Hastert agrees to extra time for 9-11 probe extension
House Speaker Dennis Hastert on Friday backed a two month extension for the independent panel investigating the 9-11 attacks clearing the path for formal congressional approval. The move eased a separate crisis threatening highway programs and parts of the Transportation Department. President Bush supports the extension and Senate action followed on a voice vote. Sens McCain and Lieberman lifted a hold on a highway bill after assurances that the extension would proceed. Also on Friday government advisers urged a national registry for Accutane to prevent pregnancies among users. Every prescriber and pharmacy would be registered and providers must verify pregnancy tests and contraception use.
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Washington to retire after 31st KU season
Kansas coach Marian Washington will take an indefinite leave of absence for undisclosed health reasons, ending a 31st season. Assistant Lynette Woodard becomes interim head coach as Washington is honored before a game with Nebraska and slated for Women's Basketball Hall of Fame induction.
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Tax refunds may fall short of earlier estimates
Joel Prakken of Macroeconomic Advisers cautions that tax refunds could total between 40 and 50 billion dollars this spring due to late last year tax cuts. Other economists note refunds may be smaller because of new complexities, lower incomes, and reduced interest rates, with refinancings and mortgage deductions also influencing outcomes.
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