Congress rebuffs Bush with overtime pay victories
Republicans in Congress resisted White House plans to curb overtime pay outsourcing government work and cut benefits for older workers. Labor groups heralded the defeats as a labor rate victory amid the uncertain economy and rising unemployment.
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New oath rewrite halted after public feedback
Washington officials canceled plans to unveil a modern citizenship oath amid mixed public reaction. The draft would have replaced the line renouncing allegiance to princes with a pledge to renounce all foreign state ties, drawing criticism from lawmakers and veterans groups.
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