House prepares vote on trade deal with new protections
The House readies a major trade package giving President Bush expanded authority to negotiate and push through deals with new protections for workers hurt by global competition. Negotiators reached a late compromise as Bush plans a lobbying trip and Senate leaders weigh next week’s vote before the August recess.
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Israeli forces enter Gaza City in first operation after bombing
Israeli tanks and troops entered Gaza City in a fresh operation after a bombing killed a Hamas leader and 14 others. Gunmen fired at soldiers who razed a Palestinian security post and a rocket workshop. another workshop blast echoed across the city. A Palestinian anti tank missile struck an Israeli civilian bus in Gaza, causing damage but no injuries. Officials from both sides planned talks despite the violence.
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Moussaoui withdraws guilty plea in court
In Alexandria Virginia Zacarias Moussaoui reversed a Thursday move to plead guilty on four counts including conspiracy to commit terrorism and aircraft piracy. His self represented plea was retracted after the judge indicated it would imply involvement in the Sept 11 attacks.
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State asks appeals court to reverse pledge ruling
The state asked the San Francisco based 9th U S Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a 2 1 June ruling that declared reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in schools unconstitutional by striking down the phrase under God The panel blocked enforcement while appeals proceed and could rehear with three or eleven judges or let the ruling stand The dispute arose from a California atheist challenging his daughter being confronted with the pledge in public school
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Settlement Reach Ends Catholic Abuse Case For Vancouver Schools
Two Vancouver area Catholic schools will pay 12 million dollars to a company representing men who were sexually abused as children. The funds will keep the schools open as Catholics raise money to cover the settlement. A public inquiry described abuses including fondling, witnessing priests masturbating, and belt beatings.
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