Democrats pledge broad platform for Kerry Edwards ticket
The Boston convention highlights a four point plan: stronger alliances after 9/11, modernized military, robust diplomacy and intelligence, and ending U S dependence on Middle East oil. It calls for a coalition to stabilize Iraq, a 24 hour state operations center, expanded health care with tax credits, Medicare protection, stem cell research, and tax cuts for middle class while opposing Bush measures. It stresses free trade with worker rights, targeted anti terror security, and preserving abortion rights and same sex marriage principles within state definitions.
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Ridge mulls resignation after election amid stresses and finances
Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge has told colleagues he likely will resign after the election due to personal finances and job pressure. He noted the president’s re election as a factor and said a final decision depends on talks with President Bush later this year. Ridge earns 175700 a year and cites need to fund his sons college as a motive.
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