Frist Becomes Senate GOP Leader Amid Lott Fallout
Newly elected Senate GOP leader Bill Frist vows quick action on terrorism economy and drug benefits while repairing damage from Trent Lott remarks. He aims to unite the party, extend unemployment benefits, finish spending bills and set forward momentum for January as Republicans regroup under Frist's leadership.
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FBI warns of shoe bombing plots tied to Reid incident
The FBI cautions that terrorists remain interested in shoe bomb attacks despite Richard Reid being overpowered on December 22, 2001. Officials note ongoing intelligence suggests such plots persist, with a warning issued as authorities mark the anniversary of Reid’s thwarted attempt aboard an American Airlines flight from Paris to Miami diverted to Boston.
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Treasury asks Congress to raise debt limit amid default fears
The Treasury Department urged key lawmakers to increase the federal borrowing authority as the debt limit faces possible hit by late February 2003. Officials warned of default risk without an increase, noting the current ceiling at 6.4 trillion dollars and ongoing responses to terrorism and economic slowdown.
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Bush thanks troops in holiday phone call worldwide
President Bush spent about an hour on holiday phone calls to service members across all five branches, dispersed from Alaska to Afghanistan. The White House did not reveal locations, noting personnel included in places like Bosnia, Korea, at sea, and other deployed sites. Bush, his family, and aides expressed gratitude for sacrifices in defense of freedom.
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