Algeria Quake Kills About 1500. Rescue Efforts Continue
A devastating 6.8 magnitude quake in Boumerdes Algeria leaves at least 1,467 confirmed dead and over 7,000 injured. Aid flows from Germany Sweden Russia and Turkey as residents endure nights in streets and parks awaiting relief.
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Sweden
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Turkey
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Ismail Lizir
Interior Ministry
Bush
Abdelaziz Bouteflika
United States
APS
U.S. Geological Survey
Golden
Colo
Bab el Gued
Iraq dissolves Saddam era forces and forms New Iraqi Corps
Iraqs military and security apparatus linked to Saddam are dissolved. A new defense force representing all Iraqis will replace them, with severance pay for many workers. Bremer notes creation of a New Iraqi Corps as part of postwar reforms. American troops also report possible gold worth up to 500 million at a border checkpoint.
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Iraq
Saddam Hussein
U.S
Republican Guard
Defense Ministry
Information Ministry
Saddam
Baath Party
Coalition Provisional Authority
L. Paul Bremer
Aviation security panel hears progress and cautions
The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks heard Kenneth Mead say aviation security has improved since the attacks but warned against complacency. Norman Mineta and Maj. Gen. Craig McKinley were scheduled to testify as the panel examines topics from al Qaida to border security and terrorist financing. Three members recused themselves from deliberations on commercial aviation due to potential conflicts of interest.
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Kenneth Mead
Department of Transportation Inspector General
Transportation
Norman Y. Mineta
Craig McKinley
United States
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al-Qaida
U.S
James R. Thompson
Jamie Gorelick
Bent Veniste
Thomas H. Kean
Airlines
Taxes Major Tax Bill Faces Skepticism and Costs
Lawmakers discuss a sweeping tax bill with an $800 billion ten year price tag and rate cuts for dividends and capital gains. Grassley backs planned improvements while critics warn of revenue loss. The plan lowers top rates, doubles child tax credit to 1000, and reduces withholding to boost take home pay.
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Senate Finance Committee
Charles Grassley
Iowa
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