Washington Roundup Bomb Squad Destroys Suspect Pack Ages
Police found two suspicious packages in a rental van outside a building. The bomb squad used water to render them non explosive. FBI and DC police questioned a man, with Secret Service reviewing possible charges for threatening the president. Morning rush traffic halted. about 7,000 evacuated. FBI confiscated the truck and searched a file box, suitcase, and clothing bags. building reopened by midmorning.
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IRS seeks those owed refunds via Where's My Refund portal
The IRS announces that taxpayers owed refunds can begin using the Where's My Refund section on its web site to check status. Users will enter their Social Security numbers and tax filing status to access personalized refund information.
Homeland Security dept would be created by lame duck House
The House approved a plan to form a Homeland Security Department merging 22 agencies including the Coast Guard and the INS and Customs Service. The 299 to 121 vote, with broad bipartisan support, signals momentum for President Bush's security restructuring despite ongoing Senate objections.
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Congress Postpones Energy Bill to 2003
Washington AP report says lawmakers halted the scaled back energy bill and plan to pursue it in the next Congress. Republicans expect to tackle energy issues early in 2003, as disputes over electricity and Alaska refuge provisions dim prospects for a quick compromise.
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