Senate Democrats press Bush for real budget numbers
Senate Democrats urge President Bush to rescind parts of the tax cut and resubmit a budget with real numbers pointing to a shrinking surplus. Kerry cites a one vote margin and veto risk while Daschle and Lott offer contrasting blame and solutions amid calls for prudent spending and possible capital gains tax cuts.
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Urban residents face higher violent death risk and treatment gaps
A government health report finds Americans in large cities die more often from violence and go untreated for substance abuse. Wakefield notes ambulance delays and nurse shortages threaten care even with insurance. Suburbs show better overall health, while rural areas share lower insurance coverage and higher death rates.
Alaska Fort Greely to host interceptor missile silos
The Bush administration aims to build five interceptor missile silos at Fort Greely Alaska as part of a broad missile defense test range spanning the north Pacific. Construction would involve clearing 15 acres near the closed post and improving roads and wells with further work planned pending treaty considerations with Russia.
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Iraq probes widen as chemical and biological weapons feared
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld warned on Fox News Sunday that Iraq’s drive to enhance chemical and biological weapon capabilities threatens a growing risk. He cited lack of U.N. inspections and a report to Congress noting other nations’ WMD efforts, with possible renewed biological production and mobile delivery threats.
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Rumsfeld Says Bush Should Veto Missile Defense Bill
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld urged President Bush to veto a defense bill if it trims the missile defense request. The Senate Armed Services Committee backed cuts of 13 billion from 8.3 billion, despite the bill still boosting overall funding by 17 billion and restricting actions violating the 1972 ABM treaty with Russia.
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Bush presses Florida push on schools amid budget squeeze
President Bush campaigns in Movida and plans new reading initiatives as Congress stalls a schools bill and budget surpluses dwindle. He meets Australian Prime Minister John Howard at the Washington Navy Yard to mark the 50th anniversary of their alliance and to present Canberra with the ship's bell from the USS Canberra. The two day Florida swing to Jacksonville and Sarasota precedes a week centered on education and reading reforms.
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City homeowners to receive 645000 for storm repairs in Syracuse
Elderly low income homeowners on Syracuse south and southwest sides will get 645000 as part of a 25 project grant from HUD disaster relief funds. Many homes still show damage three years after the 1998 storms with trees and structural repairs needed. aid will cover removal of debris and repairs while eligibility criteria are to be set.
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Couple killed when car crushed by towed boat
Ontario County deputies report Agostino DeCiantis age 72 and Elisa DeCiantis age 69 from Penfield died after their car left the road in Richmond struck a tree and was crushed by a boat being towed. The couple suffered head and chest injuries and died at F F Thompson Hospital shortly after the 5 p.m. crash.
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Man dies in apparent game of Russian Roulette
Police investigate the death of 27 year old Jackie Wilson in Elmira after an apparent self inflicted gunshot in a party setting. A 247 Magnum revolver was recovered at the scene and the home owner’s weapon was used. Wilson was taken to Arnot Ogden Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
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Joan Rivers Mourns Spike the Yorkie Dead at 17
Spike, Joan Rivers longtime Yorkshire terrier, died at home of heart failure at age seventeen while Rivers traveled in Europe. The dog appeared on The Tonight Show and TV Guide cover, headlined with Rivers in nightclubs, starred in a 1995 Broadway show, and was Mr. February in a calendar. Publicist Richard Gran announced the death.
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Ralston Purina Co
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Democrats square off in final NYC mayoral debates
New York Democrats argued in the final mayoral debates before the Tuesday primary. City Council Speaker Peter Vallone accused Fernando Ferrer of stoking racial divides with his campaign pledge “the other New York.” A Daily News poll shows Ferrer at 26 percent, Green 27, Vallone 14, Hevesi 13, with 20 percent undecided. If no candidate wins a majority, the top two face a runoff.
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Alan Hevesi
Corrections policy note from Herald Journal staff
Herald Journal explains its corrections policy and invites readers to report errors by calling deputy executive editor Tim Burin at 470-2240. The notice emphasizes striving for full fair and accurate coverage and offers a contact method for corrections.
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Herald Journal delivery guarantee and contact
Syracuse Herald Journal announces a delivery guarantee by 5 p.m. if not met, customers may call 479-0050 for same day delivery at no cost. The paper is published by Herald Co with postal box 4915 Syracuse NY 3221 and publication number 591580.
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