Krugman Attacks Bush Over $700 Billion Financial Plan
Princeton writer Paul Krugman remains vocal against the Bush administration and its $700 billion financial rescue package, arguing the plan faces significant economic and political challenges. He contends the proposal risks broader market instability and questions its long term effectiveness.
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Sullivan stalls on ATF confirmation amid limbo
U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan, acting chief of the ATF, faces Senate opposition to his confirmation with Congress adjourned and an upcoming election. He maintains focus on dual roles, overseeing 5,100 ATF staff with only a housing stipend and his U.S. attorney salary. Senators Craig Crapo and Vitter did not comment.
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Campaign winds down as Canadian vote nears
Ottawa’s Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Liberal rival crisscrossed the country on the final campaigning day. Voters worry Harper is out of touch while his rival struggles with English. Harper seeks a 155-seat majority in the 308-seat Parliament amid criticism from opponents.
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Anti Christian violence flares in Mosul as Christian flee
In Mosul gunmen killed Farques Batool a Armenian Christian store owner firing on his teenage nephew and adding to a surge of Christian deaths this month. Dozens more flee to Kurdish areas leaving homes and belongings behind as U N officials condemn the spike in violence and call for protection and aid.
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Foster Care Reform Expands Incentives and Kinship Support
A new law signed by President Bush overhauls foster care nationwide. It increases adoption incentives for youths with special needs, allows kinship guardians to receive federal aid, funds tribal programs, extends care to age 21, and requires agencies to keep siblings together and ensure stable education and health care for foster children.
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Child Welfare League of America
Michigan mother abandons 13 year old under Nebraska safe haven law
A Michigan mother drove about 12 hours to Omaha to abandon her 13 year old son at a hospital under Nebraska safe haven rules. The boy, from Detroit, is the second outside-Nebraska case and 18th total since the law began last July. State officials say the child is in an emergency shelter and no immediate danger was found. The investigation continues as officials warn the law targets only immediate danger cases.
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Todd Landry
Department of Health and Human Services
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Creighton University Medical Center
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Stites
Iowa
Gary Staton
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