Endeavour delivers crew and girder to space station
Space shuttle Endeavour arrived at the international space station with a new three member crew and another girder. The craft met the station 250 miles above the South Pacific, ending a round the world chase from Endeavour's weekend launch.
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Bush halts Florida pension fund audit delays probe
The inspector general delayed an HHs audit of Florida's state employee pension fund at Gov Jeb Bush's request, a move now under congressional scrutiny. Officials say the audit would not finish before Bush's reelection, with investigations focusing on IG independence and political influence.
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FBI reports surge in anti Muslim hate crimes in 2001
FBI data show hate crimes against Muslims or those of Middle Eastern descent rose sharply in 2001 from 28 to 481, a 1,600 percent jump tied to post September 11 fear. Overall hate crime incidents rose about 20 percent to 9,730 with Muslims still outpaced by blacks and Jews, and authorities note many cases go unreported.
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Ledger of First Congress reveals $6 a day salaries
A brown ledger saved from disposal shows 1790 to 1881 salaries and travel allowances for senators. Signatures include John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Early entries date to 1790 with total expenses for Philadelphia’s 1790 sessions at $10,655.50.
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Aaron Burr
John C. Calhoun
Treasury
Richard Baker
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