Bush to outline war and policy aims in State of the Union
President Bush drafts a State of the Union stressing a mix of foreign policy and domestic reforms. He plans to justify potential war in Iraq while promoting a 10-year, 640 billion tax package, Medicare reform, drug coverage, health care for the uninsured, Social Security and faith based community funding.
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Powell urges UN to stand firm on Iraq disarmament
UN Secretary of State Colin Powell told the Security Council the UN must not shrink from disarming Saddam Hussein’s Iraq. He warned of possible war if Baghdad fails to disarm, while noting inspectors’ interim findings and urging timing ahead of the January 29 council vote.
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Airlines seek dismissal of 9 11 suits
New York federal court filings show American Airlines Continental Airlines and several airport security firms seek to dismiss suits over the Sept 11 attacks claiming no liability for ground victims in New York or the Pentagon. Plaintiffs include relatives and firms with property losses. United Airlines is excluded due to bankruptcy.
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Retirement may shift power in abortion politics
The 30th anniversary of Roe v Wade comes as speculation swirls over a possible Supreme Court retirement. If Justice O'Connor leaves, Bush allies push for a conservative replacement, potentially eroding abortion rights. Rehnquist departure could shift the court toward overturning or narrowing Roe, while Gonzales or other nominees loom as likely anti abortion picks. Policymakers fear a more conservative majority tightening abortion limits.
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