Bush wants to convince those countries that an American missile defense system does not have to trigger an arms race. The message was passed on to Chinese President Jiang Zemin by visiting Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien in a meeting of the two leaders in Beijing yesterday. Chretien was the first world leader to visit the new U.S. president after his inauguration in January. Cell Phone A bill to prohibit the use of hand-held cellular telephones while driving gained momentum yesterday in Connecticut as a legislative leader and a union representing state police troopers endorsed it, according to the Associated Press. The bill would make it illegal to use hand-held cell phones while driving, except for emergencies.
Proponents say inexpensive equipment allows for hands-free operation of cell phones.
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