House approves expanded benefits for Gulf and Vietnam veterans
The House passed 422 to 0 a bill expanding service-connected illnesses for Vietnam veterans and adding Gulf War undiagnosed illnesses to compensation, with Type II diabetes added and eligibility extended to December 31, 2003. The measure advances to the Senate. authors cite thousands suffering from fatigue, rashes and chronic pain while scientists seek causes.
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Vietnam
Persian Gulf
Christopher Smith
R-N.j
Veterans’ Affairs Committee
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Senate
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HUD report cries for repair in federally funded housing
GAO findings show HUD inspectors labeled most substandard buildings as repaired when repairs were incomplete or uncertified. The audit covered 95 properties in 199 metropolitan areas and cited missing repair plans and certification letters. Nearly a third of safety-violation sites were deemed OK without proper clearance.
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General Accounting Office
Congress
GAO
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Marge Roukema
R-N.j
Barney Frank
D-Mass
Bush urges Arctic drilling amid energy plan debate
President Bush pressed for oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as Congress weighs energy legislation. He claimed environmental safeguards would keep drilling environmentally friendly while supporters and opponents argue over a close vote on the measure and an automaker fuel efficiency proposal.
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House
Capitol Hill
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
White House
Arctic Refuge
Alaska
Prudhoe Bay
Thank you for prayers and support during illness
A grateful note from John and Mel McGhee and their child thanks friends for prayers, cards, and encouragement during recent hospitalization. The writer credits healing and strength to God and wishes blessings to all who cared.
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Mel McGhee
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Lawyers Warn Missile Defense Could Breach ABM Pact
Pentagon lawyers say administration missile defense work may violate the Anti-Ballistic Missile treaty as early as winter. Navy Rear Adm. Craig Quigley disclosed the issue while cautioning about specifics. Democrats question funding while Republicans see House support for the $8.16 billion budget. lawmakers push for further cuts.
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Pentagon
Navy
Craig Quigley
Russia
Carl Levin
Senate Armed Services Committee
House
House Armed Services Research and Development Subcommittee
Bush
Ike Skelton
Missouri
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