Jobless rate jumps as U S economy sheds jobs
Washington AP reports February job losses top 300000, the largest decline since 2001, pushing unemployment to 5.8 percent and raising fears of recession. Economists cite war uncertainty, terrorism fear, and weak hiring as factors. long-term unemployment climbs.
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National Employment Law Project
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White House
Ari Fleischer
Bush budget would widen federal deficits through 2013
The Congressional Budget Office projects deficits totaling 1.82 trillion over the next decade, driven by higher spending and weaker revenues. The analysis contrasts with Bush’s tax cuts and defense spending plans, while warning that war costs could push totals higher. Democrats condemn the outlook. Republicans defend the growth strategy.
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Air Force Academy rape scandal deepens with more claims
DENVER AP. Sharon Fullilove and Jessica Blakey describe rape by upperclassmen at the Air Force Academy. Officials say at least 54 rape or sexual assault allegations have been identified over 10 years, with many more likely unseen. Air Force leaders promise to root out predators and improve dorm conditions, though no firings planned.
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Jessica Blakey
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Palestinians gun down settlers in Sabbath attack
Two Palestinian gunmen dressed as seminary students infiltrated a Sabbath dinner, killing a husband and wife before being killed. Israeli troops reoccupied Gaza in the largest such move in 29 months, with forces surrounding homes and digging trenches. Three Palestinians later died in Gaza after firing on a convoy of settlers, with Islamic Jihad claiming the attackers.
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Islamic Jihad Group
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Kiryat Arba
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Bin Laden sons not wounded in raid claim
A Baluchistan official said a U.S.-led raid in Afghanistan killed seven al Qaida men and wounded eight, including Osama bin Laden's sons Saad and Hamza. U.S., Afghan, and Pakistani officials disputed the report. The claim said the sons were hospitalized in Rabat, with no Pakistani forces involved. The White House denied substantiation.
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Sanaullah Zehri
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White House
Ari Fleischer
Roger King
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Prayer Draws Full House In Washington State House
Imam Mohamad Joban returned to deliver the opening prayer as Muslims, Republicans Lois McMahan and Cary Condotta faced backlash for boycotting his last prayer. McMahan and Condotta apologized and were invited to visit the Islamic Center of Olympia. Joban urged unity across faiths and prayed for America to win the war on terrorism.
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Cary Condotta
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Condotta
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