Fight over digital TV rules divides networks and cable
Washington AP reports a clash as broadcasters push to require cable carriers to carry up to six new digital channels. Cable firms warn such a mandate could force service drops to fit more channels, while advocates say more channels boost choice and competition. The FCC plans a spring decision ahead of digital rollout by 2006.
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Fannie Mae Plans to Boost Minority Homeownership
Fannie Mae unveils a ten year plan aiming to raise minority homeownership to 55 percent from 49 percent. The program targets 6 million first time buyers including 1.8 million minority families by 2014, requiring financing for over 250,000 new buyers annually.
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Erdogan warns Iraq split if Kurds gain autonomy
Turkey’s prime minister Tayyip Erdogan told reporters that Iraq could be destroyed if Kurds gain autonomy, urging U S support for Iraq’s territorial integrity. He expected to seek assurances at a White House meeting with President Bush that Kurdish self rule would be opposed.
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Senators push TSA to rethink in-cabin lighters policy
Democratic Senators Ron Wyden of Oregon and Byron Dorgan of North Dakota urged TSA on Tuesday to reconsider its February decision allowing two butane lighters and four books of matches on planes. They warn terrorists could ignite improvised explosives using disposable lighters or matches. They sent a letter last fall requesting a policy review.
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Online flags resold after Capitol acquisition draw concerns
Washington AP report says Capitol Flags buys U S flags from lawmakers for under 20 dollars and resells them for 79 99 or more a practice the Architect of the Capitol flagged as troubling. House Administration Committee spokesman Brian Walsh calls the resale legal but price gouging and raises worries about exploiting members offices.
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FDA intercepts imported drugs from abroad warnings issued
The FDA halted shipments from Canada and other regions finding 1,728 medicines unapproved for sale in the United States. Many products carried instruction labels only in Chinese and other non English languages, triggering enforcement actions and heightened safety concerns.
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Port security seen as a key vulnerability at seaports
FBI counterterrorism official Gary M. Bald warned senators that America's seaports remain serious vulnerability targets. He told lawmakers that intelligence points to ports as a primary risk and highlighted ongoing concerns about safeguarding maritime facilities against terrorist threats.
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