Jordan king postpones White House meeting with Bush
Jordanian King Abdullah II postponed a White House meeting with President Bush amid Arab discontent over U.S. support for a Gaza withdrawal plan. The palace said the talks would be rescheduled for early May after further consultations, while Jordan seeks clarity on Washington's Mideast position and a land-for-peace settlement.
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Jordan
White House
Bush
U.S
Abdullah II
Gaza Strip
West Bank
Abdullah
Iraq
National Security Council
Sean
Mideast
Washington
United States
Abdullah-Bush
Palestinian Territories
Ariel Sharon
Israel
Marwan Muasher
Ottawa Sales Tax Growth Fuels City Plans and Funding
Ottawa projects a 9.9 percent rise in March 2004 sales tax receipts over March 2003, totaling 2.12 million. Mayor Gene Ramsey describes it as a real plus while officials note 90 percent rise in compensating use tax this quarter. City officials discuss extending utilities and cross referencing garage sale permits amid joint luncheon with county and school board.
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I- 35
Eisenhower Road
Richard Jackson
Gene Ramsey
Scott Bird
Kansas
Wyandotte County
Wyandee Lee
City Commission
Franklin County Commission
Ottawa School Board
Franklin County
Bin Laden Maintains Ability to Run al-Qaida
Washington based officials reassured Congress about al-Qaida's diminished capabilities while outside experts note Osama bin Laden has evaded capture for nearly three years and remains capable of delivering a sophisticated message. Analysts highlight a seven minute audio tape offering a peace deal with Europe and question bin Laden’s motives and aims.
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Washington
Congress
al-Qaida
Osama bin Laden
bin Laden
U.S
Brian Jenkins
Rand Corp. Research Group
Afghanistan
Jenkins
Pakistan
Europe
Restaurant owner thanks staff as closure nears
Skinner said the business would close to avoid slowing sales further and to sell off inventory. He thanked loyal customers and employees, expressing appreciation and memories. He added Wellsville remains a great community and the town isn’t going anywhere.
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Skinner
Wellsville
Overtime pay rules spark union backlash and pay shifts
Unions challenge initial estimates of up to 8 million workers affected as new overtime rules exclude many white collar staff earning above 100000 and performing professional duties. Critics say reforms aim to empower employers while lawmakers debate impact and testifying parties await next steps.
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Afl-Cio
Lane Windham
Labor Department
GOP
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Camille Olson
Seyfarth Shaw
John Boehner
Robio
House Education and Workforce Committee
Chao
Tom Harkin
Iowa
Senate
Harkin
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