Deficit debate grows as Iraq funding stirs voter doubt
Washington voters show rising concern over the $87 billion Iraq request as deficits loom larger. Republicans note public unease with the budget and economy, while lawmakers urge the White House to present concrete deficit-cutting plans ahead of the 2004 elections.
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Bush pushes air pollution initiative at White House
President Bush urged Congress to pass the Clear Skies plan to curb mercury and sulfur and nitrogen oxide emissions from coal plants. The cap and trade proposal would limit pollutants and allow trading credits, while environmentalists warn it weakens Clean Air Act protections and ignores carbon dioxide.
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Japanese woman Kamato Hongo turns 116 oldest in world
Kamato Hongo, born in 1887, is believed to be the world’s oldest living person at 116, recognized by the Guinness Book of Records after Maude Farfis-Luse died at 115. She lives bedridden with her 77-year-old daughter, has seven children, 27 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren, and is part of Japan’s aging society.
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Israelis reject truce offer amid calls for crackdown
In Jerusalem AP report, Yasser Arafat signals desire for peace while Israeli officials refuse a truce unless the Palestinian Authority acts against militant groups. Arafat speaks to Palestinians in Ramallah, as a Palestinian security adviser outlines a mutual, permanent cease-fire conditional on both sides ending violence. Israeli raids kill militants in the West Bank, and Hamas remains in strained contact with PA amid renewed fighting and US backed efforts.
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