Congress Returns With Daunting Summer Agenda
Congress faces a heavy summer program including funding for next year, Medicare prescription drug coverage, tax rebates for poorer families, highway repairs, asbestos litigation limits, and medical malpractice insurance costs. GOP aims for a broad Medicare drug benefit and child tax credit. debates linger over wage credits and abortion limits amid ongoing budget pressures.
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Bush visits Africa amid AIDS crisis
President Bush plans a five nation trip to Uganda Nigeria Botswana and South Africa amid a devastating HIV AIDS crisis. Officials note 20 million dead and 30 million infected in sub Saharan Africa with 11 million children orphaned. The administration seeks 15 billion over five years to fund prevention treatment and care though annual appropriations face hurdles.
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