Unemployment benefits extended amid partisan debate
The federal unemployment program resumes with extended 13 weeks, averaging 249.92 dollars weekly. Massachusetts tops with 353.29 while Alabama averages 165.03. Bush signs a 7.2 billion bill after a 416 4 House vote. Senate approval followed. Democrats push for 26 weeks, Republicans defend compromise amid broader budget fights.
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Tax changes offer credits and new deductions for 2002
The article outlines how credits differ from deductions and notes IRS guidance with online preparers. It warns about taxes on losing mutual fund shares and cautions refinancers about mortgage cost deductions including points. It highlights new education and educator deductions and credits, EITC changes, and retirement IRA contribution limits.
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Battle planners head to Qatar as Iraq invasion talks rise
Central Command battle planners travel from Tampa to Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar in a move officials say signals buildup for potential Iraq invasion. The shift comes amid intensifying Gulf deployments and ongoing airstrikes in southern Iraq.
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