Missile row unresolved as Bush and Putin push ties
Bush and Putin failed to resolve their ABM disagreement amid a security tour in Crawford Texas. They pledged continued discussions while signaling a united front against terrorism. Putin opposed ABM tests violating the 1972 treaty but said tensions would not arise. Bush plans a return visit to Russia next year to seek a deal.
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High school completion rate hits new national peak
The Education Department reports 86.5 percent of 18 to 24 year olds have graduated or earned a GED, a record high. White students lead with 91.8 percent in 2000 while Black at 83.7 and Hispanic at 64.1 show gaps. Officials say progress is uneven despite large education spending since the 1970s. Leaders urge targeted reform and dropout prevention to close equity gaps.
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Bipartisan push for 2.65 billion election reform plan gains House move
A cross party group in Congress advances a 2.65 billion electoral reform package approved by the House Administration Committee. The plan would raise standards for voter registration and voting equipment while Speaker Dennis Hastert backs bringing the measure to debate. The article also notes Interior Secretary Norton’s restructuring of BIA trust oversight and a grand jury subpoena to Rep. Gary Condit in the Chandra Levy case, with investigators citing possible obstruction of justice and Condit’s relationship with Levy.
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