Libertarians pick Browne as nominee at national convention
ANAHEIM Calif AP more than a thousand Libertarians at the party’s national convention nominated Harry Browne their 1996 candidate to run again Browne a 67 year old Nashville investment banker says the party offers to set you free and would cut taxes and Social Security He finished fifth in 1996 and faces rivals Don Gorman Barry Hess David Hollist and Jacob Hornberger for the nomination VP contender Steve Kubby was among those listed as possible next on Sunday
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Pentagon concedes test for missile defense biased
Time magazine reports the interceptor test will occur under highly favorable conditions. Crews will know target origin and power, and hear countdown details, which would not be available in a real attack. Philip Coyle says such advantages limit the test's value as a true measure. The program costs at least $30 billion with 2005 fielding aims.
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Dalai Lama urges happiness at Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Dalai Lama spoke at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival urging compassion and happiness. He noted many are poor in the capital and urged action, while offering white scarves to DC Mayor Anthony Williams and Smithsonian officials. He called for nonviolent dialogue with China and asked Congress to help start talks.
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Racist group grows after rampage in Peoria
The World Church of the Creator expanded its reach over the past year, gaining college following and wider attention after Benjamin Smith's Fourth of July rampage. Smith, 21, died in a police confrontation. Hale notes growth stems from visibility of the group's philosophy rather than Smith's actions.
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Armey Calls Gas Tax a Piece of a Wider Problem
House Majority Leader Dick Armey argues suspending the gasoline tax would be a temporary fix. He says a longer-term solution requires boosting natural gas use, tougher action on foreign oil, and reducing imports while ensuring highway funds are replenished. He blames Clinton-Gore policy for high prices and notes possible Senate votes on suspension with Hutchison’s proposal.
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Monuments risk attack study urges security upgrade
Washington monuments such as the Lincoln Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial face vulnerability to terrorist attack, a National Park Service commissioned report says. It calls for a $3 million funding boost to heighten security across eight top sites, citing manpower and equipment gaps and linking protection needs to the July Fourth rush on the National Mall.
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