Anti-terror deal nears completion in Congress
Congress moves to pass a $28.9 billion anti-terrorism package as a four month fight ends. The measure funds terrorism efforts, New York rebuilding, aviation safety, emergency agencies, and home-district projects, with House passage planned and Senate approval expected by Friday.
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Bush era rhetoric signals possible Gulf War II prelude
Washington and Baghdad exchange tough talk as U S officials discuss a potential second Gulf War. Analysts question whether the heightened rhetoric is a deliberate psychological tactic to justify force, while Bush and Rumsfeld tout readiness and urge allied support.
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Bush approves Yucca Mountain nuclear waste bill
President Bush signed Nevada’s Yucca Mountain legislation, confirming the site as the nation’s high level nuclear waste dump after a long fight. The ceremony had no witnesses and no Nevada delegation presence, as officials promised future legal challenges to block the plan.
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