Bush rallies for small town support in West Virginia
President Bush spoke to a several thousand crowd at Hedgesville High School stadium urging unity and swift action in the war on terror. He defended his missile plan, cast opposition as misunderstanding, and stressed leadership ahead of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin stops before returning to Texas for a campaign pause.
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Plan to Withdraw Troops Under Fire Sparks Criticism
Retired Gen Wesley Clark and another high ranking Kerry ally condemned President Bushs plan to pull up to 70000 U S soldiers from Europe and Asia calling it pure politics a shell game and harmful to national security Clark warned Europe would be harder to respond from than Fort Riley and said Korea withdrawals make no strategic sense He noted no short term savings and argued Allies like Germany contribute to operations Cornyn defended the redeployment saying it makes forces more flexible and lethal and gives families greater stability Knight Ridder Newspapers
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Kerry condemns anti Bush ad urged by McCain
Kerry condemns television ad criticizing Bush Vietnam era service as veterans echo the charges. McCain, a Vietnam veteran, urged Kerry to denounce the anti Bush ad while Bush campaign accuses Kerry of hypocrisy. White House declines to denounce the other ad.
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New York City Offers Deals to Convention Protesters
City officials proposed discounted hotels Broadway show tickets and free pens to protesters during the Republican National Convention. Mayor Bloomberg defended welcoming protesters while rejecting a large anti war march in Central Park. Protest organizers threaten legal action and a city page lists participating hotels restaurants and venues.
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Army withholds 15 percent payments to Halliburton over LOGCAP III
The U S Army will withhold 15 percent of payments on Halliburton LOGCAP III invoices for Iraq logistics. Halliburton says the Pentagon extended deadlines but Army Materiel Command refused a third extension. Halliburton, under fire for overcharging, defends the move as standard contract practice.
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