Bush seeks $81.9 billion for wars and overseas aid
President Bush asked Congress for $81.9 billion more for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and related overseas efforts, bringing the total cost to over $300 billion. The package aims to fund troops, replace worn equipment, bolster armor and death benefits, train Iraqi and Afghan security forces, and counter terrorism while seeking to finance through borrowing. Republicans push for rapid passage amid calls for more Iraqi responsibility after elections.
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Be irut rocked as former PM Hariri dies in blast
Be irut endured a powerful car bombing that killed former prime minister Rafik Hariri and injured multiple officials. The blast along the waterfront cratered nearby hotels and prompted protests and blame, with a militant claiming responsibility on al Jazeera.
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Warren workers sue over sex bias in county court
Eight employees of Warren County Court filed a federal lawsuit Monday against the County Commission and Judge Dallas Powers alleging sexual harassment and discrimination. Seven county court workers and a former common pleas employee joined in Cincinnati federal court, following last summer’s harassment complaints that prompted a Powers investigation.
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Barton expert testifies on tape in wife’s killing case
A defense expert testified Monday that audio analysis supports Jim Barton calling for help, not the assailant he paid to orchestrate a burglary tied to his wife’s 1995 shooting death. Forensic analyst Greg Stutchman, from Napa, said his opinion is certain and relevant to William Phelps, Barton’s alleged co-conspirator.
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Study questions flu shots for elderly in long term data
NIH led study using over 30 years of U S data argues flu shots for seniors did not save lives. Lead author Lone Simonsen suggests expanding vaccination to schoolchildren, while CDC maintains current guidance and sees no policy change.
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Correction: Middletown levy total tax rate set at 13.4 mills
A Saturday Journal glance box on page A1 misstated Middletown City Schools proposed tax levy renewal and increase. It should have read that the issue's total tax rate is 13.4 mills.
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Index Volume 147 Number 274
Index for Volume 147 issue 274 lists contents and page references across departments. Provides table of contents style guidance for this Cox Ohio Publishing issue.
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