Congress sends tax bill and hurricane relief to Bush
The Senate approved a 136 billion dollar corporate tax cut and a 14.5 billion disaster aid package headed to President Bush as campaigns wind down. Florida gains standout aid for hurricane recovery while drought and flood relief reach farmers and battleground states like Ohio and Wisconsin.
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What Congress did did not do
Congress approved 145.9 billion in 10 year tax cuts and 136 billion for a 10 year corporate tax cut along with 14.5 billion in emergency aid for hurricane and drought victims. It approved a 417.5 billion defense bill for 2005 including 25 billion for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. It failed to produce a budget for the new fiscal year or extend borrowing authority and to enact nine of 13 annual spending bills. It also did not enact highway welfare energy asbestos medical liability prescription drug reimportation a constitutional amendment on gay marriage or a class action reform bill.
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Flu vaccine supply stalls amid UK plant dispute
Washington reports a major flu shot shortfall as British regulators block Chiron from shipping about 46 to 48 million doses. FDA acting commissioner Lester Crawford cited lack of data sharing and jurisdictional limits between U.S. and British rules, urging possible WHO involvement to clarify import rights. Contaminated vaccine lots flagged Aug 25 imperiling up to 8 million doses.
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Compelling Reasons Christ is Coming Soon
A concise, urgent信summary of signs pointing to Christ's return. Israel's 1948 rebirth, rising immorality, wars and famines, earthquakes, and a surge in travel and education are cited as major clues. It warns of the New World Order and the rise of the Antichrist, while urging personal faith in Jesus Christ and acceptance of salvation through grace.
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Oil price nears 54 as Nigeria strike tightens supply
Oil futures rose to near 54 dollars as Africa's largest exporter Nigeria began a nationwide strike in Lagos over fuel prices. Shell warned output may be affected while Gulf of Mexico recovery lags after Hurricane Ivan, with supply tight and demand strong in Asia.
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