Republicans see movement on Bush taxes and education
Senate Republican leader Trent Lott predicted Congress will pass a 10 year 1.6 trillion tax cut by July fourth while Vice President Cheney signaled flexibility on education reform including possible vouchers. Bush advisors and Democrats offered varying figures and caution about surplus projections as focus shifts to tax cuts and education funding.
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Bush shifts to drug plan and religious programs
President Bush enters his second week focusing on a White House office to distribute billions to religious groups for after-school programs prison ministries and drug treatment over the next decade. He plans Medicare drug coverage reform while critics warn on church state separation and government strings.
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Virginia Senate panel to hear senior prescription bills
Virginia lawmakers push three bills expanding prescription coverage for seniors near or above the poverty line. Delegates Deeds Morgan and Welch sponsor measures to help those too poor for Medicaid yet too well off for current aid. Proponents cite 263,795 seniors without drug help and call for tobacco settlement funds within Virginia’s budget.
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Bob” Purkey
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Ashcroft confirmation fight previews Bush Supreme Court battles
The Ashcroft nomination signals the coming ideological clash over future Bush court picks. Democrats delay a vote as they press 260 plus written questions, while liberal groups and some Republicans seek to weaken his path. Supporters mobilize ads and campaigns to back him.
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