Saudis Allow U S to Use Bases for Iraq War Support
Pentagon officials say Saudi Arabia privately assured U S officials they could launch air support missions from Saudi bases and coordinate air operations from a central command near Riyadh if war with Iraq occurs. Officials noted uncertainty over full base access but expect continued discussions with Riyadh on the matter.
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Saudi Arabia
U.S
Iraq
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Victoria Clarke
Defense
Donald H. Rumsfeld
Combined Air Operations Center
Prince Sultan Air Base
Riyadh
Prince Sultan Command Center
New York Times
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Turkey
Kuwait
Qatar
Bahrain
United Arab Emirates
Oman
Bush
Bush’s 04 Signature Issues tie terrorism to re election agenda
An AP report says a White House document titled Possible 04 Signature Issues lists war on terrorism and homeland security as key items for Bush’s re election plan. Officials deny a political centerpiece, saying the list notes challenges and priorities like Social Security reform and terrorism. Democratic critics charge the administration seeks gains by politicizing national security.
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Crawford, Texas
White House
Homeland Security
Andrew Card
Associated Press
Dan Bartlett
John Kerry
Dmass
Howard Dean
Vermont
United pilots urged to accept pay cuts in bankruptcy plan
United Airlines pilots join flight attendants in backing the bankruptcy plan to keep contracts through spring in exchange for wage reductions. The company seeks $2.4 billion annual cuts through 2008. the machinists oppose a 13 percent cut. Presidents say the interim agreement awaits ratification within 10 days.
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United Airlines
U.S
Machinists’ Union
Elk Grove Village
Ill
United
Association of Flight Attendants
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Toddler Found After Fatal DeWitt Crash In Freezing Weather
A crash south of DeWitt killed 24 year old Paige Blair of Lincoln. Her 16 month old son Aaron Blair was missing overnight in 10 degree weather until police from multiple agencies found him. The 6 year old, Tyler Suits, was located near the scene. Both children later released from hospitals.
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Neb
Saline County
Paige Blair
Lincoln
Tyler Suits
Aaron Blair
Aaron
Tyler
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