Bushs first year notable despite distractions
A year into his presidency Bush delivered on tax cuts and education while facing setbacks like losing the Senate and limits on Social Security private accounts. Post Sept 11 focus shifted to war, with energy and budget pressures shaping the outlook as critics question renewal of promises and missile defense plans.
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Two Marines killed in chopper crash in Afghanistan
A CH-53E Super Stallion on a resupply flight from Bagram Air Base crashed in high mountain terrain in Afghanistan, killing two Marines and injuring five others. The Pentagon says no enemy fire was involved and the crash was likely mechanical. Injured Marines were evacuated for medical care within the theater.
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Rumsfeld Defends Treatment Of Terrorist Suspects On TV
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld defended military tribunals for terrorist suspects on Meet the Press as 34 more prisoners head to Guantanamo. He argued the U S criminal system is just while amid concerns over prisoner treatment and the pending rules for the anti terrorism campaign.
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Egypt praised for intelligence sharing with United States
Cairo officials welcomed the U S collaboration after Gen Richard Myers thanked President Mubarak for Egypt’s intelligence support against al Qaida. Myers cited broad cooperation while noting the next target after Afghanistan remains undecided.
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