UNITED NATIONS – Saddam Hussein has accepted with “no conditions” a tough new U.N. resolution that will return weapons inspectors to the country after nearly four years. But the harsh tone of Iraq’s acceptance letter raised questions about how it would treat the arms inspectors. Although Iraq agreed to stringent …
Read More »Dave Weldon (Republican)
State: Florida Party: Republican Candidate: U.S. House of Representatives Current Office: Representative (R-FL 15th) Born: 8/31/1953, Amityville, NY Religion: Chr. Non-Den. Marital Status: Married, Nancy Education: MD SUNY – Buffalo, 1981 Previous Political Experience: No prior elected office Campaign Web Site: http://www.weldon.org Click here for the Fox News Election Map
Read More »Exiled Iraqis Delay Conference Again
CAIRO, Egypt – Exiled Iraqi opposition groups have again postponed a conference planned this month in Belgium to discuss their possible role in toppling Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. In a statement sent to The Associated Press in Cairo on Thursday, a preparatory committee said it is putting off the conference, …
Read More »Disability Payments Complicate Social Security Debate
WASHINGTON – Social Security (search) disability benefits may not be safe from the across-the-board cuts that are likely in President Bush’s proposal to allow personal investment accounts. Retirement and disability benefits (search) are calculated using the same formula, so if future promised retirement benefits are cut, then disability benefits also …
Read More »Ford Swings to Profit Thanks to Finance Unit
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Co. (F), the nation’s second biggest automaker, said Thursday it swung to a profit of $104 million in the fourth quarter from a loss of $793 million a year ago, when it incurred heavy charges for restructuring in Europe and a new agreement with its …
Read More »George W. Bush: Behind the Headlines
Sunday, January 23 at 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. ET Hosted by Brit Hume It was an historic first term, filled with triumph and tragedy. George W. Bush (search) began his presidency following an election that opponents still contest today. Given his lack of a clear mandate, he could have …
Read More »What Should Visitors to Rocky Flats Be Told?
DENVER – Colorado’s Rocky Flats (search) is being transformed into a wildlife refuge and recreational area for the public. But the 65,000-acre complex’s history as a site for nuclear weapons material has some area residents nervous about the government-sponsored makeover. “Well, I wouldn’t go out there and about anybody who …
Read More »Report: Julia Roberts, Donald Rumsfeld Make a Deal
NEW YORK – With newly born twins, it looks like Julia Roberts (search) needs some extra space. The actress has bought 32 acres of Taos, N.M., real estate from Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld (search), People magazine reports. According to the magazine, since taking up part-time residence in New Mexico …
Read More »Party Leaders Lay Out Dueling Senate Priorities
WASHINGTON – Social Security and tax code reforms, class action lawsuit limits and energy legislation are at the top of Republicans’ priorities for the 109th Congress, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said Monday. Also among the priorities for Frist is continuing the fight in the War on Terror, addressing rising …
Read More »Patriots Headed Back to Super Bowl
PITTSBURGH – Nobody beats Brady and Belichick in a big game, not even Big Ben. Tom Brady (search) and Bill Belichick (search) were an unstoppable combination again for the New England Patriots, exposing all of the Steelers’ weaknesses to end their 15-game winning streak and win the AFC championship 41-27 …
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