Clinton aides say Barak pressed pardon for Rich
Three Clinton aides disputed money influenced the Rich pardon but said Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak urged Clinton by phone. Barak's farewell call and at least three calls were described as influential by White House officials at a House hearing into the pardon.
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GOP fights to overturn workplace injury rules
Washington AP report shows GOP plans to use the Congressional Review Act to block Clinton era ergonomics standards aimed at repetitive motion injuries. Labor unions rally workers like Carolyn Shebora of Alexandria VA, citing pain, braces, and surgery, as they press to keep protections and press lawmakers for swift votes.
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Greenspan backs tax cuts amid growing surpluses
Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan, testifying before the House Budget Committee, urged using projected 5.6 trillion dollars of surpluses over the next decade for tax cuts while prioritizing reducing the federal debt. He warned against relying on private assets to absorb surpluses, citing risks to market efficiency and living standards.
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FBI to step up polygraphing after Hanssen arrest
The FBI will increase lie detector tests for employees following the arrest of veteran agent Robert Philip Hanssen on charges of spying for Moscow. Attorney General Ashcroft and FBI Director Freeh agreed polygraph use should be elevated in certain cases as reviews proceed.
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Northwest quake triggers federal disaster declaration for Washington
President Bush declared a federal disaster for western Washington after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake. Gov. Gary Locke said relief would aid homeowners, businesses, and governments as damage topped $2 billion. The declaration covers King Kitsap Lewis Mason Pierce Thurston counties.
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