Study finds U.N. fails to protect female refugees
U.S. GAO report says the United Nations has not filled key oversight roles or trained relief workers, exposing millions of women and children in refugee camps to pervasive sexual abuse. Burmas, DRC, and Liberia cited. Biden proposes $90 million to improve safety and worker training.
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Spelling Bee Pronouncer Bailly Brings Linguistic Prowess
Jacques Bailly, University of Vermont classics professor and former national champion, will be lead pronouncer at the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee in Washington. He will present 800 words, give definitions and origins, and ensure natural pronunciation without hinting at spellings.
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Local businesss and sale notices mixed advertisement
Crooks Floor Covering closes for Saturday May 24 and Monday May 26 for holiday. Maria's Mexican Restaurant and Catering closes Monday and Tuesday, reopening 7 am Wednesday. Newspaper end rolls 1 per inch at The Ottawa Herald. Water Plants at Windy Pipes 2707 Kingman Road. Yard sale at 9928 Elm Saturday 9 to 12 featuring a girls bike wicker furniture and more.
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Senate OKs third Bush tax cut by one vote
The Senate narrowly passes a 330 billion tax cut package after a 51 to 50 vote with Vice President Cheney breaking the tie. The bill extends rebates and lower rates for individuals, expands business write offs, and adds 20 billion for states, drawing praise from Republicans and criticism from Democrats.
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Sharon Accepts U.S. Road Map for Peace Plan
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said he accepts a U S backed peace plan to create a Palestinian state within three years and will present it to his Cabinet for approval. President Bush urged momentum toward two states living side by side with Abbas, while hardline ministers oppose the plan.
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