Attacks Kill Dozens Across Iraq in Ramadi and Baghdad
At least 66 people were killed or found dead nationwide Monday in Iraq, including 30 bullet riddled corpses in Baghdad. In Ramadi near the Sunni city, two bombings and a detonation killed several and wounded many as al Qaida and tribal factions clash. The Anbar Salvation Council blamed al Qaida, while Sunni leaders warned of renewed constitutional talks delays. The violence underscores the sectarian power struggle affecting U.S. efforts to win Sunni support.
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Baghdad
Ramadi
al-Qaida
Amil
U.S
Tariq Youssef
Youssef
Anbar Salvation Council
Sheik Jabbar Front Organization
Islamic State of Iraq
Seedee Eee
Gulf towns say FEMA is dragging its feet
In Mississippi two dozen counties and cities face an estimated 18.4 million dollars in losses as FEMA questions whether they paid too much for the work. Mississippi Emergency Management Agency director Mike Womack noted the potential impact and delays.
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Gulf
FEMA
Mississippi
Mike Womack
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency
Royal welcome for Queen Elizabeth II at White House visit
President Bush hosts Queen Elizabeth II at a bunting dressed White House reception with a 21 gun salute and a five course dinner. The event features warm exchanges on shared liberty and future cooperation while Itzhak Perlman performs and Laura Bush comments on American joy.
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Johann Neuman
Los Angeles Times
Washington
Bush
Elizabeth II
White House
Blair House
Prince Philip
Itzhak Perlman
Laura Bush
ABC
United States
Britain
Queen Elizabeth
National Guard short on gear for disasters amid overseas deployments
With much equipment in Iraq and Afghanistan, state National Guards face shortages in disaster response as hurricane season nears. Shortfalls hinder rapid mobilization across states, despite efforts to ship gear to hurricane-prone areas and warnings from officials that under-equipped units could cost lives.
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Washington
Iraq
Afghanistan
Texas National Guard
Greensburg
Kan
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas
Sebelius
NBC
Army
Air National Guard
Steven Blum
National Guard Bureau
Congress
California lauded for curtailing drunken drivers
A congressionally ordered study by the U S Department of Transportation praises California for reducing drunk driving through online tools and task forces, with Fresno cited for federally funded campaigns. California’s 2005 DUI fatalities totaled 1 719, but 0 52 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled compares favorably to Florida Missouri and South Carolina.
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California
Florida
Missouri
South Carolina
Texas
U.S. Department of Transportation
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Congress
Transportation Department
Chris Cochran
California Office of Traffic Safety
Department of Transportation
Office of Inspector General
Capitol Hill
House of Representatives
U.S
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National Rail Administration
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New York
London
Kabul
Middle East
Times
Joel Havemann
Washington, D.C
Fresno Police Department
Eric Eide
Fresno
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