Rumsfeld Fades From Spotlight Amid Controversy
Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld has become scarce in public briefings amid the Abu Ghraib abuse scandal and election pressures. Spokesmen say the shift reflects Iraq sovereignty transfer and a reduced role, while polls show his favorable rating sliding from two thirds to about half over the war period.
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House panel trims proposed IRS money amid budget push
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury and Independent Agencies would set IRS enforcement at 4.3 billion next year, a 2 percent rise from now, with total IRS spending at 10.3 billion. President Bush sought 4.6 billion for enforcement and 10.7 billion overall, while Democrats argued for stronger tax law enforcement funding amid rising costs and staffing churn.
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Graduate assistants lose union rights at private universities
The National Labor Relations Board rules privately employed graduate teaching and research assistants are students not employees, reversing the 2000 Brown University ruling that allowed UFW organizing. The 3-2 decision, along party lines, limits union formation for about 450 Brown GTA and GRA members. Brown declined comment.
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Ethics panel members aided by DeLay's funds
Four of the five House ethics committee Republicans investigating Majority Leader Tom DeLay had previously received money from ARMPAC, DeLay's political fund. The donors include Doc Hastings Judy Biggert Kenny Hulshof and Steven LaTourette. Hefley chaired the panel and received none. The article notes concerns about independence and calls for an independent counsel.
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