Shelby warns of looming terror threats as he exits intel panel
Senator Richard Shelby says FBI warnings and an Osama bin Laden audiotape signal a real danger, though repeated alerts may desensitize the public. The 68 year old Republican departs the Intelligence Committee for the Banking panel, likely altering its tone amid war on al Qaida and probes into 9/11.
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U S Condemns Palestinian Gunmen Act of Terror
In Washington the United States condemned the Hebron attack that killed 12 Israelis and wounded 14 others as an act of terror. Deputy Secretary David Satterfield met Palestinian leaders in Jericho urging an end to violence. Bush blamed Arafat for not stopping attacks.
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Government cuts surplus milk payments to trim stockpiles
The Agriculture Department reduces what it pays dairy producers to cut a stockpile of more than 27 billion pounds of milk powder remaining in warehouses and manmade caves. The plan aims to reduce supply by about half in 12 months, while still meeting a legal 440 million pounds purchase requirement this year.
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Hoyer urges bipartisanship for 108th Congress
Rep. Steny Hoyer said the 108th Congress must foster bipartisan cooperation on education health care and the economy. He noted past cooperation on Homeland Security and urged limited partisan stance as the new session begins in January. He highlighted job growth health care access and education as priorities.
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