Insurance limbo delays rebuilding in New Orleans
In flood-ravaged New Orleans homeowners wait as insurers pay partial, disputed claims. One resident notes a $10,113.34 payout on a $600,000 house while walls crumble and labor stalls loom. Experts say many settlements fall short of actual damages, forcing self funding to rebuild or abandon homes.
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Specter ready to press hearings on eavesdropping program
Senate Judiciary Chair Arlen Specter signals readiness to compel telephone executives to testify about White House eavesdropping. He warns he may issue subpoenas if lawmakers do not accept administration rules, while Cheney suggests cooperation is possible. Specter seeks court review of the NSA monitoring program.
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Navy to launch faster, smaller warship fleet this year
The Littoral Combat Ship, a fast maneuverable vessel powered by waterjets, will debut later this year. With a 50 mph top speed and 40 crew, it aims to counter modern threats near shore using unmanned vehicles and helicopters.
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