House endorses pay as you go rule for budget
Resurgent House Democrats voted to block funding boosts unless offset by spending cuts or tax increases, a move to restore PAYGO. The rule, approved 280 to 152, targets earmarks and ties future tax cuts to budget discipline, while Republicans warn it could derail GOP tax cuts and student loan relief.
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President Bush faces harsh criticism over expanding Iraq troop levels as he announces a shakeup of top military and diplomatic advisers. Gen. Abizaid to be replaced by Adm. Fallon and Petraeus named as new Iraq commander. Crocker to head diplomacy in Pakistan and Khalilzad moved to UN post.
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