Bush deficit goal drawing criticism from all sides
President Bush aims to halve the 2004 deficit by 2009, targeting about $250 billion, with officials citing tax cuts and spending restraint. Critics call the plan timid, noting past deficits and economic risks, while projections show deeper gaps if spending grows and tax cuts continue.
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Drunken Driving Rates See Little Change Across States
New federal data show alcohol related traffic deaths held steady or rose in 19 states from 1998 to 2002, with Montana South Carolina and South Dakota posting high per miles traveled death rates. Vermont Indiana Oregon Iowa had the lowest rates while Vermont saw the steepest drop.
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Hinckley to visit parents under strict court rules
Federal judge allows John Hinckley Jr to make six day trips to Washington area parents and, if successful, two 32 hour overnight visits within 50 miles of the capital. He has lived at St Elizabeths Hospital since 1982 acquittal for the Reagan assassination attempt.
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Dean Says America Not Safer After Saddam Capture
Howard Dean argues Americans are not safer following Saddam Hussein's capture, drawing fierce criticism from Democratic rivals. Analysts see no immediate backlash and credit Dean's willingness to challenge conventional wisdom as he campaigns amid pro war sentiment and online scrutiny.
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Saddam Capture Shapes Campaign Messages For Dean Rivals
Analysis shows candidates use Saddam's capture to frame Iraq policy while Dean sticks to blunt talk. Lieberman calls Dean denial, Kerry questions leadership, and a Gephardt ally group questions his ability to confront Osama bin Laden.
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