Lawmakers Backing Bush's $87B War Request
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WASHINGTON (AP) _ Republicans and Democrats predicted Monday that Congress will approve the $87 billion President Bush wants for Iraq and Afghanistan, but many said they would demand more details on administration policy in both countries. With relentless American casualties, a paucity of allied support and a realization that the administration underestimated the operation's price tag, lawmakers seem emboldened to play a stronger role in shaping the measure than they did when they quickly approved an initial $79 billion package in April.
Arab League OKs Seat for Iraqi Council
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CAIRO, Egypt (AP) _ The Arab League early Tuesday granted the U.S.-appointed Governing Council on Iraq a seat on the 22-member pan-Arab body _ despite fears that such recognition could be seen as a sign of support for the American invasion. The decision is the league's first to officially recognize the council _ appointed July 13 after U.S. forces deposed Saddam Hussein's regime _ as an authority able to represent Iraq on the regional stage.
Next Space Shuttle Run to Be Test Flight
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SPACE CENTER, Houston (AP) _ NASA said Monday that when shuttle launches resume sometime next year, the first mission will essentially be a test flight, with astronauts inspecting their ship and practicing repair techniques to guard against another Columbia-type disaster. The space agency considered flying the minimum number of astronauts and keeping the mission as short as possible. But NASA decided to go with a full set of six or seven astronauts on a normal-length mission of about a week and a half to perform some overdue repair work at the international space station.
Supreme Court Weighs Campaign Finance Law
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WASHINGTON (AP) _ In a rare and lengthy special session, the Supreme Court considered Monday whether a vast rewrite of the nation's laws governing money in politics unconstitutionally muzzles politicians, their supporters and opponents. The court heard four hours of arguments, the most time it has devoted to a case since it reviewed Watergate-era campaign money reforms in 1975. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and other supporters of the new law say it is needed to plug loopholes that have weakened the earlier law.
Indiana Governor Out of Emergency Surgery
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CHICAGO (AP) _ Indiana Gov. Frank O'Bannon suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and underwent several hours of surgery Monday after being discovered unconscious in his Chicago hotel room. "The next 24 to 48 hours is going to be critical," said Dr. Wesley Yapor, who operated on the 73-year-old governor. "We're hoping he's going to recover function. How much, we don't know."
Judge Moves Nichols' Okla. Bombing Trial
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ The murder trial for Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols will be held more than 100 miles from the site of the bombing, a state judge ruled Monday. District Judge Steven Taylor decided to move the trial to the southeast Oklahoma city of McAlester because of extensive pretrial publicity. It is to start on March 1.
Record Industry Sues Music File Swappers
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The music industry's largest trade group filed 261 copyright lawsuits across the country Monday against Internet users who trade songs online, an aggressive campaign to discourage piracy through fears of expensive civil penalties or settlements. The Recording Industry Association of America warned it ultimately may file thousands of cases. Its first round was aimed at what it described as "major offenders" illegally distributing on average more than 1,000 copyrighted music files each.
Nasdaq Gains 30, 18-Month High; Dow Up 83
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NEW YORK (AP) _ Wall Street extended its advance into a sixth straight week Monday after a brokerage upgrade of IBM raised investor expectations of a rebounding economy. The Nasdaq composite index reached an 18-month high. "What's driving things today is you're continuing to see upgrades and better earnings out of technology from companies such as IBM," said Russ Koesterich, U.S. equity strategist at State Street Corp. in Boston.
Aaliyah's Parents Settle Plane Crash Suit
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MIAMI (AP) _ The parents of R&B singer and actress Aaliyah have reached an undisclosed settlement in a negligence lawsuit over her death in a 2001 plane crash, family attorneys said. A chartered Cessna 402B carrying Aaliyah and eight others crashed shortly after takeoff on a flight from Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas to the Miami suburb of Opa-locka. Investigators believed the plane was 700 pounds overloaded.
Matsui Gets 3 RBIs As Yanks Rock Jays 9-3
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NEW YORK (AP) _ Hideki Matsui drove in three runs, and the New York Yankees' hitters made plenty of noise on a quiet afternoon in the Bronx, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 9-3 Monday. Only 8,848 fans showed up at Yankee Stadium to watch the makeup of a July 22 rainout. The Yankees lead the majors with an average home attendance of nearly 44,000, and were coming off a weekend in which they drew three straight sellouts to see Boston.
Image Caption: President Bush attends a fund-raiser in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Sept. 8, 2003. He is introduced by by Senate Majority Leader Sen. Bill Frist, R-Tenn. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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