Security overhaul changes airport screening before New Year
The TSA expands baggage screening to include all checked bags for explosives at over 424 airports, with machines, hand searches, or dogs depending on location. Some travelers face new detours to obtain boarding passes and longer lines, while officials warn of possible chaos and delays during the holiday travel period.
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Washington
Michael Boyd
Transportation Security Administration
TSA
U.S
Congress
Kenneth Quinn
Federal Aviation Administration
Johnson
David Stempler
Air Travelers Association
Boston
Logan International Airport
Logan
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Julie Palensky
Alexandria
Minnesota
Jack Keller
Reagan National
Reagan National Airport
States pass broad 2003 laws with new taxes and penalties
New Year brings hundreds of laws from across the states. Indiana raises gas tax by three cents, Kansas smokers pay nine cents more per pack, and Nebraska increases income tax. New Hampshire eliminates inheritance tax. Oklahoma offers rural and refinery pollution tax breaks. Oregon raises minimum wage to 6.90, while Mississippi caps punitive and pain damages in lawsuits. Illinois makes incitement to hate crimes a felony. North Carolina shields DV victims from addresses. Ignition interlocks spread. terrorism and public safety laws expand. A road fee targets Amish buggies in east-central Illinois, drawing local fury.
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Associated Press
Indiana
Kansas
Nebraska
New Hampshire
Florida
Oklahoma
Oregon
Mississippi
Illinois
Benjamin Smith
Cist
North Carolina
State Attorney General's
Roy Cooper
New Mexico
Phil Griego
Connecticut
Nevada
Tennessee
Baeteena Black
Tennessee Pharmacists Association
Reuben Schrock
Supreme Court to take up landmark affirmative action and gay rights cases
The court plans to rule on race in college admissions and whether same sex couples can be penalized for private sexual activity. Other cases include library internet filters and post Sept. 11 intelligence tactics. Chief Justice Rehnquist may retire in June after a knee injury.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Mickey Mouse
Victoria's Secret
Victor
William H. Rehnquist
Rehnquist
Virginia
Clarence Thomas
South
Thomas
University of Michigan
Tom Goldstein
Obituaries for Louis H. Kimball II and Jim C. Johnson Jr.
Graveside services are set for Louis H. Kimball II at South Park Cemetery on Tuesday at 2 p.m. He died December 27 2002 in Albuquerque. He was born February 16 1939 in Portsmouth NH served in the Air Force and worked at Glovers Packing and as a security guard. He is survived by a son four daughters two brothers a sister and several grandchildren. Memorial contributions go to the American Diabetes Association NM Affiliate. Arrangements by Ballard Funeral Home. Jim C Johnson Jr dies at 48 in Albuquerque with family survivors including wife Carol. children David Rebecca and more. He worked 25 years at Petroleum Development Corp and was a boxing champion known as Gentleman Jim. Memorial service December 30 2002 at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Contributions preferred to church or Habitat for Humanity.
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Louis Howard Kimball, II
South Park Cemetery
Louis Howard Kimball
Mr. Kimball
Portsmouth
N.H
David Farquar Kimball
Muriel Louise Pierce Kimball
Maine
Pauline
Sarah Ann
Clara Ann
U.S. Air Force
Glovers Packing Company
Louis Howard Kimball, III
Roswell
Muriel Newling
Don
Margaret Crosswhite
Tim
Lubbock
Jim C. Johnson
Albuquerque
Jim
Carol Johnson
David Johnson
Rebecca Johnson
Jeremy
Colin Johnson
Nicole Johnson
Isabelle
Dorothy
Steve
Greg Johnson
Petroleum Development Corporation
New Mexico
West Texas
Wyoming
Golden Gloves
South San Jose Community Center
Sandia High School
UNM
Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church
8600 Academy NE
Larry Moss
Good Samaritan Fund
Greater Albuquerque
Habitat For Humanity
Campus Blvd
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Jerry Orr
Charlotte-Douglas International
Robert Johnson
Charlotte
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