Liberty Island reopens to visitors after 9 11 shutdowns
Liberty Island open to the public on Thursday with Ellis Island museum, but the Statue of Liberty remains closed for security until at least 2002. National Park Service says offsite screening and airport style checks will be used before boat access.
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Congress near deal on 20 billion anti-terror package
Senate and House negotiators moved toward a 20 billion anti-terrorism package meeting President Bush's demand for restraint while funding domestic security and post 9/11 rebuilding. Aides hoped to finalize outlines by Tuesday to clear the must-pass spending bill and adjourn for the year. The package marks a Bush-backed win as he had warned against larger spending.
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High Stakes 20 Billion Anti Terror Pact Draws Battle Budget
The White House pressures shape a pact that funds Afghanistan war and terrorism fight with about 20 billion. Democrats lost 15 billion in recent weeks as lawmakers clash over defense cuts and security spending. Senate aims roughly 2 billion for defense while about 8.5 billion goes to domestic security and similar for New York and Washington.
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Baby crib recall and dresser recall issued by CPSC
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced recalls affecting about 400 Molly and Betsy cribs from LaJobi Industries due to end panel cutouts that risk strangulation. Model numbers and sale dates are listed, with replacement end panels available. A separate recall covers over 8,000 Sandberg dressers, model 26224 dated 09-01 or older, sold from 1999 to 2001. families are urged to stop use and contact Sandberg for repairs.
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FBI reports first half violent crime down 1.3 percent
The FBI says violent crime fell 1.3 percent in the first half of the year, continuing a nine year decline. Murders rose 0.3 percent, robberies up 0.8 percent, rapes down 1.7 percent, and aggravated assaults down 2.4 percent from January to June compared with 2000. Property crimes slipped 0.2 percent with regional variations.
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