Bush aides clash over Iraq uranium claim details
The White House faced internal contradictions on how the assertion that Saddam Hussein sought uranium from Africa reached Bushs State of the Union. Officials rewrote and debated wording, with Hadley acknowledging earlier CIA objections and Bartlett disputing other accounts.
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Lawmakers cite need to shield reservists from job loss
Lawmakers told a House Veterans Affairs subcommittee that reservists deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan face insufficient protection for reemployment and benefits. Since 9/11 over 292,000 Guard and Reserve members have been mobilized, with reports of layoffs and pay gaps. Representatives cited cases like Michelle Comeau-Dumond of Maine, whose husband was laid off while deployed. The Labor Department expects more claims under the Uniformed Services Act, with early 2003 figures already up. Corporate speakers said many firms strive to support reservists, though not all can match big-company benefits. SCANA Corp. noted protections for reservists including maintaining pay and retirement credits.
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Mortgage rates rise for fifth week in July
Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed rate at 5.94 percent for the week ending July 25 marking the fifth week of increases and the highest level since mid January. The rise from 5.67 percent last week reflects ongoing refinancing activity despite the slowing pace.
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