Feds seek tire pressure warning lights for new cars
Federal regulators proposed that starting in 2007 all vehicles include a low tire pressure warning light. The NHTSA estimates costs up to 69.89 per car and total industry cost at 1.1 billion, with potential fuel and maintenance savings up to 1.7 billion. Industry groups may oppose the flat 25 percent underinflation threshold.
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Washington
Rac Wold
National Highways Traffic Safety Administration
Dan Zielinski
The
Rubber Manufacturers Association
Thre
Ercent
Intelligence director eyed to wield budget power
House leaders vow an overhaul of the fractured intelligence system before adjournment and seek final passage by October. Senate leaders propose a national intelligence director with spending authority over most nonmilitary agencies by Sept 27, aligning with 9/11 commission goals.
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Washington
House
Senate
National Intelligence
Congress
Tom DeLay
Texas
U.S
New York City
Susan Collins
Maine
Sen
Joseph Lieberman
Connecticut
Collins and Lieberman
Pentagon
Senators condemn slow Iraq reconstruction effort
Senate Republicans and Democrats blasted the Bush administration for slow progress in rebuilding Iraq at a hearing. They warned that limited spending and diverted funds threaten security and elections amid ongoing U.S.-led combat with insurgents. Senator Chuck Hagel called the situation dangerous and embarrassing.
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Washington
Senate
Bush
Iraq
Sen
Chuck Hagel
R-Neb
Failing computers trigger near midair close calls in West
West coast air traffic disruption after computer failure cuts radio contact between pilots and controllers. Hamid Ghaffari, head of the local FAA association, cites five cases of reduced separation and two near collisions as flights veered on radar. Backup system activated but failed. pilots briefly relied on alternate frequencies as operations returned to normal.
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Los Angeles
Hamid Ghaffari
National Air Traffic Controllers Association
Federal Aviation Administration
Ghaffari
FAA
Palmdale
California
Nevada
Sharon signals unilateral plan beyond Gaza withdrawal
In a newspaper interview Prime Minister Ariel Sharon rejects the U S backed road map and hints Israel may keep large parts of the West Bank after pulling out of Gaza. Palestinian officials warn this could redefine borders as violence leaves 10 Palestinians dead in West Bank clashes.
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West Bank
Gaza Strip
Ariel Sharon
Sharon
Gaza
Haaretz
Yediot Ahronot
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