Fletcher Indicted Over State Hiring Ties to Politics
A Kentucky grand jury indicted Gov. Ernie Fletcher on misdemeanor charges accusing him of using state jobs to reward political supporters since taking office two years ago. Conspiracy, official misconduct, and political discrimination violations carry potential jail time and removal from office.
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Senate OKs 70 Billion Tax Cut Extension
The Senate approved a 70 billion package extending the 15 percent capital gains and dividends rate for two years and delaying AMT relief for one year. President Bush planned to sign next week as Republicans tout growth while Democrats warn benefits favor the wealthy. Vote was 54 to 44 with three Republicans and three Democrats split.
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Gas tax suspensions draw bipartisan energy amid rising prices
Governors in Maryland South Carolina and Connecticut floated suspending or trimming state gas taxes this summer with lawmakers in Georgia New York and Nevada backing similar steps Critics say cuts may harm road programs while supporters argue relief for working families could be real The debate gains momentum ahead of elections as New York caps sales tax on gas at 8 cents and North Carolina plans a budget inclusive proposal
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States weigh gas tax relief amid rising pump prices
Governors in Connecticut and Georgia push for suspending gas taxes this summer as other states consider tax pauses or windfall taxes. California targets oil profits while Maryland and Kentucky probe price gouging with a consumer hotline and subpoenas.
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Britain missed chances to stop July 7 bombings
Reports say Britain failed to follow up leads on two men who became suicide bombers in the July 7 transit attacks, blaming funding and slow intelligence buildup after 9 11. No culprits found and no firm al Qaida link confirmed, though two suspects had contact with al Qaida figures and one issued a farewell video.
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Iraqi and U.S. forces rescue seven Sunni hostages near Baghdad
Iraqi police and U.S. troops freed seven of ten Sunni men abducted by gunmen near Khan Bani Saad, northeast of Baghdad. The incident sparked clashes and a wider crackdown as sectarian violence grips the capital amid rising kidnappings and civilian deaths.
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