House bill to deregulate Bell Internet heads to Senate
A House backed bill to deregulate Bell telephone companies and let them sell Internet access nationwide without state or federal oversight moves to the Senate. Opponents led by Sen. Hollings and Sen. McCain warn the measure is unready and risky while backers say it would expand nationwide high speed service, especially to rural areas, and raise fines for violations.
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Sam Brownback
R-Kan
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Microsoft and Government Agree to Settlement Changes
Microsoft Corp and the Justice Department announced significant changes to the proposed settlement in the landmark antitrust case. The change removes a provision allowing use of computer maker patents without payment, a move prompted by criticism from states and experts seeking tougher restrictions.
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Colleen Kollar-Kotelly
Bush outlines global war on terrorism expands to multiple nations
President Bush said the United States will help host nations root out al Qaida wherever found. Gen. Franks spoke of training Yemeni forces and a multinational approach with differing methods across countries including Georgia and the Philippines. The plan envisions some training missions and some combat roles, with aims to prevent terrorist bases from forming worldwide.
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Body found in San Diego area ends Danielle van Dam search
Investigators believe a nude, partially burned young girl found near a grove east of San Diego is Danielle van Dam, missing 3 weeks. Volunteers discovered the body. authorities caution until positive identification. Neighbor David Westerfield, 50, faces murder and kidnapping charges, with blood traces found in his motor home.
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Gourds or Watermelons: The Big Question in a Ranch Standoff
In a humorous exchange, Havens Steel I confront Eddy the Rac about whether the alleged watermelons are actually gourds. Eddy hazards moonbeam theory and a “Solemn Raccoon Oath,” while the detective seeks proof through a planned test to settle the age old seed dispute in a prairie setting.
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