Start of war as U S and Britain strike Baghdad
U S and British forces launched a surprise assault on Baghdad amid Bush declaring a broad operation to disarm Iraq and free its people. Saddam denounced the attack as a crime while U S and allied troops moved toward crossing into Iraq.
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Lawmakers react to Iraq action across party lines
Beaver County Democrat supports Bush stance and urges quick end to the conflict. Mercer County Republican Bob Robbins cites retaliation history and warns against rogue nations with WMD. Ellwood City Democrat LaGrot ta backs the president, noting low casualty risk, while Greenville Republican Rod Wilt hopes for a swift, economy-boosting conclusion. Rep Melissa Hart reiterates no wait on threat.
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Wilt
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Diners weigh Iraq war opinions from local patrons
At a busy diner, locals express mixed views on the Iraq conflict and Hussein’s fate. Some back decisive action to remove Hussein quickly while others fear escalation, with one pastor framing the war as guided by faith and others urging restraint to protect innocent lives.
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Union Area School Board approves 2003 2004 budget and staff actions
The Union Area School Board approved the 2003 2004 Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV budget of 3 867 483 with no increase to Union's 7 527 contribution. They also approved a Verizon Great Connections Promotion Plan contract at 9 cents a minute, hired three summer band assistants at 300 each, and approved local tax abatements and student teachers from Westminster College Molly Dyke Amy Changeway and Megan Heilmann. Additional actions included raising substitute teacher pay to 80 daily after the 21st day retroactive to Feb 20, and approving Hartford Life insurance for July 1 2003 to June 30 2005 with no premium waiver.
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