Bush and Rumsfeld struggle to tame the military beast
A strategic review of the U S military under Bush and Rumsfeld slips past its summer timetable. Secrecy fuels fear of cuts to carriers, destroyers, F 22s and divisions while base closings loom. Congress demands access as funds and programs weather incremental changes toward reform.
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Powell’s Africa visit signals aid and reform push
Colin Powell’s trip to Africa framed AIDS prevention and democratic reform as priorities for the Bush era. He urged Moi to cede power, pressed Mugabe on violence, and urged urgent AIDS action in Uganda and South Africa while highlighting a need for substantial funding to close a $3-4 billion annual gap for basic HIV programs.
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Powell
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Zimbabwe
Robert Mugabe
Uganda
South Africa
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Unaids
World Bank
Nepal royal shooting tragedy claims nine royal family
Dhan Gurung a Nepali rickshaw driver questions how a single gun could fire in multiple directions as nine members of the royal family die in an "accidental" automatic weapons incident on Saturday.
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Dhan Gurung
Nepal
Middle East security focus marked by Powell call
Secretary of State Colin Powell urged swift action to curb violence in the Middle East, saying the era of long meetings must end and security measures must tighten. Mel Brooks at the Tony Awards celebrated The Producers with a dozen wins, delivering humor and self parody.
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Middle East
Mel Brooks
President Bush and his College Daughters Split Headlines
The president posed with Nebraska NCAA champions in the Rose Garden while his Texas daughters Jenna and Barbara faced alcohol related troubles. Austin police cited both Bush daughters for alcohol control violations under a zero tolerance law. White House press briefings avoided comments, citing private family matters as the president emphasizes public responsibility.
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Joys of shooting and marksman heritage in America
The piece contrasts gun control debates with a personal ode to shooting as a traditional American sport. It notes sight picture and trigger squeeze, honors ancestors who gathered for matches, and frames accurate shooting as a honed skill, while lamenting urban upbringing.
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National Rifle Association
Traditional American shooting sports and why they fascinate
The piece traces black powder shooting, reenactment groups with Confederate and Union gear, mountain man outfits, cowboy shooting and modern defensive courses. It contrasts Hollywood myths with real skill, noting single action and lever actions, revolvers, pistols, and accuracy training. It ends by endorsing recreational shooting as a self improving, thoughtful hobby with disciplined practitioners.
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Hollywood
Privacy notices flood mail as lawmakers seek to guard data
A national warning urges readers not to discard privacy notices from banks and credit card firms. New rules require opt out of sharing nonpublic information, with July 1 deadlines and warnings about broad data sales to retailers, telemarketers, airlines, and publishers. Public figures and consumer groups push for clearer notices and stronger protections.
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John Edwards
D-N.c
Consumer Federation of America
Privacyrights.org
Consumer Federation
Gene Marlowe
Rmarlowe
Mediageneral.com
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