Senators Skeptical Of EPA Anthrax Cleanup Plan
Senators questioned the EPA's expertise and called for clear standards to declare Senate offices free of anthrax spores. They urged a central federal command to oversee response while decontamination efforts for Daschle’s suite could begin by Friday night and full reopening in two to four weeks.
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Ford Explorer and Jeep Liberty Get Poor Bumper Test Ratings
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported low bumper ratings for the 2002 Ford Explorer and Jeep Liberty after low speed crash tests. Explorer damages totaled 5432 dollars. Liberty 5667 dollars, both rated poor due to bumper impact. TrailBlazer scored best with 2445 dollars in bumper damage.
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Deficits Return After Four Surplus Years
Democrats blame the 1.35 trillion tax cut, saying it wrecked federal surpluses as Bush budget chief Mitchell Daniels cites recession and war as causes. Daniels warns deficits may persist for at least three years, marking a shift from Clinton era surpluses to red ink.
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White House Criticizes Endangered Farm Bill
The Bush administration questions a Democratic farm bill with higher subsidies that could create grain and cotton surpluses. President Bush supports a generous affordable safety net while Agriculture Secretary Veneman warns subsidies could exceed U.S. limits if prices fall, forcing cuts. Senate Leader Daschle remains cautiously hopeful.
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