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GOP senator: Bush must work on economy
A leading Republican senator on Sunday joined Democrats in urging President Bush to pay attention to the struggling economy as he considers an attack on Iraq.
By SHARON THEIMER / Associated Press
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POLITICAL CARTOONS: BEST OF KNIGHT RIDDER
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Cartoonist Robert Ariail of The State, in Columbia, S.C., makes fun of U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle's late decision to back an Iraq war resolution.
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| INQUIRER PENNSYLVANIA STATEHOUSE & POLITICS |
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For this Pa. county, hopes of rebirth ride on governor's race
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By Chris Gray,
Inquirer Staff Writer,
10/14/2002 03:01 AM EDT)
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Steady as he goes
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By Thomas Fitzgerald,
10/13/2002 02:36 PM EDT)
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Tom Ferrick Jr. | GOP may lose suburban bastion
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By Tom Ferrick Jr.,
Inquirer Columnist,
10/13/2002 03:01 AM EDT)
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Crime will challenge next governor
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By Matthew P. Blanchard,
Inquirer Staff Writer,
10/13/2002 03:01 AM EDT)
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Sixth District candidates clash in debate
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By Nancy Petersen,
Inquirer Staff Writer,
10/13/2002 03:01 AM EDT)
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Fisher: Wage tax could cut property tax
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By Thomas Fitzgerald,
Inquirer Harrisburg Bureau,
10/10/2002 03:01 AM EDT)
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U.S. forces could face mustard gas, anthrax
If U.S. forces invade Iraq, here are some of the chemical and biological weapons they could face on the battlefield, according to U.S. and British government reports:
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By SETH BORENSTEIN,
Knight Ridder Newspapers,
10/14/2002 04:52 PM PDT)
Troops' defenses against chemical, biological attack inadequate
If Saddam Hussein used chemical and biological weapons against invading American forces, could American troops survive them? U.S. defenses against chemical and biological attack have improved greatly since the 1991 Gulf War exposed major flaws. Detection equipment is better, and an array of preventive and post-attack medicines is available for most chemical and biological agents.
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By SETH BORENSTEIN,
Knight Ridder Newspapers,
10/14/2002 04:46 PM PDT)
U.S. warns against Indonesia travel
At one time, perhaps the worst fate that could befall a tourist on the picturesque and popular Indonesian island resort of Bali was crashing a rented motorcycle.
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Associated Press,
10/14/2002 02:17 PM PDT)
Bush: 'Long Way to Go' in Terror War
President Bush called attacks in Kuwait, Indonesia and Yemen part of a grim pattern of terror, and said Monday, "We've got a long way to go" to defeat Osama bin Laden's global network. But he said America can fight Iraq and al-Qaida simultaneously.
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RON FOURNIER,
AP White House Correspondent,
10/14/2002 11:25 AM PDT)
Bush offers U.S. help in N. Ireland
President Bush said Monday he supports the "difficult but necessary" move by Britain to take over sole responsibility for running Northern Ireland from local Catholic and Protestant politicians and offered help in getting the peace process back on track.
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By JENNIFER LOVEN,
Associated Press,
10/14/2002 09:59 AM PDT)
Bush, Cheneys Stump in Four States
As President Bush led a White House campaign charge through four states Monday, he told Republican audiences that what's at stake in November's congressional and gubernatorial elections is his own agenda - and his ability to get any of it done.
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SANDRA SOBIERAJ,
Associated Press Writer,
10/14/2002 09:53 AM PDT)
Lawyer for Torricelli's accuser relentless in pursuit of justice
He may not have knocked Robert G. Torricelli out of the New Jersey Senate race, but in a postmortem of the senator's dizzying fall, Bradley D. Simon may go down as having given a solid push.
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By PETER NICHOLAS,
Philadelphia Inquirer ,
10/14/2002 08:05 AM PDT)
Lawyer for Torricelli's accuser relentless in pursuit of justice
He may not have knocked Robert G. Torricelli out of the New Jersey Senate race, but in a postmortem of the senator's dizzying fall, Bradley D. Simon may go down as having given a solid push.
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By PETER NICHOLAS,
Philadelphia Inquirer ,
10/14/2002 07:53 AM PDT)
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| LATEST HEADLINES FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS |
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Bush: New Attacks Linked to Terror
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RON FOURNIER,
AP White House Correspondent,
10/14/2002 10:17 PM EDT)
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Consumer groups blame listeria outbreak, recall on lack of federal testing standards
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EMILY GERSEMA,
Associated Press Writer,
10/14/2002 09:23 PM EDT)
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Consumer groups blame listeria outbreak, recall on lack of federal testing standards
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EMILY GERSEMA,
Associated Press Writer,
10/14/2002 09:21 PM EDT)
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Groups Blast U.S. Over Listeria
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EMILY GERSEMA,
Associated Press Writer,
10/14/2002 09:15 PM EDT)
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Army General Removed From Post
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AMY FORLITI,
Associated Press Writer,
10/14/2002 08:43 PM EDT)
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Microsoft Pulls Ad After Web Flap
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TED BRIDIS,
Associated Press Writer,
10/14/2002 07:59 PM EDT)
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Bush, Cheneys Stump in Four States
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SANDRA SOBIERAJ,
Associated Press Writer,
10/14/2002 07:39 PM EDT)
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Camp Commander Relieved of Duties
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AMY FORLITI,
Associated Press Writer,
10/14/2002 07:14 PM EDT)
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First Senate debate set for Monday
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10/14/2002 07:05 PM EDT)
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Bush: 'Long Way to Go' in Terror War
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RON FOURNIER,
AP White House Correspondent,
10/14/2002 07:04 PM EDT)
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| LATEST HEADLINES FROM REUTERS |
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Gore Tells Iowans to Turn Anger Into Action
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BY JOHN WHITESIDES, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT,
Reuters,
10/14/2002 08:43 PM EDT)
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Bush Says He Assumes Bali Attack Work of Al Qaeda
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BY STEVE HOLLAND,
Reuters,
10/14/2002 07:39 PM EDT)
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Pentagon Said Eyeing Cut in Major Weapons Programs
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Reuters,
10/14/2002 07:30 PM EDT)
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Bush Launches Congressional Campaign Marathon
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BY PATRICIA WILSON,
Reuters,
10/14/2002 06:39 PM EDT)
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Sharon Flies to US for Talks on Iraq War Scenarios
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BY JEFFREY HELLER,
Reuters,
10/14/2002 06:35 PM EDT)
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Bush Blamed in Meat Recalls, Pilgrim's Pride Drops
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BY RANDY FABI,
Reuters,
10/14/2002 05:42 PM EDT)
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New York Mayor Skips Parade over 'Sopranos'
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BY ELLEN WULFHORST,
Reuters,
10/14/2002 05:08 PM EDT)
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U.S. Protests Against Iraq War Make Slow Start
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BY GILES ELGOOD,
Reuters,
10/14/2002 04:40 PM EDT)
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Bush Sickened by Washington Area Sniper Spree
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Reuters,
10/14/2002 03:34 PM EDT)
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Consumer Groups Blame Bush for Large Meat Recalls
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BY RANDY FABI,
Reuters,
10/14/2002 02:08 PM EDT)
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| LATEST HEADLINES FROM KNIGHT RIDDER TRIBUNE |
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Bush blames al-Qaida for recent assaults
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BY STEPHEN J. HEDGES AND BOB KEMPER,
Chicago Tribune,
10/14/2002 11:06 PM EDT)
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Sniper takes second week off, leading to speculation of work-week schedule
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BY SHIRA KANTOR,
Chicago Tribune,
10/14/2002 08:59 PM EDT)
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Sniper enthusiasts distance themselves from D.C.-area killer
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BY CHRIS GRAY,
Knight Ridder Newspapers,
10/14/2002 07:31 PM EDT)
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For a hefty fee, you could soon experience Zero Gravity
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BY SETH BORENSTEIN,
Knight Ridder Newspapers,
10/14/2002 06:28 PM EDT)
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U.S. forces could face mustard gas, anthrax
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By SETH BORENSTEIN,
Knight Ridder Newspapers,
10/14/2002 06:27 PM EDT)
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Troops' defenses against chemical, biological attack inadequate
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By SETH BORENSTEIN,
Knight Ridder Newspapers,
10/14/2002 06:27 PM EDT)
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Soldiers at mercy of `smart bombs,' sparks Pentagon infighting
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BY STEPHEN J. HEDGES,
Chicago Tribune,
10/14/2002 06:08 AM EDT)
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Social Security dividing parties, but issue is too complex to conquer
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By STEVEN THOMMA,
Knight Ridder Newspapers,
10/13/2002 08:01 PM EDT)
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2002 likely to be among hottest on record
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BY SETH BORENSTEIN,
Knight Ridder Newspapers,
10/13/2002 04:35 PM EDT)
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