Bush push to privatize Social Security with private accounts
The Bush administration markets private personal retirement accounts to win support among women and minorities, arguing they would boost financial security and wealth for survivors. Opponents warn Social Security already aids these groups and caution private accounts lack guaranteed benefits and inflation protection.
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O'Neill
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Border summit to address South Texas trade and traffic
A three day U S Mexico border summit in Edinburg Texas gathers leaders from both nations to tackle NAFTA driven trade growth and regional issues. Participants include President George W Bush and President Vicente Fox with focus on water, power, transport, and safety rules for trucks.
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Norman Mineta
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Latin America
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Leading index posts July rise hints at better economy
The Conference Board reports its Leading Economic Index rose 0.3 percent to 109.9 in July, matching June gains and signaling possible improvement this fall. Components up included money supply and unemployment claims. stock prices, building permits, and vendor performance fell. The coincident index rose 0.1 percent to 116.3 while the lagging index fell 0.7 percent to 104.7.
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Conference Board
Kenneth Goldstein
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Would-be jumper survives Skyway Bridge fall and seeks life
Hanns Jones leaped from the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa Bay then chose life as he neared the water. He credited thoughts of his 18 month old son Braner with saving him. He survived naked, clinging to a piling and swam to shore amid injuries. His rescue spurred reunion with his father found days later and a renewed resolve to be present for his four children.
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Jones
Braner
Jim Cunningham
Mineral Wells
Texas
Neosho
Lynn-Marie Carty
Reunite People
West
Cunningham
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