Military bases shift as US plans high Gulf deployment
Analysts note that carriers boost early air campaigns but large wars require widespread bases. NATO allies balk at hosting bombers and tens of thousands of troops, pushing planners to base forces in Qatar Oman and distant sites. Navy deploys multiple carrier groups toward Iraq while suggesting further additions from Japan, San Diego and Virginia.
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U S carriers span the globe status eight carrier groups
The article reviews eight carrier battle groups worldwide with four more in long term maintenance. It notes USS Constellation Truman and Lincoln deployed or preparing for deployment, Lincoln leaving Perth after repairs, and outlines the fleets' reach from Persian Gulf to Mediterranean with F A 18 and Super Hornet deployments. Experts discuss Arab states potential base access if war needed.
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Bush administration sees possibility of new abortion limits
Washington AP reports a White House aide says new federal abortion restrictions are among the practical and possible goals for the current Congress. The aide cites a potential ban on partial birth abortion and notes efforts align with the tax cut package, abstinence education, adoption, and crisis pregnancy programs. The administration highlights actions including redefining personhood to include fetuses, restricting funding to international groups, and extending state health coverage to the unborn.
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Texas Instruments posts $589 million Q4 loss in writedown
Texas Instruments reported a $589 million fourth quarter loss after asset writedowns. Excluding the writedown, earnings would be 6 cents per share, with revenue of $2.15 billion. For full 2002 TI posted a $344 million loss on $8.38 billion revenue, as shares edged up to $14.25 before results.
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Texas Instruments Inc
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Thomson First Call
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Saudis ready to raise oil output if prices stay high
Saudi Arabia's U S ambassador Prince Bandar said at the U S Conference of Mayors that Riyadh is prepared to increase oil exports if world prices do not fall below 28 dollars a barrel in coming weeks. He did not specify how much more could be produced.
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Joint Forces Staff College
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Ahram
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