Supreme Court weighs campaign finance law challenge
The Supreme Court opened by scrutinizing the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 known as McCain Feingold. Justices questioned provisions banning soft money donations by corporations unions and individuals and restricting general fund political ads near elections. A ruling is anticipated by year end to guide 2004 campaigns.
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Clinton
Lawmakers Back Bushs Funding Request In Iraq War
Congress expressed support for President Bushs request totaling 87 billion for Iraq and the war on terror while demanding greater detail on spending plans and burden sharing. Democrats criticized the proposal as underfunded in other U.S. needs, noting projected reconstruction costs.
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Bob Graham
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Afghanistan
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Army extends reservists tours in Iraq to a year
The Army ordered thousands of National Guard and reserve forces in Iraq to extend their tours to 12 months. The move follows concerns about reliance on Guard and reserve troops and potential effects on retention and recruitment. The policy extends existing mobilizations by one to six months and is being disseminated to units.
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Iraq
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Obesity Epidemic Now Hits Cats and Dogs
The National Research Council warns 25 percent of dogs and cats in Western societies are obese, with risk rises by age and in neutered animals. It advises owners to check ribs and waist, reduce portions, and curb extra treats to improve pet health.
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Indiana in limbo as governor falls ill amid stroke
Indiana faces uncertain power shift after Governor Frank O'Bannon is placed in a drug induced coma following surgery for a massive stroke. Lt. Gov. Joe Kernan, previously mayor of South Bend, serves as acting governor with possible full duties if recovery fails. Separate Defense notes report 12 Marines in Liberia diagnosed with malaria and 21 showing symptoms, amid questions about prophylaxis.
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
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Monrovia
Chicago teen tanning study shows health risks
A Chicago study reveals that about one third of white teenage girls have used tanning booths at least three times, with 28 percent of girls and 7 percent of boys reporting frequent use. Teens may ignore cancer dangers for a tan, experts warn.
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United States
Ted Daly
Nassau University Medical Center
New York
Isabel Strengthens to Major Hurricane in Atlantic
Isabel became the second major hurricane of the season as of Monday, reaching 135 mph winds in the Atlantic. The Category 4 storm was about 1135 miles east of the Leeward Islands, moving west northwest at 13 mph, with projections showing a likely path north of the northeastern Caribbean by Friday and potential Caribbean impact later in the week.
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