Bush marks WWII anniversary with vow to keep strong
President Bush signed a proclamation marking the 50th anniversary of World War II and Midway. He recalled Pearl Harbor and warned against letting defenses down while noting U.S. forces began a pivotal naval campaign that shifted the war. May 31 to June 6 was designated for national observance.
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U S and Caribbean Leaders Debate Haitian Refugee Policy
President Bush conferred Thursday on a refugee crisis and issued ministers from five Culbens nations. Prime Minister Kennedy Alphonse Simmonds of St. Kitts and Nevis defended the U S refusal to admit Haitian refugees. He called the Haiti crisis very complex and in need of a regional solution.
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Bush signs Angola cease fire status and politics page
President Bush issued a formal notice that Angola is no longer Marxist-Leninist as part of a cease fire agreement arranged with the Soviet backed government and U S backed rebels. Elections are planned for September. House Speaker Foley says further talks with Appropriations Chair Whitten will occur to address health issues. Masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture travel to the United States for the Greek Miracle exhibit beginning November 22 at the National Gallery.
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Millions of small firms face literacy and math gaps study says
An 18 month study by a private research group finds more than 10 million workers in firms with under 50 employees lack basic reading writing and math skills harming productivity. The Missing Link plan proposes $100 million in federal grants and matching funds to establish workplace education across 30 percent of small firms.
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CWA rejects immediate strike against AT&T
The Communications Workers of America decided not to strike AT&T immediately amid a contract dispute. President Morton Bahr and VP James Irvine said the union would press via other methods, including urging members and small businesses to switch to rival long distance providers and gathering proxy authorizations from members and other unions.
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Jobless claims rise by 4000 in latest weekly report
Washington AP says initial unemployment claims edged up to 407000 in the week ending May 23 from 403000, while the four week average declined to 410750. Economists note volatility but see a modest, sustained recovery with unemployment around 7.2 percent through the year.
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Senate Votes to Lift Fetal Tissue Ban in Research
The Senate approved lifting the ban 84 to 13, with House action 260 to 148 earlier, despite Bush's expected veto. Supporters claim fetal tissue could aid Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes, and spinal injuries, while Bush officials argue easing would boost abortions.
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