Friday, January 18, 2008
Bush To Lay Out Economic Jumpstart Plan
January 18, 2008
Mystery Crash Causes Heathrow Travel Woes
A dozen flights from London's Heathrow airport were canceled in the
continuing disruption caused by a crash landing at Europe's busiest air
hub. Investigators are probing the Boeing 777 crash, which, thus far,
has experts scratching their heads.
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U.S.
Bush To Lay Out Economic Jumpstart Plan
President Bush told congressional leaders he favors personal income tax
rebates and tax breaks for businesses to help avert a recession,
officials said, as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke joined in calls
for an economic stimulus package.
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World
Israel Orders Gaza Crossings Closed
Israel's defense minister has ordered the temporary closure of all
crossings into Gaza, cutting off supplies into the besieged
Hamas-controlled territory in response to a slew of Palestinian rocket
barrages at nearby Israeli towns.
