States, Puerto Rico file suit to curb pesticide use in public housing
Attorneys general from Connecticut Illinois New Mexico New York Wisconsin and the Virgin Islands filed a federal lawsuit in Brooklyn challenging HUD for ignoring a 1996 law directing agencies to use nonchemical pest control and reserve pesticides as a last resort. Daniel Ellsberg highlighted leaks suggesting government deception in Iraq.
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New York
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Virgin Islands
Famed Disney animator Frank Thomas dies at 92
Frank Thomas, a leading Disney animator who worked 43 years at the studio and co created notable scenes in Lady and the Tramp Mary Poppins and Bambi, died at his home at age 92 after declining health following a cerebral hemorrhage. His longtime collaborator Ollie Johnston and colleagues mourned his loss.
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Pixar Animation Studios
Iraq war cited in 9 11 resolution sparks House vote
Washington lawmakers clash over a Sept. 11 anniversary resolution as 16 members vote against a noncontroversial measure. Rep. Maurice Hinchey and Rep. Barbara Lee lead the opposition, arguing the Iraq war is wrongly linked to the 9 11 attacks. Speaker Henry Hyde defends the connection, saying a direct link exists between Iraq and the September 11 bombing.
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Voice mail helps Dallas homeless land jobs and housing
Mel Cornelison slept on sidewalks for 18 months before a free Community Voice Mail number helped him reach potential employers and social services. Dallas joined Denver and 37 cities in 19 states offering voice mail to the homeless, hoping to provide contact numbers and a path to work.
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Patricia Bonnell
Hilary Terlouw
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Wash
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Larry Sykes
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Goodwill Industries
Rhetoric heats up on campaign trail in New Orleans
Kerry in New Orleans at the National Baptist Convention assails Bush on poverty and calls his rhetoric cruel while Bush counters with a tax plan critique. Cheney’s fear-tinged remarks spark national anger as Gore harshly denounces the tactic in Pittsburgh.
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Dick Cheney
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Doubts on Bush National Guard memos authenticity arise
CBS News aired documents dated 1972 and 1973 that allegedly show Kilian pressured to sugarcoat Bush's National Guard record. Experts say formatting hints suggest computer generation rather than era typewriter. Killian widow calls the memos a farce while CBS defends its vetting.
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