros Bing and Citigroup. The law blocks soft money to parties and shifts big donations to nonpartisan groups.
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Public trust in Bush dips to low in ABC News poll
Washington AP report notes the ABC News Washington Post poll shows 52 percent find President Bush trustworthy while 42 percent do not. Support for the Iraq war falls to 48 percent with 50 percent deeming it not worth fighting. The article also notes mixed views on his overall presidency.
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