Mukasey Picked to Lead Justice Department as Attorney General
President Bush names former U S district judge Michael Mukasey to replace Alberto Gonzales. Mukasey, 66, known for independence and terrorism rulings, aims to stabilize a DOJ accused of political closeness to the White House and faces a Senate confirmation with broad support for swift action on vacancies. Senators foresee a quick hearing as Lieberman urges a nonpartisan process.
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Clinton unveils universal health care plan in Iowa
Hillary Clinton pitched a universal coverage plan at a medical center in Des Moines, insisting it is not government run. The proposal would require insurance for all, offer tax credits, mandate employer participation, and use a bipartisan approach with roles for individuals, businesses, insurers, and government. Critics from both parties challenged the freshness of her plan.
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Undersea aquanauts study Florida Keys reefs from Aquarius lab
Six aquanauts live 60 feet under the Atlantic near Key Largo for a nine day mission at Aquarius Reef Base. They stream real time video to classrooms and the public to spark science interest while studying sponge biology and coral reef health amid disease warming and pollution pressures.
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