Bush asks Congress for 1.9 billion disaster relief aid
President Bush requests an additional 1.9 billion to cover this year’s disaster recovery costs and the Columbia shuttle investigation. Funding would come by enlarging the deficit, with House and Senate Republicans aiming for quick passage amid pressure to fund AmeriCorps and other programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bush
Congress
House
Senate
AmeriCorps National Service Organization
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Forest Service
Bureau of Land Management
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Columbia
NASA
AmeriCorps
Disturbed teen, two others tied to alleged killing plot
Oaklyn police say 18 year old Matthew Lovett and two other teens were arrested on charges of plotting to kill three teens and open fire on others with guns and ammunition. Lovett known as angry and armed with a bat, held on 1 million bail. Schoolmates cite years of taunting linked to his brother and a list of enemies. Victims notified, officials say not to identify them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaklyn
N.J
Matthew Lovett
Lovett
Three Charged in Smuggling Plead Innocent in 19 Deaths
A woman Claudia Carrizales de Villa and two men Abelardo Flores and Juan Carlos Don Juan pleaded not guilty to smuggling charges tied to 19 immigrants found dead in a sweltering trailer of an 18 wheeler. A magistrate denied bond for Carrizales, citing flight risk. Flores recruited the truck driver and Don Juan allegedly tried to extort for a Honduran boy's return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Claudia Carrizales de Villa
Abelardo Flores
Juan Carlos Don Juan
Flores
Tyrone Williams
Chavez
Don Juan
Decline in U S deficient bridges amid funding debates
An AP analysis shows 163010 U S bridges still deficient, 28 percent, down 18 percent since 1992. Politicians debate federal funding as states cut transportation projects. aging bridges cause delays and dangers, including a recent Waynesboro Miss collapse and a stalled Warren Pa replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Associated Press
Federal Highway Administration
Chickasawhay River
Waynesboro
Miss
Foam punch 16 inch hole in shuttle wing during test
SAN ANTONIO AP A 16 inch hole punched by foam insulation in a shuttle wing panel test is described as the smoking gun by Columbia Accident Investigation Board member Scott Hubbard. The test used a 35 foot nitrogen gun on Atlantis panel, capturing impact by more than 530 mph and high speed cameras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Columbia
Texas
Columbia Accident Investigation Board
Scott Hubbard
Hubbard
NASA
PETA Sues KFC Over Chicken Welfare Claims
PETA files suit in Los Angeles County alleging KFC misleads the public about chicken welfare. The complaint targets deceptive advertising by KFC and seeks an injunction to stop alleged misrepresentations amid a six month campaign against YUM! Brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles County Superior Court
KFC
YUM! Brands
Rhode Island Seals Tougher Fire Regulations
Gov Don Carcieri signed stricter fire safety rules after a nightclub blaze that killed 100, prompting the nation’s toughest standards. The measure requires sprinklers in more venues, bans pyrotechnics in all but the largest sites, and enlarges fire inspector powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R.I
Don Carcieri
Rhode Island
Carcieri
Also Mentioned on This Page
White House
Camden County
Vincent P. Sarabbi
Chris Ferrari
Christopher Ferrari
Vincenti Sarubbi
Carrizales
Mexico
Harlingen
Karla Patricia Chavez
Robert Scardino
Warren
Hickory Street
Steve Hansen
House Transportation Committee
Don Young
Alaska
Maryland
Kansas
Wisconsin
Frank Moretti
Benning Road
Hllinois
Southeastern IL College
College Road
Harrisburg, IL
Small Business
US Small Business Administration
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Southeastern Illinois College
PETA
Los Angeles
People For the Ethical Treatment of
KFC Corp
Animal Rights Group
The
People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Las Vegas
Murata
Uot
Greeer
Aye
Herrin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!