U S tightens security for conventions and polling sites
Washington officials said security plans for the summer political conventions in Boston and New York include securing polling places this fall. Homeland Security Secretary Ridge, citing credible al Qaida threats and Madrid attacks, stressed ongoing efforts to strengthen national security despite no specific threat details. FBI CIA and DHS briefed Congress. a task force to coordinate convention security is in place.
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House Rejects Bid to Block Patriot Act
The Republican led House defeated a bid to curb the Patriot Act by 210 to 210 after leaders kept the vote open to switch about 10 votes. The move aimed to limit government power to investigate communications and habits in terrorism cases.
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Bush leads Kerry in AP poll after Edwards selection
An AP Ipsos poll shows Bush at 49 percent and Kerry at 45 percent with Ralph Nader at 3 percent. Edwards joining Kerry boosts Democrats in the South and among lower income voters, while Bush regains footing on economy and domestic issues.
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