Bush Presses Republicans on Immigration Bill Amid Divisions
President Bush urged Senate Republicans to back comprehensive immigration reform as support for allowing illegals to gain citizenship rises in a Los Angeles Times Bloomberg poll. The poll shows a strong majority favor citizenship with fines and English learning, while Bush’s approval sits at 34 percent.
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Coalition forces kill 8 Afghan officers
In a dawn clash near a Taliban target, eight Afghan police officers died as coalition and Afghan troops exchanged fire with helicopter gunships. A communication lapse and fear of tipoffs were cited as factors in the deadly incident. No U.S. casualties were reported.
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California 138 widening leads to road rage and clashes
Caltrans closed part of California 138 after rising anger over delays from the $44 million widening project. Flagmen were cursed at and assaulted as motorists rammed sites, with a flagman struck, another airlifted with back injuries, and a BB gun wound reported during the escalating incidents.
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Senate tackles energy bill to raise fuel economy and curb price gouging
The Senate moved a broad energy package to raise auto fuel efficiency standards for the first time in nearly 20 years and make oil price gouging a federal crime. It aims to reduce oil dependence while expanding ethanol use to 36 billion gallons annually by 2022, with cellulosic sources growing later. The White House opposed key provisions and suggested a veto if price gouging language remains.
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DA testifies he dissented in Duke lacrosse case
Nifong told investigators the case looked like a loser while publicly declaring a racially charged gang rape had occurred at a Duke lacrosse party. The State Bar hearing examines whether he withheld favorable evidence and lied, amid an election race and national scrutiny.
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