Congress Targets SUVs in Energy Debate
House committees prepare to shape a Republican energy package as Democrats press for stronger fuel efficiency gains and oppose Arctic Refuge drilling. Bush cautions that short-term gains do not solve long-term energy needs amid sliding gasoline and electricity costs.
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Telephone rate hikes undermine promised savings plan
Washington AP reports that despite a five year FCC backed program, local subscriber line charges rose from 4.35 to 5.00 dollars per month in July. Long distance firms claimed to pass savings to customers but offered few cuts in residential plans while raising rates for AT&T. Industry pushback cites price wars and new mobile competition shaping pricing strategies.
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Bush waives Helms Burton waiver on Cuban properties
President Bush chose not to revoke the 1996 Helms Burton Act waivers and will continue to allow Americans to sue holders of Cuban confiscated properties. He said the move aims to spur Cuba’s democratic change while strengthening ties with allies and European investors.
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Victims resist easing Libya sanctions backlash and vows
Pan Am 103 survivors oppose moves to lift sanctions on Libya prompting charges of hypocrisy by the Bush administration. Susan Cohen of New Jersey, whose daughter Theodora died in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, criticizes policy as lawmakers debate extending the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act. The vote could include a provision for an 18 month review with possible termination of sanctions, sparking further survivor outrage. Cohen warns Libya could time results to eliminate penalties.
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Bush
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Iran
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Shooting at Little League in St Louis Kills Three
In St Louis a 34 year old man opened fire after his son’s baseball game near Penrose Park. He killed his estranged wife and their 10 year old son before taking his own life. Police said the attack occurred as players and spectators fled.
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Joe Mokwa
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