Bush faces urgent global and budgetary challenges on inauguration
As George W. Bush prepares to take office in January, he inherits a peaceful but booming economy and a slate of immediate crises. Middle East violence, North Korea’s missiles, Iraq threats, and regional anti American sentiment loom. Bush must also craft a new budget by February 5, with six weeks to assemble it.
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Voting machines fail early test at Miami polls
Miami Dade County voters faced faulty voting machines as 13 of 20 tested at precincts with high ballot discards malfunctioned minutes before polls opened. Officials blamed test method while voters faced potential mismarked ballots and broader disputes over Florida’s decisive 1996 election outcome.
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Boeing agrees to multibillion defense contract with Pentagon
The Pentagon announced a $6 billion Boeing contract to sustain national missile defense work from January 2001 to September 2007 with possible extensions to $13 billion. President Clinton favored continued testing, while President-elect Bush backs an anti missile shield to give the next administration flexibility. Tests have shown mixed success with interceptor rockets, prompting concerns over feasibility.
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FDA approves Starlix diabetes drug from Novartis
The FDA approved Starlix, an amino acid derivative from Novartis, to help Type 2 diabetes patients control postmeal blood sugar. The drug stimulates rapid insulin production and lowers overall glucose, addressing mealtime spikes and long term organ damage risks. Dr Lawrence Phillips of Emory notes the postmeal rise is common yet often undetected.
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