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Nation & World
Israel unhappy with new Mideast peace plan
The new peace plan is said to establish Palestinian statehood by 2005. While Palestinians believe the plan should be put into action as soon as possible, Israelis have proposed changes they would like to see.
Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas promised to "end chaos of arms" in Palestinian territories if the plan is implemented. President Bush echoed Abbas' view on erasing terrorism and looks forward to working with him toward a goal of peace in the future.
The plan was formed by the Middle East Quartet, which includes the United States, United Nations, Russia and the European Union.
The plans consists of three phases. During the first phase, Palestinian Authorities must "dismantle terrorist capabilities and infrastructure and end all incitement against Israel and hold free, fair and open elections." Israel must "freeze all construction in Jewish settlements," and "confirm its commitment to an independent, viable, sovereign Palestinian state."
Smart family watches Bush sign Amber Alert Bill
Elizabeth Smart and family members looked on as President Bush spoke of the Amber Alert Bill in the White House Rose Garden.
The alerts are named after the 1996 kidnapping of 9 year-old Amber Hagerman. Amber Alerts use various types of technology available, including radio, electronic billboards and emergency broadcast systems to give out information about kidnapping suspects and victims in a quick and efficient manner.
The Bush administration has set aside $10 million to assist states in their efforts to implement the alerts. Forty-one states currently use the Amber Alter system, and, President Bush said, "they have become an increasingly important tool in rescuing kidnapped children."
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