Those who fought against segregation in the 1960s especially relished the decision. The family, friends and fellow officers of a slain Atlanta policeman harshly condemned a plea-bargain today that let the killer escape the possibility of the death penalty. They need to kill him like he killed our son. Social Security is a challenge now. If we fail to act, it will be a crisis,'' said Bush, whose commission is made up of Republicans and Democrats who favor partially privatizing the federal retirement plan.
Democratic leaders oppose that idea.
The Pentagon issued a brief statement Tuesday night announcing plans to recall whatever Chinese-made berets have already been delivered and distributed to U.S. soldiers. Bush acknowledged Tuesday that the final version of his education reform plan would not allow federal dollars to be used to pay for private school tuition. Manila residents awoke under a government-declared ''state of rebellion'' today, more stunned than reassured after police quelled riots that left at least six dead. Relative calm returned to Manila's always-chaotic streets. But residents expressed fear of more violence and shock at the bloodshed as supporters of ousted President Joseph Estrada clashed with security forces at the presidential palace.