Agriculture secretary nominee Johanns wins Senate panel approval
Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously approved Mike Johanns, President Bush’s nominee, after a three hour hearing focused on his stance on reopening U S cattle imports from Canada amid mad cow concerns. He faces full Senate confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mike Johangson
Bush
Senate
Senate Agriculture Committee
Aska
Dubanns
Iowa
Johanns
Ann Veneman
Agriculture Department
Kent Conrad
D-N.d
Alberta
Canada
Conrad
Johannis
Margaret Spellings
Spellings
Mos
Senate Education Committee
Ats
Roac
Gonzales faces Senate grilling on detainee abuse and Geneva ties
Attorney general nominee Alberto Gonzales confronts questions over Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo policies, pledging to prosecute abuse and to uphold international treaties. He defends White House counsel stance that terrorist suspects are not guaranteed Geneva protections, while lawmakers press on legality and oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alberto Gonzales
Abu Ghraib
Guantanamo Bay
Gonzales
Bush
White House
Tat al- Qaida
Judiciary Committee
Department of Justice
Genzales
Congress
Geneva
State of emergency extended in Iraq before election
Iraq extended the state of emergency by 30 days ahead of elections as militants violence surged. Lt Gen Thomas Metz warned delaying voting would raise danger while interim PM Ayad Allawi said attacks would rise and blamed Saddam loyalists. Four of 18 provinces face poor security as Basra deaths and beheadings accompany ongoing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baghdad
Iraq
U.S
Thomas Metz
Metz
Basra
Feli¢eeso
Olau
Thuraday
1St Marine Expeditionary Force
Anbar
Ayad Allawi
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
Allawi
National Army
People's Army
Pilots Seek Safety Warnings Over Laser Dangers
The Associated Press reports pilots unions demand stronger government alerts and preflight guidance on laser incidents aimed at aircraft cockpits. Eight recent beams near landings, including at Cleveland Hopkins, prompted calls for warnings and training. FAA says finalizing new safety advice as studies note distraction and potential blindness risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland Hopkins International Aiport
Federal Aviation Administration
Laura Brown
FAA
China welcomes 1.3 billionth citizen
China celebrated its 1.3 billionth citizen at Beijing Maternity Hospital with state TV coverage. The newborn eight pounds, unnamed per Xinhua, was bathed and praised as a symbol of the one child policy amid government claims of resource relief and critics’ abuse concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bening
China
Beijing Maternity Hospital
Ens
Lan Hui
Shell China
Zhang Tong
Air China
Xinta
Xinhua
China Daily
Hut
Gu Xiulian
All-China Women’s Federation
Beijing
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mandela
Johannesburg
South Africa
Nelson Mandela
Sayin
Makgatho Mandela
Winksfield Park
Dike Canern
Linge
Thabo Mbeki
Mbeki
Star Reports
A.G
Patrick Leahy
D-Vi
Edward M. Kennedy
Dmass
CLA
Texas Supreme Court
al-Qaida
Capitol Hill
Namir
The
Associated Press
Salim al Taki
Denis Breslin
American Airlines
Hyeslin
Allied Pilots Association
Dennis Dolan
Air Line
Pilots Association
the Associated Press
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!