Bush Nears Running Mate Decision Before GOP Convention
President hopeful George W. Bush says he is close to choosing a vice presidential candidate. He stresses a safe pick with minimal political risk and may announce as soon as Monday or wait until the July convention in Philadelphia. Names floated include Frank Keating Dick Cheney Tom Ridge George Pataki Chuck Hagel Fred Thompson Bill Frist and John Kasich.
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House advances bill raising IRA and 401(k) contribution limits
The House approved a measure to lift annual IRA contributions from 2000 to 5000 and 401(k) limits from 10500 to 15000, with age 50 catch-up increases. The bill, costing about 52.2 billion over 10 years, faces Senate action in September as supporters cite low U.S. savings rates and a aging workforce.
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Republican senator seeks probe of Gore Riady ad remark
Rep. Dan Burton asks Attorney General Janet Reno to investigate whether Vice President Al Gore advised showing Democratic ads to James Riady during a White House visit. Burton cites a Dec. 15 1995 tape and notes Riady is under Justice Department campaign finance scrutiny.
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