Downing and Clarke tapped in Bush anti-terror push
Former Gen. Wayne A. Downing is appointed deputy national security adviser for combatting terrorism, pledging unrelenting pressure on global terrorism. Richard Clarke becomes special adviser for cyberspace security as part of a government-wide effort to protect critical information systems and coordinate responses to attacks.
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Bush learns from father as he leads 1990s crisis
President Bush follows his father’s example amid war and recession. Gallup shows 87 percent approval as he tackles terrorism, stimulative spending, and a tax cut push to unite conservatives while steering the economy away from a repeat of earlier mistakes.
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This Day In History Highlights From 1845 to 1981
A compact history column lists key events by date: the U S Naval Academy opening in Annapolis in 1845, the tuxedo dinner jacket debut in 1886, Sun Yat-sen’s 1911 revolution, Sudetenland annexation in 1938, Chiang Kai-shek’s 1943 oath, Agnew’s 1973 resignation for tax evasion, the 1978 Susan B Anthony dollar, and Sadat’s funeral in Cairo in 1981.
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Birthdays Today Celebrate Ben Vereen and Notables
Today's birthday list includes Ben Vereen turning 55, Harold Pinter at 71, Adlai Stevenson II at 71, Peter Coyote 59, John Prine 55, Cyril Neville 53, Jessica Harper 52, David Lee Roth 46, Tanya Tucker 43, Julia Sweeney 42, Bradley Whitford 42, and Mya 22. Ben Vereen.
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Bush moves to plug leaks in top security briefings
President Bush accused members of Congress of leaking secrets and restricted top secret briefings to a limited group on Capitol Hill. He said the action aims to protect troops and insisted classified information must be held dear amid concerns over the October 2 briefings reaching the press. Senate leaders Daschle and Lott urged careful oversight while backing access for key committees on a need to know basis.
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Veritas Eagles Eight-Man Football Spotlight
Veritas Eagles an eight man team blends Veritas Christian School students with homeschooled players. The Thursday 18 and Under section covers their season and race for playing time, highlighting how small schools and homeschoolers access organized sport.
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