Karzai outlines plan to rebuild Afghanistan with central army
Afghan interim leader Hamid Karzai told Congress and reporters that Afghanistan will form a national army by arming men loyal to regional leaders, then labor on projects like highways. He urged immediate international cash aid to start farm exports and rebuild infrastructure, noting 30,000 tons of raisins await sale.
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Fed expected to hold rates as recovery gains pace
The Federal Reserve, having cut rates to a four decade low, is anticipated to keep them unchanged at a two day meeting ending today. Analysts say the Fed may pause further easing, hoping the economy is exiting the recession with durable demand improving and confidence rising.
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Justice Department says Attorney General John Ashcroft had benign skin lesions removed from an ear and a shoulder last week. Doctors noted sun exposure risks and said the procedures were performed during his annual physical. his health remains excellent.
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