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Monday, January 31, 2005 2:55 PM
Bush inaugural too lavish for wartime
WASHINGTON - President Bush is drawing heat over a $40 million splurge on
inaugural balls, concerts and candlelight dinners while the country is in
a somber mood because of the Iraq war and Asian tsunami. As Bush prepares
for his second-term inauguration on Thursday, his supporters plan to celebrate
with fireworks and three days of parties, including a “Black Tie and
Boots” ball and nine other balls. (Full
Story)
WASHINGTON
— Condoleezza Rice is expected to face some tough questions at her confirmation
hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, but Capitol Hill observers
say she will ultimately be confirmed as secretary of state. (Full
Story)
The
common practice of using credit scores or credit histories to determine insurance
rates discriminates against minorities and poor people and should be banned,
lawmakers and advocacy groups said Monday.(Full
Story)
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