Federal flu pandemic plan weighs costs and state roles
The plan outlines a $130 million cut for health departments, eight week waves, and a potential economic toll above $180 billion. It notes H5N1 in Asia, 122 human cases and 62 deaths, and emphasizes shared federal state local responsibility while urging stockpiles and public cooperation.
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Roberts blasts Senate shutdown over Iraq probe
Senate intelligence chair Roberts accuses Democrats of politicizing the inquiry into prewar Iraq intelligence. He argues the Phase II probe is being obstructed by White House critics while Rockefeller defends committee process and notes no draft report has been seen. The exchange follows indictments of Cheney aides over political attacks on war critics.
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Missing Natalee Holloway mother returns to Aruba
Beth Holloway Twitty, mother of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway missing since May 30 in Aruba, returns to press authorities. She seeks talks with prosecutors after a taped interview surfaced claiming Holloway had sex with three suspects Deepak Kalpoe Satish Kalpoe and Joran van der Sloot. Police review the audiotape for possible alteration while tourism officials worry about negative publicity.
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