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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 2003
Page
3
The President plans a defense spending increase exceeding 4 percent for next year, with total national defense outlays rising from 382.2 to about 399.1 billion. Major programs like the Joint Strike Fighter continue. pay raises of 2 to 6.25 percent are planned for troops.
Bush warned that delaying the Iraq process for months will be resisted by the United States while Blair leans toward another Security Council signal. Officials say they are not far apart though Blair pushes harder, and a second resolution remains possible but not essential.
Iraq warned the United States might plant evidence of illicit weapons while foreign ministers urged Baghdad to admit bans. In Washington, Daschle pressed Powell to brief DeLay as Blair plans a massive Gulf force. Coalition airstrikes and leaflets target Iraqi civilians amid rising tensions. Turkey debated hosting foreign troops to base against Iraq.
Washington AP Secretary of State Colin Powell, a former three decade military officer, argues the all-volunteer military meets manpower needs and works very well. He cites professional service across Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard and sees no need for a draft, contrasting with Rep. Charles Rangel who champions conscription.
Washington AP reports new home sales rose to a 1.08 million annual rate in December, up 3.5 percent from November, marking the best year ever as low mortgage rates attract buyers. A strong 2002 showing kept the economy afloat with consumer spending driving momentum.
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