Ashcroft writes on taxes and teen smoking in Senate answers
Attorney general nominee John Ashcroft responded in writing to about 400 follow up questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee. He defended opposing McCain tobacco tax proposals as unfair to low income smokers while affirming non-discrimination against gays and his respect for James Brady.
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Bush speaks with Barak to reaffirm U S commitment to Israel
President Bush phoned Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak for seven minutes in an introductory call to reaffirm the United States commitment to a secure Israel as essential to Middle East peace. Barak seeks re election on February 6 while trailing Ariel Sharon amid stalled talks in Egypt and a possible Europe meeting with Yasser Arafat.
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US sends $1 million aid to India after quake
The United States will ship $1 million in emergency supplies to earthquake struck India. Supplies including plastic sheeting blankets water containers purification kits and generators will arrive Monday. CARE will distribute 100 metric tons of food and aid, with financial help to support relief groups in Gujarat where about 2,500 are reported dead and the toll may reach 13,000 after Friday's 7.9 magnitude quake.
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