Senate OKs Latin free trade pact amid House showdown
The Senate approved the Central America Free Trade Agreement 54 to 45, strengthening President Bush’s push to expand democracy and prosperity. The pact links Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic, removing most tariffs and boosting protections for patents and trademarks. House opposition remains, with a July vote likely to determine fate.
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House Restricts Eminent Domain Use by Cities
The House voted 231 to 189 to bar federal funds for projects using eminent domain to seize private property for profit ventures, aiming to curb a Supreme Court ruling on economic development takings. Leaders promise broader, all-funds measures.
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Grassley rebukes FDA over Viagra blindness warning delay
Senator Grassley criticizes the FDA for delaying public warning after a safety officer flagged a link between Viagra and a rare form of blindness. He cites internal notes from January 2004 and ongoing calls to update the product label, noting no public notice was issued until after widespread publicity last month.
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Rowley to seek seat in Congress against Rep. John Kline
FBI whistle blower Colleen Rowley confirms a bid for Congress as a Democrat to challenge Republican John Kline in Minnesota. She criticizes Bush administration ties and vows to represent constituents with independent scrutiny.
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