New York Focus of 9/11 Commission Hearings
The Sept. 11 commission will probe New York City responses after 2001 attacks, examining police firefighter radio failures and interagency rivalries that hindered rescues. Testimony will include former mayor Rudy Giuliani, Homeland Security head Tom Ridge, Port Authority officials, and Arlington, Virginia figures.
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Rates rise in Treasury bill auctions in brief rise
Treasury sold 18 billion dollars of three month bills at a discount rate of 1.060 percent and 15 billion of six month bills at 1.340 percent. Three month rates are the highest since June 2, 2003 and six month rates the highest since November 4, 2002. The implied yields and prices are noted for a 10 000 bill. Also included is a quote about Aristides travel and welcoming decisions.
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United States Increases Haiti Aid Amid Instability
The United States raises Haiti assistance by about 40 million dollars to support democracy and stability, joining 55 million already budgeted this year. The funding comes as Haiti works to organize elections after an armed revolt ousted President Aristide on February 29. Aristide seeks asylum in South Africa, officials said.
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U S May Hold Talks with North Korea This Week
U S may begin one on one talks with North Korea this week during a meeting with six nations in Beijing. Special envoy Roe DeTrani will meet delegates from China Japan North Korea South Korea and Russia as part of a working group on Pyongyang's nuclear programs. State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said DeTrani may hold separate talks with North Korean officials.
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Government grounds aging air tankers for wildfire season
The Forest Service and Interior Department terminated contracts for 33 former military air tankers after the NTSB reported airworthiness concerns. Three crashes from 1994 to 2002 killed seven crew members, and Forest Service Chief Dale Bosworth called continued use an unacceptable risk to aviators, ground crews, and nearby communities.
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EPA sets rules to curb pollution from off road engines
EPA announces stringent rules to nearly eliminate sulfur in diesel for off road equipment, ferries, and boats, aiming to cut smog causing nitrogen oxide and fine soot by more than 90 percent. Administrator Mike Leavitt cites health gains including fewer respiratory illnesses and deaths. A separate proposal will set new standards for locomotive and marine engines.
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