Modify E-mail Preferences   horiz rule     PageOnePlus toolbar  [IMAGE]          Wednesday, June 6, 2001     ON THE FRONT PAGE   Despite Change in Control of Senate, Bush Says He Is Optimistic About Agenda   By FRANK BRUNI President Bush reached out to Democrats and moderates in his party and, in an interview, expressed optimism about the future of his agenda.      C.I.A. Director Is Going to Israel in Effort to Maintain Calm   By JANE PERLEZ Hoping to build on a fragile cease-fire, the Bush administration is sending C.I.A. Director George Tenet to meet with leaders of Israeli and Palestinian security forces.      It's Official: Democrats Rule Senate; G.O.P. Rues Day   By ALISON MITCHELL The Senate shifted to the control of the Democrats, the first time in its history that the balance of power changed because of a party switch instead of an election.      Bush Moves Against Steel Imports; Trade Tensions Are Likely to Rise   By JOSEPH KAHN President Bush took the first steps toward imposing broad restrictions on imported steel, handing a victory to American steel companies and unions.      Dependence on Hydropower Means Dim Lights in Brazil   By LARRY ROHTER In response to what increasingly resembles a California-style energy crisis writ large, on Friday Brazil began at least six months of obligatory electricity rationing.      F.B.I. Agent Can Be Charged in Idaho Siege, Court Rules   By EVELYN NIEVES A federal appeals court ruled that an F.B.I. sharpshooter could be tried on state charges of manslaughter in the death of a woman during a 1992 standoff in Ruby Ridge, Idaho.      Bloomberg Gets G.O.P. Competition in Race for New York Mayor   By ELISABETH BUMILLER The Republican ticket in the New York mayoral race just got more crowded now that Herman Badillo has joined billionaire Michael R. Bloomberg.      Repetition + Rap = Charter School Success   By JODI WILGOREN At Bronx Preparatory Charter School, a back to basics curriculum paid off with gains on standardized test scores, particularly in math.     ALSO IN TODAY'S TIMES   Blockbuster Settles Suits on Late Fees   By GERALDINE FABRIKANT Blockbuster has agreed to settle class- action lawsuits over its policy of assessing late fees that have often cost much more than the original rental price.      Florida Governor Calls Commission Report on Election Biased   By DANA CANEDY Gov. Jeb Bush's office sent a scathing letter to the United States Commission on Civil Rights denouncing its preliminary findings on the problem-plagued presidential race in Florida last November.      QUOTATION OF THE DAY  [IMAGE]I've even disconnected the lights illuminating the little statue of the Virgin Mary in my living room." AURORA NASCIMENTO FONSECA,  an 81-year-old in Brazil, where households have been ordered to meet conservation targets.          TODAY'S IMAGES  [IMAGE] Front Page Image    Today's Photos    Advertisement  Today's Corrections    TODAY'S SECTIONS   * International   * National   * N.Y. Region   * Politics   * Obituaries   * Business   * Technology   * Science   * Sports   * Editorial   * Op-ed   * Letters   * Arts   * Dining       SUNDAY SECTIONS   * Arts & Leisure   * Automobiles   * Book Review   * Travel   * Real Estate   * Week in Review   * Magazine             Home  | Site Index  | Site Search  | Forums  | Archives  | Shopping    News | Business  | International  | National  | New York Region  | NYT Front Page  | Obituaries  | Politics  | Quick News  | Sports  | Health  | Science  | Technology/Internet  | Weather  | Editorial  | Op-Ed    Features | Arts  | Automobiles  | Books  | Cartoons  | Crossword  | Games  | Job Market  | Living  | Magazine  | Real Estate  | Travel  | Week in Review    Help/Feedback  | Classifieds  | Services  | Newspaper Delivery  | New York Today    Copyright 2001 The New York Times Company    	[IMAGE]	[IMAGE]