Unemployment Rate Drops as 500000 Quit Jobs Search
U S unemployment falls to 6.2 percent in July as about 470000 discouraged workers abandon job hunting. Payrolls shed 44000, the civilian workforce falls 556000 to 146 million, while spending and incomes rise 0.3 percent in June amid cautious growth and tax cut debates.
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Scott McClellan
McClellan
Calatrava selected to design World Trade Center transit hub
New York officials chose Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava to design the rebuilt transit complex at the World Trade Center site. The Port Authority began negotiations with Calatrava and firms DMJM Harris and STV Group, with Daniel Libeskind guiding the conceptual plan. A dispute arose over tower placement near West Street versus Libeskind’s northwest corner site, pitting City Hall against private developer Larry Silverstein.
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STV Group, Inc
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Daniel Doctoroff
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Libeskind
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Larry Silverstein
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Gerald McKelvey
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Sebelius Proposes Efficiency Drive To Preserve Education Funding
Sebelius vows a top to bottom review of state government to protect education funding without tax hikes. She previously said no tax increase and more with less, while Senate President Kerr questions the shift amid a weak economy. Sebelius suggests eliminating hundreds of open positions or moving Department of Administration jobs to existing agencies.
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Dave Kerr
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U S Approves Rewards in Saddam Sons Case
Boucher announced rewards of 15 million each for Saddam Hussein's two sons, with a 25 million bounty offered for Saddam himself. An informant supplied a crucial tip leading to the break. Kay described a deception program aimed at U N inspectors. The 4th Infantry Division hunts Saddam with tanks, satellites, and patrols urging tips from residents. CIA assesses an audio message attributed to Saddam about his sons as likely authentic.
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