Bush gains from midterm wins amid Democratic unrest
Democratic activists nationwide view the 2004 presidential race as unsettled after Bush’s party secured Senate control and expanded the House. They cite dissatisfaction over strategies and leadership, while Bush capitalizes on national security issues to solidify his position. Prominent figures like Daschle Lieberman Gore Edwards Kerry are cited as potential 2004 contenders amid a tense political landscape.
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Post Office to Track Airline Performance for Mail Carriers
The Postal Service will track airline performance by scanning mail lines to monitor movement and arrivals. It will identify carriers carrying large mail volumes and note heavier items and expedited mail, with FedEx planes and trucks/rail a common mode. The system will roll out to other airlines in spring and may extend to trucks and rail in the future. A new commercial air carrier contract is being negotiated to start in May.
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Fed Cuts Key Rate Half Point To Aid Economy
The Federal Reserve reduced the federal funds rate by 0.5 percentage points to 1.25 percent after a closed-door meeting. The move, 12-0 by the FOMC, aims to spur spending as geopolitical risks and a sputtering economy cloud outlook, with expectations other banks may follow.
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