Bush to seek eighty billion for wars across Iraq and Afghanistan
The Bush administration plans to request about 80 billion dollars to cover this year's costs of war in Iraq and Afghanistan and other terrorism efforts. The package would raise total war spending to over 280 billion since 2001 and approach historic levels. White House officials would not comment ahead of the formal submission as violence escalates toward Iraq's January 30 elections.
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Suspected car bomb mastermind arrested in Iraq
An al-Qaida lieutenant in custody in Iraq confessed to masterminding about 75 percent of Baghdad car bombs since the war began, including the 2003 U N headquarters attack. Sami Mohammed Ali Said al Jaaf, alias Abu Omar al Kurd, was taken into custody January 15 and claimed responsibility for 32 car bombings.
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Two Zarqawi militants arrested linked to al Qaida in Iraq
Two other militants tied to Abu Musab al Zarqawi’s network were detained amid attacks credited to al Qaida in Iraq. Investigators say the suspect, a senior lieutenant, helped craft the Najaf shrine car bomb that killed scores and was involved in the U N headquarters assault that killed Sergio Vieira de Mello and 21 others.
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Officials hear update on airport renovations at Schlemeyer Field
A spokesman for Schlemeyer Field’s operators urged Ector County to act on refurbishing the airport. McKeel described multiple issues from pavement chipping on Runway 16-34 to problems with the visual approach. He urged seeking grants to support the $4.5 million renovation project.
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High court asks courts to reconsider sentencing
The Supreme Court asked federal courts to review potentially unduly harsh sentences and predicted routine remands in many cases. Assistant oe John Klassen said most reviews would not delay courts, as lower courts reexamine over 400 appeals from Florida brain tube case.
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Watchdogs claim builders funded Texas leaders and bill
Two watchdog groups say homebuilders contributed at least 8.9 million over four years to state leaders including Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. The donations supported a bill they say weakens homeowners rights, per Campaigns for People.
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