Greenspan defends Fed course during stock bubble era
In Jackson Hole Greenspan argued the Fed could not safely curb late 1990s stock prices without risking a deep recession. He noted two 3 point rate hikes in the 1980s briefly dented prices and said a sharp rise to stop a bubble would have caused retrenchment. Analysts see it as protecting his legacy amid 2001 crisis.
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Atheist targets Congress chaplains in lawsuit
California lawyer Michael Newdow sues Congress over taxpayer funded chaplains arguing government endorsement of religion violates constitutional separation. He seeks abolition of House and Senate chaplain positions, noting pay and role as government endorsement. Senate leaders defend chaplains while courts revisit the pledge ruling.
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Fire devastates historic New Orleans district buildings
A seven alarm blaze in New Orleans historic garden district damaged eight buildings and left several families homeless. The Cat Practice veterinary office and a nearby kennel were destroyed with many animals. Only three of 25 cats were rescued from the clinic. about 50 pets in the kennel were mostly saved.
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