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THE BATTALION campus and community news 1:57 p.m. Monday through Friday on KAMU-FM 90.9 College Station / Bryan Tents, Tables, Chairs, Linens BBQ Fits, Grills,^Griddles Dance Floors & I Much More www partytimerentals.com Get Grilling with Party Time I Party Time Rentals 1816 Ponderosa, College Station 696-5555 »1710 S. Texas Ave, Bryan IMSisS pollution BRAND N6V4 CONVERSE AU-STARS: FORMAL WEAR 1100 Harvey Road 979-693-0947 www.alsformalwear.com Gowns from BridesMart. Fighting Continued from page 1 2008 S- ‘Texas Ave. (979) 696-5557 !Ring (Dance SpeciaC } 78.95 ‘Everything Included advancing troops. McChrystal said coalition ground forces have not gotten into direct firelights with Republican Guard forces. That seemed a matter of not much time, though. The Army’s 3rd Infantry Division was within 50 miles of the capital, battling sand storms more than Iraqi fire as it neared the approaches to Baghdad. Some Iraqis waved or gave a thumbs-up as the convoy passed on its dash through southern Iraq, while others stood stoically. The advance of long columns of thousands of vehicles was aided by heavy air protection that wiped out a column of Iraqi armor at one point and sent some of Saddam’s outer defenses withdrawing toward the capital. The convoy passed bombed anti-aircraft guns, empty foxholes and berms dug for tanks that had been abandoned. President Bush invited senior lawmakers to the White House, and aides said he would ask Congress for nearly $75 billion. Of that, $62.6 billion would be in direct war costs, according to these aides, for 30 days of com bat. The request was also expected to include up to $3 billion to guard against ter rorist threats, as well as aid to Israel, Afghanistan and other U.S. allies, a down payment on humanitarian aid for Iraq and for rebuilding the country, and money to increase security for American diplomats. Bush, scheduled to confer in Washington later this week with Blair, also talked with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone, complaining that Russia is selling anti-tank guided missiles, jamming devices and night- vision goggles to Iraq. National security adviser Condoleeza Rice visits U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Tuesday to discuss humanitarian issues. Polls taken since the war began show growing support for the military campaign. But there were fresh anti-war protests across the United States and abroad. Police arrest ed more than 123 people in San Francisco, and at least 50 in Hartford, Conn. In the world’s first war with liv casts from the battlefield, news am of American and British setbacks c with pictures of military successes. Iraqi television showed pictures o( American helicopter in a grassy in Arab headdresses brandishing rifles as they did a victory dance: aircraft. Hours later, Iraqi televisionsta two men it said made up the crew. "We have a two-man crew confirmed Gen. Tommy Franks, thel- war commander. But he denied Iraqi i that the craft had been shot down by ers, and that two choppers had been! Franks told reporters that 3,00(1 prisoners had been taken. But he and U.S. officials were more concernedwili fate of a handful of American POWs convoy wms ambushed in the Iraqi over the weekend. At the Pentagon, spokeswoman 1 Clark accused Iraqis ofviolatinj war by misusing white flags of siinf and other deceptions. There is onb [and a person’s i [going there illu leyes with a sort 1 sion or shake th self-conscious a [admit, I liked tc In London, i | delayed by sev< As I sat at th [ dered who wou try on the eve o of me, a Middle man with short eyes talked to a range of Scud n saw me listenin began speaking |guage. I couldn’t te | thought it was or Arabic. Sitting a few I my left was a y< short hair. He c< The ticket ag begin boarding walked to the cc | pass, I thought 1 CNN’s chief int me. I heard her I wanted to g I chickened out. I was the thii Others came on seats away from Blitzer?” The gi [ entered and sat i ! busload of jourr Amanpour got c at her, “Hey Chi Kuwaiti perspec acknowledged h pie around her. Then Wolf B on board and sa Open Monday - Friday (10-6) Open late on Mondays & Thursdays until 8 Saturdays (10-3) J cf? BUFFET RESTAURANT FRESH SEAFOOD BUFFET • Fresh Oysters • Mussels • King Crab Legs • Sushi • Salmon • Roast Duck Mongolian BBQ available all day long! YOUR CHOICE OF FRESH FOOD • MADE WHILE YOU WATCH! LUNCH BUFFET DINNER BUFFET $5 55 s 7. 75 Mon.-Sat. Mon.-Sat. 1:00am-4:00pm 4:30pm-9:30pm 10% Discount with Student ID Texas Ave. S WE ARE HERE BRENTWOOD SQUARE SHOPPINGCENTER 2402-D Texas Avenue S. ^ College Station, TX ^ Parkway Square Shopping Center (Next to Stein Mart) 694-7959 • 694-7482 Corrections The following photos were left out of the March 24 Election Guide 2003: KAINER LANE MOHR Matt Kainer is running for senior yell leader. Keith Lane is running for junior yell leader and his Web site is www.lethimyell.com Rob Mohr is running for junior yell leader. Junior Yell Leader James Denham's name was listed incorrectly in the March 24 Election Guide. Jerri Ann Henry's statement was run incorrectly in the guide. The statement, "Commitment to change through action, not words" was mistakenly grouped under her name. The following is her correct statement for Senator - College of ag and life sciences: Howdy. My name is Jerri Ann Henry and I am a sophomore animal science major from Dallas Texas. I have been involved in many agricultural organizations including Saddle and Sirloin, Horsemen's Association, and Alpha Zeta. I have devel oped strong leadership skills through Hall Council, Aggie Orientation Leaders Program, Upstream, and in the Pre-Vet Society. Over my time at Texas A&M I have developed a strong vision for our agricul tural department. I would like to improve and maintain the existing programs, while encouraging new research and programs. If you would like to ask me any questions please e-mail me! Politics Continued from page 1 quality of life in College Station, he said. “Their opinions are impoi tant because they are citizens, a large part of our community.” A proposal currently being con sidered by city officials change the minimum ageofaci! council candidate from 18toJI Whatley said this regulation v only serve to further discrimW against the majority of the population in Bryan-Collej Station. Candice McFarland, director* administration for the Marooi Party, said the referendum pro al came as a surprise because dents have previously run forcil) positions without a problem. 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