Gadhafi ships nuclear parts to U S as pledge follows
Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi ships about 55000 pounds of nuclear and missile components to the United States amid a pledge to end weapons pursuit. Bush officials hint at easing sanctions if he stays cooperative, while some measures remain in place.
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Bush Defends War Decision Amid Saddam Claims
President Bush defended his Iraq War rationale saying he trusted intelligence and Saddam Hussein posed a dangerous threat. He cited the Iraq Survey Group’s ongoing work and welcomed Kay’s doubts, while Kerry accused Bush of misleading the nation to justify the war.
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9/11 panel says FAA downplayed death by own action hijackings
The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks reports FAA presentations in early 2001 discounted death by own action hijackings, prioritizing explosives in luggage and noting no current indication of such plots, while acknowledging FAA responsibility to counter unseen threats.
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Background checks eyed for all airline passengers
Homeland Security officials say a CAPPS II program to screen all passengers by verifying name address date of birth against commercial and government databases could be tested this spring and fully operational by summer. Travelers would receive red yellow or green designations guiding screening levels.
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Economists See Fed Holding Rate at 1 Percent
Fed Chair Alan Greenspan and colleagues, in a two day meeting, are expected to decide to keep the federal funds rate at 1 percent. Analysts foresee the pledge to maintain near rock bottom levels for a considerable period, with some predicting no change into 2005 while others expect a rate increase later this year. The funds rate is the rate banks charge each other on overnight loans.
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