House Senate split on airline security
Washington AP report notes House Republicans push a public private mix for screening oversight with at least one federal manager per airport while keeping screeners private. Both chambers back cockpit door fortifications, air marshals, and hijack training though major fights remain over federal bureaucracy. President Bush supports the European Israel style model, with Democrats warning against relying on executive orders for safety.
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Taliban seeks pause in bombing to reconsider bin Laden handover
Amid ongoing air strikes in Afghanistan the Taliban faces mounting pressure as opposition forces near Mazar e Sharif and U S jets hit Kabul fuel depots. Western officials report a plea from Taliban Foreign Minister Mutawakil to slow bombardment so moderates may rethink handing over Osama bin Laden. International aid groups urge a pause to deliver aid before winter.
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Anthrax Exposure Surfaces Among Daschle Staff
More than 20 staffers in Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle’s office tested positive for exposure to anthrax after a refined powder was found in a letter. Twenty-two staffers reportedly tested positive. all received Cipro. The FBI probes similarities to a Brokaw letter, while vast testing and public health measures continue nationwide.
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US admits striking Red Cross warehouses by mistake
Pentagon officials say intense U S airstrikes have weakened the Taliban but also hit Red Cross warehouses in Kabul believed to house military equipment. The Red Cross protests the attack and warns of damaged humanitarian supplies as observers note the symbol on the roofs.
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