Congress approves 2.2 percent pay raise for lawmakers
The House backs a 2.2 percent raise for Congress as part of an $89.3 billion 2004 budget bill affecting Transportation and Treasury programs. Senate supports similar civilian raises, while Rep. Jim Matheson criticizes the move. Vice President and top leaders, including Supreme Court justices, would share in the raise.
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Democrats blast Bush economy and Iraq at televised debate
In a live Albuquerque debate eight of nine Democrats lambasted Bush on economy, Iraq, and immigration while praising UN action in Iraq. Gephardt accused the president of misery and job loss, Lieberman defended immigrant roots, and Edwards mocked Bush Spanish outreach as shallow amid discussions on trade and tax policy. New Mexico Gov. Richardson urged Hispanic mobilization. candidates debated immigration reform and rollback of tax cuts.
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