Lawsuit Reform Bill Moves To Federal Courts
Washington Bush pushes legislation to shift multimillion-dollar class-action suits from state courts to federal courts. House passed 279 to 149 and Senate earlier approved 72 to 26. Critics argue it favors big business while supporters say it promotes jobs and a stronger economy.
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Senate
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Sal Louse
Nancy Pelosi
Wealthy Social Security tax rise could fund seven years
Wealthy Americans could add more than 100 billion dollars annually by raising the Social Security tax on wages above a higher cap. Bush urged lawmakers to propose ideas without fear of political retribution as both parties expressed doubt. Critics argue gains may be offset by longer term costs and political risk.
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Rick Santoran
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House
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Social Security
Iraqi election results certify national assembly majority
Iraqi results show the United Iraqi Alliance winning a slim majority in the 275 seat National Assembly. Kurdish and secular Shiite parties hold significant shares as Sunnis face exclusion fears. Allawi urged the alliance to revisit de Baathification to pursue national unity and end the insurgency through negotiations.
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Sadlam Hussein
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Allawi
Associated Press
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Death at Abu Ghraib linked to CIA interrogation
The AP review shows Manadel al Jamadi died in CIA custody during interrogation at Abu Ghraib in a position called Palestinian hanging. He was one of the CIA ghost detainees held secretly, with reports noting hangings and abuse as photos surfaced. The exact role of the Bush administration remains unclear.
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Justice Department
al Jamadi
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Charles.Graner
Allamadi
Inspector General
Israel halts demolition of attackers' homes after review
Israel's defense minister ordered a stop to demolishing homes of Palestinians who carried out attacks after an army review found the policy failed to deter violence and fueled hatred. Rights groups condemned the practice as collective punishment and a violation of international law.
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Jamila Abu Aishah
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