House and Senate clash over 2008 spending and energy bills
The House advances foreign operations funding for fiscal 2008 at 34.2 billion, with health, security, education, and Darfur aid padded by cuts to Plan Colombia and contraceptive donations. Senate moves on energy policy, union and immigration bills, and an Iraq Study Group revival, while contraceptives aid faces a party line vote.
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Presidential ambitions strain votes in Congress amid campaign draws
Congress faces a wave of presidential hopefuls with six senators and four representatives pursuing the presidency this year. The split Senate majority complicates key votes on immigration and Iraq as leaders urge contenders to stay and vote. Hillary Clinton Missed fewest votes. John McCain missed 117. Biden, Dodd, Obama also tally misses.
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