Senate Democrats push $7.48B farm aid with $2B above White House request
In a bid to secure broader support, the Senate Agriculture Committee approved a $7.48 billion farm aid package risking a veto, adding $2 billion beyond the White House proposal. The plan tallies direct payments, conservation programs, and aid for sugar, dairy, apples, and other commodities, with a floor vote pending.
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Iraq fires missile at U S spy plane over southern Iraq
Saddam Hussein's government fired a surface to air missile at a U S U-2 spy plane amid Operation Southern Watch over no fly zones in southern Iraq. The high altitude craft was not hit, but the blast was felt. Officials say Iraq shifts to targeting surveillance craft rather than fighters.
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David Gai
U.S
CBS News
Teen to be sentenced in shooting death of teacher
In West Palm Beach Florida the mother and brother of teacher Barry Grunow urged a judge to sentence 14 year old Nathaniel Brazill to life in prison for second degree murder. Brazill is awaiting a judge decision after being tried as an adult for the May 26 2000 Lake Worth Middle School killing.
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Brett Packard
Philip Morris Apologizes Over Study Claiming Positive Effects
Philip Morris apologized for an Arthur D. Little International funded study that claimed early deaths from smoking could benefit the Czech Republic by reducing health costs and boosting taxes. Senior VP Steven Parrish called the statement inappropriate as critics weighed the tobacco firm’s ongoing $100 million annual positive-image efforts. The firm canceled plans for similar studies in several Eastern European countries.
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Steven Parrish
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Arthur D. Little International
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Slovakia
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Slovenia
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