Hunt for bin Laden intensifies in Afghanistan
Afghan tribal fighters backed by U S forces battled al Qaida loyalists in the Milawa valley and Tora Bora complex as B 52 bombers struck mountaintop positions. Marines pressed toward Kandahar with hunter killer teams while Washington warned that bin Laden remains at large and Afghanistan seeks a stable government led by Hamid Karzai.
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Luminarias honor 9/11 victims at Albuquerque center
More than 4 600 luminarias lit the National Hispanic Cultural Center grounds to honor 9/11 victims and rescue workers. 239 bags marked the four flight deaths, with 344 bags for New York firefighters. names of WTC and Pentagon casualties glow in the circle paths. The vigil runs nightly through Jan. 2 with sponsors KRQE CASA Automotive and community volunteers.
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White House panel weighs Social Security overhaul options
A White House commission favors three Social Security reform paths with private investment accounts that would reduce benefits and push retirement later in some cases. The draft report to President Bush proposes discussion for a year before action and notes timing is uncertain due to recession and war pressures.
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Revenue outlook grim for New Mexico lawmakers
New Mexico faces tighter budgets as officials reduce next year’s new money to 8 million dollars from earlier forecasts of 35 to 37 million. Lawmakers warn the pinch hits education and state services while the economy slows. The gap for the current year stands at 28 million, needing cash reserves to cover. House Speaker Ben Lujan calls the revision disheartening and impactful for next session.
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